10 Anime with the Most Filler Episodes, Makes You Lazy or More Excited?

Kapanlagi.com - For long-time anime fans, the term filler episode is certainly not unfamiliar. Filler is an episode that is not directly adapted from the manga and is usually created to catch up with the airing schedule of the comic version.

Some filler episodes can be exciting, but some make you want to skip them. However, it cannot be denied that the following anime are known to have the most fillers in history and still have a very large fan base.

Here is a list of 7 anime with the most filler episodes that you need to know..

1. Naruto

The story of Naruto focuses on Naruto's journey from a weak ninja to a strong figure recognized by the village. Amid the main plot about ninja conflicts, wars, and friendships, Naruto is known for its long fillers in the second half of its first series, which contain additional missions before Shippuden begins.

When Naruto Shippuden starts, the number of filler episodes increases, taking the form of flashbacks, alternative stories, and additional arcs that drastically inflate the total number of episodes.

2. Bleach

Anime poster BLEACH (Credit: IMDB)

Bleach has a serious storyline about the Soul Society, Arrancar, and interdimensional wars. Its main character, Ichigo Kurosaki, gains Shinigami powers and is tasked with protecting humans from evil spirits known as Hollows.

Bleach is known for its long filler arcs such as the Bount Arc and the Zanpakuto Rebellion, which often appear amidst major conflicts.

3. One Piece

Anime poster One Piece (Credit: IMDB)

One Piece is full of adventure, world politics, and great mysteries. The story is about Monkey D. Luffy who sails to become the Pirate King and find the legendary treasure One Piece.

Although its filler is not as much as Naruto or Bleach, the number of episodes is very long so it still has many non-manga episodes, including light arcs and transition episodes that slow down the pace of the story.

4. Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z anime poster (Credit: IMDB)

The main plot of DBZ is filled with epic battles and extreme training. Goku, the main character, along with his friends, tries to protect Earth from threats such as aliens, androids, and universe-destroying beings.

However, there are many fillers in the form of long training scenes, extended battles, and additional episodes that are not in the manga, especially during the Namek and Cell arcs.

5. Fairy Tail

Fairy Tail anime poster (Credit: IMDB)

This anime tells the story of Natsu and the Fairy Tail guild, which is full of wizards with unique powers. Fairy Tail has a storyline of friendship and battles against dark guilds.

This anime is known for frequently inserting filler arcs and relaxed episodes that are not in the manga, usually containing light missions or character fan service.

6. Detective Conan

Anime poster Detective Conan (Credit: IMDB)

The main plot of Detective Conan is actually about a black organization. The story follows Shinichi Kudo, who transforms into a child and solves criminal cases while searching for a way to return to his original body.

However, most of the episodes are original anime cases that are not directly related to the main plot, making it one of the anime with the most fillers of all time.

7. Black Clover

Anime poster Black Clover (Credit: IMDB)

The main plot revolves around Asta and his rival Yuno battling demons and an enemy kingdom. However, Asta is a child without any magical powers at all.

As the manga lags behind, the Black Clover anime adds filler and additional training arcs that are quite noticeable leading up to the major arc.

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