
The first part of the Naruto anime ran until 2007, and was immediately followed by Naruto: Shippuden, which picks up the story two and a half years later. The original series has 220 episodes, while Shippuden boasts 500, including filler episodes not found in the manga. Fans generally prefer the story arcs that directly follow the manga, as they are considered higher quality. Over the course of the series, many arcs were created, and while they are all enjoyable, some are stronger than others. This list ranks all the main story arcs, written by Masashi Kishimoto, from both parts of the anime.