Naruto: Shippuden season 20
The final battle against Madara and the shadow of Kaguya unfolds.
The twentieth season of *Naruto: Shippuden* adapts Part II of Masashi Kishimoto's manga. Its main storyline follows Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Kakashi Hatake as they try to stop Madara Uchiha and the Infinite Tsukuyomi, unaware that Zetsu is secretly Kaguya's will and will ultimately betray Madara. The season also includes episodes partially adapted from the light novels: one arc shows characters trapped within their own dreams under the Infinite Tsukuyomi, while another side story explores Itachi Uchiha's childhood in the Leaf Village and his early years with the Akatsuki. Hayato Date directed the season, which was produced by Pierrot and TV Tokyo. It originally aired in Japan from May 2015 to April 2016. The English dub premiered on Adult Swim's Toonami block, running from October 16, 2022, to October 1, 2023. Three DVD collections were released in Japan: *Infinite Tsukuyomi: The Invocation* on February 3, 2016; *Jiraiya Shinobi Handbook: The Tale of Naruto the Hero* on June 8, 2016; and *Itachi Shinden: Book of Light and Darkness* on November 2, 2016. The season features seven musical themes: two openings and five endings. The first opening, "Kaze" by Yamazaru, plays from episodes 414–431; the second, "Line" by Sukima Switch, from episodes 432–458. The endings are "Kotoba no Iranai Yakusoku" by Sana (episodes 414–417), "Niji no Sora" by Flow (418–431), "Troublemaker" by Kanikapila (432–443), "Sonna Kimi, Konna Boku" by Thinking Dogs (444–454), and "Ao no Lullaby" by Kuroneko Chelsea (455–458).
Quick Facts
- Num Episodes
- 45
- Network
- TV Tokyo
- First Aired
- 2015-05-28
- Last Aired
- 2016-04-28
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Lore & Background
The season covers the climax of the Fourth Great Ninja War, with Team 7 confronting Madara Uchiha after the activation of the Infinite Tsukuyomi, while Zetsu—revealed to be Kaguya's will—manipulates events from the shadows. Episodes partially adapted from the light novels explore characters' dreams within the genjutsu and a side story about Itachi Uchiha's early life in the Leaf Village and his time in the Akatsuki. The season aired from May 2015 to April 2016 in Japan.
Reader's Guide
This season is significant as it adapts the final arc of the Naruto: Shippuden anime, resolving the conflict with Madara and Zetsu. The inclusion of anime-original content expands on character backstories and the psychological impact of the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Its English broadcast on Toonami in 2022–2023 brought the conclusion to a new audience. The season's three DVD collections highlight its thematic divisions: the invocation of the Infinite Tsukuyomi, a Jiraiya-focused handbook, and Itachi's personal story.
Did You Know?
- The first opening theme is 'Kaze' by Yamazaru (episodes 414–431); the second is 'Line' by Sukima Switch (episodes 432–458).
- The DVD collection 'Itachi Shinden: Book of Light and Darkness' was released on November 2, 2016.
- The season's English television debut on Adult Swim's Toonami ran from October 16, 2022 to October 1, 2023.
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