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turkishmafia
💫 In the Shadow of a Legend: Boruto and the Lost Soul
Spoiler Warning: Contains light spoilers for Naruto, Shippuden, and Boruto Part 1.
Naruto was never just an anime — it was a journey we all shared.
We grew up with him, cried with him, and refused to give up with him.
Every character — Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Jiraiya — carried a piece of our own hearts.
Every power gained came with sacrifice, loss, and growth.
Jiraiya’s wisdom, Itachi’s tragedy, Madara and Obito’s pain — they shaped not only the story, but us as viewers. Then came Boruto.
A sequel born from a legend, but without the same soul.
The world became more technological, the characters more shallow, and power was earned not through effort, but convenience.
No one truly suffers anymore.
No one pays the price that on…
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In this review, I'll talk about Boruto's visit to the Mist Village.
The plan to assassinate Boruto during the visit to the Mist Village had a profound impact on me; it was an attack on the very peace that united the ninja nations.
Killing the Hokage's son within the Mist Village would have reignited the hatred between the Mist and the Leaf Village, destroying years of alliance and trust between villages that were once enemies.
It was an attempt to bring hatred into an era of peace.
But what makes this arc so interesting is how Boruto reacts.
Even though he's the target of a conspiracy, he remains calm and acts with surprising maturity.
Boruto resolves the situation intelligently, preventing the information from leaking and preventing the incident from becoming a reason for war between…
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Yea, i love the Boruto manga, but the anime is a slop.
Horrible pacing, inconsistent animation, and atrocious filler arcs. Read the manga if you genuinely want to enjoy the peak that Boruto has to offer, but you will not find that from the manga.
A lot of people had high hopes for the Boruto anime, but unfortunately it fell victim to Studio Pierrot and their money grab of weekly episodes. Genuinely would have been far better had it been a seasonal anime and not just a load of filler crap.
Pros:
- Has enjoyable characters with some development from them, especially Boruto
- Is more upbeat, so if you've read the manga, it could be enjoyable to watch the filler. Also if you're really young or have kids, they might like the continuation of Naruto
- Naruto is in it... so if you're nostalg…
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Actually, anime is primarily made for a Japanese audience. If a series reaches 293 episodes, it’s because it is successful and well-received in Japan. Many of the references in Naruto and Boruto come from traditional Japanese culture. While many people around the world watch and enjoy the story itself, the deeper “magic” often lies in cultural elements that only Japanese viewers or those familiar with Japanese culture can fully appreciate.
What I mean is that the story is good, but it resonates more strongly with Japanese people, since audiences in other countries are used to different styles of comedy and drama in movies or TV shows. Because of this, international viewers might not fully understand or enjoy everything in the same way. In the end, it’s important to remember that the main…
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Boruto: Naruto Next Generations carries the difficult responsibility of continuing the legacy of Naruto while telling a story about a completely different generation. Instead of beginning in a world defined by war, tragedy, and survival, the story opens during an era of peace. The shinobi world has already endured its greatest conflicts, and the villages now exist in a time of diplomacy, technology, and modernization. This shift immediately changes the tone of the narrative. The struggle is no longer about surviving constant war, but about discovering purpose in a world that believes the worst battles are already over. At the center of this new era stands Boruto Uzumaki, the son of the Seventh Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki. Unlike the lonely childhood Naruto endured, Boruto grows up surrounded by…
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Honestly, I don’t get the hate. People keep comparing Boruto to Naruto, but this is not Naruto’s story. It’s the next generation. Why would we expect them to be worse off in terms of skills? That’s not how progress works lols we’re literally in the AI era now.
The anime-canon episodes are quite important for character development. You get to know main and side characters better, and it gives the story more heart beyond just big fights. Also, seeing the old gen as parents is lowkey wholesome. ❤️
If you go into Boruto expecting Naruto 2.0, you’ll be disappointed. However, if you watch it for what it is — the growth of a new generation in a different era — you’ll find it’s actually a meaningful continuation. Give it a real chance. Just skip the obvious fillers 😄
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Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is hands down one of the most overhated yet underrated anime out there, especially considering how it gets lumped in with the "overhyped sequel" criticism. Sure, I get that it’s not Naruto, but it's still got a ton of potential and fun moments that often get overshadowed by all the negativity. The plot focuses on Boruto Uzumaki, Naruto's son, who's trying to find his own way in the world of ninjas without being in his dad's shadow. There are definitely moments when it feels like the show is trying to recapture the magic of the original Naruto series, but it also carves out its own identity with some fresh ideas and a new generation of characters.
