Cross-checkedFiller guide

Naruto: Shippuuden filler list

203 of 500 episodes are filler. Skip them and you save about 78 hours.

filler episodes: 203; filler episodes
of the series is filler: 41%; of the series is filler
mixed (watch): 64; mixed (watch)
saved by skipping: 78 hours; saved by skipping

Episode map

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

Manga canon232
Anime canon1
Mixed canon/filler64
Filler203

Every episode, in order

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

Filler-free watch order

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

1–56, 72–90, 113–143, 152–169, 172–175, 197–222, 243–256, 261–270, 272–278, 282–283, 296–302, 321–346, 362–375, 378–387, 391–393, 414–415, 418–421, 424–426, 451–463, 469–479, 484–500

Curated by AniLumi and cross-checked against AnimeFillerList, 28 Oct 2026. Episodes 451–458 adapt the Itachi Shinden novels: not manga, but well liked. Episode numbers follow Kitsu's numbering for this series.

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Frequently asked questions

How many filler episodes does Naruto: Shippuuden have?

203 of its 500 episodes are filler (41%). Another 64 mix adapted story with new material, so they're worth watching.

Which Naruto: Shippuuden episodes can I skip?

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

What is the longest filler run in Naruto: Shippuuden?

Episodes 427–450: 24 episodes in a row. The story picks up again in episode 451.

How much time does skipping Naruto: Shippuuden filler save?

About 78 hours, at 23 minutes an episode.

Is filler bad?

Not always. Filler is anything not adapted from the source manga. Some filler arcs are fan favourites, and mixed episodes often add useful scenes. Skip filler if you want the main story only.