Overview of Naruto Series
Naruto is an ongoing Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It was serialized in Shueisha's magazine, Weekly Shonen Jump from September 21, 1999 to November 10, 2014. The manga was later adapted into an anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot and Aniplex. It premiered across Japan on the terrestrial TV Tokyo and other TX Network stations on October 3, 2002. The first series lasted 220 episodes, while Naruto: Shippuden, a sequel to the original series, has been airing since February 15, 2007.
The Length of Naruto Franchise
The Naruto franchise is actually quite extensive, with a total of more than 700 episodes across both series. The first series, which was simply titled Naruto, aired from October 3, 2002 to February 8, 2007 and consisted of 220 episodes. This series was followed by the sequel series Naruto: Shippuden, which began airing on February 15, 2007 and ended with its 500th episode on March 23, 2017.
Episode List of Naruto Series
The original Naruto series consists of 220 episodes, while Shippuden consists of 500 episodes. The episodes of both series were released in DVD box sets in Japan, with the first set released on January 29, 2004 and the final set released on December 6, 2017. Additionally, the episodes of both series were streamed on various streaming services, with the original series being available on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix.
Episode List of Naruto Movies and Other Specials
In addition to the main series, there have been several movies and specials released as part of the Naruto franchise. The movies consist of nine films, while the specials consist of three original video animations and four short films. The movies have been released on DVD in Japan, while the specials have been released on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan.
English Subtitles and Dubbed Versions
The episodes of both Naruto and Shippuden have been released in the United States with English subtitles, as well as an English dub. The English dub of Naruto was produced by Viz Media and is available on DVD, while the English dub of Shippuden is produced by Funimation and is available on Blu-ray and DVD.
How to Watch Naruto Series
The episodes of both series are available for streaming on various streaming services, such as Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix. Additionally, the episodes are available for purchase on DVD and Blu-ray, as well as digital download. The movies and other specials have also been released on DVD and Blu-ray, as well as digital download.
Conclusion
The Naruto franchise consists of more than 700 episodes across both series, as well as several movies and specials. The episodes of both series are available for streaming on various streaming services, and are also available for purchase on DVD and Blu-ray, as well as digital download. Additionally, both series have been released with English subtitles and an English dub.
