Naruto · Episode 161
The Appearance of Strange Visitors
Aired Wednesday, July 20, 2005 · 23 min
Filler episode. Not adapted from the manga, so it's safe to skip. The story continues in episode 220 →
Source: AnimeFillerList, 28 Oct 2026. Full filler list
Opening: “Namikaze Satellite”Ending: “Soba ni Iru Kara”
⏭ Skip guide
Skipping all of it saves about 3m 5s
- Opening
- ~0:06–1:36 (1m 30s)
- Ending
- ~21:05–22:40 (1m 35s)
Community timestamps from AniSkip; they can be a few seconds off depending on the streaming service.
Synopsis
Naruto is having trouble with the two brothers and Iruka is having his share of difficulties with Mizuki! Iruka struggles to try and get the old Mizuki back but he doesn't have much success.... Meanwhile, when things are looking bleak for Naruto, can 3 friendly Ninja save the day?
Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.
Where to watch
Naruto episode 161 FAQ
When does Naruto episode 161 come out?
Naruto episode 161 aired on Wednesday, July 20, 2005.
What time does Naruto episode 161 release?
Kitsu has the date but not a broadcast time for this episode. Japanese TV anime typically air in the evening or late night JST.
Where can I watch Naruto episode 161?
Naruto streams on YouTube, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Netflix. Availability depends on your region.
What are the opening and ending of Naruto episode 161?
The opening is “Namikaze Satellite”. The ending is “Soba ni Iru Kara”. Every Naruto opening and ending is listed on the openings & endings page.