Best Naruto and Naruto Shippuden Watch Order 2022 (Recommended List)

During the peak of shounen and action anime in the 2000s, Naruto quickly became one of the most loved anime as the genre and nature of the show appealed to young and old viewers alike.

With ninjas harnessing special abilities, action-packed episodes, and emotion-inducing stories, it does not take much to wonder why it became popular. 

Naruto’s storyline will allow audiences to connect deeply with the characters being featured in the series.

You will learn more about the details of the world of the ninjas and their special abilities and learn alongside the young protagonists in their studies and training.  

Naruto has 5 seasons in the original series and has 220 episodes with a runtime of 23 minutes each. 

Watch Naruto by Chronological Order of Events

If you are a committed first-time viewer, then watch the series in order of events. You must complete the entire Naruto series before moving to Naruto Shippuden. 

Naruto and Naruto Shippuden have movies and specials dedicated to the series, so you have to take note of them when watching the series.

In this list, viewers can track the episodes and watch the OVAs and movies as needed.

Naruto is the beginning of the series, where viewers will be introduced to the universe where Naruto belongs. The original series will showcase the worldview, significant terminologies, characters, and other things in in-depth detail. 

Watch Order	Title
1	Naruto Episodes 1-9
2	Naruto: Find the Crimson Four-leaf Clover! OVA
3	Naruto Episode 10 – 19
4	Naruto: The Cross Roads OVA
5	Naruto Episodes 20-98
6	Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival OVA
7	Naruto Episodes 99-100
8	Naruto: The Lost Story – Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village OVA
9	Naruto, The Genie, and The Three Wishes!! OVA
10	Naruto Episodes 101-105
11	Naruto Movie 1: Clash in the Land of Snow
12	Naruto Episodes 106-160
13	Naruto Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
14	Naruto Episodes 161-164
15	Finally a Clash! Jonin VS Genin! Indiscriminately Championships Battle Royal! OVA
16	Naruto Episodes 165-196
17	Naruto Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
18	Naruto Episodes 197-220
19	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 1-10
20	Hurricane! “Konoha Academy” Chronicles OVA
21	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 11-32
22	Naruto Shippuden Movie 1: Naruto Shippuden
23	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 33-70
24	Naruto Shippuden Movie 2: Bonds
25	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 71-121
26	Naruto Shippuden Movie 3: The Will of Fire
27	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 122-143
28	Naruto Shippuden Movie 4: The Lost Tower
29	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 144-216
30	Naruto x UT OVA
31	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 217-219
32	Chūnin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru OVA
33	Naruto: Shippuden – Sunny Side Battle OVA
34	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 220-221
35	Naruto Shippuden Movie 5: Blood Prison
36	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 222-271
37	Naruto Shippuden Movie 6: Road to Ninja
38	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 272-363
39	Ninja Escapades OVA
40	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 364-369
41	Hashirama Senju vs. Madara Uchiha OVA
42	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 370-493
43	The Last: Naruto the Movie
44	Naruto: Shippuden Episodes 494-500
45	The Day Naruto Became Hokage OVA

Summary of Naruto and Naruto Shippuden

NOTE: If you do not want to watch the filler episodes, then refer to the column dedicated to it below. 

	Naruto	Naruto Shippuden
# of Episodes	220	500
Runtime	Each Episode: 23 minutes Total: 84hrs 20 mins	Each Episode: 23 minutes Total: 191 hours and 40 minutes
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	20-23, 26-27, 29-44, 46-48, 51-53, 55, 72-88, 113-114, 116-126, 129-143, 152-169, 172-175, 197-212, 214-222, 243-253, 255-256, 261-270, 272-278, 282-283, 297-302, 321-323, 325-326, 329, 332-337, 339-345, 363-375, 378-384, 387, 391-393, 414, 418, 420-421, 424-425, 459, 463, 470, 473-477, 484-500
Filler Episodes	26, 97, 101-106, 136-140, 143-219	57-70, 91-111, 144-151, 170-171, 176-196, 223-242, 257-260, 271, 279-281, 284-295, 303-320, 347-361, 376-377, 388-390, 394-413, 416-417, 422-423, 427-450, 464-468, 480-483
Anime Canon Episodes	99	28
Special Episodes (OVA)	6	7
Movies	Naruto Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004), Naruto Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005), Naruto Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006)	Naruto Shippuden Movie 1 (2007), Naruto Shippuden Movie 2: Bonds (2008), Naruto Shippuden Movie 3: The Will of Fire (2009), Naruto Shippuden Movie 4: The Lost Tower (2010), Naruto Shippuden Movie 5: Blood Prison (2011), Naruto Shippuden Movie 6: Road to Ninja (2012), The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)

Naruto is one of the original anime “starter packs” for viewers who are looking to build their interest in anime. 

