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Sarada Uchiha
Episodes 18-247 episodes
This range is source-adapted and belongs in a strict published-source route. Keep it intact if you want the closest practical route to the printed stories.
Boruto Canon Episodes Explained
Source-adapted episodes, anime canon, mixed continuity, and filler separated without pretending the labels are official
Part 1 has 293 episodes. Use this page to understand the three practical buckets, then open the separate manga-canon list when you want every strict source-adapted range.
Source-Adapted
78
Anime Canon / Mixed
113
Pure Filler
102
Fast answer: three different labels are being mixed together
TV Tokyo lists the episodes but does not stamp them as canon or filler. This guide therefore uses an editorial watch-route classification: 78 episodes adapt published source material, 113 are anime-original or mixed-continuity episodes worth reviewing before you skip, and 102 are the clearest optional side stories.
Source-adapted Boruto episode ranges
These ranges adapt the Boruto manga or another published source. For the exact split and classification notes, open the dedicated manga-canon guide below.
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Mitsuki's Origin
Episodes 39-391 episodes
This range is source-adapted and belongs in a strict published-source route. Keep it intact if you want the closest practical route to the printed stories.
3
Chunin Exams
Episodes 53-597 episodes
This range is source-adapted and belongs in a strict published-source route. Keep it intact if you want the closest practical route to the printed stories.
4
Versus Momoshiki
Episodes 61-666 episodes
This range is source-adapted and belongs in a strict published-source route. Keep it intact if you want the closest practical route to the printed stories.
5
Steam Ninja Scrolls
Episodes 106-1116 episodes
This range is source-adapted and belongs in a strict published-source route. Keep it intact if you want the closest practical route to the printed stories.
6
Mujina Bandits
Episodes 148-1514 episodes
This range is source-adapted and belongs in a strict published-source route. Keep it intact if you want the closest practical route to the printed stories.
7
Ao
Episodes 181-1899 episodes
This range is source-adapted and belongs in a strict published-source route. Keep it intact if you want the closest practical route to the printed stories.
8
Kawaki
Episodes 192-20817 episodes
This range is source-adapted and belongs in a strict published-source route. Keep it intact if you want the closest practical route to the printed stories.
9
Isshiki Conflict
Episodes 212-2209 episodes
This range is source-adapted and belongs in a strict published-source route. Keep it intact if you want the closest practical route to the printed stories.
10
Sasuke's Story and Code's Assault
Episodes 282-29312 episodes
This range is source-adapted and belongs in a strict published-source route. Keep it intact if you want the closest practical route to the printed stories.
Anime-original and mixed-continuity ranges
These episodes are not in the strict published-source count. Some still supply useful character and continuity setup, so they should be reviewed rather than automatically treated as filler.
Academy Opening
Episodes 1-1717 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
School Trip and Graduation Setup
Episodes 25-317 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Graduation Exam
Episodes 36-383 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Early Genin Missions
Episodes 40-478 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Chunin Exams Setup
Episodes 51-522 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Chunin Exams Transition
Episodes 60-601 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Mitsuki Disappearance and Family Day
Episodes 71-9525 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Jugo
Episodes 98-1036 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Team 25
Episodes 115-1151 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Mujina Bandits Setup
Episodes 141-1477 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Kara Actuation
Episodes 157-17115 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Vessel Setup
Episodes 173-1808 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Kawaki Transition
Episodes 190-1912 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Kara Transition
Episodes 210-2112 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Chunin Re-Examination
Episodes 221-2233 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Team 7 Transition
Episodes 225-2262 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Kawaki Becomes a Genin
Episodes 228-2314 episodes
This block is anime-original or mixed-continuity material. Keep it on a first watch when you want the supporting cast and village context; review it individually when you are building a shorter manga-focused route.
Truly skippable filler is a smaller part of the decision
This route includes 102 episodes classified as pure filler. Those are the safest first cuts. The larger mistake is treating all 113 anime-original or mixed-continuity episodes as equally disposable.
Strict source route
See every manga-canon range
Separate 59 direct Boruto manga episodes from 19 other published-source adaptations.
Open the full Boruto watch order
Full episode guide with arc labels, ratings, and the complete route.
Boruto mixed arc and filler guide
Episode-level skip notes for optional material and mixed continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Boruto episodes are canon?
Boruto has 78 episodes adapted from published manga, novel, or spinoff material in this classification. Of those, 59 adapt the main Boruto manga and 19 adapt other published sources.
Is all of Boruto anime canon?
No. Part 1 mixes 78 source-adapted episodes with 113 anime-original or mixed-continuity episodes and 102 episodes classified here as pure filler. The broadcaster does not publish these labels, so guide sites may group a few transition episodes differently.
Which Boruto episodes are manga canon?
The strict source-adapted route contains 78 episodes. The separate manga-canon page lists every range and distinguishes the 59 direct Boruto manga episodes from the 19 episodes adapted from Naruto Gaiden, novels, and other published sources.
Should I skip Boruto anime-canon episodes?
Not blindly. Anime-original and mixed-continuity episodes often develop classmates, village politics, Kara, and Kawaki. Use the strict manga route for a fast rewatch, but keep selected anime-canon arcs on a first watch.