Rock Lee
main character
TV
6.7
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Episode: 0 / 51
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 51
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 20 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 3, 2012 – March 26, 2013
- Season
- Spring 2012
- Source
- Manga
- Original creator
- Kenji Taira
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 67/100
Estimated watch time
20h 24m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Parody95%Chibi88%Ninja76%Shounen60%Meta60%Crossdressing20%
TVFINISHED2012 SPRING6.7 / 10 AniList score
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals
NARUTOナルトSD ロック・リーの青春フルパワー忍伝• NARUTO SD Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden
Synopsis
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! In spite of his handicap, Lee has big dreams. He works hard every day to perfect his hand-to-hand combat skills and become a splendid ninja! And to achieve his dream, he puts in more effort than anyone else. Under the hot-blooded tutelage of his teacher Guy, he works alongside his teammates Tenten and Neji. Watch the Beautiful Green Beast Rock Lee train, go on missions, and have all sorts of adventures! (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals?
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 67/100 — 36% of 8,388 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #82 highest-rated anime of 2012, and #76 most popular anime of 2012, and #23 highest-rated anime of Spring 2012 on AniList.
Of the 16.3K AniList users who started it, 12.1% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 11.7K have finished it.
At roughly 20 h 24 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy — especially parody, chibi, ninja, shounen.
Filler guide
41% filler — 90 skippable episodes
Save hours by skipping non-canon episodes, arc by arc.
Filler skip guide →Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kenji Taira
- Series composition
- Kento Shimoyama
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Give Lee Give Lee Rock Lee” · eps 1-26
- OP2“Love Song” by OKAMOTO'S · eps 27-51
Endings (4)
- ED1“Twinkle Twinkle” · eps 1-13
- ED2“Go! Go! Here we Go!” · eps 14-26
- ED3“Daijoubu, Bokura” · eps 27-39
- ED4“Icha Icha Chu Chu Kyappi Kyappi Love Love Suri Suri Doki Doki” · eps 40-51
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NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals FAQ
How many episodes does NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals have?
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals has 51 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 20 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals?
About 20 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 21 days.
Is NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals finished?
Yes. NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 2013.
Is there a season 2 of NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals?
No sequel is listed for NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals based on a manga?
Yes. NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals adapts the manga by Kenji Taira.
Who sings the opening of NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals?
The opening, "Give Lee Give Lee Rock Lee", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals?
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals is listed on Tubi TV, Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.