Ultimate Naruto Classic Filler Guide – Skip or Watch

Introduction

Naruto Classic is a beloved anime series that follows the adventures of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village with a mischievous personality and a dream of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. Orphaned and ostracized due to the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within him, Naruto struggles to gain recognition and acceptance from his peers. The story delves into his journey of growth, friendship, and overcoming challenges as he trains to become a formidable ninja alongside his teammates, Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, under the guidance of their sensei, Kakashi Hatake.

The series is renowned for its compelling characters, intense battles, and exploration of themes such as perseverance, loyalty, and the pursuit of dreams. It introduces a rich world of ninja arts, unique abilities, and a complex political landscape among the various ninja villages. Naruto’s unwavering determination and his ability to forge strong bonds with others are central to the narrative, making it a captivating watch for audiences worldwide.

What is Filler and Canon in Anime?

Canon Episode (Watch) : In anime, canon episodes are those that follow the original storyline from the manga or light novel — they are directly adapted from the source material and are essential to the main plot.

Filler Episode (Skip) : These episodes are anime-original content that does not appear in the manga. These episodes are often created to give the manga time to progress ahead of the anime, and while some fillers offer fun side stories or extra character moments, others can feel disconnected from the main narrative. Knowing which episodes are canon and which are filler helps viewers decide whether to watch everything or skip directly to the core storyline.

Naruto Classic Stats

• Total Episodes: 220
• First Air Date: October 3, 2002
• Last Air Date: February 8, 2007
• Filler Episodes: 26, 97, 101-106, 136-140, 143-219