Despite the criticism, Boruto is a show that has its heart in the right place. It takes the foundation laid by N…
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After finishing Naruto, I decided to give Boruto a shot. I’d heard a lot of people call it terrible, but I figured, for the sake of Naruto, I’d give it a chance. Big mistake. I regret that decision for the rest of my life.
Let’s get one thing straight: Boruto is not like Naruto. While Naruto had a lot of filler, at least some of it was fun or added something to the characters. Boruto’s anime, on the other hand, is just... bad. The fact that nearly 0% of it is considered filler makes it even worse because you’re stuck watching canon episodes that feel pointless or poorly written. It drags the legacy of Naruto through the mud, and that hurts as someone who grew up loving the original series.
Here’s the thing—the manga is actually pretty good. It’s not perfect, but it’s way more focused and…
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8.5/10...THAT ENDING SLAPS
I watched this without having watched Naruto or Naruto shippuden and I am glad because I knew that watching it after would just have made me compare the two side by side, and without Naruto's influence this anime is a solid 8.5/10...Boruto is such a raw character, nothing like his father but at the same time so much like him? I loved the fact that he was not written just to please the audience and was made into something unique!
I can see why people aren't very enthusiastic about it...Naruto for them is peak as well as nostalgia BUT as I said watching Boruto without having watched Naruto first really made my opinion differ so much from others.
Every character has their own demons to fight, being the child of a famous personality isn't always sunshine and rainbo…
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Do you think Naruto is a complete character(whose story is complete)?
If you only consider until the point when he became Hokage, then Yes.
But that's not true. He became Hokage at the age around 30. It means more than Half of his life is still remaining(Considering 70-80 to be Average life time).
In Boruto, He Became Hokage then we see him being tired and exhausted all the time. If someone like Naruto who have Insane amount of Chakra get exhausted with Hokage's work then I wonder how previous Hokages managed to do it so. We also don't see him making Shadow Clones to do Paper Work, of all the explanation I read on Internet, Only one which seems convincing is: Writers wanted to create some ridiculous Problem for Boruto.
We also saw in Boruto How badly Naruto is Nerfed. Naruto has vast am…
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Well, if you are expecting to watch this series as some sort of naruto's sequel you're getting it kinda wrong. If I were you I'd stop at naruto and that's it. There is just way too much new technology-based stuff that really doesn't relate with the original content.
I'd honestly prefer to play ninja outside and to hit the gym than watch this one. Just get an extra set of muscles. In my opinion this is only worth to watch under one scenario. If you want to impress someone in a bar about how to do sign language and you somehow manage to trick them into thinking that your jutsu signs are really amazing then you might just get laid, take advantage of that!
Now in a more serious way, if you have a bunch of free time you can just watch it but between watching this or cooking pasta let's just s…
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The rating of boruto is just exaggerated. The show is not bad. It has perfect blend of old and new characters. I was hesitant while watching this after seeing the hate on the internet. People follow the trend of hate. This show is just the level of Naruto classic iif you only see the manga eps. The storytelling is also great. You wil feel nostaligic if you are a naruto fan. ik fillers are a headache bc there is nothing seperating canon and fillers. You can only watch these eps and you will not miss anything and you will be saved from the fillers Ep 1,19-23,39,53-66,148-151,181-189,193-208,212-220,287-293
and also watch ep 13 and 14 bc there is a backstory of an important character in there
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My principle take is as follows - Boruto is no worse than the original title
Boruto's plot is no worse than Naruto's plot. In many ways, it follows the tropes of the original, but at the same time, Boruto's story literally makes you believe in a certain plot twist... I'm talking about the main conflict that makes you wonder whether the main character is actually a good guy
the action has always been questionable with the franchise, but now it's not a lot of ninja techniques, of which there were so many in the original that it made for stupid moments when the author himself no longer remembered what worked. In Boruto, there is usually one special technique for a character, and the entire action is an attempt to figure it out. Literally did fights with JoJo.
The only downside is that we l…
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Naruto and Naruto Shippuden has served its purpose greatly as long airing series. This was meant to be seasonal main arcs wise series to showcase something different.
