Review of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

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 pointlessor 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 enjoyable than the anime. The anime just doesn’t do the story justice. It feels like they’re stretching everything out, adding unnecessary content, and losing the essence of what made Naruto great. If you really want to experience Boruto, do yourself a favor and stick to the manga.

If you absolutely have to watch the anime, at least skip everything that isn’t manga canon. Trust me, you’ll save yourself so much frustration. Boruto is not worth the time or effort unless you’re super curious, and even then, you’re better off reading the manga instead. Naruto deserves better, and so do you.

Final verdict: Skip the anime, read the manga.