This question is intriguing because some people who haven’t watched Naruto or are planning to watch it may wonder how long it might take to finish the original series and Naruto Shippuden. So, I’m here to tell you that it may take roughly or close to 16 days if you plan on watching without any breaks.
There are approximately 720 episodes in the entire series. So, if you plan on watching all of the series, including the side stories, it will take you nearly over 300 hours. And remember this time is only an estimation that varies depending on how long you plan to watch each day.
Introduction to Naruto’s Lengthy Journey
The first part of the Naruto series depicts Naruto’s growth from a younger age, mostly from his mischievous and adolescent age, where he starts making new friends and discovering his new world.
Naruto Shippuden takes us on a journey of him learning how to control his powers. It also depicts a new journey when his friend leaves him, for example, when Sasuke turns against the leaf village and runs away. Naruto Shippuden takes us on a journey to find Sasuke and return him to the leaf village.
Naruto’s Extensive Episode Count
The original series had only about 220 episodes, and I’m not saying they are quite a lot. But, if you’re interested in knowing more about Naruto, I am sure you will be able to finish it quickly.
And then, they moved on to Naruto Shippuden, which continued the sequel and made an extra 500 episodes. This makes the whole series a total of 720 episodes. Each episode has a minimum or an average time of 23 to 24 minutes, including both songs. I believe they are catchy, and if you listen to them, you may find them very interesting. So, You can look them up on the internet.
Episode Breakdown and Viewing Strategies for Watching Naruto
1. Non-Stop Viewing: If you plan on watching all the episodes from day one to day 16 without rest, then I’m sure you might take roughly 276 hours. Depending on how short breaks you take, the break between the conclusions or the end of the shows, and the beginning of the shows.
2. Skipping Fillers: Normally, if you’re a person who likes skipping fillers or side stories, you can reduce the total watch time. And I personally reduce the watch time by skipping them. The main recaps and the songs may be catchy, but at the end of the day, you’re trying to reduce the watching time.
So, if you have enough time or extra time, I recommend you watch them, including the songs. But suppose you feel like you want to watch them in a very short period. In that case, you can skip the side stories and continue with the main stories of both Naruto and Naruto Shippuden. You can finish the entire main storyline quickly without watching the side stories.
3. Daily Viewing: If you plan to watch Naruto at intervals, I suggest you start watching around four to five episodes per day. It may take you about six months or even up to eight months to complete the entire series, including the side stories, assuming you don’t take any breaks.
What to Expect While Watching Naruto: Mix of Filler and Canon Episodes
1. Fillers:
Some people normally prefer to watch the main storylines. Certain arcs and side stories are added to the ninja world and the Naruto universe, Which depicts away from the main storyline and shows either the side characters or the main character himself Doing other things.
The main storylines or the main parts of the story tend to increase the number of episodes you’d want to watch. But it doesn’t stop you from watching them because these arcs are also really good. They show these other side characters’ backgrounds. You may be able to understand more of the characters when watching the main storyline.
2. Canon Episodes:
These are normally included in the manga series and do cover the main storyline, and sometimes cover the parts that are not included in the series. So, it may show Naruto’s growth from when he graduated from the academy to when he started pursuing Sasuke.
It might involve him hitting a crucial point that might be needed to understand the main storyline in the future. So, I urge you to watch these episodes rather than skip them because they might give you a better understanding of the whole main storyline.
Tips for an Enjoyable Naruto Experience
1. Mix It Up: I’d initially recommend mixing other anime series with Naruto if you plan to enjoy Naruto. Sometimes, watching the entire series or several episodes makes the viewer’s attention slaggy or sluggish. It makes the series seem a bit boring. So, Watching Something different or going directly to the manga might sometimes help increase the series’ enjoyment.
2. Take Breaks: Normally, it is considered unhealthy to spend more than two hours or four hours of screen time. So, you don’t have to rush it because Naruto is not just about the action-packed ninja styles and Jutsus and all that. It also includes valuable lessons and it helps in overcoming obstacles. So, as an individual who’s willing to learn and grow, I urge you to take it easy and take your time while watching this series.
3. Engage with the Community: Joining online communities such as on social media platforms and others like LinkedIn or Wikipedia might help you better understand the series. So, it makes you watch people’s reviews and engage with other fans.
Supplementary Material
1. Movies:
Despite the main storyline having an additional 720 episodes, the movies are also interesting aside from the main storyline. I urge you to watch them because it may increase the viewing time for viewers.
If you feel like 720 episodes are not enough for you, I recommend you to watch the movies as well. They may not be along the main storyline, but they are intriguing and have entertaining and comedic scenes.
2. Spin-off Series:
There is a continuation from the ending of Naruto Shippuden, Boruto Naruto’s next generation; as a sequel, it follows the story after Naruto finally becomes Hokage, but it no longer focuses mainly on Naruto, but rather his son with Hinata, they name him Boruto Uzumaki.
I’m sure fans from the Naruto universe would want to know more about Boruto since he would be Naruto’s son and what he’s capable of doing. So, urging you to watch this would be the best option.
Final Thoughts on Finishing Naruto
Amongst all the hearts of millions globally, I urge you to watch Naruto. Whether you skip the fillers and side stories, or you decide to watch all of them from episode one to the final episode, it will be entertaining and enjoying to watch because not only does it teach us about countless emotions, but it also gives us a true insight on battles that happened between ninjas in the history of the Shinobi world.
Conclusion
So, that is all for how long you may take to watch Naruto. Are you looking to watch Something that goes beyond 300 hours of content? Including thrillers and other side stories and movies. No matter how you choose to watch it, Naruto will indeed be a very interesting and intriguing series.
