Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Filler Guide

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

9.6% filler
skip filler to save ~11 hours
Total Episodes293
Canon74
Filler28
Anime Canon179
Mixed12

Episode Distribution

184247154260
Canon
Anime Canon
Mixed
Filler
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Academy Entrance Arc

Eps 1–15
0% FILLER15 eps
1Boruto Uzumaki!MixedApr 5, 2017
2The Hokage's Son!Anime CanonApr 12, 2017
3Metal Lee Goes Wild!Anime CanonApr 19, 2017
4A Ninjutsu Battle of the Sexes!Anime CanonApr 26, 2017
5The Mysterious Transfer Student!Anime CanonMay 3, 2017
6The Final Lesson!Anime CanonMay 10, 2017
7Love and Potato Chips!Anime CanonMay 17, 2017
8The Dream's RevelationAnime CanonMay 24, 2017
9Proof of OneselfAnime CanonMay 31, 2017
10The Ghost Incident: The Investigation Begins!Anime CanonJun 7, 2017
11The Shadow of the MastermindAnime CanonJun 14, 2017
12Boruto and MitsukiAnime CanonJun 21, 2017
13The Demon Beast Appears!Anime CanonJun 28, 2017
14The Path That Boruto Can SeeAnime CanonJul 5, 2017
15A New PathAnime CanonJul 12, 2017
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Naruto Gaiden: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring

Eps 19–24
0% FILLER6 eps
19Sarada UchihaCanonAug 9, 2017
20The Boy With the SharinganCanonAug 16, 2017
21Sasuke and SaradaCanonAug 23, 2017
22Connected FeelingsCanonAug 30, 2017
23Bonds Come in All ShapesCanonSep 6, 2017
24Boruto and SaradaMixedSep 13, 2017
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School Trip Arc

Eps 25–32
0% FILLER8 eps
25The Turbulent Field TripAnime CanonSep 20, 2017
26The Mizukage's SuccessorAnime CanonSep 27, 2017
27A Shinobi Bout of FriendshipAnime CanonOct 4, 2017
28Declaration of WarAnime CanonOct 11, 2017
29The New Seven Ninja Swordsmen!Anime CanonOct 18, 2017
30The Sharingan vs. the Lightning Blade, Kiba the Fang!Anime CanonOct 25, 2017
31Boruto and KaguraAnime CanonNov 1, 2017
32The Quest for SouvenirsAnime CanonNov 8, 2017
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Graduation Exams Arc

Eps 34–37
0% FILLER4 eps
34The Night of the Shooting StarsAnime CanonNov 22, 2017
35The Parent Teacher Conference!Anime CanonNov 29, 2017
36The Graduation Exam Begins!Anime CanonDec 6, 2017
37A Shinobi's ResolveAnime CanonDec 13, 2017
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Genin Mission Arc

Eps 40–42
67% FILLER3 eps
40Team 7: The First Mission!FillerJan 10, 2018
41Strength in UnityFillerJan 17, 2018
42A Ninja's JobAnime CanonJan 24, 2018
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Byakuya Gang Arc

Eps 43–47
0% FILLER5 eps
43The Byakuya Gang Surfaces!Anime CanonJan 31, 2018
44Shikadai’s DoubtsAnime CanonFeb 7, 2018
45Memories From the Day of SnowAnime CanonFeb 14, 2018
46Go! The Crest of Night StrategyAnime CanonFeb 21, 2018
47The Figure I Want To BeAnime CanonFeb 28, 2018
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Versus Momoshiki Arc

Eps 51–66
0% FILLER16 eps
51Boruto's BirthdayAnime CanonMar 28, 2018
52Sasuke's ShadowAnime CanonApr 4, 2018
53Himawari's BirthdayCanonApr 11, 2018
54Sasuke and BorutoCanonApr 18, 2018
55The Scientific Ninja ToolCanonApr 25, 2018
56Rivals, Gather!CanonMay 3, 2018
57The Reason I Can't LoseCanonMay 10, 2018
58The Tournament Begins!CanonMay 17, 2018
59Boruto vs. ShikadaiMixedMay 24, 2018
60The Hidden Leaf vs. the Hidden SandAnime CanonMay 31, 2018
61The Iron Sand User: ShinkiCanonJun 7, 2018
62The Otsutsuki InvasionCanonJun 14, 2018
63Sasuke's Secret WeaponCanonJun 28, 2018
64Rescuing Naruto!CanonJul 5, 2018
65Father and ChildCanonJul 19, 2018
66My Story!CanonJul 26, 2018
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Chōchō Arc

