Naruto Main Series Watching Order
🍜 Naruto Viewing Order Guide
Complete chronological order for the ultimate ninja experience
| Order | Series/Movie | Episodes | Year | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 📺 Naruto | 1-220 | 2002-2007 | Complete | Original series, Naruto as a child |
| 2 | 🎬 Naruto Movies 1-3 | 3 Movies | 2004-2006 | Optional | Takes place during original series |
| 3 | 📺 Naruto: Shippuden | 1-500 | 2007-2017 | Complete | Naruto as a teenager, main story |
| 4 | 🎬 Shippuden Movies 1-7 | 7 Movies | 2007-2014 | Optional | Takes place during Shippuden |
| 5 | 🎬 The Last: Naruto Movie | 1 Movie | 2014 | Essential | Canon story between Shippuden & Boruto |
| 6 | 🎬 Boruto: Naruto the Movie | 1 Movie | 2015 | Recommended | Introduction to Boruto era |
| 7 | 📺 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations | 1-300+ | 2017-Present | Ongoing | Naruto’s son’s adventures |
Recommended Viewing Approaches
For New Viewers (Fastest Path)
Skip filler episodes for the main story experience
🍜 Naruto Canon-Only Guide
Streamlined viewing for the essential story
⚡ Save 130+ hours by skipping filler episodes
| What to Watch | Episodes | Time Investment |
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Naruto (Canon Only) |
Episodes 1-135
220
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~67 hours |
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Naruto: Shippuden (Canon Only) |
1-143
152-175
197-214
261-270
272-289
296-302
321-346
362-375
378-387
391-393
414-431
451-479
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~160 hours |
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The Last: Naruto Movie (Essential Canon) |
1 movie
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2 hours |
| 🎯 Total Canon Content | Complete Naruto story without filler | ~229 hours |
For Completionists (Full Experience)
Watch everything including filler for character development
🏆 Naruto Completionist Guide
The ultimate full Naruto experience
Every episode, every movie, every moment
| Content Type | Episodes/Movies | Time Investment |
|---|---|---|
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Full Naruto Series
Including all filler episodes
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220 episodes | ~110 hours |
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Full Shippuden Series
Complete story + character development
|
500 episodes | ~250 hours |
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All Movies
Canon & non-canon films
|
11 movies | ~22 hours |
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Total Complete Experience
The full ninja journey
|
731 episodes + movies | ~382 hours |
382
Total Hours
15.9
Days of Content
290
Filler Episodes
100%
Story Coverage
Naruto Detailed Episode Breakdown
Part 1: Naruto (2002-2007)
🍜 Naruto Part 1: Arc Breakdown
Complete episode guide for the original series (2002-2007)
Episodes 1-220 • Young Naruto’s Journey
| Arc | Episodes | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction Arc |
1-5
5 episodes
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Canon | Meet Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi Team Formation |
| Land of Waves Arc |
6-19
14 episodes
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Canon | First major mission, introduces Zabuza and Haku First Real Battle |
| Chunin Exams Arc |
20-67
48 episodes
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Canon | Major tournament arc, introduces many characters Tournament |
| Invasion of Konoha Arc |
68-80
13 episodes
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Canon | Orochimaru attacks, Third Hokage’s sacrifice Hokage Death |
| Search for Tsunade Arc |
81-100
20 episodes
|
Canon | Finding the Fifth Hokage New Hokage |
| Sasuke Recovery Arc |
107-135
29 episodes
|
Canon | Attempting to bring Sasuke back Sasuke Leaves |
| Filler Episodes |
136-219
84 episodes
|
Filler | Can be skipped, but some have good character moments Optional |
| Final Canon Episode |
