500 episodes.Aired from 2007 to 2017, this sequel takes place two and a half years after the original series, focusing on Naruto’s teenage years and his quest to save Sasuke.

A significant portion of the Naruto franchise consists of "filler"—episodes created by the animation studio that were not in the original manga. Watch Naruto Shippuden - Crunchyroll

Throughout its 220 episodes, Naruto explores a range of themes, including:

The number is both a strength and a weakness.

That’s the short answer. But to truly understand that number, you need to break down what those 220 episodes actually contain — because not all of them are essential story.

| Category | Episodes | Percentage | |----------|----------|------------| | Manga canon | 136 | ~62% | | Anime-original (filler) | 84 | ~38% |

The popular anime series "Naruto" consists of two main parts: Naruto and Naruto Shippuden.