Naruto Episode 4: Pass or Fail: Survival Test

Manga chapter 8-10

Canon/MED

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This introduces a very popular character in Naruto and his iconic low passing rate test. The episode even dives deeper to each of the Team 7 members their goals, aspirations and some of their techniques.

Episode Context

Directly following Team 7's formation in episode 3, this is the first real proving ground for Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura as a unit under Kakashi's command. It's the beginning of their foundational arc, establishing the group dynamics and core philosophy that will carry through the entire series. The outcome of this survival test carries into episode 5, where the consequences of their performance determine whether they remain genin or get sent back to the academy.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateOct 24, 2002

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