I mean just look at ts. Ikemoto gotta do it again, bro was definitely in flow state while designing this guy.

https://youtu.be/dtsRGsfqSM4?si=JQgVjnixEhYc9Ioc

Orochimaru wanted Sasuke as his next vessel, only to get destroyed by his own potential vessel. The exact same thing happened to Isshiki, who was ultimately killed by Kawaki, his own potential vessel. What's even more interesting is that both villains were in a severely weakened state and nearing the end of their lives, desperately needing a new vessel as soon as possible. Orochimaru was practically dying and needed Sasuke to survive, while Isshiki was also running out of time and needed Kawaki as his vessel. Both villains were desperate to secure the bodies they wanted to take over, only to end up getting humiliated and killed by the very people they intended to use. They both met the same fate, which is actually a pretty interesting parallel between Naruto and Boruto

It just seems like every character lacks expression. Everybodies face is always looking apathetic. Its hard for me to get interested when the faces look so apathetic to me. I dont find apathy to be interesting if its in all of your characters. I know Itachi and Sasuke were popular for that, but I think it doesnt work if its every character.

Do you guys think we will ever see Log aka one of the clones of Mitsuki made by Orochimaru, because idk he is pretty cool to me, wonder what he is doing now and it would be nice to see him interact with Mitsuki and do some stuff?

What do you think about these cards? (VaultOfNaruto)

One thing I miss from the original Naruto series is when fights weren't just about who had the bigger attack. Figuring out an opponent's ability, noticing a small weakness, and coming up with a plan could completely change the outcome.

Sarada has the Sharingan, good battle instincts, and medical training, so there's a lot they could do with her beyond giving her stronger abilities. I'd love to see her win a fight because she figured something out that everyone else missed, especially against an opponent who initially seems impossible to beat.

With everything getting crazier in Two Blue Vortex, I think moments like that would help make the fights more memorable.

From Momoshiki's incredible character design to forgotten characters like Log and debates about overused jutsu, Boruto always gives fans something to discuss!

Which character deserves more attention, and what's one thing you'd change about the story? Let's hear your hottest takes and see if the fandom agrees!

As a D1 hater of boruto I still keep up with the manga, while it's not peak to me like it's for others, the manga is probably at it's best considering it's the next generation's story. I'd really love to see some more character depth and development, villains with more than one dimentional writing and as an artist, probably improved art.

I’ve watched every episode of the anime and then read both the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations and Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga. I see SO much hate for Boruto, and honestly, I just don’t fully agree with it.

First of all, I really enjoyed the anime, and I genuinely think the anime-original episodes add a lot of value to the story as a whole. I loved how they expanded on the characters’ personalities, relationships, and everyday lives.

For example, the Kawaki Academy arc showed him having relatively normal human interactions, experiencing different emotions, and learning to think about other people. I really appreciated getting to see that side of him.

I also really liked the Funato arc, especially the ending, when Boruto was willing to sacrifice himself to stop the fighting by jumping off the ship. To me, that showed a lot of character development. Mitsuki’s and Sarada’s reactions made the moment even more meaningful.

Another arc I really enjoyed was the one where Mitsuki ran away. I felt that it added so much depth to the relationships between the characters.

This is also why I disagree with people who want the Two Blue Vortex anime to have absolutely no “filler.” I understand that some people prefer a faster-paced story, but I think the anime-original episodes add so much depth to the characters and make their relationships feel more meaningful. I also really enjoy seeing their everyday lives, rather than focusing exclusively on the main plot.

After finishing the anime, I started reading the Naruto Next Generations manga, and at first, I was genuinely surprised by how little the story was expanded compared to the anime. The manga is much more focused on the main plot, with fewer side characters and less emphasis on character relationships. I really enjoyed seeing the characters’ lives outside the main storyline in the anime, and a lot of that is naturally missing from the manga.
Nevertheless, I still enjoyed the manga! I also understand that it might be a normal thing for the anime to expand on these things afterwards.

Now, on to Two Blue Vortex.
First of all, I really like the Omnipotence arc at the end of NNG, and I think the overall story is incredibly interesting and well-written. However, I was heartbroken when I learned what happened to Boruto and how much he had lost.

As I started reading the first chapters of TBV, I found myself missing some of the emotional depth and character development I had enjoyed in the anime. Boruto returns after three years, and suddenly he’s this cool, incredibly strong, and seemingly detached person. I understand that he has been through a lot and that his experiences may have changed him, but I sometimes wish the manga gave us more insight into his emotional state.
Does he ever feel lonely? Does he miss his old life? How does he cope with everything that has happened to him? How does he feel about Kawaki after everything he has done? I know that Boruto is focused on his goals and has to prioritize the current threats, but I still miss seeing more of his personal struggles and the emotional consequences of everything he has experienced.

I also find myself wondering about little everyday details. For example, where does Boruto sleep now that he can no longer live in the village? What does his daily life look like? How does he get by when he’s on his own?

I know these things might seem insignificant to some people, but I personally think they help make characters feel more human and relatable. Those little details are often what make me feel more connected to a story and its characters.

