Boruto filler list: All Boruto episodes to skip
Not feeling Boruto's vibes? You can skip these episodes and feel guilt-free.
Imagine going out on ninja adventures while also being a school student. If that sounds appealing, then you'll no doubt enjoy Boruto, the Naruto sequel that follows the adventures of Boruto, the son of Naruto, and all of his friends.
And much like his father, Boruto is training to become the most powerful ninja to ever live. Pretty big shoes to fill, wouldn't you say?
Boruto first aired back in 2017, where it quickly became well-loved and popular thanks to a returning cast of characters like Team 7 (Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke) as well as a brand new story focusing on a new generation.
Unfortunately, what became apparent was that the anime was fast catching up with the manga, thus leaving the series to pad out much of its content with filler episodes. If you love filler, this was great news. For everyone else, however... Not so much.
Because of catch-up, many Boruto fans are now waiting and wondering if the anime series will continue, as the manga and anime are on hiatus.
So while we wait for the answer to that long-sought-after question, don't fret, because there's still plenty of episodes and spin-off material to get stuck into. Are they worth watching? We answer that question and more with this Boruto filler list guide.
Boruto filler list: Which episodes can be skipped?
Like most long-standing anime series, not every episode is a fantastic piece of television history. The unfortunate truth is that some episodes simply don't offer up anything new, while others are just recaps of things we've seen before.
If you're not interested in all that filler noise, then you skip it all by moving past the following arcs:
- Episodes 48-50: the Byakuya Gang Arc
- Episodes 67-69: the Cho-Cho Arc
- Episodes 231-232: the Great Sea Battle of Kirigakure Arc
- Episodes 261-273: the Kawaki & Himawari Academy Arc
By skipping the mentioned arcs, fans will still be ready and prepared to enjoy the next instalment of episodes without feeling as though they've missed anything important.
Which Boruto episodes are essential to watch?
There are plenty of arcs for Boruto fans to get stuck into, but that doesn’t always mean that they are worth the time.
Alongside the episodes that provide context for the wider story, the canon arcs are absolutely essential for understanding the unfolding action.
Here’s a breakdown of the arcs you’ll definitely need to watch:
- Episodes 1-16: the Academy Entrance Arc
- Episodes 25-32: the School Trip Arc
- Episodes 71-92: Mitsuki's Disappearance Arc
- Episodes 120-126: the One-Tail Escort Arc
- Episodes 127-141: the Time Slip Arc
How to watch Boruto in the UK
Episodes of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations are currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
If you’d like your binge to go back even further, fans will also find original Naruto episodes ready to watch on the streaming platform, as well as over on Netflix.
However, be aware that episodes of the original series are being added over time, and therefore the series is not currently complete on that specific platform.
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