Who is Jiraiya?
Jiraiya is listed in the Naruto character guide with spoiler-safe and full-plot profile sections.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readThe toad Sage who trains Naruto and seeks the truth behind the Akatsuki organization.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersJiraiya is a supporting character associated with Naruto. The toad Sage who trains Naruto and seeks the truth behind the Akatsuki organization.
Series Naruto
Role supporting
appearances 88
First Appearance Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!
Appearance Map
88 All appearancesAppearances link directly to the episode or movie page so character review stays tied to the guide itself.
1 Homecoming Episode Mentioned 2 The Akatsuki Makes Its Move Episode Mentioned 5 The Kazekage Stands Tall Episode Mentioned 14 Naruto's Growth Episode Mentioned 30 Aesthetics of an Instant Episode Mentioned 35 An Unnecessary Addition Episode Mentioned 40 The Nine-Tails Unleashed Episode Mentioned 52 Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet! Episode Mentioned 53 Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns! Episode Mentioned 54 The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage! Episode Mentioned 56 Live or Die: Risk it All to Win it All! Episode Mentioned 81 Return of the Morning Mist Episode Mentioned 83 Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster! Episode Mentioned 84 Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother! Episode Mentioned 85 Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan! Episode Mentioned 86 A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong! Episode Mentioned 87 Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon! Episode Mentioned 88 Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf Episode Mentioned 89 An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's Heart Episode Mentioned 90 A Shinobi's Determination Episode Mentioned 90 Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect! Episode Mentioned 91 Inheritence! The Necklace of Death! Episode Mentioned 91 Orochimaru's Hideout Discovered Episode Mentioned 92 A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice! Episode Mentioned 92 Encounter Episode Mentioned 93 Breakdown! The Deal is Off! Episode Mentioned 93 Connecting Hearts Episode Mentioned 94 Attack! Fury of the Rasengan! Episode Mentioned 95 The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line! Episode Mentioned 96 Deadlock! Sannin Showdown! Episode Mentioned 114 Eye of the Hawk Episode Mentioned 126 Twilight Episode Mentioned 127 Tales of a Gutsy Ninja ~Jiraiya Ninja Scroll~ Part 1 Episode Mentioned 128 Tales of a Gutsy Ninja ~Jiraiya Ninja Scroll~ Part 2 Episode Mentioned 129 Infiltrate! The Village Hidden in the Rain Episode Mentioned 130 The Man Who Became God Episode Mentioned 131 Honored Sage Mode! Episode Mentioned 132 In Attendance, the Six Paths of Pain Episode Mentioned 133 The Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant Episode Mentioned 135 The Promise That Could Not Be Kept Episode Mentioned 136 Deep Cover!? A Super S-Ranked Mission! Episode Mentioned 137 A Town of Outlaws, the Shadow of the Fuma Clan Episode Mentioned 138 Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea! Episode Mentioned 139 Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru Episode Mentioned 141 Sakura's Determination Episode Mentioned 152 Somber News Episode Mentioned 153 Following the Master's Shadow Episode Mentioned 154 Decryption Episode Mentioned 155 The First Challenge Episode Mentioned 156 Surpassing the Master Episode Mentioned 163 Explode! Sage Mode Episode Mentioned 165 Nine-Tails, Captured! Episode Mentioned 169 The Two Students Episode Mentioned 170 Big Adventure! The Quest for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy - Part 1 Episode Mentioned 173 Origin of Pain Episode Mentioned 174 Tale of Naruto Uzumaki Episode Mentioned 175 Hero of the Hidden Leaf Episode Mentioned 177 Please, Mr. Postman! Episode Mentioned 185 A Legend from the Hidden Leaf: The Onbaa! Episode Mentioned 187 Gutsy Master and Student: The Training Episode Mentioned 188 Record of the Ninja Gutsy Master and Student Episode Mentioned 202 The Top 5 Ninja Battles Episode Mentioned 213 Lost Bonds Episode Mentioned 220 Departure Episode Mentioned 235 The Kunoichi of Nadeshiko Village Episode Mentioned 252 The Angelic Herald of Death Episode Mentioned 259 Rift Episode Mentioned 347 Creeping Shadow Episode Mentioned 377 Naruto vs. Mecha Naruto Episode Mentioned 379 An Opening Episode Mentioned 391 Madara Uchiha Arises Episode Mentioned 409 Their Backs Episode Mentioned 432 The Loser Ninja Episode Mentioned 433 The Search Mission Episode Mentioned 434 Team Jiraiya Episode Mentioned 435 Order of Priority Episode Mentioned 436 The Masked Man Episode Mentioned 437 The Sealed Power Episode Mentioned 438 The Rules or a Comrade Episode Mentioned 439 The Child of Prophecy Episode Mentioned 440 The Caged Bird Episode Mentioned 441 Returning Home Episode Mentioned 442 The Mutual Path Episode Mentioned 444 Leaving the Village Episode Mentioned 449 The Shinobi Unite Episode Mentioned 450 Rival Episode Mentioned 463 The No. 1 Most Unpredictable Ninja Episode Mentioned 483 Jiraiya and Kakashi Episode Mentioned
Character FAQ
4 quick answersWhen does Jiraiya first appear?
Jiraiya's first mapped appearance is Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!.
How many appearances are mapped for Jiraiya?
Jiraiya currently has 88 mapped appearances in AnimeAnchor.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe profile, then reveal the full plot biography only when you want deeper story detail.