| Anime | Japanese Model | Western Season Count | Total Episodes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1 continuous series | 20-21 seasons | 500 | | Bleach | 1 continuous series | 16 seasons | 366 | | One Piece | 1 continuous series | 20+ seasons (ongoing) | 1000+ | | Attack on Titan | 4 distinct seasons | 4 seasons | 89 | | My Hero Academia | 6 distinct seasons | 6 seasons | 138 |

If you are watching the version, the season count has historically been different. For many years, the English dub grouped episodes differently than the Japanese release.

The confusion arises because Japan and Western markets define "seasons" very differently. Let's dive deep into why.

For fans diving into the massive world of Naruto Shippuden , one of the most persistent and confusing questions is: