Naruto: Shippuden Filler List

A filler episode featuring Team Guy facing clones of themselves. Skippable as it adds no major plot points.

Filler episode revolving around the Fire Temple. Skippable as it doesn’t add much to the story.

Part of the Fire Temple filler arc. Focuses on the temple monks but is not essential to the main plot.

Introduces a new enemy within the filler arc. Skippable unless you are watching the arc.

Continues the filler arc, exploring the lives of the Fire Temple monks. Skippable.

Another filler episode with little relevance to the main plot. Can be skipped.

Explores minor character interactions. It’s skippable unless you’re following the filler arc.

Wraps up the Fire Temple arc, but it doesn’t contribute significantly to the main story. Skippable.

This is a filler episode leading to more filler events. Skippable.

Filler episode with no major plot relevance. Skippable.

Continues the filler arc but has little impact on the main story. Skippable.

Filler episode with minor relevance to the ongoing arc. Skippable.

Part of the filler arc. It can be skipped unless following the arc.

The filler arc continues but can be skipped if focusing on canon.

Another filler episode in the same arc. It’s skippable unless following the arc.

Filler episode that concludes this minor arc. Skippable.

Begins the Three-Tails' Appearance arc, blending canon storylines with filler scenes that set up the arc's conflict.

Continues the Three-Tails' Appearance arc, with a mix of canon moments and filler content to build character motivation.

The start of the Three-Tails arc. It involves Team Kakashi's investigation of Orochimaru’s hideout, which is unrelated to the main storyline.

Team Kakashi meets new enemies in this filler arc while following Orochimaru's trail, with no impact on the main plot.

Focuses on developing relationships between characters during the Three-Tails arc, but is unrelated to the main story.

A filler episode continuing the Three-Tails arc, featuring character interactions that don’t influence the main plot.

Expands on the Three-Tails arc with some light emotional moments between characters, but doesn't impact the core narrative.

Filler episode in the Three-Tails arc where Team Kakashi faces off against new enemies with no significant relation to the main plot.

A filler episode involving a new threat in the Three-Tails arc, unrelated to the central storyline.

More of the Three-Tails arc unfolds with filler content about a new target, but no connection to the main plot.

A filler episode in the Three-Tails arc where the tailed beast becomes active, unrelated to the main story.

Continues the Three-Tails arc, where Team Kakashi navigates a misty environment in another filler episode.

This filler episode focuses on character emotions and bonds in the Three-Tails arc, but is not connected to the main plot.

Part of the Three-Tails arc, this filler episode features the team regrouping after battles, with no impact on the core story.

Filler episode focusing on a sealing jutsu during the Three-Tails arc, unrelated to the main plot.

Team Kakashi attempts to break a crystal jutsu in this filler episode, which has no connection to the main storyline.

A filler episode in the Three-Tails arc focusing on battles over the barrier, not related to the core story.

A filler episode where secondary characters get more development, with no impact on the overall story.

Another filler episode from the Three-Tails arc, focusing on shifting alliances with no effect on the main plot.

Filler episode that builds on character relationships in the Three-Tails arc without impacting the central narrative.

Focuses on a battle involving the Cursed Seal during the filler-heavy Three-Tails arc.

The Three-Tails arc continues in this filler episode, starting to wind down towards the arc’s conclusion.

A filler episode that begins wrapping up the Three-Tails arc, with some minor connections to later canon.

Concludes the filler-heavy Three-Tails arc, leading back to canon episodes shortly afterward.

Part of the Six-Tails Unleashed arc. This filler introduces some characters connected to canon. Recommended to watch.

Continuation of the Six-Tails Unleashed arc. Worth watching for canon connections.

Another episode in the Six-Tails Unleashed arc. Recommended to watch for additional background.

Important for the Six-Tails Unleashed arc and offers backstory relevant to the main story.

Continuation of the Six-Tails Unleashed arc. Recommended for its connections to upcoming canon.

This episode focuses on important character development relevant to canon. Recommended to watch.

Continuation of the Six-Tails arc. The filler arc concludes with links to canon. Recommended to watch.

The final episode of the Six-Tails Unleashed arc. It's important to watch for its relevance to canon.

This is a fun but skippable filler episode with no significant impact on the main story.

