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Reborn! filler list

27 of 203 episodes are filler and 3 are recaps. Skip them and you save about 12 hours.
filler episodes
27
filler episodes
of the series is filler
13%
of the series is filler
mixed (watch)
8
mixed (watch)
saved by skipping
12 hours
saved by skipping

Short answer: which Reborn! episodes to skip

Filler (27): 84–85, 120–121, 142–153, 158, 179–188.

Recaps (3): 56, 97, 154.

Longest filler stretch: Episodes 142–153 (12 in a row); the story resumes at episode 154.

Mixed episodes (8) contain story you need, so watch them.

Reborn! filler by arc

Each story arc with how much of it is filler. Arc names and ranges follow the episode numbering used on this page.

ArcEpisodesFillerVerdict
Daily Life1–19NoneWatch
Kokuyo20–26NoneWatch
Daily Life27–33NoneWatch
Varia34–651 of 32Watch, skip 56
Daily Life66–73NoneWatch
Future: Search for the Guardians / Training74–1013 of 28Watch, skip 84–85, 97
Future: Merone Base Invasion102–1402 of 39Watch, skip 120–121
Arcobaleno Trialsfiller arc141–15312 of 13Watch, skip 142–153
Choice154–1772 of 24Watch, skip 154, 158
Primo Familyfiller arc178–18910 of 12Watch, skip 179–188
Future Final Battle190–203NoneWatch

Episode map

Each square is one episode, in order. Hover a square for its number.

  • Manga canon165
  • Mixed canon/filler8
  • Filler27
  • Recap3

Every episode, in order

Watch the canon and mixed stretches; the red ones are safe to skip.

  1. Episodes 1–9Manga canon · 9 episodes · Daily LifeWatch
  2. Episode 10Mixed canon/filler · Daily LifeWatch
  3. Episodes 11–28Manga canon · 18 episodes · Daily LifeWatch
  4. Episode 29Mixed canon/filler · Daily LifeWatch
  5. Episodes 30–55Manga canon · 26 episodes · Daily LifeWatch
  6. Episode 56Recap · VariaSkip
  7. Episodes 57–72Manga canon · 16 episodes · VariaWatch
  8. Episode 73Mixed canon/filler · Daily LifeWatch
  9. Episodes 74–83Manga canon · 10 episodes · Future: Search for the Guardians / TrainingWatch
  10. Episodes 84–85Filler · 2 episodes · Future: Search for the Guardians / TrainingSkip
  11. Episodes 86–96Manga canon · 11 episodes · Future: Search for the Guardians / TrainingWatch
  12. Episode 97Recap · Future: Search for the Guardians / TrainingSkip
  13. Episodes 98–118Manga canon · 21 episodes · Future: Search for the Guardians / TrainingWatch
  14. Episode 119Mixed canon/filler · Future: Merone Base InvasionWatch
  15. Episodes 120–121Filler · 2 episodes · Future: Merone Base InvasionSkip
  16. Episodes 122–140Manga canon · 19 episodes · Future: Merone Base InvasionWatch
  17. Episode 141Mixed canon/filler · Arcobaleno TrialsWatch
  18. Episodes 142–153Filler · 12 episodes · Arcobaleno TrialsSkip
  19. Episode 154Recap · ChoiceSkip
  20. Episodes 155–157Manga canon · 3 episodes · ChoiceWatch
  21. Episode 158Filler · ChoiceSkip
  22. Episode 159Mixed canon/filler · ChoiceWatch
  23. Episodes 160–177Manga canon · 18 episodes · ChoiceWatch
  24. Episode 178Mixed canon/filler · Primo FamilyWatch
  25. Episodes 179–188Filler · 10 episodes · Primo FamilySkip
  26. Episode 189Mixed canon/filler · Primo FamilyWatch
  27. Episodes 190–203Manga canon · 14 episodes · Future Final BattleWatch

Filler-free watch order

173 episodes. Copy it into your notes, or turn on “Hide filler” on the episode list.

1–55, 57–83, 86–96, 98–119, 122–141, 155–157, 159–178, 189–203

Curated by AniLumi and cross-checked against AnimeFillerList and MyAnimeList episode flags, 10 Nov 2026. Reborn's two filler arcs are the Arcobaleno Trials (142-153) and the Primo Family arc (179-188); the rest is almost all manga canon. Episode numbers follow Kitsu's numbering for this series.

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Frequently asked questions

How many filler episodes does Reborn! have?

27 of its 203 episodes are filler (13%), and 3 more are recaps. Another 8 mix adapted story with new material, so they're worth watching.

Which Reborn! episodes can I skip?

Filler: 84–85, 120–121, 142–153, 158, 179–188. Recaps: 56, 97, 154.

What is the longest filler run in Reborn!?

Episodes 142–153: 12 episodes in a row. The story picks up again in episode 154.

How much time does skipping Reborn! filler save?

About 12 hours, at 24 minutes an episode.