Yes, Naruto is definitely worth watching, but don't waste your time with filler arcs.
In fact, Naruto has an insane stretch of filler material starting from episode 136 all the way to episode 220, which is when Naruto Shippuden officially begins. Naruto (Part 1) is 44% filler while Naruto Shippuden (Part 2) is 43% filler. That's because Naruto is notorious for filler arcs-episodes that deviate from the main storyline and, in most cases, fail to offer any meaningful character growth or plot progression.
Despite all its flaws, Naruto is still one of the greatest animes ever created when you look at the sheer emotional resonance of its best story arcs and how wide the epic saga sprawls.īut if you watch Naruto start-to-finish, you'll tear out your hair.
