Naruto Shippūden (2007)
Kernel Score: 89% · 8,563 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2007-02-15
Seasons: 20 · 500 episodes
Is Naruto Shippūden worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A long, popular anime about a ninja who dreams of leading his village. At its best, it has huge fights and emotional payoffs, but it has many filler episodes and is a big time commitment.
Watch it if you
- love long-running action anime
- like stories about friendship and growing up
- don't mind many episodes
Skip it if you
- dislike filler or slow pacing
- want a short series
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Naruto Shippūden
- Stream: Hulu, Crunchyroll
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.
Naruto Shippūden parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Naruto Shippuden is a TV-PG shounen anime with frequent ninja combat and rival villains.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Frequent ninja battles against dangerous enemy organizations, typical of shounen action anime.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Naruto Shippūden
If you liked Naruto Shippūden, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- Naruto (2002) — 88%: The original series that Shippuden continues.
- Hunter x Hunter (2011) — 90%: Another long adventure with strong friendships and fights.
- My Hero Academia (2016) — 90%: Young hero training to reach the top.
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019) — 91%: Emotional, well-animated action.
- Dragon Ball Z (1989) — 90%: The classic fighting series with endless power-ups.
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) — 85%: The next generation's story in the same world.
Cast
- Junko Takeuchi as Naruto Uzumaki (voice)
- Noriaki Sugiyama as Sasuke Uchiha (voice)
- Chie Nakamura as Sakura Haruno (voice)
- Kazuhiko Inoue as Kakashi Hatake (voice)
- Showtaro Morikubo as Shikamaru Nara (voice)
- Satoshi Hino as Sai (voice)
- Akira Ishida as Gaara (voice)
- Hideo Ishikawa as Itachi Uchiha (voice)
- Koichi Tochika as Neji Hyuga (voice)
- Keiko Nemoto as Shizune (voice)
Naruto Shippūden FAQ
Is Naruto Shippūden worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A long, popular anime about a ninja who dreams of leading his village. At its best, it has huge fights and emotional payoffs, but it has many filler episodes and is a big time commitment.
Where can I watch Naruto Shippūden?
In the US you can stream Naruto Shippūden on Hulu and Crunchyroll and buy it from Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Naruto Shippūden OK for kids?
Naruto Shippūden is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Naruto Shippuden is a TV-PG shounen anime with frequent ninja combat and rival villains.
What shows are like Naruto Shippūden?
If you liked Naruto Shippūden, try Naruto, Hunter x Hunter, My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.