Naruto

Part 1

Follow the core story straight through. All required arcs are canon, with some mixed episodes handled inside each arc. Filler and movies are optional and clearly separated.

Canon progress

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Mark canon arcs complete as you go to move the story forward.

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Episodes 1–19CanonManga / mixed

Land of Waves

Mixed canon — anime adds small moments throughout.

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Episodes 20–67CanonManga / mixed

Chunin Exams

Mixed canon — contains anime-added stretches.

Watch all (skip 26)
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Episodes 68–80CanonManga / mixed

Konoha Crush

Mixed canon — blends anime additions into core events.

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Episodes 81–100CanonManga / mixed

Search for Tsunade

Mixed canon — slower but important transition arc.

Watch 81–96, skip 97, then watch 98–100
Episodes 101Filler

Kakashi Face Reveal

Filler, but worth it.

Optional — highly recommended
Watch after episode 101Movie

Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

Non-canon movie.

Skip on first watch

Episodes 102–106

Pre-Sasuke Filler Block

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Episodes 107–135CanonManga / mixed

Sasuke Recovery Mission

Mixed canon — peak arc with anime additions.

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Optional (after 160)Movie

Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Non-canon movie.

Skip on first watch
Optional (after 196)Movie

Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Late Part 1 movie.

Skip on first watch

Episodes 136–140

Part 1 Filler Block

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Episodes 141–142CanonManga / mixed

Sakura’s Determination

Mixed canon — required in this program.

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Episodes 143–219

Part 1 Filler Block

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Episodes 220CanonManga / mixed

Part 1 Finale

Mixed canon but essential.

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Shippuden

When Part 1 ends, continue directly into Shippuden to stay on the main story path.