1999
Naruto
- 01
Naruto
Episodes 1–135, then optional filler
Land of Waves through the Sasuke Retrieval arc is the spine. Most of 136–220 can wait.
- 02
Naruto Shippuden
Broadcast order
Continue in episode order. Filler clusters exist. The Pain arc, the Five Kage summit, and the war are the spine. Do not skip those.
- 03
The Last
Film, after the main story
Place this film after Shippuden's main story and before Boruto. It is the bridge, not a mid-series detour.
- 04
Boruto
Optional sequel
A next generation. You can finish Naruto without it.
Where to watch legally
Catalogs change by country. Start with a licensed service instead of a pirate stream. Manga, when you want it, belongs on an official app.
Questions, answered
Should I skip Naruto filler?
For the first series, yes if you are short on time: stop at episode 135. In Shippuden, skip episodes your legal stream marks as filler, and keep the Pain, Kage, and war arcs.
Is Boruto required?
No. Naruto's own story ends in Shippuden. The Last is the film to watch before you decide on Boruto.