Eps 67–69
100% FILLER3 eps
67Super Cho-Cho Butterfly Mode!FillerAug 2, 2018
68Super Cho-Cho Kiss Mode!FillerAug 9, 2018
69Super Cho-Cho Love Upheaval!FillerAug 16, 2018
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Mitsuki's Disappearance Arc

Eps 71–92
0% FILLER22 eps
71The Hardest Rock in the WorldAnime CanonAug 30, 2018
72Mitsuki’s WillAnime CanonSep 6, 2018
73The Other Side of the MoonAnime CanonSep 13, 2018
74The Enemy, Ino-Shika-Cho!Anime CanonSep 20, 2018
75The Trials of Ryuchi CaveAnime CanonSep 20, 2018
76Incurring WrathAnime CanonOct 7, 2018
77A Fierce Enemy: Garaga’s Ferocious Attack!Anime CanonOct 14, 2018
78Everyone’s MotivesAnime CanonOct 21, 2018
79Reunion With MitsukiAnime CanonOct 28, 2018
80Mitsuki’s FriendAnime CanonNov 4, 2018
81Boruto's WishAnime CanonNov 11, 2018
82Infiltrating the Hidden Stone VillageAnime CanonNov 18, 2018
83Ohnoki’s JusticeAnime CanonNov 25, 2018
84Ohnoki's Thoughts, Ku's ThoughtsAnime CanonDec 2, 2018
85The Heart StoneAnime CanonDec 9, 2018
86Kozuchi's WillAnime CanonDec 16, 2018
87The Sensation of LivingAnime CanonDec 23, 2018
88Clash: Kokuyou!Anime CanonJan 6, 2019
89A Piercing HeartAnime CanonJan 13, 2019
90Mitsuki and SekieiAnime CanonJan 20, 2019
91Ohnoki's WillAnime CanonJan 27, 2019
92A New OrdinaryAnime CanonFeb 3, 2019
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Parent and Child Day Arc

Eps 93–95
0% FILLER3 eps
93Family DayMixedFeb 10, 2019
94A Heaping Helping! The Eating Contest!MixedFeb 17, 2019
95Tactics for Getting Along With Your DaughterMixedFeb 24, 2019
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Jūgo Arc

Eps 98–103
0% FILLER6 eps
98The Cursed ForestAnime CanonMar 17, 2019
99Jugo and the Curse MarkAnime CanonMar 24, 2019
100The Predestined PathAnime CanonMar 31, 2019
101Jugo’s ReinforcementsAnime CanonApr 7, 2019
102Melee!Anime CanonApr 14, 2019
103Migration SeasonAnime CanonApr 21, 2019
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Konohamaru's Love Arc

Eps 116–119
100% FILLER4 eps
116Konohamaru and RemonFillerJul 21, 2019
117Remon’s SecretFillerJul 28, 2019
118Something That Steals MemoriesFillerAug 4, 2019
119Konohamaru’s Ninja WayFillerAug 11, 2019
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One-Tail Escort Arc

Eps 120–126
0% FILLER7 eps
120With Sasuke as the GoalAnime CanonAug 18, 2019
121The Entrusted Mission: Protect the One Tails!Anime CanonAug 25, 2019
122The Puppet Battle!Anime CanonSep 1, 2019
123Urashiki ReturnsAnime CanonSep 8, 2019
124Decision TimeAnime CanonSep 15, 2019
125Boruto and ShinkiAnime CanonSep 22, 2019
126Shukaku's TrickAnime CanonSep 29, 2019
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Time Slip Arc

Eps 128–136
0% FILLER9 eps
128Urashiki’s TargetAnime CanonOct 13, 2019
129The Village Hidden in the LeavesAnime CanonOct 20, 2019
130Genin, Assemble!Anime CanonOct 27, 2019
131The Power of the Nine TailsAnime CanonNov 3, 2019
132Jiraiya's AssignmentAnime CanonNov 10, 2019
133A Village Without SasukeAnime CanonNov 24, 2019
134The Power To See the FutureAnime CanonDec 1, 2019
135The Last Battle, UrashikiAnime CanonDec 8, 2019
136Crossing Time!Anime CanonDec 15, 2019
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Mujina Bandits Arc

