Naruto Shippuden is a sequel to the original Naruto anime series, and it picks up where the predecessor left off. The story follows Naruto Uzumaki, now a young adult, as he continues his journey to become the greatest ninja of all time. The series is known for its epic battles, character development, and emotional depth.

"Tell them 21 for accuracy, but don't be surprised if they argue. Better to just say 500 episodes and avoid the headache."

"That’s more confusing than Sasuke’s revenge plans!"

The Hidden Count

For audiences in North America and other English-speaking regions, the series is officially divided into . This is the count used by major streaming platforms (Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll) and official DVD/Blu-ray releases.