Popularized as part of the “Big Three”; coined by the older generation of anime fans, Naruto stood against some of the most popular series at the time.

Where to Watch Naruto and Naruto Shippuden (October 2022)

US	Amazon Prime, Hulu, Crunchyroll
Canada	Crunchyroll
UK	Crunchyroll
Australia	Crunchyroll

All seasons of both Naruto and Naruto Shippuden are available on Crunchyroll, and Hulu.

It is also available on Amazon Prime, however, in the case of its sequels, viewers will have to spend extra to be able to gain access to it. 

Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden Complete Synopsis

1. Naruto Episodes 1-9

Media	Series
Original Release	October 3, 2002 – November 28, 2002
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	7.7/10

The start of the series follows the young protagonist Naruto Uzumaki, who lives in Konoha, a village hidden in the leaves. He is the vessel of a powerful beast named “Kyuubi,” a non-tailed monster who tormented the village of Konoha.

Naruto is discriminated against and treated poorly by his fellow villagers, but he does not lose his hope and aspirations of one day becoming a Hokage to gain everyone’s respect.

He later enrolled in a ninja academy, was assigned under Hatake Kakashi, and was teamed up with Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno.

2. Find the Four-Leaf Crimson Clover!

Media	OVA
Original Release	December 20, 2002
Runtime	17 minutes
IMDb Rating	5.8/10

Konohamaru, the grandson of the third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi is in love with a girl named Yoshino Kaeda. The thing is, Yoshino is moving away from the Hidden Leaf village.

He came across a legend that a four-leaf clover would be able to grant him any kind of wishes. So, he wishes to use that power to win her heart over.

Konohamaru asked for Naruto’s help in finding it. Naruto happily obliged, not knowing the struggles and dangers they would have to face in finding the plant.

3. Naruto Episodes 10-19

Media	Series
Original Release	December 5, 2002 – February 13, 2003
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	7.7/10

It follows the events of Team 7, and Kakashi and their fight against Zabuza, as well as how the trio and Kakashi will be involved in the mission much more than what they bargained for.

4. Naruto: The Cross Roads

Media	OVA
Original Release	December 19, 2009
Runtime	25 minutes
IMDb Rating	5.9/10

Naruto, alongside his teammates in Team 7, is tasked to go recover a man who went missing in the mountains. 

5. Naruto Episodes 20-98

Media	Series
Original Release	February 20, 2003 – August 25, 2004
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.5/10

Team 7 and the rest of the students enrolled in Konoha Academy must pass a series of physical and written tests in a Chuunin exam.

Naruto and the rest of the students must devise a series of ways to pass their tests to be promoted as chuunins.

6. Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival

Media	OVA
Original Release	August 21, 2004
Runtime	11 minutes
IMDb Rating	6.3/10

This OVA shows Naruto wanting to win the sports festival competitions but having to go to the toilet for his business. Every time he attempts to excuse himself, he is stopped every time. 

7. Naruto Episodes 99-100

Media	Series
Original Release	September 1 – September 8, 2004
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.5/10

Tsunade, a descendant of the Senju and Uzumaki Clan, became Konoha’s 5th hokage.

8. Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!

10. Naruto Episodes 101-105

Media	Series
Original Release	September 15 – October 20, 2004
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.5/10

Team 7 is curious to see what Kakashi’s face looks like, so they make plans to expose him but are comically unsuccessful every time in their attempts.

12. Naruto Episodes 106-160

Media	Series
Original Release	October 27, 2004 – November 16, 2005
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.5/10

Naruto and the gang are confronted by Aoi, an Amegakure ninja. They find themselves entangled in a rivalry between Aoi and  Idate.

The next episodes then feature Naruto and the other chuunins struggling to complete their missions and making it back home in one piece.

14. Naruto Episodes 161-164

Media	Series
Original Release	November 23, 2005 – December 14, 2005
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.5/10

Mondai and Potcha, two outsiders disguised themselves as Guy and Rock Lee while the real duo were sent out on a mission to gather the secrets of Konoha.

Naruto was sent on a mission with Neji and Tenten to the Land of Birds to investigate a supposed ghost inflicting fear on the villagers. 

15. Finally a Clash! Jonin VS Genin! Indiscriminately Championships Battle Royal!

Media	OVA
Original Release	December 22, 2005
Runtime	26 minutes
IMDb Rating	6.1/10

A contest organized by the Fifth Hokage titled: Jonin vs. Genin. It is a competition where Jonins and Genins must collect the most crystal for points, but to the Jonin’s frustration, they always seem to misplace their crystals.

