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Naruto Filler Episodes: Complete Skip Guide

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The original Naruto anime series aired from 2002 to 2007, is well known for its rich storytelling and unforgettable anime characters like Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, Gaara, and Hinata Hyuga. It has a total of 220 episodes, the series includes a high number of filler episodes (41% of Total Episodes) that are not part of the original manga storyline.

Going through the fillers can be challenging for viewers who wish to only watch the main sotryline. That's the reason I have created this Naruto anime filler guide. I have combined and created an anime filler list for Naruto to help you filter out which episodes you can skip without missing anything important in the story. This guide is especially useful for anime fans who want to follow Naruto's journey to become the greatest ninja, understand the character developments and his relationships with characters like Sakura, Gaara, and Hinata, and witness key moments that define the series.

Manga Canon Episodes:

1-6, 8, 10-13, 17, 22, 25, 31-36, 42, 48, 50-51, 61-62, 64-65, 67-68, 73, 75-82, 84-96, 107-111, 115-125, 128-129, 132-135

Mixed Canon/Filler Episodes:

7, 9, 14-16, 18-21, 23-24, 27-30, 37-41, 43-47, 49, 52-60, 63, 66, 69-72, 74, 83, 98-100, 112-114, 126-127, 130-131, 141-142, 220

Filler Episodes:

