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Naruto: Chunin Exams Arc

Chunin Exams Arc is mapped as part of the Naruto guide. Start with the spoiler-safe arc summary, then open the episode rows when you want individual summaries.

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    Episode range

    Chunin Exams Arc covers episodes 20-67 in the current AnimeAnchor spine.

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Chunin Exams Arc covers episodes 20-67, following A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam! through Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.

Full Plot Summary

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Chunin Exams Arc covers episodes 20-67, following A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam! through Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.

Chunin Exams Arc episodes

48 episodes
20 A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam! Canon 21 Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals Canon 22 Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke! Canon 23 Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off! Canon 24 Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins! Canon 25 The Tenth Question: All or Nothing! Canon 26 Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death! Canon 27 The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death Canon 28 Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest Canon 29 Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In! Canon 30 The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu! Canon 31 Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection! Canon 32 Sakura Blossoms! Canon 33 Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho! Canon 34 Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength! Canon 35 The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed Canon 36 Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours! Canon 37 Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again! Canon 38 Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination! Canon 39 Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Lions Barrage Unleashed! Canon 40 Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face! Canon 41 Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious! Canon 42 The Ultimate Battle: Cha! Canon 43 Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru Canon 44 Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now? Canon 45 Surprise Attack! Naruto's Secret Weapon! Canon 46 Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold! Canon 47 A Failure Stands Tall! Canon 48 Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes! Canon 49 Lee's Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu! Canon 50 The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is Born Canon 51 A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke Canon 52 Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet! Canon 53 Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns! Canon 54 The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage! Canon 55 A Feeling of Yearning, A Flower Full of Hope Canon 56 Live or Die: Risk it All to Win it All! Canon 57 He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears! Canon 58 Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed! Canon 59 The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena! Canon 60 Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Canon 61 Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot! Canon 62 A Failure's True Power Canon 63 Hit it or Quit it: The Final Rounds Get Complicated! Canon 64 Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy! Canon 65 Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand Canon 66 Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style! Canon 67 Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born! Canon

FAQ

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Where does Chunin Exams Arc fit in Naruto?

Chunin Exams Arc covers episodes 20-67 in the current AnimeAnchor episode spine.

What is the best Naruto watch order?

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