As one of the “big three” anime, Naruto can be slightly intimidating as many are unsure where to begin. These three anime (with Bleach and One Piece completing the trifecta) are known by fans for being quite long and filled with many arcs and fillers alike. The goal of this Naruto watch guide is to make watching Naruto simple for anyone who is ready to tackle this classic anime!
About Naruto
Naruto follows the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a rambunctious young ninja whose main dream is to be recognized by his peers and the world around him. As a child, Naruto was sealed with the spirit of the “nine tailed fox” in a fight that took the life of both his parents. With a tragic backstory, Naruto must learn to overcome his challenges and keep the faith that one day he will not only be an incredible ninja, but will even become Hokage, his village’s leader.
The viewers get to experience whether Naruto’s responsibility over this power breaks his spirit, or becomes his greatest asset as he trains tirelessly to become acknowledged by those who previously ignored him.
Naruto Watch Guide
In between the seemingly endless arcs and many filler episodes of Naruto lies one of the greatest anime stories of all time that will make you laugh, cry, and want to say “dattebayo!” Here is a guide of how to watch Naruto including different arcs, and which episodes are “fillers,” meaning they can be skipped as they aren’t pertaining to the main plot.
Filler Episodes
The following episodes are considered to be filler:
Episodes 26, 97, 101-106, 136-140, 143-219
Naruto Watch Guide: Episodes and Arc Titles
- Episodes 1-19: Prologue – Land of Waves
- Episodes 20-67: Chūnin Exams
- Episodes 68-80: Konoha Crush
- Episodes 81-100: Search for Tsunade
- Episodes 101-106: Land of Tea Escort Mission (filler)
- Episodes 107-135: Sasuke Recovery Mission
- Episodes 136-141: Land of Rice Fields Investigation Mission (filler)
- Episodes 142-147: Mizuki Tracking Mission (filler)
- Episodes 148-151: Bikōchū Search Mission (filler)
- Episodes 152-157: Kurosuki Family Removal Mission (filler)
- Episodes 159-160: Gosunkugi Capture Mission (filler)
- Episodes 162-167: Cursed Warrior Extermination Mission (filler)
- Episodes 169-173: Kaima Capture Mission (filler)
- Episodes 175-176: Buried Gold Excavation Mission (filler)
- Episodes 178-183: Star Guard Mission (filler)
- Episodes 187-191: Peddlers Escort Mission (filler)
- Episodes 195-196: Third Great Beast Arc (filler)
- Episodes 197-201: Konoha Plans Recapture Mission (filler)
- Episodes 203-207: Yakumo Kurama Rescue Mission (filler)
- Episodes 209-212: Gantetsu Escort Mission (filler)
- Episodes 213-215: Menma Memory Search Mission (filler)
- Episodes 216-220: Sunagakure Support Mission (filler)
After these, you can begin watching Naruto Shippuden, which follows a two and a half year timeskip where Naruto was training with the legendary ninja, Jiraiya. Returning to the Village Hidden in the Leaves, Naruto is older and has impressive new jutsu up his bright orange sleeve!
Naruto can be watched on platforms such as: Netflix, Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Roku, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. We hope this guide helps all new Naruto viewers enjoy this classic series! Believe it!
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