Naruto · Episode 197
Crisis! The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather!
Aired Wednesday, April 12, 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
Konoha Plans Recapture Mission arc (filler) · episode 1 of 5Naruto arcs in order →
Opening: “Re:member” by FLOWEnding: “Pinocchio”
⏭ Skip guide
Skipping all of it saves about 3m 5s
- Opening
- ~0:00–1:30 (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
The Konoha team continue to investigate the star's theft and start to realise everything is not quite as it seems. Everything seems to be leading to a final battle, but who is the real enemy behind all this?
Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.
Where to watch
Naruto episode 197 FAQ
When does Naruto episode 197 come out?
Naruto episode 197 aired on Wednesday, April 12, 2006.
What time does Naruto episode 197 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 197?
Naruto streams on YouTube, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Netflix. Availability depends on your region.
Which arc is Naruto episode 197 in?
Episode 197 is part of the Konoha Plans Recapture Mission arc, a filler arc, which runs from episode 197 to 201.
What are the opening and ending of Naruto episode 197?
The opening is “Re:member” by FLOW. The ending is “Pinocchio”. Every Naruto opening and ending is listed on the openings & endings page.