Naruto Filler Episodes List (Complete Canon and Skip Guide)

Naruto (the original 220-episode series) packs a lot of anime-original content, especially near the end of the run. If you want the main story fast, you can skip most filler and still understand everything that matters before Naruto Shippuden.

This guide gives you a complete episode-type list (manga canon, mixed, filler) plus quick watch paths, so you can choose between “story-only” and “watch it all.”

How this Naruto filler list works

Use the categories below to decide what to watch based on your goal. The episode numbers matter more than the season names, since streaming services often label seasons differently.

• Manga canon: Episodes that adapt the manga’s main storyline.
• Mixed canon/filler: Episodes that include canon material, but add anime-only scenes or padding.
• Filler: Anime-original episodes that do not advance the manga’s plot.

Naruto episode breakdown by type

Naruto runs for 220 episodes total. Most filler appears after Episode 135, which creates the long stretch many viewers skip before jumping to the finale.

Quick rule: If you only want the core story, watch the manga canon episodes, then decide case-by-case on mixed episodes.

Full Naruto filler episodes list (episode-by-episode)

Below you’ll find the complete episode-number list for each category. Use it as a “skip map” no matter where you stream Naruto.

Canon episodes you should watch

These episodes carry the main Naruto story from start to finish. If you follow the beginner watch order later in this guide, you’ll watch these first.

Manga canon episodes: 1-6, 8, 10-13, 17, 22, 25, 31-36, 42, 48, 50-51, 61-62, 64-65, 67-68, 73, 75-82, 84-96, 107-111, 115-125, 128-129, 132-135

Mixed canon and filler episodes

These episodes include canon scenes but also add anime-original content. If you want the cleanest pacing, you can skip many of these, but some viewers prefer them for extra character moments.

Mixed canon/filler episodes: 7, 9, 14-16, 18-21, 23-24, 27-30, 37-41, 43-47, 49, 52-60, 63, 66, 69-72, 74, 83, 98-100, 112-114, 126-127, 130-131, 141-142, 220

Pure filler episodes you can skip

These episodes do not move the manga storyline forward. If you want to finish Naruto quickly, skip this entire list and jump straight to the next canon episode.

Filler episodes: 26, 97, 101-106, 136-140, 143-219

Naruto filler arcs explained

Filler episodes often cluster into mini-arcs that feel like side quests. You can skip them all, but some arcs focus on fan-favorite characters and lighter missions.

Use this section when you want to “sample” filler instead of watching the full post-135 stretch.

Quick filler arc map (based on the filler stretch)

• Land of Tea-style mission arc: 101-106 (filler). These episodes work as a self-contained detour with tournament-style action.
• Post-Sasuke Retrieval transition: 136-140 (filler). You can treat this as the start of the long filler run.
• Bridge into the long filler run: 141-142 (mixed), then 143 onward (filler). If you want clean pacing, skip 141-219 and go to 220.
• Late-series “mission of the week” stretch: 143-219 (filler). This stretch contains many short arcs and one-off episodes that do not change the main plot.
• Series finale lead-in: 220 (mixed). This episode acts as the final setup before Naruto Shippuden.

Recommended Naruto watch orders

Pick the watch order that matches your time and patience. Both paths land you at the same story-critical endpoint before Shippuden.

Beginner watch order (skip all filler)

This path gives you the core Naruto story with the least downtime. You’ll finish faster and avoid the long anime-original stretch near the end.

1. Watch all manga canon episodes listed above.
2. Skip all episodes listed under filler.
3. Optional: Watch mixed canon/filler episodes only when you want extra context or slower pacing.
4. Finish with Episode 220 (mixed), then start Naruto Shippuden.

Completionist watch order

This path works if you enjoy side missions, character spotlights, and lighter arcs. You’ll still want the list above open, since filler appears in clusters.

1. Watch everything in order from Episode 1 to 220.
2. If the pacing drags after Episode 135, jump to Episode 220 and continue into Shippuden.

Naruto vs Naruto Shippuden filler comparison

Naruto places most filler in one huge late-series block, while Shippuden spreads filler across the full run in smaller clusters. If you hated the 143-219 stretch, you’ll usually find Naruto Shippuden filler list easier to skip in chunks.

When you move to Shippuden, use the same approach: follow episode-number lists, not streaming “season” labels.

Tips for watching Naruto without wasting time

• When you reach Episode 135, decide if you want to skip straight to Episode 220.
• If you like a side character, sample one short filler arc first, then decide if you want more.
• Keep a note with the filler ranges: 101-106, 136-140, and 143-219.
• Use episode numbers while browsing, since services sometimes reorder Naruto into different “seasons.”

FAQs

Can I skip Naruto episodes 143-219? Yes, you can skip 143-219 and still understand the main story. That entire range counts as filler, so it does not affect the manga plot.

Do any Naruto filler episodes become important later? No filler episodes are required to follow the main storyline. Some filler introduces fun side characters or extra fights, but the core plot does not rely on them.

Should I watch mixed canon/filler episodes? If you want the cleanest pacing, skip most mixed episodes. If you want extra context and more time with the cast, watch them between big arcs.

What episode should I end on before Naruto Shippuden? Finish Naruto with Episode 220. Then you can start Naruto Shippuden right away.

Summary

1. Watch the manga canon list for the core Naruto story.
2. Skip filler: 26, 97, 101-106, 136-140, 143-219.
3. Use mixed episodes only when you want extra scenes: 7, 9, 14-16, 18-21, 23-24, 27-30, 37-41, 43-47, 49, 52-60, 63, 66, 69-72, 74, 83, 98-100, 112-114, 126-127, 130-131, 141-142, 220.
4. Jump from Episode 135 to Episode 220 if the late-series pacing drags.

If you want the fastest route into Shippuden, you can skip the late filler run and finish Naruto at Episode 220. After that, follow the same episode-number approach for Shippuden, since its filler tends to appear in smaller clusters.