Contact
Episode 61 · Naruto Shippuden
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Filler or Canon?
No — Naruto Shippuden Episode 61 is filler. It's anime-original and has no impact on the main story. Safe to skip if you only want canon. A confrontation filler beat — capable standalone action building the Three-Tails arc toward its climax; non-canon throughout.NEXT CANON → SHP EP 72 · Someone Who'll Understand
Series
Naruto Shippuden
Episode
061 / 500
Status
Filler
Arc
Guardian Shinobi Twelve
GUARDIAN SHINOBI TWELVE · EP 54–71 · 18 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 8 OF 18
Episode Summary
Contact brings the team into direct engagement with the Three-Tails arc's threats — the beast, Orochimaru's operatives, or both converging as the arc nears its peak. The episode delivers escalating confrontation within the anime-original frame, the team's coordination tested against forces sealed inside the filler. Competent action fare, it builds toward the arc's sealing climax while keeping every consequence within its borders. The lake's mystery moves toward resolution, untouched by and untouching the canon timeline the manga is advancing elsewhere.
Frequently Asked
What arc is it in?
It's part of the Guardian Shinobi Twelve arc.
Can I skip it?
Yes, you can safely skip it without missing main story.
Guardian Shinobi Twelve · Ep 54–71 · 18 episodes
054NightmareMixed Canon/Filler055WindManga Canon056SquirmingMixed Canon/Filler057Deprived of Eternal SleepBFiller058LonelinessFiller059A New EnemyFiller060Changing FormationFiller
061ContactFiller
062TeammateFiller063The Two KingsBFiller064Jet-Black Signal FireFiller065Locked in DarknessBFiller066Revived SoulsFiller067Each One's StruggleFiller068AwakeningFiller069DespairFiller070ResonanceFiller071My FriendFiller720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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