The continuation of the skippable filler arc with no relevance to the main plot.

This episode focuses on Iruka's early experiences as an instructor. It offers some character development but is skippable.

Continuation of Iruka’s journey as an instructor. Filler episode that can be skipped unless you're interested in his character.

Completes the small filler arc about Iruka. Skippable unless you're interested in his character.

A filler episode focusing on Kakashi's role as a Jonin leader. Skippable.

This episode revisits Inari from the original Naruto series. It's a well-loved filler episode and highly recommended.

A skippable filler episode that doesn't add anything significant to the story.

A filler episode focusing on Gaara’s bond with his people. Skippable unless you are a fan of his character.

A skippable filler episode with no significant impact on the main plot.

A filler episode centered on Tenten’s team. Skippable unless you are a fan of her character.

A filler episode with a lighthearted tone. It can be skipped without missing anything from the main plot.

This episode offers comedic relief focusing on Guy and Lee. Skippable.

A filler episode that doesn’t contribute much to the main story. Skippable.

A continuation of the previous filler episode. Skippable.

A lighthearted filler focusing on Sasuke’s journey. Skippable.

A filler episode that doesn't contribute to the main story. Skippable.

A filler episode that gives insight into Kakashi’s character. Recommended if you like Kakashi, but optional.

A filler episode focused on Neji’s past. Skippable unless you're a fan of his character.

A filler episode with no significance to the main plot. Skippable.

A well-liked and comedic filler episode. Highly recommended for its entertainment value.

A filler episode that focuses on Team 10. Skippable unless you are a fan of this team.

A filler episode that offers background for the main story. Skippable, but some fans may enjoy the setup.

A filler episode focusing on a minor character’s adventure. Skippable.

A light-hearted filler episode. Skippable.

A filler episode with a ghost ship plot. Skippable unless you enjoy a spooky theme.

Another filler episode without any major significance. Skippable.

A filler episode featuring an island adventure. Skippable.

A filler episode featuring Rock Lee. Skippable unless you are a fan of Rock Lee.

A comedic filler episode. Skippable unless you want some humor in the series.

A filler episode about Naruto’s shadow clones. Skippable.

A filler episode that doesn't impact the main story. Skippable.

A light-hearted filler featuring the female ninjas. Skippable.

A filler episode involving an imposter pretending to be Naruto. Skippable.

A fun and well-loved filler episode. Highly recommended for its entertainment value.

A filler episode focused on a village of kunoichi. Skippable.

A filler episode centered around friendship. Skippable.

A filler episode focused on Tsunade. Skippable.

A filler episode focused on Sai’s personal time. Skippable.

A filler episode that focuses on the next generation of Ino–Shika–Cho. Skippable.

A filler episode about Kiba’s growth. Recommended if you're a fan of Kiba.

A filler episode that showcases the rivalry between Kakashi and Guy. Skippable unless you enjoy their rivalry.

A filler episode transitioning to the next arc. Skippable.

Begins a flashback arc, skippable unless you're interested in revisiting old scenes.

A continuation of the flashback arc. Skippable.

Another flashback episode. Skippable.

Final episode in the flashback arc. Skippable.

A filler episode featuring Sakura. Skippable unless you enjoy side stories.

A filler episode featuring a White Zetsu trap. Skippable unless you’re following the side story.

A filler episode focused on Deidara’s clone. Skippable.

A comedic filler episode involving the ninja moms. Skippable.

Filler but includes some background on the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. Recommended to watch.

Filler with some connections to the main story, expanding Pakura's backstory. Recommended.

A filler episode with minor story relevance. Skippable unless you are interested in the Seven Ninja Swordsmen arc.

Another filler episode in the Seven Ninja Swordsmen arc. Skippable.

Continues the filler arc but includes some details on the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. Recommended for lore.

Another filler about the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. Recommended for some plot connections.

The start of the 'Power' arc, which is generally considered high-quality filler with great production. Highly recommended.

Continuation of the 'Power' arc. Highly recommended for its engaging storyline.

Another part of the well-received 'Power' arc. A must-watch.

Continues the 'Power' arc with further development. Highly recommended.

The penultimate episode of the 'Power' arc. Highly recommended due to its high production value.

