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S1 E1 Rock Lee is a Ninja Who Can't Use Ninjutsu / Rock Lee's Rival is Naruto

Children & Family

PG

24m

Apr 16, 2012

One day, Rock Lee, the hardest working ninja in the village, rescues a young girl. Later, Rock Lee is on a mission to get a special cake from a bakery where only limited quantities are made daily. Suddenly, Naruto appears with the same goal.

Season 1, 50 Episodes

Season 1 (50 Episodes)

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Rock Lee is a Ninja Who Can't Use Ninjutsu / Rock Lee's Rival is Naruto

Rock Lee is a Ninja Who Can't Use Ninjutsu / Rock Lee's Rival is Naruto,

One day, Rock Lee, the hardest working ninja in the village, rescues a young girl. Later, Rock Lee is on a mission to get a special cake from a bakery where only limited quantities are made daily. Suddenly, Naruto appears with the same goal.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Love is a Part of the Springtime of Youth / Love Makes Both Sides Crazy

Love is a Part of the Springtime of Youth / Love Makes Both Sides Crazy,

Rock Lee has a crush on Sakura Haruno. He mounts numerous "love offenses" his target, but Sakura manages to easily brush them off.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - A Competition with the Genius Ninja, Neji / Tenten's Must-Win Battle!

A Competition with the Genius Ninja, Neji / Tenten's Must-Win Battle!,

Lee's teammate Neji Hyuga is a talented ninja referred to by many as a genius. He is so talented that he took out an enemy boss from the Hidden Grass Village in one strike!

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Guy Sensei Didn't Do It / Guy Sensei's Rival is Kakashi Sensei!

Guy Sensei Didn't Do It / Guy Sensei's Rival is Kakashi Sensei!,

Lee's beloved Guy Sensei is arrested for lewd behavior! Lee promises to clear his master’s name. Later, Kakashi Sensei's secret move defeats Guy, and Lee decides to follow Kakashi and become as powerful as he is.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - I'm Going to Teach Konohamaru Kempo / I Save My Lucky Undies for Physicals

I'm Going to Teach Konohamaru Kempo / I Save My Lucky Undies for Physicals,

Konohamaru usually practices ninjutsu with Naruto. But now he's sought out Rock Lee to learn better hand-to-hand combat skills. Later, Lee and the others are ordered to undergo a routine physical exam.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - The Leaf Village Sports Meet / Chicken Battles are part of the Thrill of Youth.

The Leaf Village Sports Meet / Chicken Battles are part of the Thrill of Youth.,

The Hidden Leaf Village is holding a sports meet! Lee is called to read the Athlete's Pledge of Fair Play, but screws up in front of the entire stadium.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Orochimaru is a Type-B Scorpio / Love Letters are the Ultimate Trap

Orochimaru is a Type-B Scorpio / Love Letters are the Ultimate Trap,

Lee and his team are on guard duty at the front gate, but they'll have to be extra vigilant. Later, Lee is flummoxed by Guy-sensei's new "Smooth Operator Fist."

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Even Hokage Go Bald / Orochimaru is Persistent

Even Hokage Go Bald / Orochimaru is Persistent,

Lee's team is pulling bodyguard duty for the Fifth Hokage Tsunade while she's off on a gambling binge. Later, Orochimaru summons Manda to swallow Tsunade, Naruto, and even Guy-sensei whole!

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Hinata is Neji's Cousin / Hinata's Weakness is Naruto

Hinata is Neji's Cousin / Hinata's Weakness is Naruto,

Neji's cousin Hinata is trying to get some training in, but it's not easy with Lee constantly getting in the way. Later, Lee and several others don a familiar orange outfit.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Teamwork Symbolizes Youth / The Culprit is Among Us

Teamwork Symbolizes Youth / The Culprit is Among Us,

After seeing Shikamaru and Choji in action, Lee attempts to strengthen his friendship with Neji. Later, the Leaf ninja are scheduled to take an IQ test, but on the way to the exam, Lee's team discovers Guy Sensei collapsed on the ground!

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - A Field Trip to the Old Capital! / Girls' Rooms and Candy Boxes!

A Field Trip to the Old Capital! / Girls' Rooms and Candy Boxes!,

Lee and Naruto are both vying to be on Sakura's team for a research trip to the old capital city. Later, evening falls and Lee wants to slip away from all the Sensei to go hang out with the girls.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - The No-Ninjutsu Lifestyle / I want to Share an Umbrella with Sakura

The No-Ninjutsu Lifestyle / I want to Share an Umbrella with Sakura,

Fed up with their pupils using their ninja skills for the simplest tasks, Guy and Kakashi set out to teach them a lesson. Later, Lee is training in the rain without an umbrella, when he sees Sakura getting soaked as well.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Student vs. Master! Rock Lee vs. Might Guy! / I will Surpass Guy-Sensei!

