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Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Also known as: BORUTO-ボルト- -NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS-, بوروتو: الأجيال القادمة من ناروتو, בורוטו, בורוטו: נארוטו הדורות הבאים, 보루토

by Ukyou Kodachi, Masashi Kishimoto, Mikio Ikemoto

Score from AniList: 66/100finished20 volumes81 chapters

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The ninja adventures continue with Naruto’s son, Boruto! Naruto was a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He achieved his dream to become the greatest ninja in his village, and now his face sits atop the Hokage monument. But this is not his story... A new generation of ninja are ready to take the stage, led by Naruto's own son, Boruto! Years have passed since Naruto and Sasuke teamed up to defeat Kaguya, the progenitor of chakra and the greatest threat the ninja world has ever faced. Times are now peaceful and the new generation of shinobi has not experienced the same hardships as its parents. Perhaps that is why Boruto would rather play video games than train. However, one passion does burn deep in this ninja boy’s heart, and that is the desire to defeat his father! (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Includes the one-shot "Naruto: The Path Lit by the Full Moon".

Chapters available: 81
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 2.5/5

A busy, action-first follow-up to Naruto that leans on familiar shonen beats, though its new generation shines in moments.

Pros

A lively new cast with fun dynamics
Action scenes with bold powers
Familiar charm from the franchise world

Cons

The plot often feels recycled from the original series
Some arcs drag on with repetitive fights

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Boruto: Naruto Next Generations picks up the legacy of its predecessor and aims it at a new cast. The lead is the son of a famous hero, and the story follows a fresh generation of ninja as they grow up under the shadow of their parents. The new characters have fun dynamics, and the action scenes often pop with bold powers and clever choreography. The series keeps the franchise's world feeling familiar and lived-in. The honest cons are that the plot can feel recycled from the original series, with familiar threats and conflicts returning in new costumes. Some arcs drag on, and the fights can become repetitive. The tone can also feel uneven as it tries to balance nostalgia with a new direction. Still, it has its moments, and fans of the franchise will get plenty to enjoy. If you want a fresh-generation ninja story that builds on the original, this is a decent follow-up. Expect a mix of highs and lulls.