The Ultimate Boruto Filler List: Skip Guide for Smart Watching

So you’ve completed Naruto and you’re set to watch Boruto? That’s a wise decision. That said, you’re entering an anime series that might have the most filler of any series ever. Do not panic. I’ve got everything covered for you.

When it comes to Boruto, the controversy over filler episodes is even worse than the mess in Naruto’s living room. Some believe that around 70% of the series is filler while others believe it to be around 17% – 293 episodes it is a massive gap. But it isn’t a simple case of not being able to count, is it?

Why The Inconsistency with Boruto Filler Episodes

This is where it gets juicy. There is a lack of consensus and agreement over what constitutes a filler episode which is the reasoning for the percentage gaps:

• Absolute filler: No connection to manga or novels
• Anime canon: Original content that later appears in the manga
• Mixed canon/filler: Blends both elements

ScreenRant’s “Which To Skip Guide” puts out a staggering 206 episodes as filler, 70% while AnimeFillerGuide only counts to 49 episodes, 17% AnimeFillerList’s definitive guide sits comfortably in the middle with 102 episodes (35%).

Here’s the deal – different approaches work for different people.

Your Options for Watching Boruto

Speed Run

Beebom has an ultimate guide which has skip-optimized lists for 290 episodes. Following this guide will let you blast through the core story without getting stuck in the academy and the food themed episodes that serve no narrative purpose. If you prefer to get through content fast, this method is for you.

Middle of the Road

The balanced route becomes the default for many. Use the community curated guides from r/Naruto and skip the apparent filler. These guides are tailored and showcase what filler actually contributes.

The Completionists

Looking for the optional filler highlights? Then the complete episode guide on r/Naruto is for you. Although some filler episodes are not worth your time, this guide highlights the best optional filler.

Full Boruto Filler Skip Guide

Here is the down-to-earth episode guide summarized by arc:

Arc	Episodes	Skip Tier	Notes
Academy Entrance	2–17	Tier 2	Early world-building that establishes characters
Sarada Uchiha	19–24	Watch	Manga adaptation
School Trip	25–38	Tier 1	Skip unless you want Mist Village background
Graduation Exams	39–51	Tier 2	Shows character growth but not manga-canon
Chunin Exams	52–66	Watch	Major manga arc
Chocho Arc	67–71	Tier 1	Character development but skippable
Mitsuki’s Disappearance	71–92	Tier 2	Foreshadows Mitsuki’s synthetic origins
Parent-Child Day	93–95	Tier 3	Nostalgic but skippable
Jugo Arc	98–103	Tier 1	Skip without consequences
Steam Ninja Scrolls	106–111	Tier 3	Nostalgic content for Naruto fans
Konohamaru’s Love Arc	116–119	Tier 2	Expands on Sarutobi clan
One Tail Escort	120–126	Tier 2	Aligns with tailed beast lore
Time Slip	128–136	Tier 3	Revisits Naruto’s childhood
Kara Actuation	157–176	Tier 2	Introduces manga-related concepts
Kawaki Goes Undercover	256–273	Tier 2	Explores Kara politics
Labyrinth Games	274–281	Tier 1	Skip without missing plot points

How Some Filler Actually Helps

Most guides neglect to mention the fact that some filler enhances your experience. The episodes that focus on Parent and Child Day give perspective on Sarada and Himawari, and the manga barely touches on this. The anime canon arcs cover some gaps left by the manga, like the political changes in the timeline of Konoha’s education system.

Think of it as bonus content instead of filler. These episodes are like the DBZ training montages that don’t advance the plot but are crucial.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Exciting news for future viewers: Boruto: Two Blue Vortex will be adopting a seasonal structure. This means no more superfluous weekly filler episodes. We might finally be seeing the end of the filler controversy.

Your Action Plan

Your starting point will be the recognized filler episode list. Mark the filler episodes you can skip. Then, based on community feedback, find the anime canon episodes that best match your preferences.

Don’t stress too much about the content. The best moments in Boruto are not in any way tied to having to watch every single academy food fight. Just choose a path, stick to your choices, and enjoy.

The Boruto filler list may look a tad daunting, but rest assured you will be navigating it with the grace of a seasoned shinobi. Trust in the guides, trust yourself—and let’s be honest, even Naruto had to deal with countless ramen episodes in his series.