Guide for Watching Naruto Sequentially: Original Series, Shippuden, and Boruto
In the vibrant world of anime, few series have captured the hearts of fans quite like Naruto. This iconic franchise, spanning multiple generations, consists of the original Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
Rain Kengly, a tech writer and editor with over 5 years of professional writing experience, has worked as a Writing Tutor at San Francisco State University and has published gaming features, guides, and news articles for various media outlets. Co-authoring this article, Rain shares his insights on the Naruto series.
For those new to Naruto, the series offers a rich tapestry of adventures, battles, and character development. If you're wondering where to start, the recommended order is to begin with the original Naruto, followed by Naruto Shippuden, and concluding with Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Boruto are available on numerous streaming services, including Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. However, availability may depend on your region.
For those who prefer to watch only the manga canon episodes in order, the list includes episodes 1 to 6, 8, 10 to 13, 17, 22, 25, 31 to 36, 42, 48, 50 to 51, 61 to 62, 64 to 65, 67 to 68, 73, 75 to 82, 84 to 96, 107 to 111, 115 to 125, 128 to 129, 132 to 135.
If you're open to a mix of manga canon and some filler episodes, the list includes episodes 7, 9, 14 to 16, 18 to 21, 23 to 24, 27 to 30, 37 to 41, 43 to 47, 49, 52 to 60, 63, 66, 69 to 72, 74, 83, 98 to 100, 112 to 114, 126 to 127, 130 to 131, 141 to 142, 220.
Among the Naruto series, Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie is a significant part of the Naruto Shippuden series.
For those interested in the movies included in the Naruto series, titles such as Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, The Legend Stone of Gelel, Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom, The Will of Fire, The Lost Tower, Blood Prison, and The Last: Naruto the Movie can be found.
As for the current status of new Naruto series, there is no publicly available information about Rain Kengly planning or releasing new Naruto series since September 2025.
This article has been fact-checked to ensure the accuracy of any cited facts and confirm the authority of its sources. Enjoy your journey through the Naruto series!