26, 97, 101-106, 136-140, 143-219

NumberTitleTypeAirdate
1Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!Manga Canon2002-10-03
2My Name is Konohamaru!Manga Canon2002-10-10
3Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?Manga Canon2002-10-17
4Pass or Fail: Survival TestManga Canon2002-10-24
5You Failed! Kakashi's Final DecisionManga Canon2002-10-31
6A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!Manga Canon2002-11-07
7The Assassin of the Mist!Mixed Canon/Filler2002-11-14
8The Oath of PainManga Canon2002-11-21
9Kakashi: Sharingan WarriorMixed Canon/Filler2002-11-28
10The Forest of ChakraManga Canon2002-12-05
11The Land Where a Hero Once LivedManga Canon2002-12-12
12Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!!Manga Canon2002-12-19
13Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice MirrorsManga Canon2002-12-21
14The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!!Mixed Canon/Filler2002-12-22
15Zero Visibility: The Sharingan ShattersMixed Canon/Filler2002-12-23
16The Broken SealMixed Canon/Filler2002-12-24
17White Past: Hidden AmbitionManga Canon2002-12-25
18The Weapons Known as ShinobiMixed Canon/Filler2003-01-31
19The Demon in the SnowMixed Canon/Filler2003-02-13
20A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-02-20
21Identify Yourself: Powerful New RivalsMixed Canon/Filler2003-02-27
22Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!Manga Canon2003-03-06
23Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-03-13
24Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-03-20
25The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!Manga Canon2003-03-27
26Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!Filler2003-04-02
27The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of DeathMixed Canon/Filler2003-04-02
28Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the ForestMixed Canon/Filler2003-04-09
29Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-04-16
30The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-04-23
31Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!Manga Canon2003-05-02
32Sakura Blossoms!Manga Canon2003-05-07
33Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!Manga Canon2003-05-14
34Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!Manga Canon2003-05-21
35The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking AllowedManga Canon2003-05-28
36Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours!Manga Canon2003-06-04
37Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-06-11
38Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-06-18
39Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Lions Barrage Unleashed!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-07-02
40Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-07-09
41Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-07-16
42The Ultimate Battle: Cha!Manga Canon2003-07-23
43Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky ShikamaruMixed Canon/Filler2003-07-30
44Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?Mixed Canon/Filler2003-08-06
45Surprise Attack! Naruto's Secret Weapon!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-08-13
46Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-08-20
47A Failure Stands Tall!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-08-27
48Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!Manga Canon2003-09-03
49Lee's Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-09-10
50The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is BornManga Canon2003-09-17
51A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches SasukeManga Canon2003-09-24
52Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-10-01
53Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-10-08
54The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-10-15
55A Feeling of Yearning, A Flower Full of HopeMixed Canon/Filler2003-10-22
56Live or Die: Risk it All to Win it All!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-10-29
57He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-11-05
58Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-11-12
59The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-11-19
60Byakugan vs. Shadow CloneMixed Canon/Filler2003-11-26
61Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!Manga Canon2003-12-03
62A Failure's True PowerManga Canon2003-12-10
63Hit it or Quit it: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!Mixed Canon/Filler2003-12-17
64Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!Manga Canon2003-12-24
65Dancing Leaf, Squirming SandManga Canon2003-12-31
66Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-01-14
67Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!Manga Canon2004-01-14
68Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!Manga Canon2004-01-28
69Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-02-04
70A Shirker's Call to Action: A Layabout No More!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-02-11
71An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-02-18
72A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-02-25
73Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!Manga Canon2004-03-03
74Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-03-10
75Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!Manga Canon2004-03-17
76Assassin of the Moonlit NightManga Canon2004-03-24
77Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of GaaraManga Canon2004-03-31
78Naruto's Ninja HandbookManga Canon2004-04-07
79Beyond the Limit of Darkness and LightManga Canon2004-04-14
80The Third Hokage, Forever...Manga Canon2004-04-21
81Return of the Morning MistManga Canon2004-04-28
82Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!Manga Canon2004-05-05
83Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-05-12
84Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!Manga Canon2004-05-19
85Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan!Manga Canon2004-05-26
86A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong!Manga Canon2004-06-02
87Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!Manga Canon2004-06-09
88Focal Point: The Mark of the LeafManga Canon2004-06-16
89An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's HeartManga Canon2004-06-23
90Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!Manga Canon2004-07-07
91Inheritence! The Necklace of Death!Manga Canon2004-07-14
92A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice!Manga Canon2004-07-21
93Breakdown! The Deal is Off!Manga Canon2004-07-28
94Attack! Fury of the Rasengan!Manga Canon2004-08-04
95The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!Manga Canon2004-08-11
96Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!Manga Canon2004-08-11
97Kidnapped! Naruto's Hot Spring Adventure!Filler2004-08-18
98Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-08-25
99The Will of Fire Still Burns!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-09-01
100Sensei and Student: The Bond of the ShinobiMixed Canon/Filler2004-09-08
101Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face!Filler2004-09-15
102Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of TeaFiller2004-09-22
103The Race is on! Trouble on the High Seas!Filler2004-09-29
104Run Idate Run! Nagi Island Awaits!Filler2004-10-13
105A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!Filler2004-10-20
106The Last Leg: A Final Act of DesperationFiller2004-10-27
