What episode is "Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!" in Naruto?
"Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!" is episode 26 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readThis anime-original Naruto episode features Konohamaru and friends reporting on events leading up to the Chunin Exams, offering a recap of key characters and their stories in a lighthearted manner.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersThe episode is an anime-exclusive episode for Konohamaru and his classmates' news report starring the Chunin-in-training. Before the second exam can begin, Konohamaru and his friends pull the members of Team 7 aside for interviews, where they retell the story up until this point. They discuss the Hokages, the rogue ninja etc.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!" canon or filler?
"Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!" part of?
"Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!" is part of the Chunin Exams Arc.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Kakashi Hatake main 
Naruto Uzumaki main 
Sakura Haruno main 
Sasuke Uchiha main 
Akamaru supporting 
Asuma Sarutobi supporting Choji Akimichi supporting 
Hinata Hyuga supporting 
Ino Yamanaka supporting 
Iruka Umino supporting 
Jiraiya supporting 
Kankuro supporting 
Kiba Inuzuka supporting Kurenai Yuhi supporting Might Guy supporting 
Neji Hyuga supporting 
Rock Lee supporting 
Shikamaru Nara supporting Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow 2004 
Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel 2005 
Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom 2006 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 2007 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Bonds 2008 
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire 2009