The show consists of 500 episodes, with around 200 filler episodes—most of which are skippable if you're focused on the main story.
Before watching Shippuden, it’s highly recommended to watch the original Naruto (220 episodes) to understand the characters and plot properly. Yes, it’s long and may feel overwhelming at first—but trust me, it’s absolutely worth it.
Animation: Solid and improves as the show progresses.
Storyline: A true masterpiece with deep emotional arcs and powerful themes.
Music & Soundtracks: Heartwarming and memorable.
Fight Scenes: Intense, beautifully choreographed, and emotionally driven.
I skipped the filler episodes and finished the entire series in just 22 days. This anime will make you laugh, cry, gasp in shock, and leave you genuinely excited after every arc.
For me, the real story kicks off from Episode 119. Some of my personal favorite episodes include:
120, 133, 137, 138, 141, 163, 167, 175, 248, 249, 298, 299, 322, 329, 339, 364, 366, 372, 375, 391, 421, 424, 474, 476, 477, 478, and 479.
(Yes, that’s a lot—but they’re all that good.)
Favorite Characters:
Sasuke Uchiha - A Deutragonist which is better than Protagonist, best written deutragonist in BIG 3, one of the best written character of Naruto.
Madara Uchiha - Proper defination of The Final Main Villain, One of the greatest character introduction in anime history.
And my absolute favorite: Itachi Uchiha – a brilliantly and one of the best written character in anime history, unforgettable and complex character.
Overall, Naruto: Shippuden is one of the best anime of all time. You should definitely try this.
