As a sequel to Naruto you may assume that the watch order for Boruto could be pretty easy. However with each films and a TV sequence the watch order can get a bit of tough.
Let’s check out Boruto and the way it matches into the Naruto shonen anime universe.
Boruto Plot
Earlier than Boruto
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After Naruto Shippuden ended Naruto Uzumaki married Hinata Hyuga and began a household.
Nonetheless Boruto Uzumaki’s story actually begins with both Boruto: Naruto the Film or with the Boruto: Naruto Subsequent Generations anime sequence.
The film and the TV sequence overlap considerably (particularly episodes 51-66). Some followers say that the sequence is healthier than the film. On the very least the anime expands upon factors made within the film. Subsequently we are going to focus on the TV sequence when describing the plot.
Setting
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Boruto takes place greater than a decade after Naruto Shippuden. It options the teenage little children of the unique solid from Naruto. The unique characters are all nonetheless there — Naruto Hinata Sakura Sasuke and many others.
However the principle focus is on the following era. Along with the household heritage characters the sequence additionally introduces a number of fully new characters such because the tech genius Denki; the struggling however hard-working Iwabee; and the rebellious Kawaki.
Because it so occurs the world of Naruto modified after the top of the Fourth Shinobi World Conflict.
In Boruto the good nations are at peace and the outdated ninja methods now not appear as related. There are technological modifications in addition to Konoha village has grown into a significant metropolis.
One massive change is the event of “Scientific Ninja Instruments.”
Boruto: Naruto Subsequent Generations
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Boruto is the son of the Seventh Hokage (Naruto). Like his father was at his age he begins out as a mischievous troublemaker. Not like the younger orphan Naruto Boruto feels uncared for by his well-known busy father.
Boruto joins a brand new ninja Staff 7 which is vaguely much like his father’s. Sarada Uchiha the daughter of Sakura and Sasuke looks like a mix of her dad and mom. Mitsuki a partial clone of Orochimaru is the third genin member of the workforce. Konohamaru takes on the workforce chief/ mentor function.
In the course of the Chunin Exams Boruto makes use of Scientific Ninja Instruments to spice up his skills which ends up in him being disqualified. Shortly afterward the Otsutsuki Clan assaults. One of many Otsutsuki offers Boruto a mysterious seal often called Kama.
The importance of the seal turns into extra clear with the arrival of Kawaki who additionally has a seal. Boruto’s seal was designed to permit Momoshiki Otsutsuki to manage Boruto and finally regenerate utilizing Boruto’s physique.
Staff 7 takes the Chunin Examination once more. Sarada passes and turns into the brand new workforce captain. Kawaki joins the workforce.
Ultimately Boruto will discover a technique to forestall Momoshiki from regenerating by means of him.
The Full Watch Order
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When watching a sequel sequence you at all times must take the unique into consideration. There are characters and inside jokes which make extra sense if you’re acquainted with the historical past of the anime. (And sure Naruto is extra than simply “Boruto’s Dad.”)
Nonetheless the Boruto sequence can stand by itself with no need a Naruto encyclopedia. With Boruto query is whether or not you watch the flicks or simply the anime sequence.
Launch Date Order: Seasons and Films
The Final: Naruto the Film (2014)
Boruto: Naruto the Film (2015)
Boruto: Naruto Subsequent Generations Season 1 (2017-2018)
Boruto Season 2 (2018-2019)
Boruto Season 3 (2019-2020)
Boruto Season 4 (2020-2021)
Boruto Season 5 (2021-2022)
Boruto Season 6 (2022-2023)
The Final takes place earlier than both the Boruto film or the Boruto sequence. Not like most Naruto films The Final is canon. It’s not filler. Regardless it’s not strictly important to any of the Boruto story arcs.
The Boruto film can be canon. Nonetheless you don’t want to look at it for those who watch the Boruto TV episodes.
Though the film got here out first the primary season of the TV sequence takes place earlier than the film. The Boruto film overlaps with the sequence.
Boruto Chronological Watch Order
The Final: Naruto the Film
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If you’re a completionist you may wish to watch The Final which bridges the hole between Naruto Shippuden and Boruto: Naruto Subsequent Generations. Though technically not a Boruto film it does present the start of Naruto’s household life. On the finish of the movie we get a quick take a look at Boruto as a younger boy.
Boruto: Naruto Subsequent Generations episodes 1-50.
The primary a part of Boruto covers a number of story arcs not included within the film largely centering on Boruto’s academy days.
Both Boruto: Naruto the Film or episodes 51-66 of Boruto
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The film options the Chunin Exams Arc of the sequence. This story arc is extraordinarily necessary because it introduces Boruto’s Kama seal.
The remainder of Boruto: Naruto Subsequent Generations
As of summer season 2023 there have been 293 Boruto episodes. Though Episode 293 is titled “Farewell” the story isn’t completed but.
In keeping with experiences that is solely the ending to Half 1 of Boruto. Certainly the manga is continuous with the Omnipotence Arc.
Filler
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Boruto has some filler. Nevertheless it’s not lots contemplating Naruto’s total repute for an excessive amount of filler. They embrace:
Episodes 16-17
Episodes 40-41
Episodes 48-50
Episodes 67-69
Episodes 96-97
Episodes 112-119
Episodes 138-140
Episodes 152-156
Episodes 231-232
Episodes 256-258
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