Despite these criticisms, I still really enjoy TBV! I think the story is compelling, and I’m genuinely curious to see where it goes. I just hope the story won’t come to an end once the Divine Trees are dealt with, and that there will still be more to explore…

Most of all, I really hope the anime adaptation of TBV will handle the emotional aspects in a similar way to the original Naruto Next Generations anime. I would love to see more character interactions, emotional moments, background information, and slice-of-life episodes alongside the main storyline.

I know not everyone enjoys anime-original content, and that’s completely fair. But for me, those episodes made the characters feel more real and gave their relationships so much more depth.

I don’t know, it just makes me a little sad to see so much negativity surrounding a series that I genuinely enjoy. I’ve had a great time watching the anime and reading the manga!

What do you guys think? Do you enjoy the anime-original episodes, or do you prefer the more focused storytelling of the manga? And do you think TBV would benefit from more character interactions and slice-of-life moments in its anime adaptation?

I hope we lean into more wholesome elements between her and Sarada and the origin story of her and Daemon.

I think they could do a general “Naruto World" ensemble series. Sometimes Boruto and the next generation could be part of the stories, but they aren’t always the main characters. This would allow Naruto, Sasuke, the Konoha 12, and the other villages to breathe again.

I feel like people don't talk about how easy it is to get the sharingan. With the introduction of Shin Uchiha and his clones, we can see it can easily be manufactured. What do you think about how easy it is to replicate?

If Boruto Part 1 (Chapters 1–80) were remade as a seasonal, high-budget, manga-canon-only series with the pacing of Black Clover and the masterful extension-work of Bleach: TYBW, it would run for approximately 28 to 32 episodes.

Here is the analytical breakdown of how this pacing, structuring, and adaptation style would work out.

📊 The Pacing Math

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Part 1) consists of 80 chapters. Because it was a monthly manga, these chapters are significantly longer than weekly shonen chapters (typically 40–45 pages instead of 15–19 pages).

• The Baseline: 80 monthly chapters equals roughly 3,200 pages of material.

• The Comparison: A standard fast-paced weekly anime (Black Clover) adapts roughly 3 chapters per episode. For a monthly manga, a highly efficient, fast-paced adaptation usually covers 2.5 to 3 chapters per episode for standard dialogue/plot-heavy segments, and up to 4 chapters during pure action sequences.

• The Math: 80 chapters divided by an average pacing of 2.7 chapters per episode yields roughly 30 episodes.

⚔️ The Bleach: TYBW & Black Clover Framework

To match your specific criteria—unleashing animators for God-tier sequences (like Episode 189) while fleshing out the manga's skeletal narrative—the remake would likely be split into 2 or 3 cours (11–13 episodes each).

1. Bleach TYBW Treatment (Fleshing out the Canon)

The Boruto manga is notorious for being a "fast-food" read—it rushes from fight to fight, completely neglecting world-building, secondary characters (like Sarada and Mitsuki's development), and combat choreography.

• The Extension Budget: While a pure 1:1 speed-run of 80 chapters could technically fit into 24 episodes, adding TYBW-style canon expansions (e.g., fleshing out Jigen's backstory, giving Sarada's 3-Tomoe Sharingan or Chidori training proper screen time, extending the Isshiki fight) pushes the episode count up slightly.

• The Result: Instead of "filler," these extensions use the freed-up episode runtime to add cinematic depth to the existing 80 chapters.

1. High-Quality Animation (The Ep. 189 Standard)

Boruto Episode 189 (Kawaki vs. Garo) was adapted using a completely different, highly detailed art style that strictly followed Ikemoto’s manga designs, utilizing incredible organic motion and zero safety-cutting corners.

• To maintain this level of production, the anime cannot be a long-running weekly series.

• It would need a seasonal schedule (e.g., 2 cours of 14 episodes, or 3 cours of 10 episodes) to give Studio Pierrot (or a dedicated sub-studio) the necessary time to pre-produce every single frame.

🗺️ Proposed Structural Breakdown (30 Episodes)

Cour / Arc Chapters Covered Est. Episodes Key Focus & Extensions

Cour 1: The Karma & Mujina Arc Chapters 1 – 15 6 – 7 Episodes Rushes through the Momoshiki recap swiftly, expands slightly on the Mujina Bandits, and establishes the dark tone of Kara.

Cour 2: Ao & Kawaki Arc Chapters 16 – 39 11 – 12 Episodes The introduction of Kawaki. Features heavy Episode 189-style combat treatment for Team 7 vs. Ao, Naruto vs. Delta, and the massive Sasuke/Naruto vs. Jigen fight.

Cour 3: Isshiki & Prophecy Arc Chapters 40 – 80 11 – 13 Episodes Pure, unrelenting action and tension. Amado's defection, Baryon Mode Naruto vs. Isshiki, the introduction of Eida/Daemon, and the final Code/Kawaki/Boruto clash leading into the Omnipotence twist.

By trimming away all 200+ episodes of Pierrot's original "anime-only slice-of-life filler" and replacing it with a seasonal, 30-episode premium adaptation, Boruto Part 1 would transform from a heavily criticized weekly slog into a tight, visually stunning, critically acclaimed modern shonen masterpiece.