Last updated on October 2nd, 2026 at 03:46 am
Look, I get it. You’re done with Naruto; you’re up for more ninja action, and someone tells you Boruto has 293 episodes, with a lot of filler. Yeah, that was the same moment for me too: do I really want to commit? Moment too.
The thing is that I still watched it. And honestly? The plot is even worth the read. However, you must have a roadmap, and it is impossible to wander through Boruto without one, which resembles walking through a minefield of slice-of-life episodes about… geese. Yes, really.
Then here are all the details, so to speak, about all Boruto arcs in sequence, and the ones that are safe to skip.
Table of Contents
The Two-Part Structure You Need to Understand
Boruto is divided into two significant sections. The first one is Naruto Next Generations (part 1) (episodes 1-293), and the second is Two Blue Vortex (manga-only to date) (part 2). In March 2023, the anime ended, with the manga continuing.
What startled me here is that only bout 17% is pure filler. The catch? There is also another fragment of anime canon: original material that continues the story but isn’t from the manga. That is filler, depending on how long-suffering you are.
Part 1: Every Arc of Boruto (Academy to Otsutsuki Threats) in Order.
The Academy Years (Episodes 1-66)
Entrance Arc to Academy (1-16): We get to see the person we are going to follow, Boruto, and the guy is rather a jerk. The Ghost Incidents plot introduces Sumire and sets the tone. It is slow, but it clearly defines the characters.
Sarada Uchiha Arc (19-24): Sarada is confused about her blood, and we are handed an archetypal Uchiha family drama. This is close to the tone of Sasuke’s backstory, in case you are a fan.
School Trip Arc (25-32): The Seven Ninja Swordsmen manifest. It is fine, but you can omit it if you’re in a hurry.
Arc Level Graduation Exams (35-39): Team 7 is officially organized. I have to get it done quickly.
Genin Mission Arc (40-52): This was the place I started feeling impatient. Some missions are enjoyable, while others feel like stalling.
Chunin Exam Arc/Versus Momoshiki Arc (53-66): This is the real beginning of Boruto. Boruto tries to cheat with ninja tech and gets caught, after which Momoshiki and Kinshiki invade. Naruto gets exhausted; the Karma seal goes to Boruto, and the stakes suddenly become clear. Don’t skip this.
The Middle Stretch (Episodes 67-140)
Cho-Cho Arc (67-69): Forget it. … Trust me.
Disappearance Arc of Mitsuki (71-92): Mitsuki is a charming girl, and when you love her (I do), watch it. You may leave out most of it, though.
Parent and Child Day Arc (93-95): Healthy, helpful, and unnecessary.
Jugo Arc (98-103): Another anime original. Your call.
Steam Ninja Scrolls Arc (106-111): The way of Mirai. It’s nice, not essential.
Time Slip Arc (127-140): This one is not bad at all. Boruto and Sasuke go back in time to encounter little Naruto. Seems like fanservice proper. Worth watching.
The Game Changes (Episodes 141-220)
Mujina Bandits Arc (141-156): This is where Kara is introduced. Kawaki appears as a vessel. The most significant ones are episodes 148-151; the rest is elaboration.
Kara Actuation Arc (157-177): Jigen is shown to be Isshiki’s ship. The god-tier threats arrive. At last, the story starts to feel alive.
Ao Arc (178-187): It is the conflicts with the members of Kara—necessary viewing.
Kawaki Arc: Kara Clash (188-205): Kara Karma, Boruto’s Karma, wakes up. The dynamics between characters change abruptly.
King of Shadows (206-220): Naruto employs Baryon Mode to fight Isshiki. Kurama dies. I’m not crying, you’re crying. The scene is amazingly animated, one of the best in the series.
The Final Search Before Time Jump (Episode 221-293)
Kawaki & Himawari Academy Arc (221-230): Kawaki adapts to regular life. Cute, but not critical.
Examination Arc (261-273): Exam more. You know the drill.
Assault Arc (274-293): The code is avenging the death of Isshiki. Eida and Daemon (powerful cyborgs) appear. The Omnipotence power gives everyone new memories where they believe Kawaki is Boruto, and Boruto killed Naruto—wild stuff. Don’t skip.
Part 2: Two Blue Vortex (Manga-Only, In progress)
Power to Rewrite Reality (Chapters 68-80): The Arc of Omnipotence. Only Sarada and Sumire did not lose the truth.
Boruto Family Life (Chapter 1-Present): Time skip 3 years. Boruto is a fugitive; Kawaki put Naruto and Hinata in another dimension, and everybody believes that Boruto is the bad man. The manga’s still going here.
Shinki Rescue Arc: State of developments as of November 2025.
Your Skip Guide: What You Damned Well Can Ignore.
The following is the table I would have desired at the beginning:
| Cho-Cho Arc | 67-69 | SKIP | Actress dreams. That’s it. |
| Konoha Shinden | 106-111 | Skip | Nice but unnecessary |
| Filler Block | 221-260 | SKIP | Confirmed non-canon, zero impact |
| Most of 141-156 | 141-147, 152-156 | Skip | Watch only 148-151 for Kawaki intro |
The episodes that are unquestionably worth watching include: 1-66 (and at least 53-66), 141-151, 157-220, 274-293.
That would reduce your watch time of 293 episodes to approximately 130-150. You’re welcome.
The Real Talk: Is It Worth It?
This is my sincere opinion after having viewed all the arcs of Boruto: the main story is good. The Otsutsuki material, the Karma seal riddle, and the arcs created by Kawaki are compelling. The problem is the pacing. The anime was based on a month-long manga aired weekly, and it shows.
You can get the bare bones of the story by reading the manga on either < | human |> Manga Plus or on Visa Magazine; you can get the story without the spam. Both provide access to the latest chapters at no charge.
But you are an anime-only person like me? Use this guide. Skip the filler. Watch the arcs that matter. And when you reach episode 220, cinch your seatbelt – because the Baryon Mode fight is worth all that mediocre episode suffering you took.
The series has filler, rushed pacing moments, and a lack of attention to the characters, yet the story’s skeleton is sound. You need to know where to turn.
Where to Watch
On their site, Crunchyroll.com, all 293 episodes are free with advertisements. You can find reading guides on the Boruto subreddit; r/Boruto has viewing guides if you need yet another opinion. And the canon for each episode is disaggregated by Anime Filler Guide.
Bottom line? The sequence of all bouts in the series is a tale of legacies, identity, and the cosmic gods of ninja. It is all disheveled, but it is also ballooned, and it has heart. Battery, maybe leave that skip button there.
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