Okay, so you're diving into Naruto Shippuden? Awesome! It's a wild ride with ninjas, crazy powers, and enough drama to fill a stadium. But let's be real, it's also got some filler episodes. This means stories that don't really move the main plot forward.
Skipping Around The Shippuden World
Nobody wants to waste time watching stuff that doesn't matter, right? So, here's a totally chill guide to help you zoom through Shippuden. You'll catch all the good stuff and skip the snooze-fests.
Early Days – Trimming the Fat
First off, be wary around episodes 57-71. It's an arc about the Six-Tailed Slug, Utakata. It's got a vaguely interesting story, but most fans agree it's skippable.
Another candidate for skipping: episodes 91-112. This covers the Sanjbi, the Three Tails Arc. The animation is pretty good here, but it is still considered filler.
The Pain Arc & Beyond
The Pain Arc is legendary! Don’t even THINK about skipping anything here (episodes 152-175). It's pure gold, full of epic battles and emotional moments.
After that high, things get a little… filler-y again. Episodes 176-196 is the *Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha.* Here, you get a glimpse into Naruto's early life.
You can skip forward to episode 197 to get back to the main story, focused on the lead up to the Fourth Great Ninja War.
War Arc Woes
The Fourth Great Ninja War is where the bulk of the filler sneaks in. Seriously, some of this stuff is... well, let's just say you won't miss it. Beware of episodes 223-242 and 257-260, these flashback arcs are skippable.
Episodes 271-278 tell the story of *Power*. This set is unique, as it was anime-original but was eventually considered to be canon.
Episodes 279-281 are okay to skip, they go back to Naruto's training.
More Flashbacks Ahead
Feeling overwhelmed yet? Don't worry, we're almost through it! After the war starts getting really intense (around episode 311), more flashback episodes crop up.
You can skip episodes 312-316 and 318-319. These cover characters like *Mei Terumi* and *Utakata*.
Episodes 347-361 are also skippable, focused on the creation of the Akatsuki.
The Final Stretch
Episodes 376-377 and 388-390 are more flashback episodes. This time they are about *Kushina* and *Minato*.
The *Infinite Tsukuyomi Arc* (starting around episode 394) has a ton of dream-world scenarios. You can skip 394-413, 416-417, 420-421, 424-426.
After episode 431 to 450 focuses on *Jiraiya's* Ninja Chronicles, which are skippable.
Wrap Up
Now, there are other episodes you *could* technically skip. But these are the big ones that most fans agree don't add much to the main plot. Plus, skipping too much might mean missing some cool character moments or fun fights.
Ultimately, it's up to you! If you're really short on time, this guide will help you get to the best parts faster. But if you're enjoying the world and the characters, feel free to watch everything!
Happy watching, and get ready for an unforgettable ninja adventure! You're in for a treat. Believe it!