Student vs. Master! Rock Lee vs. Might Guy! / I will Surpass Guy-Sensei!,

The ninja of the Hidden Leaf are being tested on their combat skills. Later, Neji and Tenten succeed using their special attacks, but how will Lee stand up to Guy Sensei's Asakujaku?

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - I Want my Popularity Back! / Death!

I Want my Popularity Back! / Death!,

Fewer children in the Hidden Leaf Village are choosing to become ninja. Lee goes to talk to Guy Sensei about the issue. Later, on his way to visit Guy Sensei in the hospital, Lee overhears Tsunade saying he "doesn't have much time left."

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - The Pool's Finally Open! / The Super Happy Orochi-Pool Park!

The Pool's Finally Open! / The Super Happy Orochi-Pool Park!,

It's summertime in the Leaf Village, but the pool's empty! Lee and the gang set out to enjoy it, but could they be playing into Orochimaru's hands?! Later, Lee wants to take Sakura on a date.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - The Warring Chef Triad / Time to Tone Down Guy-Sensei!

The Warring Chef Triad / Time to Tone Down Guy-Sensei!,

Lee and the gang are out camping, but it's not easy to cook in the great outdoors. When Shikamaru comes up with a plan to pit the girls against each other in a cook-off. Later, Guy-sensei is in charge of running the morning exercise.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - ROAD TO GUY! / The Amazing True Story of the Leaf Village Film Festival!

ROAD TO GUY! / The Amazing True Story of the Leaf Village Film Festival!,

Lee and Tenten grab the latest issue of Jump to get the scoop on the new Naruto movie! Later, The new Naruto movie is almost here, and Tsunade's worried it's lacking something, preventing it from being a must-see movie.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Summer means Seashell Styles! / Watermelon Wars!

Summer means Seashell Styles! / Watermelon Wars!,

Teams Guy and Kakashi head to the beach. Lee wants to scope out Sakura's "amazing" new bathing suit, but Guy Sensei makes him train instead. Later, Lee wants to have fun by splitting watermelons.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - I want to be friends with Gaara! / The Rock Lee Impostor Strikes!

I want to be friends with Gaara! / The Rock Lee Impostor Strikes!,

Gaara, the Kazekage of the Hidden Sand Village, is coming to visit the Leaf Village. Later, an impostor of Rock Lee appears and starts causing trouble in the village. Lee's team attempts to catch him using a cross-dressing Neji as bait.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - A Hot Night for a Chilling Tale / The Hokage's Tears aren't for Decoration!

A Hot Night for a Chilling Tale / The Hokage's Tears aren't for Decoration!,

It's a sweltering summer night, but Guy Sensei wants Lee and the boys to cool themselves off without any air conditioning. Later, Lee and Konohamaru set out to solve one of the Seven Mysteries of the Leaf, The Tears of The Great Stone Faces

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Always Do Your Homework at the Last Minute! / Class 3-Lee! We Are Team Guy!

Always Do Your Homework at the Last Minute! / Class 3-Lee! We Are Team Guy!,

Lee and Naruto seek help from their friends the day before their summer homework is due. Later, Lee's team visits the Academy, only to find a class full of lazy kids who mock Lee for his work ethic.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Naruto is Lee and Lee is Naruto! / I Dream of Taking the Nine-Tails for a Walk!

Naruto is Lee and Lee is Naruto! / I Dream of Taking the Nine-Tails for a Walk!,

Ino catches Naruto and Lee spying on Sakura while she's bathing. Naruto and Lee end up swapping bodies after Sakura misfires her Mind-Body Switch jutsu!

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - I'm Sai's New Agent / Win Lady Tsunade's Heart!

I'm Sai's New Agent / Win Lady Tsunade's Heart!,

It's time for the Leaf Village festival, and Lee is convinced that Sai wants to stand out more. Later, the “Mr. Leaf Village” contest is just around the corner! Will Lee be able to win a pair of tickets to the village's swankiest restaurant?

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Gaara's First Date! / A Gift From Orochimaru!

Gaara's First Date! / A Gift From Orochimaru!,

When Lee notices the character on Gaara's forehead has changed from “Love” to “Romance,” he's convinced the Kazekage's got a crush on someone. Later, Lee gets a booby-trapped watch from Orochimaru that will explode if he stops training.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - The Green Flame, Dodge Lee! / The Yes-Man Says No!

