Why Naruto: Shippuden Can Be Hard to Watch Today

Naruto: Shippuden is a popular anime with 500 episodes, after the original Naruto series’ 220 episodes.

About 200 Shippuden episodes are filler, meaning they do not advance the main story.

Even some story episodes move slowly, with repeated scenes and flashbacks.

That can make the series feel like a bigger commitment than many newer shows.