How many episodes does Naruto have?

Naruto has 220 episodes in the current AnimeAnchor baseline, with 190 canon episodes and 30 filler episodes.

Does Naruto have movies?

Naruto has 11 movie entries in this guide. Movies are kept separate from TV episodes so recuts, specials, and theatrical releases do not distort episode numbering.

Can I avoid spoilers on this Naruto page?

Yes. The spoiler-safe summary is visible first, while the full-plot summary is hidden behind a reveal control on the series page.

How are arcs handled for Naruto?

Naruto is organized into 9 story arcs with episode ranges and canon/filler counts.

Naruto Episode Guide | AnimeAnchor

Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Naruto tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja ostracized by his village for containing the Nine-Tailed Fox that destroyed his home. He dreams of becoming Hokage to earn recognition. Under the guidance of his teacher Kakashi, Naruto forms Team 7 with Sasuke and Sakura, and they face increasingly dangerous missions. The Chunin Exams bring crisis when the criminal Orochimaru invades Konoha. The story builds to Naruto's failed attempt to retrieve Sasuke from Orochimaru's clutches, after which Naruto leaves the village to train with the legendary Jiraiya.

Full Plot Summary

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Naruto opens with the Nine-Tailed Fox attacking Konoha, sealed within newborn Naruto by the Fourth Hokage Minato at the cost of his own life. As an orphan, Naruto is shunned by villagers until he defeats the traitor Mizuki with the help of his teacher Iruka. He is assigned to Team 7 with Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno under Kakashi's leadership. After completing numerous missions, they enter the Chunin Exams. During the exams, Orochimaru attacks, killing the Third Hokage. Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin, refuses the Hokage position and begins training Naruto. Sasuke, obsessed with gaining power to kill his brother Itachi, leaves Konoha to join Orochimaru. Naruto fails to retrieve him and, devastated, leaves with Jiraiya for three years of training, returning stronger and older as the story transitions to Naruto Shippuden.

Watch Order

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Use this page as the source of truth for the TV spine first. The episode guide keeps official numbering clean, arcs give you story chunks, and movies stay in their own section so theatrical releases do not get mixed into the series order.

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Story Arcs

9 entries

Episodes 1-19

Land of Waves Arc

Land of Waves Arc covers episodes 1-19, following Enter: Naruto Uzumaki! through The Demon in the Snow. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 20-67

Chunin Exams Arc

Chunin Exams Arc covers episodes 20-67, following A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam! through Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 68-80

Konoha Crush Arc

Konoha Crush Arc covers episodes 68-80, following Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins! through The Third Hokage, Forever.... The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 81-100

Sasuke Retrieval Arc

Sasuke Retrieval Arc covers episodes 81-100, following Return of the Morning Mist through Sensei and Student: The Bond of the Shinobi. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 101-135

Kazekage Rescue Arc

Kazekage Rescue Arc covers episodes 101-135, following Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face! through The Promise That Could Not Be Kept. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 136-160

Sasuke and Itachi Arc

Sasuke and Itachi Arc covers episodes 136-160, following Deep Cover!? A Super S-Ranked Mission! through Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 161-175

Five Kage Summit Arc

Five Kage Summit Arc covers episodes 161-175, following The Appearance of Strange Visitors through The Treasure Hunt is On!. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 176-196

Fourth Great Ninja War Arc

Fourth Great Ninja War Arc covers episodes 176-196, following Run, Dodge, Zigzag! Chase or Be Chased! through Hot-Blooded Confrontation: Student vs. Sensei. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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Episodes 197-220

Tenchi Bridge Arc

Tenchi Bridge Arc covers episodes 197-220, following Crisis! The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather! through Departure. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or placeholder numbering.

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