Naruto Shippuden / Watch Order
Use this Naruto Shippuden watch order as the clean TV spine first. AnimeAnchor keeps movies separate, maps arcs, and preserves canon/filler labels so you can decide how deep you want to go.
Start with the TV episode spine, then use arcs as story checkpoints.
Movies stay separate so theatrical releases never distort episode numbering.
Canon and filler labels are preserved so you can skip or complete with confidence.
Kazekage Rescue Arc covers episodes 1-32, following Homecoming through Return of the Kazekage. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Sasuke and Itachi Arc covers episodes 33-53, following The New Target through Title. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Twelve Guardian Ninja Arc covers episodes 54-66, following Nightmare through Revived Souls. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Akatsuki Suppression Mission Arc covers episodes 67-88, following Everyone's Struggle to the Death through Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken!. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Pain's Assault Arc covers episodes 89-112, following The Price of Power through A Place to Return To. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Five Kage Summit Arc covers episodes 113-143, following The Great Snake's Pupil through The Eight-Tails vs. Sasuke. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Fourth Great Ninja War: Countdown Arc covers episodes 144-151, following Wanderer through Master and Student. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Tenchi Bridge Arc covers episodes 152-175, following Somber News through Hero of the Hidden Leaf. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Fourth Great Ninja War: Countdown Arc (cont.) covers episodes 176-196, following Rookie Instructor Iruka through Drive Towards Darkness. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Fourth Great Ninja War: Confrontation Arc covers episodes 197-222, following The Sixth Hokage Danzo through The Five Kage's Decision. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Fourth Great Ninja War: Attack Arc covers episodes 223-242, following The Young Man and the Sea through Naruto's Vow. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Kaguya Otsutsuki Strikes Arc covers episodes 243-256, following Land Ahoy! Is this the Paradise Island? through Assemble! Allied Shinobi Forces!. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Childhood Arc covers episodes 257-260, following Meeting through Parting. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
End of the War Arc covers episodes 261-270, following For My Friend through Golden Bonds. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Kakashi's Personal Arc covers episodes 271-278, following Road to Sakura through Medic Ninja in Danger. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Filler Arc Bundle (Episodes 279-344) covers episodes 279-344, following White Zetsu's Trap through Obito and Madara. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Naruto and Sasuke: The Reunion Arc covers episodes 345-427, following I'm in Hell through To the Dream World. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
The Final Phase of the War covers episodes 428-458, following Where Tenten Belongs through Truth. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
The Final Arc covers episodes 459-479, following She of the Beginning through Naruto Uzumaki!!. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
The Last: Naruto the Movie Arc covers episodes 480-483, following Naruto and Hinata through Jiraiya and Kakashi. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Father and Mother Arc covers episodes 484-488, following The Exploding Human through The Last One. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Shin Uchiha Arc (Filler) covers episodes 489-491, following The State of Affairs through Recklessness. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Mugen Ryo's Atmosphere Arc (Filler) covers episodes 492-494, following Cloud of Suspicion through Naruto's Wedding. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Time Slip Arc (Filler) covers episodes 495-497, following A Full-Powered Wedding Gift through The Kazekage's Wedding Gift. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Konoha Shinden: Fantasy World Arc covers episodes 498-500, following The Last Mission through The Message. The summary is tied to the corrected active TV episode spine so the arc can be reviewed without relying on legacy manga or provisional numbering.
Start with the TV episode spine for Naruto Shippuden, use arcs as story checkpoints, and check movies separately so theatrical releases do not distort episode numbering.
Naruto Shippuden filler labels are shown separately so you can skip anime-original entries or keep them when you want the full broadcast experience.