Eps 141–151
0% FILLER11 eps
141The Shinobi Prison: Hozuki CastleAnime CanonJan 26, 2020
142A Test of WillpowerAnime CanonFeb 2, 2020
143The Criminal Targeting KokuriAnime CanonFeb 9, 2020
144Kokuri's SecretAnime CanonFeb 16, 2020
145Breaking Out of Hozuki CastleAnime CanonFeb 23, 2020
146Executing the Prison Break!Anime CanonMar 1, 2020
147The Fateful Moonlit BattleAnime CanonMar 8, 2020
148A New Mission!!CanonMar 15, 2020
149Friends!!CanonMar 22, 2020
150The Value of a Hidden AceCanonMar 29, 2020
151Boruto and TentoCanonApr 5, 2020
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Chūnin Re-Examination Arc

Eps 221–230
0% FILLER10 eps
221The Chunin Exams ResumeAnime CanonOct 24, 2021
222The Night Before the Final RoundAnime CanonOct 31, 2021
223Inojin vs. HoukiAnime CanonNov 7, 2021
224The Legend of the Monster CatAnime CanonNov 14, 2021
225Showdown Between Best FriendsAnime CanonNov 21, 2021
226Samurai vs. ScienceAnime CanonNov 28, 2021
227Team 7's Last Mission?!Anime CanonDec 5, 2021
228Kawaki's Path To Becoming a NinjaAnime CanonDec 12, 2021
229Breach of OrdersAnime CanonDec 19, 2021
230A WishAnime CanonDec 26, 2021
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Great Sea Battle of Kirigakure Arc

Eps 233–255
0% FILLER23 eps
233The New Team 7 Jumps Into ActionAnime CanonJan 23, 2022
234The Unleashed VillianAnime CanonJan 30, 2022
235Infiltrating Dotou IslandAnime CanonFeb 6, 2022
236Cut and RunAnime CanonFeb 13, 2022
237The Mobile FortressAnime CanonFeb 20, 2022
238A Killer on the ShipAnime CanonFeb 27, 2022
239The Boy From the Isle of ShipbuildersAnime CanonMar 6, 2022
240Ikada's DreamAnime CanonMar 13, 2022
241Ikada's SecretAnime CanonMar 20, 2022
242SeirenAnime CanonMar 27, 2022
243Where I BelongAnime CanonApr 3, 2022
244RiftAnime CanonApr 10, 2022
245Funamushi's TenacityAnime CanonApr 17, 2022
246A Heavy LossAnime CanonApr 24, 2022
247For KaguraAnime CanonMay 1, 2022
248Another Fierce BattleAnime CanonMay 8, 2022
249Burgeoning HatredAnime CanonMay 15, 2022
250The Blood of the FunatoAnime CanonMay 22, 2022
251Their ResolveAnime CanonMay 29, 2022
252The Desire to BelieveAnime CanonJun 5, 2022
253Conflicting FeelingsAnime CanonJun 12, 2022
254The Spiral of RevengeAnime CanonJun 19, 2022
255A Tricky AssignmentAnime CanonJun 26, 2022
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Kawaki & Himawari Academy Arc

Eps 261–273
0% FILLER13 eps
261Kawaki Enters the Ninja Academy!Anime CanonAug 7, 2022
262The Princess’ Tea PartyAnime CanonAug 14, 2022
263Bloom, Hana! The Teacher's GiftsAnime CanonAug 21, 2022
264The Seven Mysteries Investigative Team Forms!Anime CanonAug 28, 2022
265Team Rivalry: Practical Skills Training!Anime CanonSep 4, 2022
266Himawari Kidnapped!Anime CanonSep 11, 2022
267Kawaki's Cover Blown?!Anime CanonSep 18, 2022
268Target: The School FestivalAnime CanonSep 25, 2022
269The Sneaking ShadowAnime CanonOct 2, 2022
270Two Sides of the Same CoinAnime CanonOct 9, 2022
271The Island of TreacheryAnime CanonOct 16, 2022
272Students Unite!Anime CanonOct 23, 2022
273Farewell, Academy!Anime CanonOct 30, 2022
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Labyrinth Game Arc