Filler Episode Guide

Episode Number	Episode Title	Skip / Watch	Air Date
1	Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!	Watch	2002-10-03
2	My Name is Konohamaru!	Watch	2002-10-10
3	Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?	Watch	2002-10-17
4	Pass or Fail: Survival Test	Watch	2002-10-24
5	You Failed! Kakashi’s Final Decision	Watch	2002-10-31
6	A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!	Watch	2002-11-07
7	The Assassin of the Mist!	Watch	2002-11-14
8	The Oath of Pain	Watch	2002-11-21
9	Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior	Watch	2002-11-28
10	The Forest of Chakra	Watch	2002-12-05
11	The Land Where a Hero Once Lived	Watch	2002-12-12
12	Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!!	Watch	2002-12-19
13	Haku’s Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors	Watch	2002-12-21
14	The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!!	Watch	2002-12-22
15	Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters	Watch	2002-12-23
16	The Broken Seal	Watch	2002-12-24
17	White Past: Hidden Ambition	Watch	2002-12-25
18	The Weapons Known as Shinobi	Watch	2003-01-31
19	The Demon in the Snow	Watch	2003-02-13
20	A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!	Watch	2003-02-20
21	Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals	Watch	2003-02-27
22	Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!	Watch	2003-03-06
23	Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!	Watch	2003-03-13
24	Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!	Watch	2003-03-20
25	The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!	Watch	2003-03-27
26	Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death!	Skip (Filler)	2003-04-02
27	The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death	Watch	2003-04-02
28	Eat or be Eaten: Panic in the Forest	Watch	2003-04-09
29	Naruto’s Counterattack: Never Give In!	Watch	2003-04-16
30	The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu!	Watch	2003-04-23
31	Bushy Brow’s Pledge: Undying Love and Protection!	Watch	2003-05-02
32	Sakura Blossoms!	Watch	2003-05-07
33	Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!	Watch	2003-05-14
34	Akamaru Trembles: Gaara’s Cruel Strength!	Watch	2003-05-21
35	The Scroll’s Secret: No Peeking Allowed	Watch	2003-05-28
36	Clone vs. Clone: Mine are Better than Yours!	Watch	2003-06-04
37	Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!	Watch	2003-06-11
38	Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!	Watch	2003-06-18
39	Bushy Brow’s Jealousy: Lions Barrage Unleashed!	Watch	2003-07-02
40	Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face!	Watch	2003-07-09
41	Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious!	Watch	2003-07-16
42	The Ultimate Battle: Cha!	Watch	2003-07-23
43	Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru	Watch	2003-07-30
44	Akamaru Unleashed! Who’s Top Dog Now?	Watch	2003-08-06
45	Surprise Attack! Naruto’s Secret Weapon!	Watch	2003-08-13
46	Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!	Watch	2003-08-20
47	A Failure Stands Tall!	Watch	2003-08-27
48	Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!	Watch	2003-09-03
49	Lee’s Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu!	Watch	2003-09-10
50	The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is Born	Watch	2003-09-17
51	A Shadow in Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke	Watch	2003-09-24
52	Ebisu Returns: Naruto’s Toughest Training Yet!	Watch	2003-10-01
53	Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!	Watch	2003-10-08
54	The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!	Watch	2003-10-15
55	A Feeling of Yearning, A Flower Full of Hope	Watch	2003-10-22
56	Live or Die: Risk it All to Win it All!	Watch	2003-10-29
57	He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!	Watch	2003-11-05
58	Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!	Watch	2003-11-12
59	The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!	Watch	2003-11-19
60	Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone	Watch	2003-11-26
61	Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!	Watch	2003-12-03
62	A Failure’s True Power	Watch	2003-12-10
63	Hit it or Quit it: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!	Watch	2003-12-17
64	Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!	Watch	2003-12-24
65	Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand	Watch	2003-12-31
66	Bushy Brow’s Jutsu: Sasuke Style!	Watch	2004-01-14
67	Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!	Watch	2004-01-14
68	Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!	Watch	2004-01-28
69	Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!	Watch	2004-02-04
70	A Shirker’s Call to Action: A Layabout No More!	Watch	2004-02-11
71	An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!	Watch	2004-02-18
72	A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!	Watch	2004-02-25
73	Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!	Watch	2004-03-03
74	Astonishing Truth! Gaara’s Identity Emerges!	Watch	2004-03-10
75	Sasuke’s Decision: Pushed to the Edge!	Watch	2004-03-17
76	Assassin of the Moonlit Night	Watch	2004-03-24
77	Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara	Watch	2004-03-31
78	Naruto’s Ninja Handbook	Watch	2004-04-07
79	Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light	Watch	2004-04-14
80	The Third Hokage, Forever…	Watch	2004-04-21
81	Return of the Morning Mist	Watch	2004-04-28
82	Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!	Watch	2004-05-05
83	Jiraiya: Naruto’s Potential Disaster!	Watch	2004-05-12
84	Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!	Watch	2004-05-19
85	Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan!	Watch	2004-05-26
86	A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong!	Watch	2004-06-02
87	Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!	Watch	2004-06-09
88	Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf	Watch	2004-06-16
89	An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade’s Heart	Watch	2004-06-23
90	Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!	Watch	2004-07-07
91	Inheritence! The Necklace of Death!	Watch	2004-07-14
92	A Dubious Offer! Tsunade’s Choice!	Watch	2004-07-21
93	Breakdown! The Deal is Off!	Watch	2004-07-28
94	Attack! Fury of the Rasengan!	Watch	2004-08-04
95	The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!	Watch	2004-08-11
96	Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!	Watch	2004-08-11
97	Kidnapped! Naruto’s Hot Spring Adventure!	Skip (Filler)	2004-08-18
98	Tsunade’s Warning: Ninja No More!	Watch	2004-08-25
99	The Will of Fire Still Burns!	Watch	2004-09-01
100	Sensei and Student: The Bond of the Shinobi	Watch	2004-09-08
101	Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei’s True Face!	Skip (Filler)	2004-09-15
102	Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea	Skip (Filler)	2004-09-22
103	The Race is on! Trouble on the High Seas!	Skip (Filler)	2004-09-29
