Narutas Viesulo Kronikos: The Complete Guide to Naruto Shippuden (Watch Order, Fillers, Where to Stream)
Narutas Viesulo Kronikos is the Lithuanian title for Naruto: Shippuden — the second Naruto anime series, produced by Studio Pierrot and broadcast from 15 February 2007 to 23 March 2017. It runs 500 episodes and picks up two and a half years after the original series ends, with Naruto returning to the Hidden Leaf Village as a teenager and the criminal organisation Akatsuki emerging as the central threat. In short: this is the half of the story where school-age trials turn into outright war.
If you have landed here searching for that Lithuanian phrase, you are almost certainly looking for one of three things — what the title means, what order to watch in, or which episodes you can safely skip. All three are covered below.
What “Viesulo Kronikos” Actually Means
The original Japanese subtitle Shippūden (疾風伝) translates roughly as “Hurricane Chronicles” or “tale of the raging wind.” The Lithuanian viesulo kronikos is a direct rendering of that — viesulas meaning whirlwind, kronikos meaning chronicles.
So there is no separate series hiding behind the name. Narutas Viesulo Kronikos and Naruto Shippuden are the same 500 episodes, just localised. This trips up a lot of people who assume they have found a regional spin-off.
The series adapts the second half of Masashi Kishimoto’s manga — chapters 245 through 700. The manga itself ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1999 to 2014 across 72 volumes. Hayato Date directed both anime series, which is why the visual identity stays consistent even as animation budgets fluctuate wildly from episode to episode.
How It Differs From the First Series
The shift is tonal more than structural. The original series was about a kid chasing recognition. Viesulo kronikos is about what those choices cost adults — war, inter-village politics, revenge, and what grief does to otherwise reasonable people.
| Criterion | Naruto (2002–2007) | Narutas Viesulo Kronikos (2007–2017) | Boruto (2017–) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode count | 220 | 500 | 293 (first run) |
| Character age | 12–13 | 15–17 | Next generation |
| Core theme | Recognition, friendship | War, revenge, forgiveness | Legacy, technology |
| Filler share | ~40% | ~41% | High |
| Essential viewing? | Yes | Yes | Optional |
Story Structure: How 500 Episodes Break Down
The series is not one continuous narrative. It splits into clearly defined arcs, which Western streaming platforms usually bundle into roughly 21 seasons — a division that did not exist in the original Japanese broadcast.
The arcs worth knowing before you start (episode numbers are approximate, since platforms number them slightly differently):
- Kazekage Rescue (1–32) — Gaara’s abduction and the first serious clash with Akatsuki.
- Tenchi Bridge / Sai Introduction (33–53) — the hunt for Sasuke resumes, a new squad member arrives.
- Hidan and Kakuzu (72–88) — one of the strongest early arcs, and emotionally brutal.
- Itachi Pursuit (113–143) — the payoff that reframes everything you thought you knew.
- Pain’s Assault (152–175) — widely considered the peak of the entire franchise.
- Five Kage Summit (197–214) — politics, alliances, and the run-up to war.
- Fourth Great Ninja War (roughly 261–479) — the longest stretch, including the Ten-Tails and Kaguya arcs.
- Epilogue and Wedding (480–500) — Konoha Hiden and the series’ close.
Why the War Arc Is Where Most People Quit
The Fourth Great Ninja War spans hundreds of episodes and is interrupted by the heaviest concentration of filler in the series. This is the exact point where most viewers abandon the show.
Knowing that in advance — and having a skip list open — is the single biggest factor in whether you finish. Treat the table in the next section as load-bearing.
Filler Episodes: What You Can Skip
A filler is an episode with no manga source material, written by the studio to avoid overtaking the author. In Viesulo kronikos, filler accounts for roughly 41% of the runtime — around 200 episodes.
