Naruto is an anime series that follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks to become the Hokage of his village and dreams of becoming the strongest ninja in the world. The series starts with Naruto as a child with a demon sealed inside him, but he doesn’t know it then.
It evolves into a story about friendship, love, and overcoming inner struggles along with outer ones. Many characters have problems they must deal with while trying to protect their friends and family from danger.
Tough Naruto is also famous for its filler episodes. So, if you watch this anime, go through the Naruto filler list below. With the help of this Naruto Anime filler list, you can avoid the episodes unrelated to the story and save time by watching the other Episodes.
To watch Naruto in Proper Order, you should watch Naruto first, then Naruto Shippuden. Check the article below for Shippuden Episodes.
Once done with these, you can start watching Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, the continuation series of Naruto.
Naruto Filler List
Naruto Episodes List
| EP | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enter: Naruto Uzumaki! | Canon |
| 2 | My Name is Konohamaru! | Canon |
| 3 | Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes? | Canon |
| 4 | Pass or Fail: Survival Test | Canon |
| 5 | You Failed! Kakashi’s Final Decision | Canon |
| 6 | A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves! | Canon |
| 7 | The Assassin of the Mist! | Canon |
| 8 | The Oath of Pain | Canon |
| 9 | Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior | Canon |
| 10 | The Forest of Chakra | Canon |
| 11 | The Land Where a Hero Once Lived | Canon |
| 12 | Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!! | Canon |
| 13 | Haku’s Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors | Canon |
| 14 | The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!! | Canon |
| 15 | Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters | Canon |
| 16 | The Broken Seal | Canon |
| 17 | White Past: Hidden Ambition | Canon |
| 18 | The Weapons Known as Shinobi | Canon |
| 19 | The Demon in the Snow | Canon |
| 20 | A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam! | Canon |
| 21 | Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals | Canon |
| 22 | Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke! | Canon |
| 23 | “Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off! | Canon |
| 24 | Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins! | Canon |
| 25 | The Tenth Question: All or Nothing! | Canon |
| 26 | Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death! | Filler |
| 27 | The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death | Canon |
| 28 | Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest | Canon |
| 29 | Naruto’s Counterattack: Never Give In! | Canon |
| 30 | The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu! | Canon |
| 31 | Bushy Brow’s Pledge: Undying Love and Protection! | Canon |
| 32 | Sakura Blossoms! | Canon |
| 33 | Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho! | Canon |
| 34 | Akamaru Trembles: Gaara’s Cruel Strength! | Canon |
| 35 | The Scroll’s Secret: No Peeking Allowed | Canon |
| 36 | Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours! | Canon |
| 37 | Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again! | Canon |
| 38 | Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination! | Canon |
| 39 | Bushy Brow’s Jealousy: Lions Barrage Unleashed! | Canon |
| 40 | Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face! | Canon |
| 41 | Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious! | Canon |
| 42 | The Ultimate Battle: Cha! | Canon |
| 43 | Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru | Canon |
| 44 | Akamaru Unleashed! Who’s Top Dog Now? | Canon |
| 45 | Surprise Attack! Naruto’s Secret Weapon! | Canon |
| 46 | Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!” | Canon |
| 47 | A Failure Stands Tall! | Canon |
| 48 | Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes! | Canon |
| 49 | Lee’s Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu! | Canon |
| 50 | The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is Born | Canon |
| 51 | A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke | Canon |
| 52 | Ebisu Returns: Naruto’s Toughest Training Yet! | Canon |
| 53 | Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns! | Canon |
| 54 | The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage! | Canon |
| 55 | A Feeling of Yearning, A Flower Full of Hope | Canon |
| 56 | Live or Die: Risk it All to Win it All! | Canon |
| 57 | He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears! | Canon |
| 58 | Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed! | Canon |
| 59 | The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena! | Canon |
| 60 | Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone | Canon |
| 61 | Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot! | Canon |
| 62 | A Failure’s True Power | Canon |
| 63 | Hit it or Quit it: The Final Rounds Get Complicated! | Canon |
| 64 | Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy! | Canon |
| 65 | Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand | Canon |
| 66 | Bushy Brow’s Jutsu: Sasuke Style! | Canon |
| 67 | Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born! | Canon |
| 68 | Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins! | Canon |
| 69 | Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission! | Canon |
| 70 | A Shirker’s Call to Action: A Layabout No More! | Canon |
