Naruto - S01E44: Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?

Name: Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2003-08-06
Duration: 24 min
Rating: 7.5

Aug 06, 2003IMDb : 7.5Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & FantasySeason 1, Episode 44

The match between Kiba and Naruto kicks off, with Kiba immediately proving he has the upper hand in the battle. Everyone still believes Naruto is the weak ninja he's always been, everyone except for Hinata, Kakashi, and Sakura. Now it's Naruto's time to shine, and this time...everyone will be watching him!

Director: Masaaki Kumagai, Tamotsu Mizukoshi

Cast: Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama, Chie Nakamura, Kazuhiko Inoue, Hidekatsu Shibata, Koichi Tochika, Masashi Ebara, Yōichi Masukawa

All Episodes - Season 1

01Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!Oct 03, 2002 02My Name Is Konohamaru!Oct 10, 2002 03Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?Oct 17, 2002 04Pass or Fail: Survival TestOct 24, 2002 05You Failed! Kakashi's Final DecisionOct 31, 2002 06A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!Nov 07, 2002 07The Assassin of the Mist!Nov 14, 2002 08The Oath of PainNov 21, 2002 09Kakashi: Sharingan WarriorNov 28, 2002 10The Forest of ChakraDec 05, 2002 11The Land Where a Hero Once LivedDec 12, 2002 12Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!Dec 19, 2002 13Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice MirrorsDec 26, 2002 14The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!Jan 09, 2003 15Zero Visibility: The Sharingan ShattersJan 16, 2003 16The Broken SealJan 23, 2003 17White Past: Hidden AmbitionJan 30, 2003 18The Weapons Known as ShinobiFeb 06, 2003 19The Demon in the SnowFeb 13, 2003 20A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!Feb 20, 2003 21Identify Yourself: Powerful New RivalsFeb 27, 2003 22Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!Mar 06, 2003 23Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!Mar 13, 2003 24Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!Mar 20, 2003 25The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!Mar 27, 2003 26Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!Apr 02, 2003 27The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of DeathApr 02, 2003 28Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the ForestApr 09, 2003 29Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!Apr 16, 2003 30The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!Apr 23, 2003 31Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!Apr 30, 2003 32Sakura Blossoms!May 07, 2003 33Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!May 14, 2003 34Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!May 21, 2003 35The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking AllowedMay 28, 2003 36Clone vs. Clone: Mine Are Better Than Yours!Jun 04, 2003 37Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!Jun 11, 2003 38Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!Jun 18, 2003 39Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Barrage of Lions Unleashed!Jul 02, 2003 40Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!Jul 09, 2003 41Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!Jul 16, 2003 42The Ultimate Battle: Cha!Jul 23, 2003 43Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky ShikamaruJul 30, 2003 44Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?Aug 06, 2003 45Surprise Attack! Naruto's Secret Weapon!Aug 13, 2003 46Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!Aug 20, 2003 47A Failure Stands Tall!Aug 27, 2003 48Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!Sep 03, 2003 49Lee's Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!Sep 10, 2003 50The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja Is BornSep 17, 2003 51A Shadow in the Darkness: Danger Approaches SasukeSep 24, 2003 52Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!Oct 01, 2003

Naruto S01E44 Synopsis

Naruto "Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?" is part of the 1337x catalog. This episode is rated an impressive 7.5/10, making it a standout installment of the series. Originally aired on 2003-08-06, this episode is part of Season 1 of Naruto. Directed by Masaaki Kumagai, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama, Chie Nakamura among the cast. With a runtime of 24m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Animation and Action & Adventure series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The match between Kiba and Naruto kicks off, with Kiba immediately proving he has the upper hand in the battle. Everyone still believes Naruto is the weak ninja he's always been, everyone except for Hinata, Kakashi, and Sakura. Now it's Naruto's time...