The conclusion of the 'Power' arc, which is highly praised. A must-watch filler.

Part of the 'Chikara' arc, this filler episode introduces a new conflict unrelated to the main story. It explores haunting memories but can be skipped.

Part of the 'Chikara' arc, this episode focuses on a new jutsu, but has no connection to the core plot. Skippable.

Part of the 'Chikara' arc, this episode wraps up the mini-arc with unresolved grudges, yet it remains unrelated to the main story.

Focuses on Hinata’s background. Skippable unless you’re a fan of her character.

Start of the 'Warship Island' filler arc, which follows a mission to protect a group of refugees from pirates on a mysterious island. Can be skipped.

Another episode from the 'Warship Island' filler arc. Skippable.

A filler episode about a contest mission. Skippable.

A skippable filler episode without much impact on the main plot.

A must-watch filler that serves as a prologue to the 'Road to Ninja' movie. Highly recommended.

A filler episode with no major relevance to the main plot. Skippable.

Another skippable filler episode with little importance to the story.

A filler episode focused on side characters. Skippable.

Another filler episode with minimal relevance to the main plot. Skippable.

A filler episode focused on the reanimated forces. Skippable.

A filler episode. Watch if you're a fan of Shino.

A filler episode involving the Jinchuriki. Skippable unless you're following the filler arc.

A filler episode with minimal relevance to the main plot. Skippable.

A filler episode with no significant impact on the main plot. Skippable.

Part of the Kakashi ANBU arc. Recommended for its exploration of the origins of the Akatsuki and deeper look into Kakashi’s past.

Continues the Kakashi ANBU arc, focusing on the formation of the Akatsuki. Provides essential backstory for the organization.

The Kakashi ANBU arc dives into Kakashi’s emotional development and his time as part of the ANBU. Recommended for character depth.

Continues the Kakashi ANBU arc, giving insight into Minato’s role and Kakashi’s struggle. Adds significant depth to Kakashi’s story.

Explores the significance of Hashirama’s cells and their impact on various characters. Recommended for fans interested in deeper lore.

Focuses on Orochimaru’s defection and experiments, offering important backstory for this character. A key episode in the Kakashi ANBU arc.

Delves further into Orochimaru’s unethical experiments and their effects on the village. Recommended for its exploration of the plot.

Continues the Kakashi ANBU arc, showcasing various characters’ decisions and how they shape their futures. Recommended for character growth.

Part of the Kakashi ANBU arc, focusing on the importance of Kakashi’s Sharingan. Recommended for fans of Kakashi’s character development.

Explores Kakashi’s loyalty to the village and his personal struggles as a shinobi. Recommended for further insight into his character.

Focuses on Itachi’s role in the ANBU and his relationship with Kakashi. Recommended for Itachi fans and to understand his motivations.

Covers the buildup to the Uchiha clan's coup. Provides essential background on Itachi’s decisions and the tension within the village.

Depicts the fateful night of the Uchiha massacre from Itachi’s perspective. Recommended for those following Itachi’s story arc.

Shows Kakashi’s promotion to Jonin and the formation of Team 7. Recommended for fans of Kakashi’s leadership and the team’s beginnings.

Concludes the Kakashi ANBU arc by setting the stage for Team 7’s formation. A recommended episode for fans of the team’s origin story.

A filler episode that adds no major story elements. Skippable.

A humorous filler episode with no impact on the plot. Skippable.

An emotional filler episode with no major plot relevance. Skippable.

Focuses on Hinata and Hanabi’s relationship. Recommended for character depth.

Continues exploring the bond between Hinata and Hanabi. Recommended for Hyuga fans.

Begins the filler Chunin Exams arc. Skippable unless you're following this arc.

Continuation of the Chunin Exams filler arc. Skippable.

Another filler episode within the Chunin Exams arc. Skippable unless you're interested in the exam format.

Part of the Chunin Exams filler arc. Skippable unless following the arc.

A filler episode focused on preparations for the next stage of the Chunin Exams. Skippable.

Continues the Chunin Exams arc. Skippable unless you're following the arc.

Filler episode in the Chunin Exams filler arc focused on taijutsu. Skippable.

