Naruto Shippuden Filler List

A longer filler with some Asuma flavor and temple politics, but mostly optional. Safe to skip.

A long filler beast hunt with some decent character bits, but you can safely skip it.

Manga canon flashback to Kakashi's youth. Worth watching for backstory.

A moody filler side story with solid atmosphere and real character value. Worth watching if you can.

A long filler run of flashback style village stories, with some charm but safe to skip.

A long filler stretch of boat trip side stories and gags. You can safely skip it.

A nostalgic filler set of childhood character vignettes. Pleasant enough, but you can safely skip it.

A polished six episode filler with strong action and character moments. Worth watching if you want extra Naruto.

13 episode intermission exploring Kakashi's Anbu past. Worth watching for backstory.

A very silly two episode filler gag with game tie in energy. You can safely skip it.

A long filler flashback focused on the younger teams and exam style challenges. You can safely skip it.

19 episode intermission set during Jiraiya's Konoha years. Skippable; backstory only.

Eight episode adaptation of the Itachi Shinden light novel. Worth watching for Itachi backstory; not in the manga.

Four episode flashback to Naruto's childhood. Skippable.

Five episode adaptation of the Sasuke Shinden light novel. Skippable; not in the manga.

Five episode adaptation of the Shikamaru Hiden light novel. Skippable; not in the manga.

Seven episode adaptation of the Konoha Hiden light novel. Worth watching for the cast send off.