104	Run Idate Run! Nagi Island Awaits!	Skip (Filler)	2004-10-13
105	A Fierce Battle of Rolling Thunder!	Skip (Filler)	2004-10-20
106	The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation	Skip (Filler)	2004-10-27
107	The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke	Watch	2004-11-03
108	Bitter Rivals and Broken Bonds	Watch	2004-11-10
109	An Invitation from the Sound	Watch	2004-11-17
110	Formation! The Sasuke Retrieval Squad	Watch	2004-11-24
111	Sound vs. Leaf	Watch	2004-11-24
112	Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart!	Watch	2004-12-01
113	Full Throttle Power! Choji, Ablaze!	Watch	2004-12-08
114	Good-bye Old Friend…! I’ll Always Believe in You!	Watch	2004-12-15
115	Your Opponent Is Me!	Watch	2004-12-22
116	360 Degrees of Vision: The Byakugan’s Blind Spot	Watch	2005-01-05
117	Losing is Not an Option!	Watch	2005-01-05
118	The Vessel Arrives Too Late	Watch	2005-01-12
119	Miscalculation: A New Enemy Appears!	Watch	2005-01-19
120	Roar and Howl! The Ultimate Tag Team	Watch	2005-02-02
121	To Each His Own Battle	Watch	2005-02-09
122	Fakeout: Shikamaru’s Comeback!	Watch	2005-02-16
123	The Leaf’s Handsome Devil!	Watch	2005-02-23
124	The Beast Within	Watch	2005-03-02
125	The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf	Watch	2005-03-09
126	Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro!	Watch	2005-03-16
127	Vengeful Strike! The Bracken Dance	Watch	2005-03-30
128	A Cry on Deaf Ears	Watch	2005-03-30
129	Brothers: Distance Among the Uchiha	Watch	2005-04-06
130	Father and Son, the Broken Crest	Watch	2005-04-13
131	The Secrets of the Mangekyo Sharingan!	Watch	2005-04-20
132	For a Friend	Watch	2005-04-27
133	A Plea From a Friend	Watch	2005-05-04
134	The End of Tears	Watch	2005-05-11
135	The Promise That Could Not Be Kept	Watch	2005-05-18
136	Deep Cover!? A Super S-Ranked Mission!	Skip (Filler)	2005-05-25
137	A Town of Outlaws, the Shadow of the Fuma Clan	Skip (Filler)	2005-06-01
138	Pure Betrayal, and a Fleeting Plea!	Skip (Filler)	2005-06-08
139	Pure Terror! The House of Orochimaru	Skip (Filler)	2005-06-15
140	Two Heartbeats: Kabuto’s Trap	Skip (Filler)	2005-06-22
141	Sakura’s Determination	Watch	2005-06-29
142	The Three Villains from the Maximum Security Prison	Watch	2005-07-06
143	Tonton! I’m Counting on You!	Skip (Filler)	2005-07-13
144	A New Squad! Two People and a Dog?!	Skip (Filler)	2005-07-20
145	A New Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho!	Skip (Filler)	2005-07-27
146	Orochimaru’s Shadow	Skip (Filler)	2005-08-10
147	A Clash of Fate: You Can’t Bring Me Down	Skip (Filler)	2005-08-17
148	Search for the Rare Bikochu Beetle	Skip (Filler)	2005-08-17
149	What’s the Difference? Don’t All Insects Look Alike?	Skip (Filler)	2005-08-24
150	A Battle of Bugs: The Deceivers and the Deceived	Skip (Filler)	2005-08-31
151	Blaze Away Byakugan: This Is My Ninja Way	Skip (Filler)	2005-09-14
152	Funeral March for the Living	Skip (Filler)	2005-09-21
153	A Lesson Learned: The Iron Fist of Love	Skip (Filler)	2005-09-28
154	The Enemy of the Byakugan	Skip (Filler)	2005-10-05
155	The Dark Creeping Clouds	Skip (Filler)	2005-10-12
156	Raiga’s Counterattack	Skip (Filler)	2005-10-19
157	Run! The Curry of Life	Skip (Filler)	2005-10-26
158	Follow My Lead! The Great Survival Challenge	Skip (Filler)	2005-11-02
159	Bounty Hunter from the Wilderness	Skip (Filler)	2005-11-09
160	Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!	Skip (Filler)	2005-11-16
161	The Appearance of Strange Visitors	Skip (Filler)	2005-11-23
162	The Cursed Warrior	Skip (Filler)	2005-11-30
163	The Tactician’s Intent	Skip (Filler)	2005-12-07
164	Too Late for Help	Skip (Filler)	2005-12-14
165	The Death of Naruto	Skip (Filler)	2005-12-21
166	When Time Stands Still	Skip (Filler)	2006-01-04
167	When Egrets Flap Their Wings	Skip (Filler)	2006-01-04
168	Mix It, Stretch It, Boil It Up! Burn, Copper Pot, Burn!	Skip (Filler)	2006-01-18
169	Remembrance: The Lost Page	Skip (Filler)	2006-01-25
170	The Closed Door	Skip (Filler)	2006-02-01
171	Infiltration: The Set-Up!	Skip (Filler)	2006-02-08
172	Despair: A Fractured Heart	Skip (Filler)	2006-02-15
173	The Battle at Sea: The Power Unleashed!	Skip (Filler)	2006-02-22
174	Impossible! Celebrity Ninja Art – Money Style Jutsu!	Skip (Filler)	2006-03-01
175	The Treasure Hunt is On!	Skip (Filler)	2006-03-08
176	Run, Dodge, Zigzag! Chase or Be Chased!	Skip (Filler)	2006-03-15
177	Please, Mr. Postman!	Skip (Filler)	2006-03-22
178	Encounter! The Boy with a Star’s Name	Skip (Filler)	2006-03-29
179	The Remembered Lullaby	Skip (Filler)	2006-04-05
180	Hidden Jutsu: The Price of The Ninja Art: Kujaku	Skip (Filler)	2006-04-12
181	Hoshikage, The Buried Truth	Skip (Filler)	2006-04-19
182	Reunion, The Remaining time	Skip (Filler)	2006-04-26
183	The Star’s Radiance	Skip (Filler)	2006-05-03
184	Kiba’s Long Day!	Skip (Filler)	2006-05-10
185	A Legend from the Hidden Leaf: The Onbaa!	Skip (Filler)	2006-05-17
186	Laughing Shino	Skip (Filler)	2006-05-24
187	Open for Business! The Leaf Moving Service	Skip (Filler)	2006-05-31
188	Mystery of the Targeted Merchants	Skip (Filler)	2006-06-07
189	A Limitless Supply of Ninja Tools	Skip (Filler)	2006-06-14
190	The Byakugan Sees the Blind Spot	Skip (Filler)	2006-06-21
191	Forecast: Death! Cloudy with Chance of Sun	Skip (Filler)	2006-06-28
192	Ino Screams! Chubby Paradise!	Skip (Filler)	2006-07-05
193	Viva Dojo Challenge! Youth Is All About Passion!	Skip (Filler)	2006-07-12
194	The Mysterious Curse of the Haunted Castle	Skip (Filler)	2006-07-19
195	The Third Super-Beast!	Skip (Filler)	2006-07-26
196	Hot-Blooded Confrontation: Student vs. Sensei	Skip (Filler)	2006-08-09
197	Crisis! The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather!	Skip (Filler)	2006-08-16
198	The ANBU Gives Up? Naruto’s Recollection	Skip (Filler)	2006-08-23
199	The Missed Target	Skip (Filler)	2006-08-30
200	The Powerful Helper	Skip (Filler)	2006-09-13
201	Multiple Traps! Countdown to Destruction	Skip (Filler)	2006-09-20
202	The Top 5 Ninja Battles	Skip (Filler)	2006-09-27
203	Kurenai’s Decision, Squad 8 Left Behind	Skip (Filler)	2006-10-05
204	Yakumo’s Sealed Ability	Skip (Filler)	2006-10-05
205	Kurenai’s Top-Secret Mission: The Promise With the Third Hokage	Skip (Filler)	2006-10-05
206	Genjutsu or Reality?	Skip (Filler)	2006-10-19
207	The Supposed Sealed Ability	Skip (Filler)	2006-10-26
208	The Weight of the Prized Artifact!	Skip (Filler)	2006-11-02
209	The Enemy: Ninja Dropouts	Skip (Filler)	2006-11-09
210	The Bewildering Forest	Skip (Filler)	2006-11-16
211	Memory of Flames	Skip (Filler)	2006-11-30
212	To Each His Own Path	Skip (Filler)	2006-12-07
213	Vanished Memories	Skip (Filler)	2006-12-14
214	Bringing Back Reality	Skip (Filler)	2006-12-21
215	A Past to Be Erased	Skip (Filler)	2006-12-21
216	The Targeted Shukaku	Skip (Filler)	2007-01-11
217	Sand Alliance with the Leaf Shinobi	Skip (Filler)	2007-01-18
218	The Counterattack!	Skip (Filler)	2007-01-25
219	The Ultimate Weapon Reborn	Skip (Filler)	2007-02-01
220	Departure	Watch	2007-02-08

