Naruto / Filler List
Use this Naruto filler list to jump straight to anime-original episodes, skip them, or keep them in context with the full episode guide.
30 filler episodes are marked for quick skipping or completionist tracking.
Return to the Naruto watch order when you want the full TV spine with movies kept separate.
Use arcs as checkpoints so filler decisions stay connected to the surrounding story.
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 provisional numbering.
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 provisional numbering.
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 provisional numbering.
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 provisional numbering.
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 provisional numbering.
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 provisional numbering.
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 provisional numbering.
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 provisional numbering.
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 provisional numbering.
Start with the TV episode spine for Naruto, use arcs as story checkpoints, and check movies separately so theatrical releases do not distort episode numbering.
Naruto filler labels are shown separately so you can skip anime-original entries or keep them when you want the full broadcast experience.