You might be wary of the filler content in major anime franchises, but let me tell you, Naruto knows how to do fillers. Some fillers reveal Kakashi’s face, while others have decent villains. Of course, some are redundant, and that’s why we are here with the complete filler list of Naruto to help you out.
The filler percentage of Naruto and Naruto Shippuden stands at a staggering 41%. Naruto has 90 fillers and 56 mixed canon/filler episodes out of the 220 total. Naruto Shippuden, on the other hand, boasts 199 filler episodes and 62 mixed canon ones out of 500.
Contents
1. Filler List
2. Mixed Canon/Filler
3. Canon Episodes
4. Where to watch Naruto with English subs and dub?
5. Which Fillers Can You Skip in Naruto and Naruto Shippuden?
I. Which Naruto Movies and OVAs are Worth Watching?
6. Why do filler arcs exist?
7. Conclusion
8. About Naruto
1. Filler List
A complete list of all Naruto and Naruto Shippuden fillers and whether you should skip them or not:
| Naruto: | ||
| Episode No. | Arc/ Episode Name | Watch or Skip |
| 26 | Chunin Exams Arc | Skip |
| 97 | Search for Tsunade Arc | Skip |
| 101 | Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei’s True Face! | Watch |
| 102-106 | Land Of Tea Escort Mission | Skip |
| 136-140 | Land Of Rice Fields Investigation Mission | Watch |
| 142-147 | Mizuki Tracking Mission | Skip |
| 148-151 | Bikochu Search Mission | Skip |
| 152-157 | Kurosuki Family Removal Mission | Watch |
| 158 | Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge | Skip |
| 159-160 | Gosunkugi Capture Mission | Skip |
| 161 | The Appearance of Strange Visitors | Skip |
| 162-167 | Cursed Warrior Extermination Mission | Skip |
| 168 | Mix It, Stretch It, Boil It Up! Burn, Copper Pot, Burn | Skip |
| 169-173 | Kaima Capture Mission | Skip |
| 174 | Impossible! Celebrity Ninja Art – Money Style Jutsu | Skip |
| 175-176 | Buried Gold Excavation Mission | Skip |
| 177 | Please, Mr. Postman | Skip |
| 178-183 | Star Guard Mission | Skip |
| 184 | Kiba’s Long Day! | Skip |
| 185 | A Legend from the Hidden Leaf: The Onbaa! | Watch |
| 186 | Laughing Shino | Watch |
| 187- 191 | Peddlers Escort Mission | Skip |
| 192 | Ino Screams! Chubby Paradise! | Watch |
| 193 | Viva Dojo Challenge! Youth Is All About Passion! | Skip |
| 194 | The Mysterious Curse of the Haunted Castle | Skip |
| 195-196 | Third Great Beast Arc | Skip |
| 197-201 | Konoha Plans Recapture Mission | Skip |
| 202 | The Top 5 Ninja Battles | Skip |
| 203-207 | Yakumo Kurama Rescue Mission | Skip |
| 208 The Weight of the Prized Artifact! | The Weight of the Prized Artifact | Skip |
| 209-212 The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts | Gantetsu Escort Mission | Skip |
| 213-215 | Menma Memory Search Mission | Skip |
| 216-219 | Sunagakure Support Mission | Watch |
| Naruto Shippuden: | ||
| Episode No. | Arc/ Episode Name | Watch or Skip |
| 57-71 | Twelve Guardian Ninja | Skip |
| 91-112 | Three-Tails’ Appearance | Watch |
| 144-151 | Six-Tails Unleashed | Watch |
| 170-171 | The Quest for the Fourth Hokage’s Legacy | Skip |
| 176-179, 181, 182, 184, 185, 187-196 | Past Arc: The Locus Of Konoha | Skip |
| 180, 183, 186 | Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha | Watch |
| 223-242 | Paradise Life On A Boat | Skip |
| 257-260 | Sasuke and Naruto Flashbacks | Skip |
| 271 | Road to Sakura | Watch |
| 261-270, 272-289, 296-310, 312-321 | Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation | Skip |
| 290-295 | Power | Watch |
| 303-305 | Ghosts from the Past | Watch |
| 347-348 | -Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato Flashback | Skip |
| 349-361 | Kakashi’s Anbu Arc | Watch |
| 376-377 | Mecha Naruto Arc | Watch |
| 388 | My First Friend | Skip |
| 389-390 | Hinata and Hanabi Childhood | Skip |
| 394-413 | The New Chunin Exams | Skip |
| 416-417 | Birth Of The Ten-Tails’ Jinchuriki | Skip |
| 422-423 | Naruto + Konohamaru | Skip |
| 427-450 | Birth Of The Ten-Tails’ Jinchuriki, Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook: The Tale Of Naruto The Hero | Skip |
| 464-468 | Kaguya Otsutsuki Strikes | Skip |
| 480-483 | Childhood | Skip |
2. Mixed Canon/Filler
Mixed Canon/Filler episodes are those that contain scenes adapted from the manga mixed with original elements. You should watch all mixed canon/ filler episodes, as they are still a part of the canon story.
