OVAs and movies will be inserted where they should be watched for storyline consistency. The order will include all OVAs (original video animations) and movies – although these aren’t necessarily canon – and all episodes including fillers. It may also help explain some of the cultural crossovers as well as its influences in more recent series.īelow, you will find the definitive guide to watching the original Naruto series (not Shippuden). Whether you are new to anime or looking for nostalgia, revisiting one of the more acclaimed series of the past two decades should be a fun endeavor. The anime adaptations were especially popular, and although Naruto’s and Bleach’s have ended, Naruto’s spirit continues with Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. Known as one of the “Big Three” at the turn of the century, Naruto – along with One Piece and Bleach – anchored Shonen Jump and gained massive worldwide popularity. 11 How many episodes are there in Naruto without fillers?.10 How many episodes and seasons are there in Naruto?.9 Can I watch Boruto: Naruto Next Generations without watching Naruto?.