Sakura Blossoms!
Episode 32 · Naruto (2002)
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Filler or Canon?
Yes — Naruto Episode 32 is canon. It adapts the original manga and is essential to the main story. Do not skip it. The haircut scene — Part 1 Sakura's defining moment, endlessly referenced as the instant she chose 'kunoichi' over 'fangirl.'
Series
Naruto (2002)
Episode
032 / 220
Status
Manga Canon
Arc
Chunin Exams
CHUNIN EXAMS · EP 20–67 · 48 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 13 OF 48
Episode Summary
Kin yanks Sakura up by her famous long hair and mocks the glamour. What follows is the franchise's most iconic haircut: Sakura severs it with her own kunai, and with it the version of herself that existed to be looked at. Substitutions, a blade between her teeth, biting down on Zaku's arm until blood runs — she buys time with pure refusal to stay down. Ino, watching her childhood rival bleed for her team, drags her own squad into the fight. Formation Ino-Shika-Cho deploys for the first time.
Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the Chunin Exams arc.
Can I skip it?
No, this is essential canon — do not skip it.
Chunin Exams · Ep 20–67 · 48 episodes
020A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!Mixed Canon/Filler021Identify Yourself: Powerful New RivalsMixed Canon/Filler022Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!Manga Canon023Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!Mixed Canon/Filler024Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!Mixed Canon/Filler025The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!Manga Canon026Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!Filler027The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of DeathMixed Canon/Filler028Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the ForestMixed Canon/Filler029Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!Mixed Canon/Filler030The Sharingan Revived: Dragon Flame Jutsu!S+Mixed Canon/Filler031Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!Manga Canon
032Sakura Blossoms!Manga Canon
033Formation: Team 8!Manga Canon034Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?Manga Canon035The Kunoichi Showdown: Rivals Take Center Stage!Manga Canon036Sakura's Choice!Manga Canon037The Chunin Exam Stage 3: The PreliminariesMixed Canon/Filler038Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Showdown!Mixed Canon/Filler039Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Styles!Mixed Canon/Filler040The Chunin Exam Stage 3: The Preliminaries (continued)Mixed Canon/Filler041The Nine Tails' ChakraMixed Canon/Filler042The Chunin Exam Stage 3: The Preliminaries (continued)Manga Canon043The Chunin Exam Stage 3: The Preliminaries (continued)Mixed Canon/Filler044The Chunin Exam Stage 3: The Preliminaries (continued)Mixed Canon/Filler045The Chunin Exam Stage 3: The Preliminaries (continued)Mixed Canon/Filler046The Chunin Exam Stage 3: The Preliminaries (continued)Mixed Canon/Filler047The Chunin Exam Stage 3: The Preliminaries (continued)Mixed Canon/Filler048Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!AManga Canon049Lee's Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!Mixed Canon/Filler050The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is BornManga Canon051A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches SasukeManga Canon052Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!Mixed Canon/Filler053Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!Mixed Canon/Filler054The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!Mixed Canon/Filler055A Feeling of Dread: Orochimaru's Near Presence!Mixed Canon/Filler056Live or Die: Risk it all to Win it all!Mixed Canon/Filler057He Flies! He Kicks! He Prowls! He Toad!Mixed Canon/Filler058Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!Mixed Canon/Filler059The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!Mixed Canon/Filler060Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!Mixed Canon/Filler061Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!Manga Canon062A Failure's True PowerManga Canon063Hit it or Deny it: Rock Lee's Explosion!Mixed Canon/Filler064Zero Motivation: The Guy with Ultimate Ninja!Manga Canon065Dancing Leaf, Squirming SandManga Canon066Sasuke's Training: Secret of the Chidori!AMixed Canon/Filler067Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!AManga Canon720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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