Eps 274–281
0% FILLER8 eps
274A Flightless HawkAnime CanonNov 6, 2022
275Into the Sky AgainAnime CanonNov 13, 2022
276Welcome to the MazeAnime CanonNov 20, 2022
277Disappearing LivesAnime CanonNov 27, 2022
278Musical ChairsAnime CanonDec 4, 2022
279The Obstacle: SevenAnime CanonDec 11, 2022
280BreakthroughAnime CanonDec 18, 2022
281The Eighth TruthAnime CanonDec 25, 2022
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Sasuke Retsuden Arc

Eps 282–286
0% FILLER5 eps
282Sasuke's Story: InfiltrationCanonJan 8, 2023
283Sasuke's Story: Star LinesCanonJan 15, 2023
284Sasuke's Story: The Secret in the CellarCanonJan 22, 2023
285Sasuke's Story: The Sky That Fell to the EarthCanonJan 29, 2023
286Sasuke's Story: The RingCanonFeb 5, 2023
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Code's Assault Arc

Eps 287–293
0% FILLER7 eps
287Claw MarksCanonFeb 12, 2023
288CaptivesCanonFeb 19, 2023
289QualificationCanonFeb 26, 2023
290PresenceCanonMar 5, 2023
291ControlCanonMar 12, 2023
292HungerCanonMar 19, 2023
293FarewellCanonMar 26, 2023
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Other Episodes

