When discussing the total number of Naruto episodes, it’s important to distinguish between the two parts of the series: (often referred to as Naruto: Original or Part I ) and Naruto: Shippuden ( Part II ). Together, they form the complete adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s manga, excluding the sequel series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations .

Here’s a clear, solid write-up for the total episode count of the Naruto anime series.