One such example of Kishimoto’s utter mastery of contradiction is on display in this episode, where Naruto first meets his mother, Kushina. It goes without saying that, on the surface, these are ...

Few anime are as beloved, or as notorious for filler, as Naruto: Shippuden. With over 500 episodes, the sequel to Naruto expanded the world of shinobi with unforgettable battles, emotional arcs, and ...

Naruto Shippuden has a lot of filler. In fact, there are more than 200 episodes that can be considered filler. That’s almost half of the show’s run, so if you’re someone looking to take in this iconic ...