107The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. SasukeManga Canon2004-11-03
108Bitter Rivals and Broken BondsManga Canon2004-11-10
109The Ultimate Secret: The RinneganMixed Canon/Filler2004-11-17
110Naruto vs. Sasuke: Clash of the BondsMixed Canon/Filler2004-11-24
111The Will of Fire Still Burns! The Final Battle!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-12-01
112Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-12-01
113Full Throttle Power! Choji, Ablaze!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-12-08
114Good-bye Old Friend...! I'll Always Believe in You!Mixed Canon/Filler2004-12-15
115Your Opponent Is Me!Manga Canon2004-12-22
116360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan's Blind SpotManga Canon2005-01-05
117Losing is Not an Option!Manga Canon2005-01-05
118The Vessel Arrives Too LateManga Canon2005-01-12
119Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears!Manga Canon2005-01-19
120Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag TeamManga Canon2005-02-02
121To Each His Own BattleManga Canon2005-02-09
122Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback!Manga Canon2005-02-16
123The Leaf's Handsome Devil!Manga Canon2005-02-23
124The Beast WithinManga Canon2005-03-02
125The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the LeafManga Canon2005-03-09
126Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro!Mixed Canon/Filler2005-03-16
127Vengeful Strike! The Bracken DanceMixed Canon/Filler2005-03-30
128A Cry on Deaf EarsManga Canon2005-03-30
129Brothers: Distance Among the UchihaManga Canon2005-04-06
130Father and Son, the Broken CrestMixed Canon/Filler2005-04-13
131The Secrets of the Mangekyo Sharingan!Mixed Canon/Filler2005-04-20
132For a FriendManga Canon2005-04-27
133A Plea From a FriendManga Canon2005-05-04
134The End of TearsManga Canon2005-05-11
135The Promise That Could Not Be KeptManga Canon2005-05-18
136Deep Cover!? A Super S-Ranked Mission!Filler2005-05-25
137A Town of Outlaws, the Shadow of the Fuma ClanFiller2005-06-01
138Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!Filler2005-06-08
139Pure Terror! The House of OrochimaruFiller2005-06-15
140Two Heartbeats: Kabuto's TrapFiller2005-06-22
141Sakura's DeterminationMixed Canon/Filler2005-06-29
142The Three Villains from the Maximum Security PrisonMixed Canon/Filler2005-07-06
143Tonton! I'm Counting on You!Filler2005-07-13
144A New Squad! Two People and a Dog?!Filler2005-07-20
145A New Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!Filler2005-07-27
146Orochimaru's ShadowFiller2005-08-10
147A Clash of Fate: You Can't Bring Me DownFiller2005-08-17
148Search for the Rare Bikochu BeetleFiller2005-08-17
149What's the Difference? Don't All Insects Look Alike?Filler2005-08-24
150A Battle of Bugs: The Deceivers and the DeceivedFiller2005-08-31
151Blaze Away Byakugan: This Is My Ninja WayFiller2005-09-14
152Funeral March for the LivingFiller2005-09-21
153A Lesson Learned: The Iron Fist of LoveFiller2005-09-28
154The Enemy of the ByakuganFiller2005-10-05
155The Dark Creeping CloudsFiller2005-10-12
156Raiga's CounterattackFiller2005-10-19
157Run! The Curry of LifeFiller2005-10-26
158Follow My Lead! The Great Survival ChallengeFiller2005-11-02
159Bounty Hunter from the WildernessFiller2005-11-09
160Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!Filler2005-11-16
161The Appearance of Strange VisitorsFiller2005-11-23
162The Cursed WarriorFiller2005-11-30
163The Tactician's IntentFiller2005-12-07
164Too Late for HelpFiller2005-12-14
165The Death of NarutoFiller2005-12-21
166When Time Stands StillFiller2006-01-04
167When Egrets Flap Their WingsFiller2006-01-04
168Mix It, Stretch It, Boil It Up! Burn, Copper Pot, Burn!Filler2006-01-18
169Remembrance: The Lost PageFiller2006-01-25
170The Closed DoorFiller2006-02-01
171Infiltration: The Set-Up!Filler2006-02-08
172Despair: A Fractured HeartFiller2006-02-15
173The Battle at Sea: The Power Unleashed!Filler2006-02-22
174Impossible! Celebrity Ninja Art - Money Style Jutsu!Filler2006-03-01
175The Treasure Hunt is On!Filler2006-03-08
176Run, Dodge, Zigzag! Chase or Be Chased!Filler2006-03-15
177Please, Mr. Postman!Filler2006-03-22
178Encounter! The Boy with a Star's NameFiller2006-03-29
179The Remembered LullabyFiller2006-04-05
180Hidden Jutsu: The Price of The Ninja Art: KujakuFiller2006-04-12
181Hoshikage, The Buried TruthFiller2006-04-19
182Reunion, The Remaining timeFiller2006-04-26
183The Star's RadianceFiller2006-05-03
184Kiba's Long Day!Filler2006-05-10
185A Legend from the Hidden Leaf: The Onbaa!Filler2006-05-17
186Laughing ShinoFiller2006-05-24
187Open for Business! The Leaf Moving ServiceFiller2006-05-31
188Mystery of the Targeted MerchantsFiller2006-06-07
189A Limitless Supply of Ninja ToolsFiller2006-06-14
190The Byakugan Sees the Blind SpotFiller2006-06-21
191Forecast: Death! Cloudy with Chance of SunFiller2006-06-28
192Ino Screams! Chubby Paradise!Filler2006-07-05
193Viva Dojo Challenge! Youth Is All About Passion!Filler2006-07-12
194The Mysterious Curse of the Haunted CastleFiller2006-07-19
195The Third Super-Beast!Filler2006-07-26
196Hot-Blooded Confrontation: Student vs. SenseiFiller2006-08-09
197Crisis! The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather!Filler2006-08-16
198The ANBU Gives Up? Naruto's RecollectionFiller2006-08-23
199The Missed TargetFiller2006-08-30
200The Powerful HelperFiller2006-09-13
201Multiple Traps! Countdown to DestructionFiller2006-09-20
202The Top 5 Ninja BattlesFiller2006-09-27
203Kurenai's Decision, Squad 8 Left BehindFiller2006-10-05
204Yakumo's Sealed AbilityFiller2006-10-05
205Kurenai's Top-Secret Mission: The Promise With the Third HokageFiller2006-10-05
206Genjutsu or Reality?Filler2006-10-19
207The Supposed Sealed AbilityFiller2006-10-26
208The Weight of the Prized Artifact!Filler2006-11-02
209The Enemy: Ninja DropoutsFiller2006-11-09
210The Bewildering ForestFiller2006-11-16
211Memory of FlamesFiller2006-11-30
212To Each His Own PathFiller2006-12-07
213Vanished MemoriesFiller2006-12-14
214Bringing Back RealityFiller2006-12-21
215A Past to Be ErasedFiller2006-12-21
216The Targeted ShukakuFiller2007-01-11
217Sand Alliance with the Leaf ShinobiFiller2007-01-18
218The Counterattack!Filler2007-01-25
219The Ultimate Weapon RebornFiller2007-02-01
220DepartureMixed Canon/Filler2007-02-08

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Naruto episodes are fillers?

Fillers are episodes that are not based on the manga. Filler episodes include 26, 97, 101-106, 136-140, and 143-219. Refer to our complete list to identify and skip these episodes.

What are the manga canon episodes in Naruto?

Manga canon episodes closely follow the original manga storyline. Key episodes are 1-6, 8, 10-13, 17, 22, 25, 31-36, 42, 48, 50-51, and others listed in our guide.

What are mixed canon/filler episodes? Should I watch them?

Mixed canon/filler episodes contain both original and additional content. Episodes like 7, 9, 14-16, 18-21, etc., fall into this category. They often add depth to characters like Sakura, Gaara, and Hinata. Watching them can enhance your understanding but isn't essential.

How can I watch Naruto without fillers?

Use our Naruto anime filler guide to focus solely on manga canon episodes. This streamlines your viewing experience and keeps you aligned with the main plot.

Do fillers feature important Naruto anime characters?

Yes, fillers sometimes focus on characters like Sakura, Gaara, and Hinata, offering additional backstories and character development.