16. Naruto Episodes 165-196

Media	Series
Original Release	December 21, 2005 – August 9, 2006
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.5/10

The identity of the ghost in the Land of Bird was revealed, and Naruto and the others were finally sent home. The next episodes continue the ensuing challenges Naruto faces while doing his missions.

17. Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Media	Movie
Original Release	August 5, 2006
Runtime	1 hr 35 minutes
IMDb Rating	6.3/10

Naruto, Sakura, Rock Lee, Naruto, and Kakashi sensei are on a mission to escort a prince named Hikaru Tsuki and his father, king Michiru, to the land of the moon.

Prince Hikaru is a haughty and proud boy, and it’s up to Naruto to teach the young boy some humility. 

18. Naruto Episodes 197-220

Media	Series
Original Release	August 16, 2006 – February 8, 2007
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.5/10

The episode starts off with a revenge plot against Guy from a duo of students avenging their father.

In the later episodes, Naruto and other characters will be faced with a life-or-death battle against enemy ninjas and people who threaten to end their lives. 

19. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 1-10

Media	Series
Original Release	February 15, 2007 – April 19, 2007
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.1/10

Naruto returns to Konoha after his 2 years of training with Jiraiya. With Sasuke deciding to leave the village, he was replaced with a ninja named Sai.

Gaara became the fifth Kazekage of Sunagakure and had an encounter with the Akatsuki. 

21. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 11-32

Media	Series
Original Release	April 26, 2007 – October 25, 2007
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.1/10

Gaara is kidnapped by the Akatsuki and plans to extract the one-tailed beast out of him.

The next episodes will feature Naruto and the gang fighting off the Akatsuki in a series of drama, flashbacks, and heartache.

23. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 33-70

Media	Series
Original Release	November 8, 2007 – August 7, 2008
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	7.6/10

Naruto is looking for a willing recruit to replace Sasuke, who left the village to pursue his own personal reasons for revenge. He had a bad first encounter with Sai, who tried to attack him.

In the next episodes, Naruto and Sakura try to get along with Sai, the new team member. They are led under the guidance of a temporary sensei named Yamato.

25. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 71-121

Media	Series
Original Release	August 14, 2008 – August 6, 2009
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.9/10

Naruto released the power of the NIne-tails chakra from Sora.

In the next episodes, Naruto and the gang will encounter the other jinchuriki’s, and must help and protect them from those who want to exploit them.

26. Naruto Shippuden Movie 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire

Media	Movie
Original Release	August 1, 2009
Runtime	1 hr 35 minutes
IMDb Rating	7/10

An ancient ninja from Konoha named Hiruko is developing a jutsu that allows him to absorb the chakra of other ninjas.

His target of interest in executing his new profound power called “Chimera Technique” is Hatake Kakashi, and he plans to absorb his Kekkei Genkai.

27. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 122-143

Media	Series
Original Release	August 13, 2009 – January 14, 2010
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.0/10

Naruto and the others are tracking down the Akatsuki, and Sasuke continues his search for his brother Itachi.

28. Naruto Shippuden Movie 4: The Lost Tower

Media	Movie
Original Release	July 31, 2010
Runtime	1 hr 25 minutes
IMDb Rating	6.8/10

Naruto and his team, alongside Yamato, were sent on a mission to capture Mukade. But when Mukade unleashed a mysterious power, Naruto was sent back 20 years ago.

There he met his father, the fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze. 

29. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 144-216

Media	Series
Original Release	January 21, 2010 – June 16, 2011
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.9/10

En no Gyoja developed a forbidden jutsu, and the ninjas in the leaf village must prevent it from being stolen.

In the next episodes, it will feature Naruto and his struggles, and his complicated relationship with Sasuke who he still wants to return to the village.

30. Naruto x UT

Media	OVA
Original Release	January 1, 2011
Runtime	6 minutes
IMDb Rating	6.1/10

Features fights between Naruto and Sasuke and flashbacks of the time spent by team 7 in each other’s company.

31. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 217-219

Media	Series
Original Release	June 23, 2011 – July 7, 2011
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.9/10

Danzo died, and Kakashi is set to take over as Konoha’s next hokage. The Akatsuki’s presence and threat are now being acknowledged, and an Allied Sinobi force is established.

32. Chūnin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru 

Media	OVA
Original Release	July 30, 2011
Runtime	15 minutes
IMDb Rating	6.8/10

A Chuunin examination was held before the great ninja war, and Naruto competes and battles it out with Konohamaru in the examinations.

34. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 220-221

Media	Series
Original Release	July 21, 2011 – July 28, 2011
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.9/10

Tsuande is recovered from her injuries, and prepared a meeting to wage war against the Akatsuki.