220
1 episode
|
Canon | Naruto leaves for training Time Skip Setup |
Part 2: Naruto Shippuden (2007-2017)
🌪️ Naruto Shippuden: Major Arcs
Epic story arcs from the teenage ninja saga (2007-2017)
Episodes 1-500 • Mature Naruto’s Journey
| Major Arc | Episodes | Type | Key Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kazekage Rescue |
1-32
32 episodes
|
Canon | Gaara kidnapped, Akatsuki introduction Akatsuki Debut Gaara Rescue |
| Tenchi Bridge |
33-53
21 episodes
|
Canon | Searching for Sasuke and Orochimaru Sasuke Search Orochimaru |
| Akatsuki Suppression |
72-88
17 episodes
|
Canon | Hidan and Kakuzu arc, Asuma’s death Asuma Dies Immortal Duo |
| Itachi Pursuit |
113-143
31 episodes
|
Canon | Sasuke vs Itachi, truth about Uchiha massacre Itachi Truth Uchiha Massacre |
| Pain’s Assault |
152-175
24 episodes
|
Canon | Best arc – Pain attacks Konoha Epic Battles Village Destruction Naruto’s Growth |
| Five Kage Summit |
197-214
18 episodes
|
Canon | Political tensions, Sasuke’s darkness Kage Meeting Sasuke’s Fall |
| Fourth Ninja War |
261-479
219 episodes
|
Canon | Final war, major revelations and battles World War Final Battles Revelations |
| The Last Era |
480-500
21 episodes
|
Canon | Post-war, leads to The Last movie Post-War Movie Setup |
Naruto Complete Movie Guide
Original Naruto Movies
🎬 Naruto Original Movies
Theatrical releases during the original series (2004-2006)
3 Movies • Optional Viewing
| Movie | Year | When to Watch | Canon Status | Quality Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Princess Fuun • Snow Country Adventure
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2004 Release | After Episode 101 | Non-canon |
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Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Ancient Powers • Desert Quest
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2005 Release | After Episode 160 | Non-canon |
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Guardians of the Crescent Moon
Moon Kingdom • Royal Mission
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2006 Release | After Episode 196 | Non-canon |
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Naruto Shippuden Movies
🌪️ Naruto Shippuden Movies
Theatrical releases during the Shippuden era (2007-2015)
8 Movies • Essential Canon Included
| Movie | Year | When to Watch | Canon Status | Quality Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Naruto Shippuden: The Movie
Priestess Shion • Death Prophecy
|
2007 Early Era | After Episode 53 | Non-canon |
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Bonds
Sky Country • Flying Ninjas
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2008 Early Era | After Episode 70 | Non-canon |
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The Will of Fire
Konoha’s Spirit • Ninja Bonds
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2009 Mid Era | After Episode 120 | Non-canon |
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The Lost Tower
Time Travel • Fourth Hokage
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2010 Mid Era | After Episode 175 | Non-canon |
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Blood Prison
Houzuki Castle • False Accusations
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2011 Late Era | After Episode 215 | Non-canon |
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Road to Ninja
Alternate Reality • Parents Alive
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2012 Late Era | After Episode 296 | Semi-canon |
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The Last: Naruto the Movie
Hinata Romance • Moon Crisis
|
2014 Final Era | After Episode 493 | CANON |
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Boruto: Naruto the Movie
Next Generation • Ninja Technology
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2015 Boruto Era | After The Last | Canon |
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Naruto Filler Episode Guide
Completely Skippable Naruto Filler
Naruto Filler Episode List: Episodes 136-219 (except 220)
Naruto Shippuden Filler Episode List Episodes 57-71, 89-112, 144-151, 170-171, 176-196, 223-242, 257-260, 271, 279-281, 284-295, 303-320, 347-361, 376-377, 388-390, 394-413, 416-417, 422-423, 427-450, 480-483, 486-488, 490-493
Naruto Fillers Worth Watching
💎 Worth Watching Filler
Quality filler episodes that enhance the Naruto experience
Hidden Gems • Character Development • Essential Context
| Episodes | Description | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|
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349-361
13 episodes
|
Kakashi’s Childhood
Copy Ninja Origins • Team Minato
|
Great character development
Character Development
Backstory
👍
Highly Recommended
|
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394-413
20 episodes
|
In Naruto’s Road to Ninja
Alternate Reality • Different Timeline
|
Good alternate universe story
Alternate Universe
What If Scenario
👍
Worth Watching
|
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464-469
6 episodes
|
Kaguya Backstory
Otsutsuki Origins • Rabbit Goddess
|
Adds context to final villain
Villain Context
Mythology
👍
Adds Context
|
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484-485
2 episodes
|
Sasuke’s Journey
Redemption Arc • Solo Adventures
|
Bridge to Boruto era
Boruto Bridge
Character Growth
👍
Transition Story
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Naruto Essential Cultural Context
Naruto Japanese Voice Cast vs Naruto English Dub
🥷 Sub vs Dub Comparison
Choose your preferred Naruto viewing experience
🇯🇵 Japanese
English 🇺🇸
| Aspect | Japanese (Sub) | English (Dub) |
|---|---|---|
| Authenticity | Original performances Authentic | Localized for Western audience Adapted |
| Availability | All episodes available Complete | Some arcs not dubbed Incomplete |
| Cultural Nuances | Preserved honorifics and cultural elements Authentic | Simplified for accessibility Accessible |
| Recommendation | Preferred by purists Hardcore Fans | Good for casual viewing Beginners |
🤔 Still Can’t Decide?
Important Japanese Terms Used In Naruto
- Hokage – Village leader/strongest ninja
- Jutsu – Ninja techniques/magic
- Chakra – Spiritual energy used for jutsu
- Sensei – Teacher/master
- Kekkei Genkai – Bloodline abilities
- Tailed Beasts – Powerful demon creatures
Naruto Must-Watch Episodes (Even if Skipping Filler)
- Naruto Episode 133-134 – Sasuke vs Naruto (Valley of the End)
- Shippuden Episode 82-83 – Hidan and Kakuzu vs Asuma
- Shippuden Episode 137-138 – Jiraiya vs Pain
- Shippuden Episode 166-167 – Pain destroys Konoha
- Shippuden Episode 476-477 – Final Naruto vs Sasuke battle
Naruto Best Character Development Arcs
- Gaara’s Redemption – Throughout both series
- Sasuke’s Fall and Redemption – Central to entire story
- Kakashi’s Past – Episodes 119-120 (Original), 349-361 (Shippuden)
- Jiraiya and Pain – Episodes 127-143 (Shippuden)
Naruto Top 10 Fights (Spoiler-Free)
- Rock Lee vs Gaara
- Naruto vs Neji
- Sasuke vs Itachi
- Jiraiya vs Pain
- Naruto vs Pain
- Madara vs Shinobi Alliance
- Might Guy vs Madara
- Naruto and Sasuke vs Momoshiki
- Naruto vs Sasuke (Final Battle)
- Team 7 vs Kaguya
Where to Watch Naruto Online
- Crunchyroll – Full series, subtitled
- Funimation/Crunchyroll – Dubbed episodes
- Hulu – Partial availability
- Netflix – Limited episodes in some regions
Naruto Series Statistics
📊 Naruto Series Statistics
Complete breakdown of episodes and runtime data
720 Episodes • 360+ Hours • Epic Journey
| Metric | Naruto | Shippuden | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Episodes |
220
episodes
|
500
episodes
|
720
episodes
|
| Canon Episodes |
135
canon
|
295
canon
|
430
canon
|
| Filler Episodes |
85
filler
|
205
filler
|
290
filler
|
| Runtime (Total) |
~110
hours
|
~250
hours
|
~360
hours
|
| Runtime (Canon) |
~67
hours
|
~147
hours
|
~214
hours
|
15
Days
Total viewing time for complete series
40%
Filler
Episodes that can be skipped
69%
Shippuden
Most content is from Shippuden
9
Days
Canon-only viewing time
