The Message
Episode 500 · Naruto Shippuden
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Filler or Canon?
No — Naruto Shippuden Episode 500 is filler. It's anime-original and has no impact on the main story. Safe to skip if you only want canon. The series finale — Naruto Shippuden's 500th and final episode, the hero's journey culminating in his wedding; the saga's joyous, hard-won end.SERIES COMPLETE ✓ · BACK TO THE GUIDE
Series
Naruto Shippuden
Episode
500 / 500
Status
Filler
Arc
Konoha Hiden
KONOHA HIDEN · EP 494–500 · 7 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 7 OF 7
Episode Summary
The Message brings the Naruto Shippuden anime to its close, the final episode honoring the hero's journey and his wedding to Hinata. The episode is the series' farewell — the culmination of 500 episodes, the lonely orphan of episode one now a beloved hero marrying the woman who always believed in him, the bonds of a lifetime gathered in celebration. It's the emotional end of an era, the message of the entire saga — that bonds and perseverance triumph — delivered one final time as Naruto's story reaches its joyous, hard-won conclusion.
Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the Konoha Hiden arc.
Can I skip it?
Yes, you can safely skip it without missing main story.
Konoha Hiden · Ep 494–500 · 7 episodes
720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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