Status: Filler A brief detour focusing on Utakata, the rogue Jinchuriki of the Six-Tails, and his student Hotaru. This arc provides character depth to a Jinchuriki who is otherwise only briefly seen in the manga source material. 10. Pain's Assault (Episodes 152–175)
Skip traditional filler, but include high-quality, lore-heavy side stories that enhance the main plot.
You can stream the series on several major platforms, depending on your region: All Naruto Shippuden Episodes
2. The Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission (Episodes 33–71)
20. In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths (Episodes 394–413) Status: Filler A brief detour focusing on Utakata,
Spanning a massive 500 episodes, navigating this legendary shonen anime can be daunting. This comprehensive guide breaks down all Naruto Shippuden episodes by story arc, identifies which episodes are filler, and provides the best watch order. Naruto Shippuden Episode Overview
Note that this list only provides a general grouping of episodes and may not reflect the exact ordering of every episode. Pain invades the Hidden Leaf Village
Pain invades the Hidden Leaf Village, reducing it to rubble. Naruto returns from Mount Myoboku having mastered Sage Mode to defend his home in a definitive, franchise-defining battle.
Some fans recommend not skipping the Twelve Guardian Ninja (57–71) or Kakashi: Shadow of the ANBU (349–361) , as they provide critical backstory for major characters.
The long-awaited confrontation.
Throughout its 500 episodes, Naruto Shippuden features several significant story arcs that shape the series' narrative. Some of the most notable arcs include: