However, the most common and fan-accepted structure is the one used by the original Japanese broadcast and major streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Netflix (when the series is listed as one set of episodes):
One of the biggest concerns for new anime watchers is filler (episodes that don't advance the main plot). Naruto has a reputation for having a lot of filler, but Season 1 is surprisingly clean.
If you're starting your journey into the world of Naruto Uzumaki, a shinobi-in-training with a demon fox sealed inside him, you're likely wondering about the episode count for the very first season.