The Green Flame, Dodge Lee! / The Yes-Man Says No!,

Lee's convinced the upcoming dodge ball tournament is just going to be a silly kids game until a few choice words from Guy Sensei lights a fire in his soul. Later, Kabuto sets out to prove he's better than his former boss by joining Lee's team.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - My First Five-Star Sushi! / Friendship, Effort, and Victory!

My First Five-Star Sushi! / Friendship, Effort, and Victory!,

Lady Tsunade wins the lottery jackpot and promises to take Lee and the gang out for five-star sushi! Later, Iruka-sensei's had enough with his disobedient students, so Lee and the gang go to the Academy to put on a show.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Hunting for Matsutake Mushrooms! / Lee and Neji Part Ways!

Hunting for Matsutake Mushrooms! / Lee and Neji Part Ways!,

Naruto, Lee, and the others go out hunting for matsutake mushrooms, but there are none to be found after an unusually hot summer. Later, Neji's finally had enough of being forced to cross-dress for Lee's skits.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - We're Here to Welcome Gaara! / The Ultimate Autumn Diet!

We're Here to Welcome Gaara! / The Ultimate Autumn Diet!,

Gaara's on his way back to the Leaf Village, and Team Guy scrambles to make sure he feels welcome. Later, the girls beg Guy Sensei to train them.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Autumn Shinobi Safety Lessons! / Deidara's Art is Always a Blast!

Autumn Shinobi Safety Lessons! / Deidara's Art is Always a Blast!,

Lady Tsunade sets out to teach her charges the importance of safety after many ninja keep getting injured due to carelessness. Later, Lady Tsunade puts Lee and the gang in charge of the village’s Halloween celebration.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Nothing Beats Mixed Bathing! / October 27th WAS Orochimaru's Birthday...

Nothing Beats Mixed Bathing! / October 27th WAS Orochimaru's Birthday...,

Guy Sensei gives the gang a rare break, but will they end up being terrorized by Orochimaru's "Orochi Hot Springs" trap? Later, Orochimaru realizes his birthday, October 27th, came and went without anyone noticing.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Sakura's My Nurse! / One Vote for Rock Lee!

Sakura's My Nurse! / One Vote for Rock Lee!,

Lee fakes being sick so that Sakura will be his nurse, only to find that his rival in love is using the same tactic. Later, Sasuke won the last popularity contest, while Lee wasn't even on the board!

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Might Guy - A Story of Love and Hair! / Substitute Narrator!

Might Guy - A Story of Love and Hair! / Substitute Narrator!,

When Orochimaru's poison leaves Guy Sensei completely bald, it's up to Lee and the gang to find him the right wig. Later, our beloved narrator comes down with a bad cold.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Save Ichiraku Ramen! / Vacations are for Training!

Save Ichiraku Ramen! / Vacations are for Training!,

When Naruto's favorite ramen stand, Ichiraku comes up against hard financial times, Lee tries to help the restaurant. Later, Tenten and Neji try to get their hard working teammate to actually use his vacation time to rest.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Caring for Animals is Hard Work / Howl at Naruto

Caring for Animals is Hard Work / Howl at Naruto,

Owing to them all many thanks, Lee tries to bond with all of his comrade’s Animal Summons. Later, with so many romantic holidays occurring in winter, Hinata aims to grow a little closer to Naruto.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Tenten vs. Temari! / Orochimaru's Search for Love!

Tenten vs. Temari! / Orochimaru's Search for Love!,

An encounter with the Sand siblings turns ugly when Temari insults Tenten, igniting the Leaf Shinobi’s desire for a Chunin Exam rematch! Orochimaru starts longing to live a normal life after being barred from entering a family-friendly market.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Guy Sensei is the New Hokage! / IQ: 200. Status: Troublesome

Guy Sensei is the New Hokage! / IQ: 200. Status: Troublesome,

When Tsunade leaves on a diplomatic mission to a neighboring village, she leaves the only shinobi who wasn't busy, in charge - Guy. Team Guy is assigned to go on patrol with Shikamaru's team.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Infiltrate Akatsuki's Hideout! / A Desperate Escape Plan!

Infiltrate Akatsuki's Hideout! / A Desperate Escape Plan!,

Lee's team stumbles upon Akatsuki's hidden base, and Deidara is determined to chase them away before the rest of his teammates learn about his history with the dedicated ninja and his pals.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Christmas is the Last Chance for Love! / Cleanup is a Chance to Wash Away the Past!

