This part covers the protagonist's childhood and early training.
| Series | Total Episodes | Canon Episodes (Approx.) | Filler Episodes (Approx.) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 220 | 137 | 83 | | Naruto: Shippuden | 500 | 296 | 204 (incl. mixed) | | Combined Total | 720 | 433 | 287 | number of episodes in naruto
Because the anime often caught up to the manga source material, a significant portion of the show consists of "filler" (original stories not in the manga). This part covers the protagonist's childhood and early