| 71 | An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale! | Canon |
| 72 | A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed! | Canon |
| 73 | Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal! | Canon |
| 74 | Astonishing Truth! Gaara’s Identity Emerges! | Canon |
| 75 | Sasuke’s Decision: Pushed to the Edge! | Canon |
| 76 | Assassin of the Moonlit Night | Canon |
| 77 | Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara | Canon |
| 78 | Naruto’s Ninja Handbook | Canon |
| 79 | Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light | Canon |
| 80 | The Third Hokage, Forever… | Canon |
| 81 | Return of the Morning Mist | Canon |
| 82 | Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan! | Canon |
| 83 | Jiraiya: Naruto’s Potential Disaster! | Canon |
| 84 | Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother! | Canon |
| 85 | Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan! | Canon |
| 86 | A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong! | Canon |
| 87 | Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon! | Canon |
| 88 | Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf | Canon |
| 89 | An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade’s Heart | Canon |
| 90 | Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect! | Canon |
| 91 | Inheritence! The Necklace of Death! | Canon |
| 92 | A Dubious Offer! Tsunade’s Choice! | Canon |
| 93 | Breakdown! The Deal is Off! | Canon |
| 94 | Attack! Fury of the Rasengan! | Canon |
| 95 | The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line! | Canon |
| 96 | Deadlock! Sannin Showdown! | Canon |
| 97 | Kidnapped! Naruto’s Hot Spring Adventure! | Filler |
| 98 | Tsunade’s Warning: Ninja No More! | Canon |
| 99 | The Will of Fire Still Burns! | Canon |
| 100 | Sensei and Student: The Bond of the Shinobi | Canon |
| 101 | Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei’s True Face! | Filler |
| 102 | Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea | Filler |
| 103 | The Race is on! Trouble on the High Seas! | Filler |
| 104 | Run Idate Run! Nagi Island Awaits! | Filler |
| 105 | A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder! | Filler |
| 106 | The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation | Filler |
| 107 | The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke | Canon |
| 108 | Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds | Canon |
| 109 | An Invitation from the Sound | Canon |
| 110 | Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad | Canon |
| 111 | Sound vs. Leaf | Canon |
| 112 | Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart! | Canon |
| 113 | Full Throttle Power! Choji, Ablaze! | Canon |
| 114 | Good-bye Old Friend…! I’ll Always Believe in You! | Canon |
| 115 | Your Opponent Is Me! | Canon |
| 116 | 360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan’s Blind Spot | Canon |
| 117 | Losing is Not an Option! | Canon |
| 118 | The Vessel Arrives Too Late | Canon |
| 119 | Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears! | Canon |
| 120 | Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag Team | Canon |
| 121 | To Each His Own Battle | Canon |
| 122 | Fakeout: Shikamaru’s Comeback! | Canon |
| 123 | The Leaf’s Handsome Devil! | Canon |
| 124 | The Beast Within | Canon |
| 125 | The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf | Canon |
| 126 | Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro! | Canon |
| 127 | Vengeful Strike! The Bracken Dance | Canon |
| 128 | A Cry on Deaf Ears | Canon |
| 129 | Brothers: Distance Among the Uchiha | Canon |
| 130 | Father and Son, the Broken Crest | Canon |
| 131 | The Secrets of the Mangekyo Sharingan! | Canon |
| 132 | For a Friend | Canon |
| 133 | A Plea From a Friend | Canon |
| 134 | The End of Tears | Canon |
| 135 | The Promise That Could Not Be Kept | Canon |
| 136 | Deep Cover!? A Super S-Ranked Mission! | Filler |
| 137 | A Town of Outlaws, the Shadow of the Fuma Clan | Filler |
| 138 | Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea! | Filler |
| 139 | Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru | Filler |
| 140 | Two Heartbeats: Kabuto’s Trap | Filler |
| 141 | Sakura’s Determination | Mostly Canon |
| 142 | The Three Villains from the Maximum Security Prison | Filler |
| 143 | Tonton! I’m Counting on You! | Filler |
| 144 | A New Squad! Two People and a Dog?! | Filler |
| 145 | A New Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho! | Filler |
| 146 | Orochimaru’s Shadow | Filler |
| 147 | A Clash of Fate: You Can’t Bring Me Down | Filler |
| 148 | Search for the Rare Bikochu Beetle | Filler |
| 149 | What’s the Difference? Don’t All Insects Look Alike? | Filler |
| 150 | A Battle of Bugs: The Deceivers and the Deceived | Filler |
| 151 | Blaze Away Byakugan: This Is My Ninja Way | Filler |
| 152 | Funeral March for the Living | Filler |
| 153 | A Lesson Learned: The Iron Fist of Love | Filler |
| 154 | The Enemy of the Byakugan | Filler |
| 155 | The Dark Creeping Clouds | Filler |
| 156 | Raiga’s Counterattack | Filler |
| 157 | Run! The Curry of Life | Filler |
| 158 | Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge | Filler |
| 159 | Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness | Filler |
| 160 | Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple! | Filler |
| 161 | The Appearance of Strange Visitors | Filler |
| 162 | The Cursed Warrior | Filler |
| 163 | The Tactician’s Intent | Filler |
| 164 | Too Late for Help | Filler |
| 165 | The Death of Naruto | Filler |
| 166 | When Time Stands Still | Filler |
| 167 | When Egrets Flap Their Wings | Filler |
