Naruto · Episode 163
The Tactician's Intent
Aired Wednesday, August 10, 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
Cursed Warrior Extermination Mission arc (filler) · episode 2 of 6Naruto arcs in order →
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
- ~21:06–22:41 (1m 35s)
Community timestamps from AniSkip; they can be a few seconds off depending on the streaming service.
Synopsis
Naruto, Iruka and Pakkun meet up with Mizuki's fiancee Tsubaki and she has come to offer help to the three. Meanwhile, Shikamaru, Ino and Chouji are having trouble holding the two brothers at bay. While this is going on, Tsunade discovers a startling secret about Mizuki and Orochimaru and plans to take matters into her own hands....
Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.
Where to watch
Naruto episode 163 FAQ
When does Naruto episode 163 come out?
Naruto episode 163 aired on Wednesday, August 10, 2005.
What time does Naruto episode 163 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 163?
Naruto streams on YouTube, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Netflix. Availability depends on your region.
Which arc is Naruto episode 163 in?
Episode 163 is part of the Cursed Warrior Extermination Mission arc, a filler arc, which runs from episode 162 to 167.
What are the opening and ending of Naruto episode 163?
The opening is “Namikaze Satellite”. The ending is “Soba ni Iru Kara”. Every Naruto opening and ending is listed on the openings & endings page.