Naruto · Episode 188
Mystery of the Targeted Merchants
Aired Wednesday, February 8, 2006 · 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
Peddlers Escort Mission arc (filler) · episode 2 of 5Naruto arcs in order →
Opening: “Re:member” by FLOWEnding: “Yellow Moon”
⏭ Skip guide
Skipping all of it saves about 3m 9s
- Opening
- ~0:00–1:34 (1m 34s)
- Ending
- ~20:59–22:34 (1m 35s)
Community timestamps from AniSkip; they can be a few seconds off depending on the streaming service.
Synopsis
After Isaribi escapes, Naruto and his team decide to go to the forbidden island and confront Orochimaru and his subordinates. They soon discover that Orochimaru is not the man behind the curtain, but a man known as Amachi. Amachi is the one responsible for turning Isaribi into a monster, so why is she helping him?
Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.
Where to watch
Naruto episode 188 FAQ
When does Naruto episode 188 come out?
Naruto episode 188 aired on Wednesday, February 8, 2006.
What time does Naruto episode 188 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 188?
Naruto streams on YouTube, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Netflix. Availability depends on your region.
Which arc is Naruto episode 188 in?
Episode 188 is part of the Peddlers Escort Mission arc, a filler arc, which runs from episode 187 to 191.
What are the opening and ending of Naruto episode 188?
The opening is “Re:member” by FLOW. The ending is “Yellow Moon”. Every Naruto opening and ending is listed on the openings & endings page.