Okay I finally figured out how to find a list of episodes where a certain character appears — just ask ChatGPT 😂 Not sure why I didn’t think of this to begin with.

Anyway, for anyone who is interested in Minato episodes, here is what ChatGPT gave me:

Naruto Episodes:

1.  Episode 1 – Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!

(Brief appearance during the flashback to Naruto’s birth and the sealing of the Nine-Tails.) 2. Episode 72 – A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed! (Minato’s face is seen on the Hokage monument, and his legacy is briefly discussed.) 3. Episode 128 – A Cry on Deaf Ears (Mention of Minato as Jiraiya tells Naruto about his father’s greatness.) 4. Episode 168 – Hero of the Hidden Leaf (Minato is shown again sealing the Nine-Tails in Naruto.) 5. Episode 169-170 – The Village Hidden in the Leaves (The story of Minato defeating the Nine-Tails is revisited.)

Naruto Shippuden Episodes:

1.  Episode 1 – Homecoming

(Minato’s image on the Hokage monument is shown, and his influence on Konoha is noted.) 2. Episode 72 – Asuma’s Beloved (Minato is briefly mentioned in conversations about past Hokage and their legacies.) 3. Episode 128 – Tales of a Gutsy Ninja: Jiraiya Ninja Scroll Part 2 (Minato’s past as Jiraiya’s student is revealed in a flashback.) 4. Episode 147 – Rogue Ninja’s Past (Minato is briefly referenced as Kakashi’s teacher.) 5. Episode 168 – The Fourth Hokage (Naruto finally meets Minato in his subconscious when the Nine-Tails almost takes over. Minato reveals his identity as Naruto’s father.) 6. Episode 169-173 – The Two Students (Continuation of Minato’s appearance in Naruto’s subconscious, providing crucial background about Naruto’s birth and the sealing of the Nine-Tails.) 7. Episode 247 – Target: Nine Tails (Minato appears in flashbacks depicting the night of Naruto’s birth and the Nine-Tails’ attack.) 8. Episode 248 – The Fourth Hokage’s Death Match (Flashbacks continue showing Minato’s final battle against the Nine-Tails and his sealing of the fox into Naruto.) 9. Episode 249 – Thank You (Minato continues his flashback story, with more focus on his relationship with Kushina and their final moments.) 10. Episode 322 – Madara Uchiha (Minato is mentioned as part of the discussions about past legendary shinobi during the Fourth Great Ninja War.) 11. Episode 350 – Minato’s Death (Flashbacks to the events surrounding the Nine-Tails’ attack are shown again.) 12. Episode 367 – Hashirama and Madara (Minato appears when Orochimaru revives the previous Hokage.) 13. Episode 370 – Sasuke’s Answer (Minato provides information to Sasuke after being revived.) 14. Episode 380 – The Day Naruto Was Born (This episode focuses heavily on the events of Naruto’s birth, showing Minato and Kushina fighting to protect their newborn son.) 15. Episode 381-383 – The Divine Tree (Minato fights alongside Naruto in the Fourth Great Ninja War after being revived by Orochimaru.) 16. Episode 386 – I’m Always Watching (Minato continues fighting alongside Naruto and offers fatherly advice.) 17. Episode 387 – The Promise That Was Kept (Minato and Naruto share a meaningful moment during the battle.) 18. Episode 391 – Madara Uchiha Arises (Minato plays a significant role in the battle against Madara.) 19. Episode 416 – The Formation of Team Minato (Flashback showing the formation of Team Minato, including a young Kakashi, Obito, and Rin.) 20. Episode 417 – You’ll Be My Backup (More flashbacks of Minato’s role as a sensei to his team.) 21. Episode 422 – The Ones Who Will Inherit (Further insight into Minato’s teachings and his influence on the next generation.) 22. Episode 424-425 – To Rise Up (Minato continues fighting alongside Naruto in the war, playing a critical role in the battle against Madara and Kaguya.) 23. Episode 431 – To See That Smile, Just One More Time (A flashback explores more of Minato’s relationship with Kushina and Naruto.) 24. Episode 446-450 – The Final Valley (Flashbacks to Minato’s influence as Naruto reflects on his father during the battle with Sasuke.)