Naruto Shippūden is the sequel anime series to the original Naruto anime, which aired from 2002 to 2007. Naruto Shippūden aired from 2007 to 2017, spanning a total of 500 episodes.
The series continues the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja-in-training, two and a half years after the original Naruto series. It follows Naruto's continued journey as he matures and trains to become the Hokage, the leader of his village.
Naruto Shippūden was produced by Studio Pierrot and directed by Hayato Date. The series featured an updated animation style compared to the original Naruto anime, with more detailed character designs and impressive fight sequences.
The series was very popular, both in Japan and internationally. It aired on TV Tokyo in Japan and was licensed for distribution in North America by Viz Media. Naruto Shippūden was one of the top-rated anime series during its run.
The opening and ending themes for Naruto Shippūden were performed by numerous popular Japanese artists, including Flow, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, and Ikimono-gakari. The soundtrack was also widely praised.
Overall, Naruto Shippūden is considered a highly successful and beloved continuation of the Naruto franchise, further developing the characters and world of the series. It is regarded as one of the best long-running shonen anime series.