Naruto: Shippг»dentv Show | 2007 -

While most filler can be skipped, some arcs provide excellent lore or character development:

A mini-arc originally planned as a movie, known for having some of the series' best animation quality. Filler to Skip Naruto: ShippГ»denTV Show | 2007

Naruto's return and a high-stakes mission to save the Sand Village's leader from the Akatsuki. While most filler can be skipped, some arcs

The massive final conflict of the series. While legendary, it is heavily interspersed with filler arcs that can be skipped for a "lean" experience. Recommended "Good Filler" While legendary, it is heavily interspersed with filler

Widely considered one of the series' highest points, featuring epic battles and emotional breakthroughs.

Naruto: Shippūden (2007–2017) is the massive, 500-episode sequel to the original Naruto series, following a teenage Naruto Uzumaki as he returns to the Hidden Leaf Village after two years of intense training. Because nearly (episodes not found in the original manga), a guide is essential to avoid getting bogged down in repetitive side stories. Core Arcs & What to Watch

The Last: Naruto the Movie (Watch after ep 493) is the only movie that is essential to the canon story.