What episode is "Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!" in Naruto?
"Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!" is episode 34 of Naruto.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readGaara demonstrates his formidable strength while others recover, with his team setting a record in the Chunin Exams. The episode highlights the intense challenges faced by multiple ninja teams during the exams.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersAs Team 7, Team 10, and Team Guy recover, Team 8 witnesses Gaara mercilessly kill a team of Rain Genin. Although Gaara prepares to turn his attention to Team 8, his siblings persuade him to leave them alone. Gaara's team beats the previous record for getting to the tower by a gigantic margin, and none of them are even remotely injured.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!" canon or filler?
"Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!" part of?
"Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!" 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