Naruto · Episode 164
Too Late for Help
Aired Wednesday, August 17, 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 3 of 6Naruto arcs in order →
Opening: “Namikaze Satellite”Ending: “Soba ni Iru Kara”
⏭ Skip guide
Skipping all of it saves about 3m 5s
- Opening
- ~0:01–1:31 (1m 30s)
- Ending
- ~21:04–22:39 (1m 35s)
Community timestamps from AniSkip; they can be a few seconds off depending on the streaming service.
Synopsis
Mizuki is determined to make Naruto and Iruka suffer and it appears that he has the upper edge with his improved strength and speed! Shikamaru, Ino and Chouji are also at their limits and now Fuujin and Raijin are free. Can Tsunade arrive in time to help?
Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.
Where to watch
Naruto episode 164 FAQ
When does Naruto episode 164 come out?
Naruto episode 164 aired on Wednesday, August 17, 2005.
What time does Naruto episode 164 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 164?
Naruto streams on YouTube, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Netflix. Availability depends on your region.
Which arc is Naruto episode 164 in?
Episode 164 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 164?
The opening is “Namikaze Satellite”. The ending is “Soba ni Iru Kara”. Every Naruto opening and ending is listed on the openings & endings page.