Helpful Tips for Watching

For viewers looking to experience the core story of Naruto Classic without significant deviations, it’s advisable to be aware of the filler episodes. While some filler arcs can be entertaining and offer character development, many do not contribute to the main plot and can be skipped to streamline the viewing experience. The series has a total of 90 filler episodes out of 220, which represents a 41% filler percentage.

If you’re short on time or prefer a faster pace, focusing on the canon episodes will allow you to follow the primary storyline as intended by the manga. However, if you enjoy exploring more of the Naruto world and its characters, watching the filler episodes can provide additional context and fun side stories. Some notable filler arcs include the Land of Tea Escort Mission and various character-focused episodes that provide backstory and development.

Conclusion

This comprehensive guide provides a detailed overview of all 220 episodes in Naruto Classic, clearly distinguishing between canon and filler content. With 90 filler episodes representing 41% of the series, viewers have significant flexibility in how they approach their viewing experience. Whether you choose to skip the filler for a streamlined journey through the main storyline or embrace every episode for a complete immersion into the Naruto universe, this guide serves as an invaluable resource. The filler episodes, while not essential to the main plot, often provide entertaining character development and world-building that many fans appreciate. Use this guide to tailor your Naruto Classic experience to your preferences and enjoy the incredible journey of the young ninja who dreams of becoming Hokage!

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