NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (2012)
The Hidden Leaf Village gets a comedic makeover as Rock Lee, the ninjutsu-free ninja, takes center stage in this chibi anime spin-off.
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Series Information
- Original Title: NARUTO SD ロック・リーの青春フルパワー忍伝
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-Y7
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 51
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 3, 2012 (United States - TV-Y7), April 3, 2012 (Canada - PG), April 3, 2012 (Germany - 6), April 3, 2012 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: Naruto SD-Rock Lee Les Péripéties d'un ninja en herbe (FR), Naruto SD: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (US), 火影忍者外传 李洛克的青春FULL POWER忍传 (CN), NARUTO‐SD‐ロック・リーの青春フルパワー忍伝 (JP), 나루토 SD 록리 청춘 풀파워 인전 (KR), Rock Lee & seine Ninja Kumpels (DE)
- Production Companies: Pierrot
- Production Countries: Japan
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Plot
Welcome to the Hidden Leaf Village. The village where Uzumaki Naruto, star of the TV show "Naruto" makes his home. Every day, countless powerful ninjas carry out missions and train to hone their skills. Our main character is one of these powerful ninjas... but it's not Naruto! It's the ninja who can't use ninjutsu, Rock Lee!
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NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yōichi Masukawa
- Koichi Tochika
- Yukari Tamura
- Masashi Ebara
- Junko Takeuchi
- Chie Nakamura
Writers
- Isana Kakimura
- Kento Shimoyama
- Masahiro Yokotani
- Yuka Miyata
- Toshimitsu Takeuchi
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals - FAQs
Where can you stream NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals?
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals is available to stream on Hulu, Crunchyroll, Peacock Premium, and Peacock Premium Plus. Free ad-supported viewing is available on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. Episodes can also be purchased on the Apple TV Store.
Do you need to watch Naruto before this spin-off?
While familiarity with the original Naruto series enhances the humor, the show is designed as a lighthearted parody accessible to newcomers. Its chibi art style and comedic tone make it enjoyable independently, though fans of the original will catch more jokes and character references.
What is NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals about?
Set in the Hidden Leaf Village, the series reimagines the Naruto universe through a comedic, chibi lens. It centers on Rock Lee, a ninja who cannot use ninjutsu, as he tackles missions and daily life alongside teammates Neji, Tenten, and mentor Might Guy in absurd, laugh-out-loud situations.
Is Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals based on a manga?
Yes. The series is adapted from the manga Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden by Kenji Taira, which ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2010 to 2014. The manga is itself a comedic spin-off of Masashi Kishimoto's original Naruto manga series.
How many episodes does the series have?
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals consists of one season containing 51 episodes. The series aired on TV Tokyo from April 2012 through March 2013, completing its run with a full season of chibi-style comedic adventures.
Who voices Rock Lee in the anime?
Rock Lee is voiced in Japanese by Yōichi Masukawa, who reprises the role from the original Naruto series. Other returning voice cast members include Junko Takeuchi as Naruto Uzumaki, Chie Nakamura as Sakura Haruno, and Masashi Ebara as Might Guy.
What is the content rating for this series?
The series holds a TV-Y7 rating in the United States, indicating it is suitable for children aged seven and older. Its comedic, slapstick tone and chibi art style make it one of the most family-friendly entries in the broader Naruto franchise.
What anime series are similar to Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals?
Fans of this series may enjoy Assassination Classroom, My Hero Academia, and Naruto Shippūden for their action-comedy blend. For similar chibi or parody anime, Handa-kun and Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious offer comparable humor and lighthearted energy.
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