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Tag: Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
The Boruto series is a direct sequel to the beloved Naruto franchise, following the adventures of Naruto’s son, Boruto Uzumaki, and the next generation of ninjas in the Hidden Leaf Village.
Manga
- Original Writer: Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto’s creator) supervised the initial chapters.
- Current Writer: Ukyo Kodachi
- Illustrator: Mikio Ikemoto
- Serialization: Began in Weekly Shonen Jump (2016), transferred to V-Jump (2019)
- Story: Picks up several years after the events of Naruto Shippuden. Boruto struggles with the legacy of his Hokage father, resents Naruto’s absence, but gradually carves his ninja path with friends like Sarada Uchiha (Sasuke’s daughter) and the mysterious Mitsuki.
- Key Themes: Generational conflict, legacy, exploration of advanced ninja technology, and the evolving nature of threats in the ninja world.
Anime
- Studio: Pierrot (also responsible for Naruto anime)
- Episodes: Currently over 280+ episodes aired.
- Story: Expands the manga storyline significantly. Includes anime-original arcs focusing on Boruto’s Academy days and other side adventures.
- Filler: Contains significantly more filler (non-manga-based content) than the manga.
- Canon Content: The main story events involving Kawaki, the Karma seal, and the Otsutsuki clan are adapted from the manga and considered canon.
Where to find Boruto
- Manga
- Anime
Where to start with: Manga or Anime?
- Manga first: The manga offers a more streamlined, plot-focused experience. You’ll get the core story without the extended filler arcs of the anime.
- Anime first: The anime adds character development and world-building, but be prepared to sift through filler material. Some fans recommend using filler guides to skip non-canon episodes.