Eps 16–260
18% FILLER105 eps
16Crisis: The Threat of Failing!FillerJul 19, 2017
17Run, Sarada!FillerJul 26, 2017
18A Day in the Life of the Uzumaki FamilyMixedAug 2, 2017
33The Super Beast Scroll Slump!Anime CanonNov 15, 2017
38Formation of the Three-Man Squad?Anime CanonDec 20, 2017
39The Path Lit by the Full MoonCanonDec 27, 2017
48The Genin Documentary!FillerMar 7, 2018
49Wasabi and NamidaFillerMar 14, 2018
50The Chunin Exams: The Recommendation MeetingFillerMar 21, 2018
70The Other Side of AnxietyAnime CanonAug 23, 2018
96Blood, Sweat and NamidaFillerMar 3, 2019
97Shikadai's DecisionFillerMar 10, 2019
104The Little RoommateAnime CanonApr 28, 2019
105A Wound on the HeartAnime CanonMay 5, 2019
106The Steam Ninja Scrolls: The S-Rank Mission!CanonMay 12, 2019
107The Steam Ninja Scrolls: The Dog and Cat War!CanonMay 19, 2019
108The Steam Ninja Scrolls: The Haunted Inn!CanonMay 26, 2019
109The Steam Ninja Scrolls: Potato Chips and the Giant Boulder!CanonJun 2, 2019
110The Steam Ninja Scrolls: The Resurrection Hot Springs!CanonJun 9, 2019
111The Steam Ninja Scrolls: Mirai's King!CanonJun 16, 2019
112The Chunin Selection ConferenceFillerJun 23, 2019
113The Qualities of a CaptainFillerJun 30, 2019
114X Cards Proxy War!FillerJul 7, 2019
115Team 25FillerJul 14, 2019
127Make-Out TacticsMixedOct 6, 2019
137The Samurai Exchange StudentAnime CanonDec 22, 2019
138Hiashi's BirthdayFillerDec 29, 2019
139The Terror! Enko OnikumaFillerJan 12, 2020
140The Mind Transfer Jutsu That Lost to Potato ChipsFillerJan 19, 2020
152Developing One's Medical NinjutsuFillerApr 12, 2020
153Harmony in GoldFillerApr 19, 2020
154Himawari's Ninja Trial SessionFillerApr 26, 2020
155Mitsuki's Rainy DayAnime CanonJul 5, 2020
156I Can't Stay in My Slim FormFillerJul 12, 2020
157Kara's FootprintsMixedJul 19, 2020
158The Man Who DisappearedAnime CanonJul 26, 2020
159The Hashirama CellAnime CanonAug 2, 2020
160To the Land of SilenceAnime CanonAug 9, 2020
161The Castle of NightmaresAnime CanonAug 16, 2020
162Escaping the Tightening NetAnime CanonAug 23, 2020
163The PursuersAnime CanonAug 30, 2020
164The Forbidden Jutsu of DeathAnime CanonSep 6, 2020
165The Quadruplets' DutyAnime CanonSep 13, 2020
166Death MatchAnime CanonSep 20, 2020
167Their DecisionAnime CanonSep 27, 2020
168Training Begins!Anime CanonOct 4, 2020
169A Joint Mission With the SandAnime CanonOct 11, 2020
170A New RasenganAnime CanonOct 18, 2020
171The Results of TrainingAnime CanonOct 25, 2020
172A Signature of FearAnime CanonNov 1, 2020
173The Secret Behind the Underground RoomAnime CanonNov 8, 2020
174The Revival of the Divine TreeAnime CanonNov 15, 2020
175Beyond the Limits!Anime CanonNov 22, 2020
176Blockade the A-Un Gate!Anime CanonNov 29, 2020
177The Iron Wall's Sensing SystemAnime CanonDec 6, 2020
178Our Fathers' ExampleAnime CanonDec 13, 2020
179Victor's SchemeAnime CanonDec 20, 2020
180The Assassin, MuginoAnime CanonDec 27, 2020
181The VesselCanonJan 10, 2021
182AoCanonJan 17, 2021
183The HandCanonJan 24, 2021
184PuppetsCanonJan 31, 2021
185ToolsCanonFeb 7, 2021
186How You Use ItCanonFeb 14, 2021
187KarmaCanonFeb 21, 2021
188AwakeningCanonFeb 28, 2021
189ResonanceCanonMar 7, 2021
190EscapeAnime CanonMar 14, 2021
191Stray DogAnime CanonMar 21, 2021
192The PastMixedMar 28, 2021
193CoexistenceCanonApr 4, 2021
194The Uzumaki HouseholdCanonApr 11, 2021
195A VaseCanonApr 18, 2021
196A Binding ForceCanonApr 25, 2021
197DeltaCanonMay 2, 2021
198MonstersCanonMay 9, 2021
199OverloadCanonMay 16, 2021
200Becoming a StudentCanonMay 23, 2021
201Empty TearsCanonMay 30, 2021
202The CultCanonJun 6, 2021
203Suprise Attack!CanonJun 13, 2021
204He's Bad NewsCanonJun 20, 2021
205ProofCanonJun 27, 2021
206The New Team SevenCanonJul 4, 2021
207RegenerationCanonJul 11, 2021
208Momoshiki's ManifestationCanonJul 18, 2021
209The OutcastAnime CanonAug 1, 2021
210Clues to KaraMixedAug 8, 2021
211The ChaseMixedAug 15, 2021
212Amado's DefectionCanonAug 22, 2021
213True IdentityCanonAug 29, 2021
214Predestined FateCanonSep 5, 2021
215PreparedCanonSep 12, 2021
216SacrificeCanonSep 19, 2021
217DecisionCanonSep 26, 2021
218PartnerCanonOct 3, 2021
219ReturnCanonOct 10, 2021
220Remaining TimeCanonOct 17, 2021
231The Rusty SwordAnime CanonJan 9, 2022
232Captain Denki's First MissionAnime CanonJan 16, 2022
256The Ultimate RecipeFillerJul 3, 2022
257Konohamaru Becomes the Hokage?!Anime CanonJul 10, 2022
258The Uzumaki Family's Hot Springs VacationAnime CanonJul 17, 2022
259A Wound That Never HealsAnime CanonJul 24, 2022
260Fireworks of LoveAnime CanonJul 31, 2022

Common questions

How many filler episodes does Boruto: Naruto Next Generations have?

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has 28 filler episodes out of 293, which is 9.6% of the series.

Which Boruto: Naruto Next Generations episodes can I skip?

You can skip episodes 16-17, 40-41, 48-50, 67-69, 96-97, 112-119, 138-140, 152-154, 156, 256. Everything else either adapts the manga or is anime canon.

How much time do you save skipping Boruto: Naruto Next Generations filler?

Roughly 11 hours, based on 28 filler episodes at about 24 minutes each.

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