Naruto Shippuden - Season 16 Apr 2026

: The animation is notably more cinematic and darker than standard filler, fitting the sombre tone of the ANBU.

(Episodes 349–361) is widely regarded as one of the best "filler" or backstory arcs in the entire franchise. Known as the Kakashi: Shadow of the ANBU Black Ops arc, it steps away from the Fourth Shinobi World War to dive deep into the tragic history of Kakashi Hatake. The Master of Tragedy Naruto Shippuden - Season 16

: The arc concludes beautifully by bridging into the start of the original Naruto series, showing Kakashi meeting Team 7 for the first time. : The animation is notably more cinematic and