Naruto Arc Episode Count Comparison (Studio Pierrot Totals)
Compare Naruto arc episode counts from TV Tokyo listings, from Land of Waves at 19 episodes to the Fourth War at 116. Ratios and bars update live anytime.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prologue Land of Waves First arc of the series. Shortest Part I arc listed here. | 19 episodes | Naruto eps 1-19, Team 7 escort and Zabuza fight | TV Tokyo Naruto eps 1-19 listings |
| Chunin Exams Longest Part I arc listed here at 48 episodes. | 48 episodes | Naruto eps 20-67, exams from start to finals | TV Tokyo Naruto eps 20-67 listings |
| Konoha Crush Covers the invasion and Hiruzen against Orochimaru. | 13 episodes | Naruto eps 68-80, invasion of Konoha | TV Tokyo Naruto eps 68-80 listings |
| Sasuke Retrieval Filler eps 101-106 sit before this span and are not counted. | 29 episodes | Naruto eps 107-135, retrieval team chase | TV Tokyo Naruto eps 107-135 listings |
| Kazekage Rescue First Shippuden arc. Naruto returns after training. | 32 episodes | Shippuden eps 1-32, Gaara rescue mission | TV Tokyo Shippuden eps 1-32 listings |
| Sasuke and Sai Also called the Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance Mission. | 21 episodes | Shippuden eps 33-53, Tenchi Bridge mission | TV Tokyo Shippuden eps 33-53 listings |
| Hidan and Kakuzu Naruto trains wind nature while Asuma faces Hidan. | 17 episodes | Shippuden eps 72-88, Akatsuki Suppression | TV Tokyo Shippuden eps 72-88 listings |
| Itachi Pursuit Kakashi Gaiden eps 119-120 sit inside the span and are not counted. | 12 episodes | Shippuden eps 113-118 and 121-126, hunt for Itachi | TV Tokyo Shippuden eps 113-118, 121-126 listings |
| Pain Invasion Filler eps 170-171 sit inside the span and are not counted. | 22 episodes | Shippuden eps 152-169 and 172-175, attack on Konoha | TV Tokyo Shippuden eps 152-169, 172-175 listings |
| Five Kage Summit Ends with the declaration of the Fourth War. | 18 episodes | Shippuden eps 197-214, Kage gather | TV Tokyo Shippuden eps 197-214 listings |
| Fourth Shinobi World War Sums Countdown 22, Confrontation 53 and Climax 41. Filler side arcs inside the span are not counted. | 116 episodes | Shippuden war phases across eps 215-375 | TV Tokyo Shippuden eps 215-222, 243-256, 261-270, 272-289, 296-310, 312-321, 322-348, 362-375 listings |
| Birth of Ten-Tails Obito then Madara become the Ten-Tails jinchuriki. | 30 episodes | Shippuden eps 378-388, 391-393, 414-421, 424-431 | TV Tokyo Shippuden eps 378-388, 391-393, 414-421, 424-431 listings |
| Kaguya Strikes Ep 469 is a special and is not counted in this entry. | 20 episodes | Shippuden eps 459-468 and 470-479, final battle | TV Tokyo Shippuden eps 459-468, 470-479 listings |
About this converter
This page compares Naruto story arc sizes by TV broadcast episode count. It covers the original Naruto series and Naruto Shippuden, both animated by Studio Pierrot and aired on TV Tokyo. Episode spans come from TV Tokyo episode listings. Counts use broadcast ranges for named arcs, so a total includes any recap episode inside the span. The Fourth Shinobi World War is the largest entry at 116 episodes across its Countdown, Confrontation and Climax phases. The Chunin Exams follow at 48. Short arcs such as Konoha Crush at 13 show how much story can fit in a tight run.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Chunin Exams against Konoha Crush to feel the size gap. Then set the Fourth War against Pain Invasion to see how the war dwarfs a single invasion arc.
Filler-only arcs are left out. Search for Tsunade (81-100), the Twelve Guardian Ninja, the Three-Tails and Six-Tails arcs, the Past arc, Paradise Life on a Boat, the Power arc, the Anbu Kakashi arc, the Friends Paths set, the Jiraiya handbook arc, the Childhood set and the Shinden novel arcs are not listed. Kakashi Gaiden (119-120) sits inside the Itachi Pursuit span but is counted out of that entry. Episode 469 is a special and is counted out of the Kaguya entry. TV Tokyo listings are the source of truth where fan lists differ.
FAQ
Which arc is longest here?
The Fourth Shinobi World War at 116 episodes across its Countdown, Confrontation and Climax phases.
How many episodes is Pain Invasion?
Pain Invasion counts 22 episodes: 152-169 plus 172-175. Filler eps 170-171 are left out.
Why is Itachi Pursuit only 12 episodes?
Itachi Pursuit counts 12 episodes: 113-118 plus 121-126. Kakashi Gaiden eps 119-120 sit between them and are left out.
Are filler arcs included?
Yes. This set skips filler-only arcs such as the Three-Tails, Six-Tails, Past and Paradise Life arcs. See the notes for the full skip list.
Sources
- TV Tokyo Naruto episode listings, episodes 1-220
- TV Tokyo Naruto Shippuden episode listings, episodes 1-500
- Studio Pierrot Naruto and Naruto Shippuden series guides
- TV Tokyo Naruto Shippuden arc broadcast tables
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · 13 entries
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