Naruto Filler-Free Guide: Must-Watch for Fans
8The whole Naruto series is jam-packed with filler episodes. These fillers usually don’t follow the main story from the manga, so you can skip them without missing the important stuff. To make your watching experience better, here’s a list of filler episodes from both "Naruto" and "Naruto Shippuden" that you can easily skip.
In the original "Naruto" series, we dive into Naruto’s early days, his first training sessions, friendships, and his rivalry with Sasuke, one of Konoha’s top prodigies and the last of his clan. Here’s the breakdown: Episodes 1 to 25 are part of the main story, but episode 26 is a filler. The main plot of "Naruto" picks up again from episodes 27 to 96, with episode 97 being another filler. Episodes 98 to 100 continue Naruto’s story, then episodes 101 to 106 are fillers. The plot resumes from episodes 107 to 136, followed by fillers from episodes 137 to 140. Episodes 141 and 142 are important, but from episodes 143 to 219, it’s mostly fillers. For episode 220, you only need to watch from minute 12:02 onward.
Moving on to "Naruto Shippuden," the story now follows teenage Naruto, who’s mastering his powers and facing bigger challenges, including ninja wars and ancient enemies linked to his dark past. Here’s the episode guide: Episodes 1 to 56 are crucial, then episodes 57 to 70 are fillers. For episode 71, watch only the last 10 minutes. The main story of "Naruto Shippuden" continues from episodes 72 to 90, followed by fillers from episodes 91 to 111. Again, only the last 10 minutes of episode 112 matter. The plot resumes from episodes 113 to 143, then fillers from episodes 144 to 151. Episodes 152 to 169 are important, with episodes 170 and 171 being fillers. Episodes 172 to 175 continue the story, then episodes 176 to 196 are fillers. The main plot of "Naruto Shippuden" picks up from episodes 197 to 222, followed by fillers from episodes 223 to 242.
Continuing with "Naruto Shippuden," episodes 243 to 257 are essential, while episodes 258 to 260 are fillers. The story resumes from episodes 261 to 278, with fillers from episodes 279 to 281. Episodes 282 and 283 are part of the main plot, followed by fillers from episodes 284 to 295. Episodes 296 to 302 continue Naruto’s story, then fillers dominate from episodes 303 to 320. The main plot resumes from episodes 321 to 348, with fillers from episodes 349 to 361. The storyline continues from episodes 362 to 375, with episodes 376 and 377 being fillers. Episodes 378 to 387 are important, then fillers from episodes 388 to 390. Episodes 391 to 393 are crucial, but episodes 394 to 413 are fillers.
The main story of "Naruto Shippuden" continues in episodes 414 and 415, followed by fillers in episodes 416 and 417. Episode 418 is part of the main plot, while episode 419 is a filler. The story picks up again from episodes 420 to 421, with episodes 422 and 423 being fillers. Episodes 424 to 426 are crucial, followed by fillers from episodes 427 to 457. Episode 458 is mostly filler, but watch from minute 9:55 onward. Episode 459 is important, followed by fillers from episodes 460 to 462. Episode 463 is crucial, with fillers from episodes 464 to 468. The main story continues from episodes 469 to 479, then fillers from episodes 480 to 483. Finally, the series wraps up with essential episodes from 484 to 500.
With this guide, you can enjoy "Naruto" and "Naruto Shippuden" without the filler interruptions, making for a smoother and more exciting viewing experience of Naruto's journey.