| Naruto: | Where to Watch? | |
| Episode No., Name | Arc | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peaco*ck, Funimation, Hoopla, Tubi, PlutoTV, Peaco*ck, The Roku Channel, Vudu |
| 7-19 | Prologue – Land of Waves Arc | |
| 20-66 | Chunin Exams Arc | |
| 69-74 | Konoha Crush | |
| 83-100 | Search For Tsunade | |
| 112-131 | Sasuke Recovery Mission | |
| 141 Sakura’s Determination | Land Of Rice Fields Investigation Mission | |
| 142-147 | Mizuki Tracking Mission | |
| 220 Departure | Sunagakure Support Mission | |
| Naruto Shippuden: | Where to Watch? | |
| Episode No. | Arc | Crunchyroll, Pluto TV, Adult Swim |
| 1-19 | Kazekage Rescue Mission arc | |
| 24-25 | Kazekage Rescue Mission arc | |
| 45 | Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission | |
| 49-50 | Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission |
3. Canon Episodes
Canon episodes are those that adapt directly from the manga and have no original scenes. You absolutely can’t miss out on these episodes, as they are detrimental to the plot.
Naruto Manga Canon Episodes: 1-6, 8, 10-13, 17, 22, 25, 31-36, 42, 48, 50-51, 61-62, 64-65, 67-68, 73, 75-82, 84-96, 107-111, 115-125, 128-129, 132-135
Naruto Shippuden Manga Canon Episodes: 20-23, 26-27, 29-44, 46-48, 51-53, 55, 72-88, 113-114, 116-126, 129-143, 152-169, 172-175, 197-212, 214-222, 243-253, 255-256, 261-270, 272-278, 282-283, 297-302, 321-323, 325-326, 329, 332-337, 339-345, 363-375, 378-384, 387, 391-393, 414, 418, 420-421, 424-425, 459, 463, 470, 473-477, 484-500
4. Where to watch Naruto with English subs and dub?
All Naruto and Naruto Shippuden anime and movies are available to watch with English sub and dubs on Crunchyroll, Funimation, Netflix, and many other websites. The OVAs are not available to stream.
You can find the full streaming list here.
| Title | Where to stream with Eng subs? | Where to stream with Eng dub? |
| Naruto (2005) | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peaco*ck, Funimation, Hoopla, Tubi, PlutoTV, Peaco*ck, The Roku Channel, Vudu | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peaco*ck, Funimation, Hoopla, Tubi, PlutoTV, Peaco*ck, The Roku Channel, Vudu |
| Naruto Shippuden | Crunchyroll, Pluto TV, Adult Swim | Crunchyroll, Pluto TV, Adult Swim |
| Naruto Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow | Netflix | Netflix |
| Naruto Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel | Prime Video | Netflix |
| Naruto Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom | Netflix, Prime Video | Netflix |
| Naruto Shippûden: The Movie | Netflix, Prime Video, Vudu | Netflix, Vudu |
| Naruto Shippuden: The Movie – Bonds | Netflix, Prime Video | Netflix |
| Naruto Shippûden: The Movie 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire | Netflix, Prime Video | Netflix |
| Naruto Shippuden Movie 4: The Lost Tower | Netflix, Prime Video | Netflix |
| Naruto Shippuden Movie 5: Blood Prison | Netflix, Prime Video | Netflix |
| Naruto Shippuden Movie 6: Road to Ninja | Netflix, Prime Video | Netflix |
| The Last: Naruto the Movie | Prime Video, Vudu | Netflix |
5. Which Fillers Can You Skip in Naruto and Naruto Shippuden?
You can skip most of the fillers in Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, as they might not have any impact on the plot. However, here is a list of filler episodes you should not skip.