The commonly used “canon only” list looks like this. Different guides vary by an episode or two, so treat it as a strong guideline rather than gospel:
| Block | Episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Early filler | 57–71, 89–112 | Fully skippable |
| Mid-series | 144–151, 170–171, 176–196 | Skippable |
| Pre-war | 223–242, 257–260 | Skippable |
| War interruptions | 284–295, 303–320, 347–361 | The longest blocks |
| Late filler | 394–413, 427–450, 464–469 | Almost entirely filler |
| Epilogue | 480–500 | Technically filler, but novel-based |
The Fillers Actually Worth Your Time
Not all of them are padding. A few earn their place even among strict canon purists:
- Kakashi’s backstory episodes — explain his character better than the main storyline manages to.
- Itachi Shinden arc — filler by classification, but adapted from an official light novel and genuinely additive.
- Episodes 480–500 — the wedding and epilogue material that bridges into Boruto.
Practical advice: watch canon only on a first pass. If the series lands for you, the filler will still be there afterwards.
Where to Stream It
Legal options exist, but catalogues shift with licensing deals, so check before committing to a subscription:
- Crunchyroll — the largest anime library, carries both series, available across most of Europe and North America.
- Netflix — holds Shippuden in select regions, though rarely the complete run.
- Amazon Prime Video — availability varies significantly by territory.
On Lithuanian-language options: there is no official Lithuanian dub and almost certainly never will be. Official Lithuanian subtitles are also rare. Most viewers searching narutas viesulo kronikos end up watching with English subtitles over the original Japanese audio — which is the community-preferred option anyway, since the Japanese voice work is considered the stronger performance.
The Movies: Do You Need Them?
Seven feature films were released during the Shippuden era. Most are non-canon — self-contained stories that do not affect the main plot.
There is one clear exception. The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014) is canon, sits between manga chapters 699 and 700, and explains how the final relationships come together. Watch it before starting Boruto.
The rest work fine as optional extras, viewable any time after the relevant arc.
Honest Pros and Cons
A realistic picture helps you commit — or decide not to.
Strengths:
- Character development, especially for antagonists. Few series give their villains this much screen time and coherent motivation.
- Several fights (Pain’s Assault, the Itachi storyline) are genre benchmarks.
- Real emotional weight. Loss, cyclical violence and forgiveness are handled without preaching.
Weaknesses:
- The filler volume. Two hundred episodes is a lot by any standard.
- Flashbacks repeat constantly — you will see the same scene a third time.
- Pacing collapses in the middle of the war arc.
- A few plot threads get resolved far too quickly in the finale.
What Comes Next: Boruto
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations launched in 2017, following Naruto’s son and his generation. The first anime run ended in 2023, with the story continuing in the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.
Plans for the anime’s continuation have changed more than once, so verify current status through official channels. Practically speaking: Boruto is not required to complete Naruto’s story. Episode 500 plus The Last gives you a fully closed ending.
FAQs
How many episodes are in Narutas Viesulo Kronikos?
500 episodes. Watching canon only leaves you with roughly 300.
Do I need to watch the original Naruto first?
Yes. Viesulo kronikos begins immediately after the first series and explains none of the earlier events. You can skip the original’s filler, though.
How long does the full watch take?
About 170 hours for all 500 episodes; roughly 100 hours for canon only. At three episodes a day, the canon run takes about three months.
Where does it start in the manga?
Chapter 245, the beginning of volume 28. Manga readers do not need the anime at all.
Sub or dub?
The English dub is watchable, but most viewers prefer Japanese audio with subtitles — the difference is noticeable in the emotionally heavier scenes.
Which arc is considered the best?
Community polls consistently favour Pain’s Assault (152–175) and the Itachi Pursuit arc (113–143).
Where to Start Today
If you have watched nothing yet, begin with the original Naruto canon episodes, then move to Viesulo kronikos episode 1. If you have already finished the first series, open Crunchyroll, keep the filler table handy, and start with the Kazekage Rescue arc — it is one of the series’ best stretches and a fair test of whether the style suits you.
Bookmark this guide. The filler table earns its keep the moment you reach the war arc.
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