The Japanese manga series Naruto, written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, has been a long-running hit since its debut in 1999. Naruto has achieved global success, selling more than 250 million copies in 35 countries and becoming the fourth best-selling manga of all time. As a result, the Naruto franchise has spawned two animated television series, several movies, video games, and dozens of official guide books and art books.
The first anime series, Naruto, ran from 2002 to 2007 and consists of 220 episodes. This was followed by the second series, Naruto: Shippuden, which ran from 2007 to 2017 and consists of 500 episodes. The third series, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, has been running since 2017 and is ongoing.
Naruto - 220 Episodes
The original Naruto series ran for 220 episodes and was produced by Studio Pierrot. This series follows the adventures of a young ninja, Naruto Uzumaki, as he embarks on a quest to become the Hokage of his village. Along the way, he meets new friends and faces off against powerful foes. The series is divided into four story arcs: the Land of Waves arc, the Chunin Exam arc, the Search for Tsunade arc, and the Sasuke Retrieval arc.
Naruto: Shippuden - 500 Episodes
The second anime series, Naruto: Shippuden, is set two and a half years after the original series and follows Naruto Uzumaki as he returns to Konoha after training with Jiraiya. Shippuden ran for 500 episodes and was produced by Studio Pierrot and Aniplex. The series is divided into five story arcs: the Land of Tea arc, the Sasuke Retrieval arc, the Three-Tails arc, the Five Kage Summit arc, and the Fourth Shinobi War arc.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations - Ongoing
The third anime series, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, is a sequel to Shippuden and follows the adventures of Naruto's son Boruto. The series is currently ongoing and is produced by Studio Pierrot. The first story arc is the Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring arc, which follows Boruto and his friends as they try to uncover the secrets of a mysterious ninja organization.
The Naruto franchise has seen tremendous success since its debut in 1999 and continues to be one of the most popular manga and anime series in the world. With 220 episodes of Naruto, 500 episodes of Shippuden, and ongoing episodes of Boruto, there are plenty of episodes to keep fans of the series entertained for years to come.