35. Naruto Shippuden Movie 5: Blood Prison

Media	Movie
Original Release	July 27, 2011
Runtime	1 hour 48 minutes
IMDb Rating	7.1/10

Naruto was accused of a crime he did not commit and was sent to Hozuki Castle, a prison infamous for being inescapable.

Not disheartened by the situation, Naruto plans to escape the prison and befriend fellow inmates Ryuzetsu and Mui.

36. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 222-271

Media	Series
Original Release	July 28, 2011 – July 26, 2012
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.7/10

Tsunade leaves for the Land of Lightning to meet with the other Kage to discuss the Fourth Shinobi War.

Naruto controls the power of the nine-tailed fox and uses it to his advantage in the war.

37. Naruto Shippuden Movie 6: Road to Ninja

Media	Movie
Original Release	July 28, 2012
Runtime	1h 49m
IMDb Rating	7.6/10

Naruto and Sakura were sent into an alternate universe when Tobi used the Limited Tsukuyomi on them. In this world, their friends are total opposites.

38. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 272-363

Media	Series
Original Release	August 2, 2012 – May 22, 2014
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	8.8/10

The Attack Division was ambushed by the Akatsuki’s reinforcement.

In the next episodes, Naruto and the gang will be faced with great hardships, and the presence of a powerful beast, the “Ten Tails,” will make things more difficult.

39. Ninja Escapades

Media	OVA
Original Release	September 11, 2014
Runtime	24 minutes
IMDb Rating	6.8/10

Contains 3 stories, “The Creation of the Akatsuki”, “The Two Uchiha”, and “The Far Reaches of Hope”.

40. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 364-369

Media	Series
Original Release	June 5 – July 24, 2014
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	9.5/10

The ninjas continue their fight with the ten-tailed beast, building up their offenses and defenses against the enemy. A flashback is also featured in the next episodes about Konoha’s origin.

41. Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm: Hashirama Senju vs. Madara Uchiha

Media	OVA
Original Release	February 23, 2012
Runtime	10 minutes
IMDb Rating	8.6/10

There were two powerful clans, the Senju and the Uchiha fighting each other. Senju was led by Hashirama, and the Madara the Uchiha.

Senju proposed a truce, to which the Uchiha’s agreed, leading these events to the origin of the Village Konoha.

42. Naruto Shippuden Episodes 370-493

Media	Series
Original Release	July 31, 2014 – February 9, 2017
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	9.0/10

Sasuke enters the fourth shinobi war as an ally and fights alongside Naruto. 

It centers around Team 7 made up of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakuram alongside Kakashi Hatake attempting to take down Madara and Zetsu. The battle continues as the ninjas defend their homes and lives.

43. The Last: Naruto the Movie

Media	Movie
Original Release	December 6, 2014
Runtime	1 hr 52 minutes
IMDb Rating	7.6/10

Naruto and the gang must stop the moon from falling down on earth. An impossible act made by a descendant of Hamura Otsutsuki named Toneri.

Set two years after the fourth great ninja war, Naruto must stop Toneri from destroying the world.

44. Naruto Shippuden Season 15

Media	Series
Original Release	February 16, 2017 – March 23, 2017
Runtime	Approximately 23 minutes per episode
IMDb Rating	9.0/10

The war ended and everything was slowly being put back into place, and peace was restored.

Naruto and Hinata are to be married.

45. The Day Naruto Became Hokage OVA

Media	OVA
Original Release	July 6, 2016
Runtime	11 minutes
IMDb Rating	8/10

The day of Naruto’s inauguration as he becomes Konoha’s 7th Hokage.

Should I Watch the Naruto OVAs?

Yes, you can. OVAs are more like side-fillers and can be watched in between the episodes.

However, they are not directly related to the events of the series. You do not need to watch all the OVAs or movies to be kept updated with the flow of events happening in the main series. 

What’s After Naruto?

Right after Naruto, viewers can then proceed to Naruto Shippuden. The build-up of the plot is continued in Shippuden, with the characters being featured in their teens.

The next installation of the Naruto-verse is Boruto. The storyline focuses more on Naruto’s son, Boruto.

What is the difference between Naruto and Naruto Shippuden?

The difference between the two series is that in Naruto, it features them as young kids, building up their abilities. On the other hand, Shippuden shows them as teenagers facing bigger problems than the chunin exam. 

In Naruto Shippuden, they have progressed into teenagers and cover more about their aspirations, building relationships, and finding themselves and their place in society as ninjas. 

This series also features more on the “shounen” side of the series now that they are older, venturing outside the confines of their villages and doing their missions.

So if you are a fan of a more “fight-inducing” series, then Shippuden will be able to satisfy the action that viewers will want to see and be excited for.