Naruto · Episode 56
Live or Die: Risk it All to Win it All!
Aired Wednesday, July 2, 2003 · 23 min
Mixed canon and filler. Partly adapted from the source; worth watching if you're unsure.
Source: AnimeFillerList, 28 Oct 2026. Full filler list
⏭ Skip guide
Skipping all of it saves about 3m 6s
- Opening
- ~0:00–1:30 (1m 30s)
- Ending
- ~21:06–22:43 (1m 36s)
Community timestamps from AniSkip; they can be a few seconds off depending on the streaming service.
Synopsis
Unable to use his chakra against Akado, Sasuke has to rely on good old-fashioned taijutsu to defeat him. Kakashi senses something is wrong with Sasuke and takes him away after the match.
Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.
Where to watch
Naruto episode 56 FAQ
When does Naruto episode 56 come out?
Naruto episode 56 aired on Wednesday, July 2, 2003.
What time does Naruto episode 56 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 56?
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