Here’s a deep, detailed review of the episode count for (the original 2002–2007 series, not including Naruto: Shippuden ). Total episodes: 220 That’s the short answer. But to truly understand that number, you need to break down what those 220 episodes actually contain — because not all of them are essential story. 1. Canon vs. Filler Breakdown | Category | Episodes | Percentage | |----------|----------|------------| | Manga canon | 136 | ~62% | | Anime-original (filler) | 84 | ~38% |