This is the original 2002–2007 series, covering the first part of Masashi Kishimoto's manga.
The popular anime series "Naruto" consists of two main parts: "Naruto" and "Naruto: Shippuden".
If someone asks, “How many total episodes of Naruto are there?” — the most common and accepted answer in the anime community is (220 + 500). This covers the complete story of Naruto Uzumaki from childhood to becoming Hokage.
The total number of episodes for the entire series is: $$220 + 500 = 720$$
Understanding the complete landscape of the franchise requires breaking down the core runs, filler distribution, and total investment required to watch them. Total Episodes Canon Episodes Filler Episodes Filler Percentage Naruto Shippuden Subtotal (Core Story) 720 427 293 ~41% Boruto: Naruto Next Gen ~28% (Manga Only) Grand Total 1,013 637 376 ~37% Breakdown of the Original Series (220 Episodes)
While these additional episodes aren't part of the main TV series, they're still a fun way to explore the world of Naruto and its characters.