Another episode in the Chunin Exams filler arc. Skippable.

Part of the Chunin Exams filler arc. Skippable.

Continues the Chunin Exams arc. Skippable.

Focuses on Tenten. Skippable unless you're a fan of her character.

Another episode in the Chunin Exams filler arc. Skippable.

Episode in the Chunin Exams filler arc focused on teamwork. Skippable.

Episode in the Chunin Exams filler arc that explores the Yamanaka clan's secret techniques. Skippable.

Continues the Chunin Exams arc. Skippable unless you're invested in the arc.

Another episode within the Chunin Exams arc. Skippable.

A filler episode focusing on a secret plot. Skippable.

Involves the tailed beasts. Skippable unless you're interested in their background.

Focuses on Neji's decision-making. Skippable unless you're a fan of Neji.

Concludes the Chunin Exams arc. Skippable unless you're following the arc.

A filler episode focusing on Team Minato's origins. Skippable.

A filler episode focusing on the bond between Lee and Guy.

A filler episode focusing on the legacy of past generations. Skippable.

Focuses on Naruto's rivalry with his peers. Skippable.

Begins the Infinite Tsukuyomi dream sequence arc. Skippable unless you're curious about each character's dreams.

Focuses on Tenten's dream in the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Skippable.

A comedic episode featuring Killer Bee. Skippable unless you're a fan of Killer Bee's humor.

Continuation of the comedic Killer Bee filler arc. Skippable.

Focuses on the bond between Naruto and Sasuke. Skippable.

Begins the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Part of the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' filler arc. Skippable.

Another filler episode from the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Continuation of the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Part of the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Continues the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Focuses on teamwork in the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Another episode in the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Continues the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Another episode in the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Continuation of the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Explores power dynamics within the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Another episode in the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Continuation of the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Another episode in the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Focuses on a parallel world in the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

Continues the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

A filler episode in the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' arc. Skippable.

The conclusion of the 'Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls' filler arc. Skippable.

This episode is part of the 'Itachi Shinden' arc, focusing on Itachi's backstory, with some filler elements expanding on his early life.

Continues 'Itachi Shinden,' Adds filler scenes that provide more depth to Itachi's personal journey.

A mix of canon and filler, focusing on Itachi and his relationship with Shisui. Expands on their bond with filler content for additional context.

This episode continues Itachi’s story, with filler content that further explores his emotional struggles and decision-making.

Focuses on Itachi’s time in the Akatsuki, added filler material for narrative depth.

Further develops Itachi’s journey within the Akatsuki, mixing canon events with filler to flesh out character interactions and emotions.

A mix of canon and filler, focusing on Itachi’s partnership in the Akatsuki. Provides additional filler scenes to emphasize his internal struggles.

Concludes the 'Itachi Shinden' arc, blending canon moments with filler elements that wrap up Itachi’s emotional journey.

Provides important backstory about Kaguya Otsutsuki. Recommended for understanding the series' lore.

Continues the backstory of Kaguya and her children. Recommended for those interested in the origins of chakra.

Further explores Kaguya's past and its impact on the main story. Recommended for lore.

Focuses on the development of Ninshu, the precursor to ninjutsu. Recommended for those interested in the series' mythology.

Introduces the origin of the eternal conflict between Ashura and Indra, which mirrors Naruto and Sasuke. Recommended for lore enthusiasts.

Continues Ashura and Indra's journey, offering key insights into the origins of chakra and ninjutsu. Recommended.

Focuses on Ashura's journey of growth. Important for understanding the series' core themes. Recommended.

Concludes the story of Ashura and Indra, highlighting the origins of many series themes. Recommended.

A fan-favorite episode revealing Kakashi's face, adapted from a canon omake. A must-watch.

Part of the 'Childhood' arc directed by Osamu Kobayashi. Explores Naruto and Hinata's childhoods. Highly recommended for character development.

Continues the 'Childhood' arc, focusing on Sasuke and Sakura. Highly recommended for those who want deeper insight into their backstories.

Explores the childhoods of Gaara and Shikamaru in the 'Childhood' arc. Highly recommended for fans of these characters.

Concludes the 'Childhood' arc with a focus on Jiraiya and Kakashi. A must-watch for those invested in these two characters.