A Comprehensive Guide to Watching Naruto: Chronological Order and Post-Completion Recommendations

For the avid Naruto fan who has watched every episode up to episode 493 but hasn't completed the series, this guide is designed to help you with a seamless transition into the next phase of your Naruto journey. Whether you're looking for post-episodes recommendations like Shippuden, or you want to ensure you don't miss any filler episodes, this guide is here to help.

Completing Naruto: Episode Guide

Let's first discuss the episode guide for the original Naruto series. Here is a chronological list that will help you understand the story progression:

Filler Part 1

Episodes 269 - 70: Content not relevant to the main storyline. Episodes 71 - 106: Continue with the filler until you reach episode 106. Episodes 136 - 140: Another set of filler episodes, totaling 5 episodes. Episodes 143 - 219: More filler episodes that lead into the next part of the series.

Cannon Part 1

The main storyline, Cannon Part 1, starts with these arcs:

Land of Waves

Episodes 1 - 19

Chunin Exams

Episodes 20 - 67

Konoha Crush

Episodes 68 - 80

Search for Tsunade

Episodes 81 - 100

Sasuke Recovery Mission

Episodes 107 - 135

It is important to watch episode 220 as it is a key manga cannon episode. Missing it will complicate your understanding of the Naruto Shippuden series.

Naruto Shippuden: Chronological Order

Once you've completed the original series, it’s highly recommended that you watch the sequel, Naruto Shippuden. Here’s a detailed guide to ensure you follow the chronological order:

Filler Naruto Shippuden

Episodes 57 - 71 Episodes 91 - 112 Episodes 144 - 151 Episodes 170 - 171 Episodes 176 - 196 Episodes 223 - 242 Episodes 257 - 260 Episode 271 Episodes 279 - 281 Episodes 284 - 295 Episodes 303 - 320 Episodes 347 - 361 Episodes 376 - 377 Episodes 388 - 390 Episodes 394 - 413 Episodes 416 - 417 Episodes 422 - 423 Episodes 427 - 450 Episodes 464 - 468 Episodes 480 - 483

These filler episodes cover various side stories and can be enjoyed at your discretion, but they are not necessary to understand the main plot.

Cannon Naruto Shippuden

The main storyline, Cannon Naruto Shippuden, includes these arcs:

Kazekage Rescue Mission

Episodes 1 - 32

Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission

Episodes 33 - 53

Akatsuki Suppression Mission

Episodes 72 - 88

Itachi Pursuit Mission

Episodes 113 - 118

Kakashi Gaiden

Episodes 119 - 120

These episodes tell stories from the manga and provide significant background to the

Major Arcs and Storylines

The Tale of Jiraiya: Episodes 127 - 133 Fated Battle Between Brothers: Episodes 134 - 143 Pain's Assault: Episodes 152 - 169, 172 - 175 Five Kage Summit: Episodes 197 - 214 Fourth Great Shinobi World War: Countdown: Episodes 215 - 222 Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation: Episodes 261 - 270, 272 - 289, 296 - 310, 312 - 321 Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax: Episodes 322 - 348, 362 - 375 Birth Of The Ten-Tails Jinchuriki: Episodes 378 - 388, 391 - 393, 414 - 421, 424 - 431 Kaguya Otsutsuki Strikes: Episodes 451 - 455, 458 - 468, 470 - 479 Itachi Shinden Book: Light And Darkness: Episodes 453 - 458 Sasuke Shinden: Book Of Sunrise: Episodes 484 - 488 Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting In Silent Darkness: Episodes 489 - 493 Movie: The Last: Naruto The Movie: Only cannon Naruto movie, watch before the final arc. Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day For A Wedding: Episodes 494 - 500 The Day Naruto Became Hokage: An OVA, watch it before Boruto.

Additional Recommendations

For new content after the original series, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is a great suggestion. If you are interested in exploring filler episodes, here are a few series recommendations that offer compelling side stories:

One Piece Dr. Stone Vagabond Attack on Titan Dragon Ball Z

For Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day For A Wedding and The Day Naruto Became Hokage, they are both standalone OVA series that can be watched after the main series without issue.

Conclusion

Enjoy your Naruto journey to its conclusion and beyond. Whether you’re seeking a deep dive into the original series, a transition into Shippuden, or exploring related content, this guide will ensure you’re well-prepared for every step of the way.

Peace