Naruto
- The Will of Fire Still Burns! (Episode 99)
- Kakashi’s Face: Gotta See, Gotta Know (Episode 101)
- Land of Rice Fields Investigation Mission Arc (Episodes 136–141)
- Kurosuki Family Removal Mission Arc (Episodes 152–157
- A Legend from the Hidden Leaf: The Onbaa (Episode 185)
- Laughing Shino (Episode 186)
- Ino Screams: Chubby Paradise (Episode 192)
- Sunagakure Support Mission Arc (Episodes 216–220)
Naruto Shippuden
- Three-Tails Appearance Arc (Episodes 90–112)
- Tales of a Gutsy Ninja (Episodes 127–128)
- Six-Tails Unleashed (Episodes 144–151)
- Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha Episodes 180, 183, 186)
- Road to Sakura (Episode 271)
- Power (Episodes 290–295)
- Ghosts from the Past (Episodes 303–305)
- Kakashi’s Anbu Arc (Episodes 349–361)
- Mecha Naruto Arc (Episodes 376–377)
- Itachi’s Story (Episodes 451–458)
I. Which Naruto Movies and OVAs are Worth Watching?
Naruto has received ten movies and nine OVAs during its run, but all of them are filler. Only The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014) is canon and a must-watch. You can skip everything else.
| Movies | |||
| Title | Filler or Canon? | Watch or Skip? | Where to Watch? |
| Naruto Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004) | Filler | Skip | Netflix |
| Naruto Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005) | Filler | Skip | Prime Video |
| Naruto Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006) | Filler | Skip | Netflix, Prime Video |
| Naruto Shippuden Movie 1 (2007) | Filler | Skip | Netflix, Prime Video, Vudu |
| Naruto Shippuden Movie 2: Bonds (2008) | Filler | Watch | Netflix, Prime Video |
| Naruto Shippuden Movie 3: The Will of Fire (2009) | Filler | Watch | Netflix, Prime Video |
| Naruto Shippuden Movie 4: The Lost Tower (2010) | Filler | Skip | Netflix, Prime Video |
| Naruto Shippuden Movie 5: Blood Prison (2011) | Filler | Skip | Netflix, Prime Video |
| Naruto Shippuden Movie 6: Road to Ninja (2012) | Filler | Watch | Netflix, Prime Video |
| The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014) | Canon | Watch | Prime Video, Vudu |
| OVAs | |||
| Naruto: Find the Crimson Four-leaf Clover! (2003) | Filler | Skip | – |
| Naruto: The Lost Story – Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village (2003) | Filler | Skip | – |
| Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival (2004) | Filler | Skip | – |
| Naruto: The Cross Roads (2009) | Filler | Skip | – |
| Naruto: Shippuuden – Sunny Side Battle (2013) | Filler | Skip | – |
| Naruto Narutimate Hero 3: Tsuini Gekitotsu! Jounin vs. Genin!! Musabetsu Dairansen Taikai Kaisai!! (2005) | Filler | Skip | – |
| Naruto x UT (2011) | Filler | Skip | – |
| NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (2012) | Filler | Skip | – |
6. Why do filler arcs exist?
Filler episodes are born out of necessity. Original content is introduced to anime when the manga is on the verge of running out of chapters. They provide enough time for the manga to catch on before returning to the actual plot.
Thus, canon episodes mean the content that is adapted directly from the manga with no original additions. Fillers can sometimes add more depth to the show as they explore some side quests that might later become endearing to the audience.
Naruto and Naruto Shippuden have fillers for the same reason as the anime episodes caught up to the manga before new chapters could be released. To keep the weekly anime airing, original content had to be adapted.
7. Conclusion
Now you have an extensive list of fillers and mixed canon episodes of both Naruto and Naruto Shippuden. You can save the article and open it to follow up before you want to attempt another arc of the anime.
Besides the fillers and mixed canon, Naruto and Naruto Shippuden have one anime canon episode each. You can skip episode 28 of Naruto Shippuden, but episode 99 of Naruto is watchable.
Get ready to dive into the wonderful world of Naruto, and don’t forget to comment any queries you have.
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8. About Naruto
Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. Its publication began on September 21, 1999, and continued till November 10, 2014, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. The manga has collected 72 volumes in tankōbon format.
Naruto Shippuden is Part II of the anime series, which follows an older Naruto as he attempts to save his friend Sasuke while at the same time – addressing the looming threat of the criminal organization – Akatsuki – who are targeting him for their grander scheme.
