Naruto and Boruto Watch and Read Order
Follow the main story eras, then use Core, medium and continuity filters to choose your route. This grouped guide is not an episode-by-episode checklist.
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Naruto and Boruto Watch and Read Order
One ninja journey. Two generations.
Explore Naruto / Boruto across its core story and optional material, with adaptations grouped and separate continuities clearly labelled.
Follow Naruto and Boruto through manga, anime, The Last and Two Blue Vortex. Optional films, novels, OVAs and game retellings have clear labels, with adaptations grouped under their stories.
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Universe orientation
One ninja journey. Two generations.
The quick answer
The main route is Naruto → Shippuden → The Last → Scarlet Spring → Boruto: Naruto Next Generations → Two Blue Vortex. Kakashi Gaiden is a historical prequel shown first in strict chronology; first-time readers and viewers can keep it at its original reveal. Two Blue Vortex continues in manga.
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The Naruto / Boruto universe, story by story
Follow Naruto and Boruto through manga, anime, The Last and Two Blue Vortex. Optional films, novels, OVAs and game retellings have clear labels, with adaptations grouped under their stories.
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Story chronology · Core route
Broad manga/anime cards exclude the prequel and side adaptations listed separately. Optional movie and novel groups use approximate era placement, not an exact shared calendar. Anime versions contain filler; this guide does not provide an episode-by-episode filler checklist.
Showing 7 of 32 released stories.
- Manga / proseCanonReleased
Kakashi Gaiden
Direct link to this storyReadKakashi Gaiden — manga chapters 239–244CanonWatchNaruto Shippuden — Kakashi Gaiden episodes 119–120Adaptation continuityTeam Minato during the Third Shinobi World War, before Naruto’s childhood. First-time audiences can follow its original reveal position. Excluded from the broad Shippuden card to avoid duplication.
- Manga / proseCanonReleased
Naruto
Direct link to this storyReadNaruto — Part I mangaCanonWatchNaruto — original animeAdaptation continuityLand of Waves, Chunin Exams, Konoha Crush, Search for Tsunade and Sasuke Retrieval. The anime version includes optional filler; filler is not required for the manga route.
- Manga / proseCanonReleased
Naruto Shippuden — main story
Direct link to this storyReadNaruto — Part II manga, excluding separately listed prequel and side materialCanonWatchNaruto Shippuden — main conflict, excluding separately listed prequel and novel adaptationsAdaptation continuityKazekage Rescue through the Fourth Shinobi World War, Kaguya and Naruto vs Sasuke. Kakashi Gaiden and post-war novel adaptations have their own cards.
- FilmCanonReleased
The Last: Naruto the Movie
Direct link to this storyWatchMovieCanonAfter the Fourth Shinobi World War; develops Naruto and Hinata’s relationship before their wedding.
- Manga / proseCanonReleased
Naruto Gaiden: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring
Direct link to this storyReadThe Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring — mangaCanonWatchBoruto — Sarada / Scarlet Spring adaptationAdaptation continuitySarada’s story after Naruto becomes Hokage. The Boruto anime adaptation is the same story and is excluded from the broad Boruto card.
- Manga / proseCanonReleased
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Direct link to this storyReadBoruto: Naruto Next Generations — mangaCanonWatchBoruto: Naruto Next Generations — anime, excluding separately listed side adaptationsAdaptation continuityWatchBoruto: Naruto the Movie — earlier Momoshiki film versionAdaptation continuityBoruto, Sarada, Mitsuki and Kawaki’s main story. The Momoshiki movie version is attached here; separately listed Gaiden and novel stories are excluded from this broad record. Anime-original arcs are optional.
- Manga / proseCanonReleased
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex
Direct link to this storyReadBook / comicCanonManga continuation after Next Generations. No unaired anime adaptation is included.
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Naruto / Boruto order guide
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Common Naruto / Boruto order questions
Direct answers based on the same chronology, continuity labels and coverage notes used in the guide.
What order should you experience Naruto / Boruto?
The main route is Naruto → Shippuden → The Last → Scarlet Spring → Boruto: Naruto Next Generations → Two Blue Vortex. Kakashi Gaiden is a historical prequel shown first in strict chronology; first-time readers and viewers can keep it at its original reveal. Two Blue Vortex continues in manga.
Should you use chronological or release order for Naruto / Boruto?
This universe does not have one useful release-order view across every branch. Follow the chronology and use the continuity filters to keep separate story groups clear.
What does this Naruto / Boruto order guide include?
32 released mapped records, including grouped side stories and adaptations. Coverage follows the supplied September 8 editorial guide; it is not an exhaustive episode or edition inventory. Coverage is current through 8 September 2026.
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Naruto → Boruto → Two Blue Vortex
The main generational story, including The Last and Scarlet Spring.
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Hiden, Shinden and Retsuden stories share cards with their adaptations.
Movies and OVAs
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What anchors this order.
Official franchise, creator and publisher sources anchor the chronology. Conflicts and uncertain placements are labelled.
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