Filler episodes are typically considered parts of an anime that don't pertain to the main story or plot. These episodes are a bit like a break from the main story, and don't add anything important to what is going on. Oftentimes, filler episodes deviate from the source material.
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PostsSome anime don't utilize filler, especially if there are only a dozen or so episodes. Other anime are notorious for including filler episodes though, with many discussions on the internet concerning skipping the filler. Which anime does this happen in though? Here, we are going to take a look at anime with the most filler episodes.
Our filler episode count comes from animefillerlist.com. Here, you can see the exact filler episodes and skip them if you want.
8 Naruto & Naruto Shippuden
- Total Filler Episodes: 293
- Total Episodes: 720
First up, we have Naruto and Naruto Shippuden. These are technically two anime, but they tell the same story of Naruto. Throughout over 700 episodes, you can witness Naruto grow into a powerful ninja, along with his friends (and foes) growing along the way. Within the original 220 episodes of Naruto, you can find a whopping 90 filler episodes.
The sequel show, Naruto Shippuden, follows suit. In total, there are 500 episodes of this show, with 203 of them being filler. To say that this is a lot is an understatement! Of course, you can simply skip the filler episodes, but this is just under half of all Shippuden episodes.
7 Boruto
- Total Filler Episodes: 124
- Total Episodes: 293
There are several different filler counts for Boruto, with some claiming that a whopping 124 episodes are filler, while others have varying totals. Regardless of the true amount of filler, we can agree on one thing; it's a lot.
This may be expected though, as Boruto is a continuation of Naruto (Boruto is his son). If you are a big fan of Naruto, then Boruto is worth a watch, but keep in mind the amount of filler you will witness (or skip).
6 Case Closed (Detective Conan)
This show is still coming out. Episode counts are current as of publication, but just know that more episodes will come out.
- Total Filler Episodes: 513+
- Total Episodes: 1123+
Case Closed, also known as Detective Conan, has an impressive amount of episodes. Starting in 1996, new episodes air pretty much every week. Interestingly, Detective Conan is still only the fifteenth-longest anime out here.
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PostsAs with most filler though, you don't have to skip it. 513 episodes (and counting) is a lot of content to miss out on. Just because an episode is filler, doesn't mean that it's not worth watching. For Detective Conan, many viewers mention that early filler episodes are very good and worth a watch.
5 One Piece
This show is still coming out. Episode counts are current as of publication, but just know that more episodes will come out.
- Total Filler Episodes: 94+
- Total Episodes: 1103+
Compared to the previous anime on our list, One Piece has very little filler. Since releasing in 1999, there hasn't even been 100 filler episodes yet, which is quite impressive. this makes sense though, as the One Piece manga and anime are releasing at a fairly even pace.
Still, in terms of episode count, 94 episodes is a lot. Thankfully, filler in this long anime doesn't span across dozens of episodes. The general consensus is to skip the filler, but if you want the full experience, you won't have to sit through hundreds of filler episodes.
4 Pokemon
Original Series Filler Count:
- Total Filler Episodes: 77
- Total Episodes: 274
There have been a lot of Pokemon shows, starting back in 1997 with the original series. Since then, several new shows have been released, each with a hefty amount of filler. Officially, there are 26 seasons of Pokemon, with new episodes still coming out.
If you count other seasons of Pokemon, there is even more filler. For example, Pokemon Advanced Generation has a total of 191 episodes with 35 being filler.
In the original series, you can find 77 episodes of filler within the 274 episodes. Compared to One Piece, this is a lot, considering the anime is over four times as long with roughly 20 more filler episodes.
3 Bleach
- Total Filler Episodes: 163
- Total Episodes: 366
In total, around 45 percent of Bleach is filler, which is quite a lot. The filler is this show is skippable with no impact on your viewing experience, but that means you are going to be skipping nearly half of the content!
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PostsNot all filler is bad though; in fact, many viewers suggest watching the Zanpakuto Rebellion Arc. This filler arc introduces Muramasa, who is a fan favorite. Although this is technically filler, it doesn't feel unnecessary or pointless.
2 Cardcaptor Sakura
- Total Filler Episodes: 33
- Total Episodes: 93
Next, we have Cardcaptor Sakura. This anime has a bit less filler than some others on our list, but percentage-wise, it still has more than One Piece. With Cardcaptor Sakura though, the filler is well worth the watch.
Sit back, watch Sakura Kinomoto wield magic, and enjoy. In the case of Cardcaptor Sakura, 'filler' content can still be important to the series. For example, did you know that Meiling Li is an original anime character? She does not appear in the manga at all!
1 Sailor Moon
- Total Filler Episodes: 98
- Total Episodes: 200
Last but not least, we have Sailor Moon. This is the original series that was released in the '90s, with nearly half of it being filler. With this much of the show being filler, most fans agree that they are worth the watch.
The filler doesn't feel random or pointless in the grand scheme of things. Instead, these filler episodes are what makes the anime shine. While they may not provide any crucial plot points, you can still watch them for enjoyment and to get a deeper understanding of the characters.
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