Find a website and filter out Filler episodes (taking approx 2/3 of the series). Main story is definitely easily 8/10 atleast if not 9/10.
One problem I had is from Shippuden, studio has opted general bad animation unless crucial scenes or fights ( I think that's less in main episodes but dunno)
Rated atm 7/10 (as average rating) because watched all after Naruto/Naruto Shippuden (since beginning as it started airing).
Enjoyed generic episodes but not at the age to watch Naruto series again... Also Boruto series wasn't really meant to be taken in that direction
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This is an unnecessary sequel
Like so many sequels, there was no point in making Boruto. Naruto ended by wrapping up everything it set out to do. Did it do it flawlessly? Far from it, but this sequel doesn’t do something that makes it worth continuing the plot. It ruins everything the first protagonist managed to accomplish by trashing the world peace he achieved at the end of the series. The only reason it was made for is money, because people want to see more Naruto (aka it was made to sell based on nostalgia), and it fails even there since it hardly makes the money of the first series. It also doesn’t develop the themes any further. It just rehashes the same old stuff in a far more boring way. Why?
Because this anime is 80% filler
The fans can dub it anime original all they want and it…
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An amazing journey for 7 years. Full of ups and downs.
The part 1 ended last sunday. All I can say is, as a die hard fan of Naruto/Boruto its been an amazing journey. Boruto Anime though doesn't have good opinion to lots of people. But I can't make them decide what should I watch. I enjoyed Boruto anime especially the filler/anime original arcs and episodes. The anime original arcs/episodes put more detail to the story and personality of the main characters and supporting characters which it doesn't happen in the manga. The academy, we get to see all Boruto's classmates. And i really loved slice of life episodes. Since its a modern era, I feel relate to what they do. The mitsuki's arc is really great too. Time slip arc also. OP and ED theme songs are always great in Boruto Anime too liked…
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If you want to enjoy a good story that is on it's way to becoming GREAT, I would strongly advise you SKIP the filler and non-manga related episodes. Once you've watched the main story and want more Boruto content, go ahead and watch the rest, but be warned, the filler is strong with this one...
As a long time Naruto fan, both manga and anime, I was very excited when the sequel was initially announced. Post release, I noticed a pattern which was foreshadowing the downfall... The creators and directors were definitely inspired by Pein's famous quote "This world shall know pain" when writing the filler content of the anime. I am sad to see the rating now averaging barely 5.5 when the ACTUAL story itself, especially with recent manga developments has proven to have a lot of potential and valu…
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Should you watch Boruto? If you want to see the continuation of the franchise, but you are reading mixed reviews, looking at the low score and thinking is it worth your time, look no further. First I want to start with the fact that I like the show, the main plot of it is at least on point and I hope, combined with what's coming, it might be a worthy successor of Naruto. However, the fillers are.... simply empty, as if you have just wasted 23 minutes of your life. My personal advice is to use Boruto Filler list and watch only manga canon, while anime cannon eps are 20 min filler with a chance for 3 min major plot detail.
Story: In terms of the episodes I've seen (skipped 221-286) I believe the main story is very good and it is going to get better "hopefully" in part 2. However the filler…
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After almost 6 years of mostly weekly new episodes, Boruto has come to a close... to its first part. It started airing very shortly after Naruto's story came to a conclusion and it had a tie in movie that it had to live up to. Did it manage to do it? No, not by a long shot.
See, one of the main problems of having a weekly shonen that never seems to end is that once you run out of material to adapt you either choose to go the filler route or the anime canon route. The original Naruto went with the former and led to an infamous proportion of non relevant episodes, some quite badly scheduled might I add, to the point where you could spend an entire year watching and come out of it with nothing to gain from it. In this case, Boruto decided to go with the latter and the result was somehow even…
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Boruto is a sequel to one of the best animes I have ever watched but for me sadly it is not 10 percent good as naruto if you are hoping for that. Still, if you consider Naruto a completed anime then Boruto won't be that bad. for me, I didn't even watch half of Boruto instead I followed a list of episodes on the internet that have manga content and some other important episodes and it worked for me again despite that still it is not that good but I will say that the only thing that may be better than Naruto is the fights. Boruto has 3 or 4 top-tier fights, especially Naruto and Sasuke fights. I really didn’t think Boruto was necessary. In fact, I’m quite sure that the majority of people still watching this show are mainly doing so just to see what their old favorite characters are up to. I…
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