Boruto Filler List: Every Episode You Can Skip

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Updated Feb 21, 2026, 6:00 PM EST

While fans eagerly await any news of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations' sequel anime, it's never been a better time to revisit Naruto: Shippuden's sequel.

Unfortunately for fans, Boruto is infamous for its filler episodes. Still, despite the sheer amount of filler present in Boruto, not all of it is bad or worth skipping.

While there are more than a few duds or bad arcs, a good amount of Boruto's filler is not only worth watching, but ends up quite enjoyable!

Boruto Filler List

Episode/Arc Title

Episode

Watch or Skip?

Reason

Academy Entrance Arc	16-17	Watch	Based on the light novel, it helps to establish all the new characters and build a repertoire.
Genin Mission Arc	40-41	Watch	As Boruto's team's first mission, it's a great insight into their teamwork and compatibility.
Byakuya Gang Arc	48-50	Skip
Chocho Arc	67-69	Skip
Mitsuki’s Disappearance	71-92	Watch	A great arc into one of the more underrated characters in the new Team 7, Mitsuki
Naruto Shinden Arc	93-97	Watch?	Centers on some sweet slice-of-life moments within the family.
Curse Mark Arc	98-105	Watch	Partially centered on Jugo, it features some good fights and holds some insights for characters in later installments.
Konoha Shinden & Konohamaru's Love Arc	112-119	Watch?	Not entirely necessary for the canon or overall story, but there are some good Konohamaru moments.
One Tail Escort	120-126	Watch	Serves to better Boruto's character by showcasing his growth and maturity.
Time Slip Arc	128-140	Watch	Referenced often, fans get to see a nostalgic return to Naruto's heyday.
Mujina Bandits Arc	152-156	Watch	Serves as a prelude to the Kara Arc
The Funato Arc	231-232	Skip
The Great Kirigakure Arc	256-260	Watch	Features some fascinating fights and a return to Naruto's themes of hatred fueling more conflict.
Kawaki & Himawari Academy Arc	261-273	Skip
Labyrinth Games	274-281	Watch	While not too flashy, the arc is filled with some creative writing and good moments that add to the cast's strong points.

There are a total of 206 filler episodes in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. While Naruto: Shippuden had about the same number of filler episodes, the latter series had a total of 500 episodes, whereas Boruto only has a total of 293 episodes. This means that 70% of Boruto is filler, which is quite high compared to Naruto & Shippuden's 41% and Bleach's 45% of filler episodes.

Studio Pierrot is notorious for introducing side stories not present in the manga, like in the case of Bleach and Naruto: Shippuden. Filler episodes and arcs are often used to give manga creators breathing room and time to put out more chapters. Studio Pierrot produces year-round episodes, so it makes sense that they're always catching up to the source material.

When the source material is fully present, like in the case of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, there are zero filler episodes present, and the manga is faithfully adapted.

Boruto's Second Part is Going to Fix the Series' Huge Filler Problem

The good news for fans is that the filler-heavy days of Boruto might finally be over. Following the anime’s conclusion in March 2023, Studio Pierrot confirmed plans to adapt Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, the manga’s time-skip sequel. However, the studio is reportedly shifting to a seasonal release model, a move that could drastically reduce filler content.

Instead of airing continuously all year long, the new series is expected to follow in the footsteps of Demon Slayer and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, both of which have thrived under a seasonal structure. This approach allows the manga to stay far ahead, letting the anime team focus on quality over quantity.

By adopting this format, Pierrot can avoid the production crunch that forced the first Boruto to rely so heavily on filler. Fewer episodes per year mean more consistent animation, tighter storytelling, and better pacing overall. And with Two Blue Vortex already dozens of chapters ahead, the studio has plenty of material to adapt without resorting to side content.

In short, the Boruto sequel is poised to fix one of its biggest mistakes. If all goes according to plan, Two Blue Vortex could mark a fresh start for the franchise that honors Naruto’s legacy without getting lost in the weeds of endless filler.

While Boruto may go down as one of the most filler-heavy anime in history, it also serves as an important case study in adaptation strategy.

While Boruto may go down as one of the most filler-heavy anime in history, it also serves as an important case study in adaptation strategy. The show’s filler was not purely a creative misstep; it was a logistical necessity. But now that the industry has shifted toward seasonal releases, Boruto’s second act has a real chance to shine.

If Two Blue Vortex can maintain focus on its core narrative, balance its pacing, and resist the urge to overextend, it may finally achieve what its predecessor could not with a streamlined, tightly written continuation worthy of the Naruto name. For long-time fans, that is a Boruto: Naruto Next Generations future worth waiting for.

Release Date 2017 - 2023-00-00

Network TV Tokyo

Directors Yusuke Onoda, Tazumi Mukaiyama, Michita Shiraishi, Youichirou Aoki, Shigetaka Ikeda, Taiki Nishimura, Rokou Ogiwara, Mitsuo Hashimoto, Hikaru Sato, Akira Shimizu, Norihiko Nagahama, Takashi Asami, Hodaka Kuramoto, Kiyomu Fukuda, Yoji Sato, Masatoyo Takada, Hazuki Mizumoto, Natsumi Yasue, Hideaki Ōba, Masaaki Kumagai, Mihiro Yamaguchi, Shigenori Kageyama, Nanako Shimazaki

Writers Masaya Honda, Atsushi Nishiyama, Hideto Tanaka, Touko Machida, Kyōko Katsuya, Kiyomune Miwa, Ukyo Kodachi, Masahiro Okubo