Episodes 489–493Anime-original

Shikamaru Hiden

Canon novel adaptation.

What to do

Optional — highly recommended

Watch path

Before you watch

A late-story Shikamaru-focused novel adaptation.

Why it matters

Adds useful final-era context, but stays optional in this program.

While watching

Optional but highly recommended.

Arc energy

Episodes

489–493

Type

Anime-original

Route

Optional

Next canon arc

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