| 168 | Mix It, Stretch It, Boil It Up! Burn, Copper Pot, Burn! | Filler |
| 169 | Remembrance: The Lost Page | Filler |
| 170 | The Closed Door | Filler |
| 171 | Infiltration: The Set-Up! | Filler |
| 172 | Despair: A Fractured Heart | Filler |
| 173 | The Battle at Sea: The Power Unleashed! | Filler |
| 174 | Impossible! Celebrity Ninja Art – Money Style Jutsu! | Filler |
| 175 | The Treasure Hunt is On! | Filler |
| 176 | Run, Dodge, Zigzag! Chase or Be Chased! | Filler |
| 177 | Please, Mr. Postman! | Filler |
| 178 | Encounter! The Boy with a Star’s Name | Filler |
| 179 | The Remembered Lullaby | Filler |
| 180 | Hidden Jutsu: The Price of The Ninja Art: Kujaku | Filler |
| 181 | Hoshikage, The Buried Truth | Filler |
| 182 | Reunion, The Remaining time | Filler |
| 183 | The Star’s Radiance | Filler |
| 184 | Kiba’s Long Day! | Filler |
| 185 | A Legend from the Hidden Leaf: The Onbaa! | Filler |
| 186 | Laughing Shino | Filler |
| 187 | Open for Business! The Leaf Moving Service | Filler |
| 188 | Mystery of the Targeted Merchants | Filler |
| 189 | A Limitless Supply of Ninja Tools | Filler |
| 190 | The Byakugan Sees the Blind Spot | Filler |
| 191 | Forecast: Death! Cloudy with Chance of Sun | Filler |
| 192 | Ino Screams! Chubby Paradise! | Filler |
| 193 | Viva Dojo Challenge! Youth Is All About Passion! | Filler |
| 194 | The Mysterious Curse of the Haunted Castle | Filler |
| 195 | The Third Super-Beast! | Filler |
| 196 | Hot-Blooded Confrontation: Student vs. Sensei | Filler |
| 197 | Crisis! The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather! | Filler |
| 198 | The ANBU Gives Up? Naruto’s Recollection | Filler |
| 199 | The Missed Target | Filler |
| 200 | The Powerful Helper | Filler |
| 201 | Multiple Traps! Countdown to Destruction | Filler |
| 202 | The Top 5 Ninja Battles | Filler |
| 203 | Kurenai’s Decision, Squad 8 Left Behind | Filler |
| 204 | Yakumo’s Sealed Ability | Filler |
| 205 | Kurenai’s Top-Secret Mission: The Promise With the Third Hokage | Filler |
| 206 | Genjutsu or Reality? | Filler |
| 207 | The Supposed Sealed Ability | Filler |
| 208 | The Weight of the Prized Artifact! | Filler |
| 209 | The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts | Filler |
| 210 | The Bewildering Forest | Filler |
| 211 | Memory of Flames | Filler |
| 212 | To Each His Own Path | Filler |
| 213 | Vanished Memories | Filler |
| 214 | Bringing Back Reality | Filler |
| 215 | A Past to Be Erased | Filler |
| 216 | The Targeted Shukaku | Filler |
| 217 | Sand Alliance With The Leaf Shinobi | Filler |
| 218 | The Counterattack! | Filler |
| 219 | The Ultimate Weapon Reborn | Filler |
| 220 | Departure | Canon |
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What is a filler episode in Naruto?
In anime, filler episodes are episodes that do not follow the original storyline from the manga. Instead, they are created to extend the series or provide additional content outside the main plot.
Why are there filler episodes in Naruto?
Filler episodes are often included in long-running anime series like Naruto to allow the manga storyline to progress further. Fillers can also provide more character development and backstory or explore side stories that the manga may not cover.
What is the Naruto filler list?
The Naruto filler list is a guide that identifies which episodes are considered fillers and which are part of the main story. It helps viewers who prefer to skip fillers to focus on the main plot.
Where can I find the Naruto filler list?
The Naruto filler list can be found on various anime-related websites, forums, or fan communities dedicated to Naruto. These lists outline which episodes are fillers, allowing viewers to skip them if desired.
How can I distinguish filler episodes from canon episodes in Naruto?
Filler episodes in Naruto are typically not based on the original manga by Masashi Kishimoto. One way to distinguish them is by checking if the episode is adapted from the manga or if the storyline feels disconnected from the main plot.
Are filler episodes important for understanding the Naruto story?
Fillers are not essential for understanding the main Naruto story. They generally do not contribute to the plot progression and can be skipped without missing significant story elements.
Can fillers in Naruto be enjoyable to watch?
While fillers are often not directly related to the main storyline, some viewers may still enjoy watching them. Fillers can provide additional character development, humor, or new perspectives that some viewers appreciate.
Are there any fillers in Naruto that are worth watching?
While opinions may vary, some Naruto fillers have been well-received by fans for their unique stories, character interactions, or entertaining moments. It ultimately depends on personal preferences and interests.
Can I skip the fillers in Naruto and still understand the main story?
Yes, you can skip the filler episodes in Naruto and still understand the main story. The main plot and character development are primarily covered in the canon (manga-based) episodes.
Should I watch the fillers in Naruto if I want to experience everything?
Suppose you want to experience everything Naruto offers, including side stories and additional character arcs; watching the fillers can provide a more comprehensive experience. However, skipping the fillers is a common choice if you focus more on the main plot.
Remember, choosing to watch or skip filler episodes in Naruto is a matter of personal preference. The Naruto filler list can be a helpful resource for selecting the episodes that align with your viewing preferences.
