The Two Kings
Episode 63 · Naruto Shippuden
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Filler or Canon?
No — Naruto Shippuden Episode 63 is filler. It's anime-original and has no impact on the main story. Safe to skip if you only want canon. A strategy-themed filler beat — tactical framing for the Three-Tails confrontation; clever but self-contained and non-canon.NEXT CANON → SHP EP 72 · Someone Who'll Understand
Series
Naruto Shippuden
Episode
063 / 500
Status
Filler
Arc
Guardian Shinobi Twelve
Anim. Tier
B — Notable
GUARDIAN SHINOBI TWELVE · EP 54–71 · 18 EPISODESYOU ARE HERE · 10 OF 18
Episode Summary
The two kings frames a strategic idea within the arc — likely a chess-like reading of the conflict, the Shikamaru-style notion that protecting the right piece wins the game. The episode applies tactical thinking to the Three-Tails confrontation, the team maneuvering against beast and faction with a plan built on the metaphor. Anime-original, it dresses genre filler in strategic clothing, building toward the sealing climax. Sealed within its arc, it keeps the cast sharp during the manga's lead time, untouched by canon.
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 FormationFiller061ContactFiller062TeammateFiller
063The Two KingsBFiller
064Jet-Black Signal FireFiller065Locked in DarknessBFiller066Revived SoulsFiller067Each One's StruggleFiller068AwakeningFiller069DespairFiller070ResonanceFiller071My FriendFiller720 episodes — canon, mixed, filler and best animation moments.
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