Naruto · Episode 97
Kidnapped! Naruto's Hot Spring Adventure!
Aired Wednesday, April 21, 2004 · 23 min
Filler episode. Not adapted from the manga, so it's safe to skip. The story continues in episode 98 →
Source: AnimeFillerList, 28 Oct 2026. Full filler list
⏭ Skip guide
Skipping all of it saves about 2m 51s
- Opening
- ~0:00–1:30 (1m 30s)
- Ending
- ~21:20–22:41 (1m 21s)
Community timestamps from AniSkip; they can be a few seconds off depending on the streaming service.
Synopsis
As the war draws to a close, Gaara admits his defeat to Naruto, and Orochimaru is forced to retreat as Sarutobi took away his arms. Now, all of the Konoha shinobi gather together to pay their respects to the person whom they respected the most...Sarutobi, the Third Hokage.
Where to watch
Naruto episode 97 FAQ
When does Naruto episode 97 come out?
Naruto episode 97 aired on Wednesday, April 21, 2004.
What time does Naruto episode 97 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 97?
Naruto streams on YouTube, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Netflix. Availability depends on your region.