If you want the direct continuation
Naruto Shippuden is the obvious next step because it continues the same cast, conflicts, villages, and emotional setup. Do not treat it like a reboot.
Use the Shippuden watch-order and filler-list pages for the main story path without getting lost in optional episodes.
If you want another long shonen journey
Bleach and One Piece are the heaviest next stops for viewers chasing long arcs, power systems, and iconic casts.
If you want tighter modern pacing
Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer are lighter entry points for modern action, polished animation, and a shorter runway than the largest legacy franchises.
Naruto guide snapshot
This guide is connected to the live AnimeAnchor catalog for Naruto. The current page links into the full episode spine, canon and filler labels, arc mapping, movie releases, and character profiles instead of leaving you with a loose recommendation list.
Naruto Arc map
The arc map turns a broad recommendation into exact episode ranges. Each row links back to the dedicated arc page or the main series guide.
| Arc | Episode range | Canon | Filler | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land of Waves Arc | Episode range 1-19 | 19 | 0 | Watch |
| Chunin Exams Arc | Episode range 20-67 | 48 | 0 | Watch |
| Konoha Crush Arc | Episode range 68-80 | 13 | 0 | Watch |
| Sasuke Retrieval Arc | Episode range 81-100 | 20 | 0 | Watch |
| Kazekage Rescue Arc | Episode range 101-135 | 29 | 6 | Mixed: follow canon first |
| Sasuke and Itachi Arc | Episode range 136-160 | 25 | 0 | Watch |
| Five Kage Summit Arc | Episode range 161-175 | 15 | 0 | Watch |
| Fourth Great Ninja War Arc | Episode range 176-196 | 21 | 0 | Watch |
| Tenchi Bridge Arc | Episode range 197-220 | 0 | 24 | Optional on first watch |
Naruto Filler ranges
These are contiguous filler blocks from the current catalog. For a first watch, use them as optional pauses; for a completionist watch, open the first episode in each block and continue from there.
| Range | Count | Start here | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episodes 101-106 | 6 | Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face! | Skip on first watch; save for completionist viewing. |
| Episodes 197-220 | 24 | Crisis! The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather! | Skip on first watch; save for completionist viewing. |
Naruto Movie releases
Movies stay outside the TV episode count. That preserves official numbering and makes watch orders easier to trust when a franchise has theatrical stories, recuts, or side releases.
Key Naruto characters
Character pages connect spoiler-safe profiles, full story biographies, first appearances, and mapped episode or movie appearances back into the same catalog.
Useful AnimeAnchor Links
FAQ
What should I watch immediately after Naruto?
Naruto Shippuden is the direct continuation.
What anime feels closest to Naruto?
Bleach, Hunter x Hunter, and Jujutsu Kaisen all scratch different parts of the action-shonen itch.
Should I watch One Piece after Naruto?
Yes, especially if another long adventure sounds good and you are comfortable using arcs as checkpoints.