Neji's Judgment
Episode 412 · Naruto Shippuden
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Filler or Canon?
No — Naruto Shippuden Episode 412 is filler. It's anime-original and has no impact on the main story. Safe to skip if you only want canon. A Neji-spotlight filler beat — the Hyuga prodigy's judgment in the exams; sincere but non-canon and self-contained.NEXT CANON → SHP EP 414 · On the Brink of Death
Series
Naruto Shippuden
Episode
412 / 500
Status
Filler
Arc
2nd Chunin Exams
2ND CHUNIN EXAMS · EP 394–413 · 20 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 19 OF 20
Episode Summary
Neji's judgment gives the Hyuga prodigy a filler spotlight within the Chunin Exams arc, his wisdom shaping the tournament's resolution. The episode foregrounds Neji — the fate-philosopher redeemed by Naruto — his judgment guiding events in the exam. Sealed inside its filler frame, it honors a beloved character without canon stakes. Competent and sincere, Neji's judgment is engaging in its bubble and outside the timeline, a diversion giving the Hyuga genius a meaningful tournament-era spotlight.
Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the 2nd Chunin Exams arc.
Can I skip it?
Yes, you can safely skip it without missing main story.
2nd Chunin Exams · Ep 394–413 · 20 episodes
394The New Chunin ExamsFiller395The Chunin Exams BeginFiller396The Three ChallengesFiller397Shikamaru's DecisionFiller398The Night Before the Second ExamFiller399Survival BeginsFiller400Taijutsu UserFiller401The UltimateFiller402Escape vs. PursuitFiller403Unwavering GutsFiller404Tenten's TroublesFiller405The Two TrappedFiller406My Own PlaceFiller407The Yamanaka Clan: Secret NinjutsuFiller408A Cursed PuppetFiller409The Two Their BacksFiller410The Hidden PlotFiller411The Targeted Tailed BeastFiller
412Neji's JudgmentFiller
413Hopes Entrusted to the FutureFiller720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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