Naruto keeps finding new formats: a non-verbal live stage show, "Ninja Show Naruto," was announced this week for a Kyoto run from February to June 2027, per Anime News Network. If the franchise is back on your radar, here's where to stream the anime, the order to watch it in, and how it actually ranks.
Quick answer
Naruto (2002) and its sequel Naruto: Shippuden (2007) stream on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix in most regions. Watch order: Naruto → Naruto: Shippuden → Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. According to SenpaiRanks, Naruto ranks in the upper tier of the shonen action board on the Consensus axis — one of the most widely watched action series ever, though its filler-heavy stretches pull its Quality rank below the genre's tightest-told stories.
The watch order
Start with the original Naruto (220 episodes), then Naruto: Shippuden (500 episodes), then Boruto if you want the next generation. The catch is filler: both series have long non-canon stretches. If you're here for the story, filler-skip guides trim Shippuden by well over a hundred episodes. That filler load is exactly why the show's Quality rank on SenpaiRanks trails its enormous reach.
The live show
The new Ninja Show Naruto is a non-verbal stage production — built to travel past language barriers — running in Kyoto across early-to-mid 2027. It joins a long line of Naruto stage adaptations, but the non-verbal format is the new wrinkle.
Is it good?
Naruto is a foundational shonen — its influence is everywhere in the genre. On SenpaiRanks the dual-axis read is honest about the trade-off: massive Consensus (almost everyone in anime has an opinion on it) with a Quality rank held back by pacing and filler. That's more useful than a single blended number that hides which side of the split a show falls on. Watched it? Rate it and move its position — your vote is the ranking. For current action, see our best summer 2026 action anime, and browse the full rankings board.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Where can I watch Naruto?
A: Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden stream on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix in most regions.
Q: What is the correct Naruto watch order?
A: Naruto (2002), then Naruto: Shippuden (2007), then Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
Q: Should I skip Naruto filler?
A: If you're watching for the main story, yes — both series have long non-canon stretches, and filler-skip guides cut over a hundred episodes.
Q: Is Naruto worth watching?
A: On SenpaiRanks it has a very high Consensus rank as a foundational shonen, with a Quality rank held back by filler. Rate it yourself to see where your take lands.
Q: What is the new Naruto live show?
A: Ninja Show Naruto, a non-verbal stage production running in Kyoto from February to June 2027.