Christmas is the Last Chance for Love! / Cleanup is a Chance to Wash Away the Past!,

The Hidden Leaf Village throws a big Christmas party, but with so many shinobi competing for one another's affections, will the Secret Santa turn into a survival battle? It's time for the yearly cleanup!

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - A New Year's Escape Clause! / Naruto Under Surveillance!

A New Year's Escape Clause! / Naruto Under Surveillance!,

Lee and the gang catch the adults participating in a tournament. Later, Neji decides to observe Naruto and determine once and for all if the orange ninja is worthy of Hinata's affections.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - An Endless Nightmare / A Robot from the Future!

An Endless Nightmare / A Robot from the Future!,

Trapped by Orochimaru's blizzard, Lee and the gang fight to stay warm. Later, popping out from the First Hokage's nostril is Rock Lee, from 30 years in the future! He's come back to give his young self a helpful robot.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Shino Loves Insects / Tenten fights a Maiden's Battle!

Shino Loves Insects / Tenten fights a Maiden's Battle!,

Shino's bugs refuse to leave his body because the weather's too cold, so Lee and his pals help him search for replacements. Later, A maiden's battle ensues on the floor of a department store!

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - 17 Nights of Staying out of Sight / Cleaning the Bathroom Cleanses the Soul

17 Nights of Staying out of Sight / Cleaning the Bathroom Cleanses the Soul,

When the team gets assigned to infiltrate an illegal chakra-trading ring, Lee goes to Sai for advice. Later, a nefarious scoundrel keeps leaving the village bathrooms a filthy disgusting mess.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - The Staff Will Eat the Beans Afterwards! / The Raikage is Under Attack!

The Staff Will Eat the Beans Afterwards! / The Raikage is Under Attack!,

Lee's team gets to play ogres for the annual Setsubun festival, but Orochimaru schemes to ruin the fun. Later, Lee and his friends have to team up with Killer Bee to protect the Hidden Cloud!

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - A Fiery Snow Sculpting Contest / The Battlefield Called Valentine's Day!

A Fiery Snow Sculpting Contest / The Battlefield Called Valentine's Day!,

When the freezing cold leaves Lady Tsunade feeling down, the village organizes a snow-sculpting contest to cheer her up. Late, It's Valentine's Day.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - The Legendary Sannin, Jiraiya! / Infiltrate the Women's Bath!

The Legendary Sannin, Jiraiya! / Infiltrate the Women's Bath!,

Jiraiya trains Lee, Naruto, and Konohamaru. Later, Tsunade takes Sakura and the girls to the hot springs and chaos ensues.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Dogs Need Dog Friends / The Shinobi You've Been Waiting For!

Dogs Need Dog Friends / The Shinobi You've Been Waiting For!,

Kiba enlists Hinata and the girls to find Akamaru some canine companions! Later, Lee and his team run into Sasuke on their way back from a mission.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Yamato Gets a Mission / Leaf Village of the Dead!

Yamato Gets a Mission / Leaf Village of the Dead!,

Captain Yamato leads Lee, Tenten, and Sai on a mission to recover a stolen scroll. Later, Orochimaru creates a virus that turns humans into “Oro-Zombies".

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - The Alliance to Destroy White Day / Clean Up the Dolls!

The Alliance to Destroy White Day / Clean Up the Dolls!,

It's the day before White Day, and a sinister trio of villains has ruined the village supply of sweets. Later, it's been quite a few days since the Leaf’s Doll Festival ended, but some prankster keeps putting the dolls back.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Babysitting Guy Sensei / Lady Tsunade's Marriage Interview

Babysitting Guy Sensei / Lady Tsunade's Marriage Interview,

Lee wants to be an adult like his sensei, and he gets the chance when Guy turns into a baby. Later, When Lee overhears Lady Tsunade mutter something about being lonely, he sets her up on an arranged marriage meeting.

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - The Final Battle / Our Final Mission is S-Ranked!

The Final Battle / Our Final Mission is S-Ranked!,

The time for the final battle against Sasuke is now! Later, Lady Tsunade assigns Lee's team with an S-Ranked mission: prepare a cherry blossom viewing party!

Details

Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals

Anime

PG

1 Season

24m

Welcome to the Village Hidden in the Leaves, where ninja train day and night to be able to carry out important missions. But wait! This show isn’t about Naruto, the mightiest ninja! It’s about Rock Lee, the one who can’t use ninjutsu at all!

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