Born out of the feathers of Naruto, Boruto was doomed to succumb to its tradition of fillers. But what’s more frustrating to long-time fans is Boruto’s disappointing attempt to emulate its predecessor’s popularity. Meanwhile, new-time fans have the luxury of viewing it separate from its prequel and displace it from Naruto’s shadows. Boruto’s extremely polarized […]
Boruto, the series has been dangling the idea of Kashin Koji as Jiraiya over our heads for more than a year now. Not to anyone’s dismay, I might add. The theory became increasingly interesting as the story trudged on. However, it ended with Boruto chapter 47 confirming the truth. 1. Is Kashin Koji Jiraiya’s clone? […]
The anime Naruto: Shippuden is the sequel to the original anime Naruto. It follows the adventures and struggles of Naruto and his friends following the departure and betrayal of Sasuke from the team. It enjoys a lot of popularity in Japan, as evidenced by it getting ranked among the Top 3 mangas of Shonen Jump […]
A major determinant that influences a character’s position within the Naruto and Boruto franchise is Dojutsu. Dojutsu is a type of Kekkai Genkai ability; in other words, an ability inherited through bloodlines that utilize the eye. There exist variations of Dojutsu that attribute to some of the most intimidating abilities existing within the world. We […]
The Otsutsuki clan were brewers of trouble since the era of Naruto Shippuden. But Boruto has provided a much-needed insight into this mysterious clan that Naruto Shippuden failed to offer. The ominous nature of the clan and their powerful mystical abilities despite being centuries old continue to have a bearing on present events. Here are […]
Bandai Namco has recently announced the Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 ROAD TO BORUTO English version will soon be published. It has been announced after the Naruto Ultimate Ninja series sold 20 million copies worldwide. DLC Release Date The game will hit Southeast Asia, more specifically Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia, on 23 April. The […]
Naruto and Sasuke’s fight at the end of Shippuden was most-awaited and carried the weight of their complicated relationship. It was a fight to understand the truth of their feelings, but most of all, their friendship. So it was no surprise that there is no clear winner: just two equals. Symbolically, it is Naruto’s belief […]
The Otsutsuki Clan is the mysterious and all-powerful clan who are entangled with the history of the shinobi world. Their presence and influence over the world have increasingly been established in the Boruto anime after being introduced at the end of Naruto Shippuden. Masashi Kishimoto had crafted an intricate history of the bloodlines of the […]
Itachi and Sasuke’s dynamic, was by far, one of the most exciting aspects of Naruto, which segued to Naruto Shippuden. Not only did it involve themes of family, brotherhood, betrayal, hatred, power, and mystery, but it handled these with delicacy to deliver one of best plot twists ever. Itachi’s death did not fail to evoke […]
Naruto has seeped into the childhoods of many and cemented an attachment that has allowed the franchise to flourish. Naruto’s defeat at the hands of Jigen comes as a shock for fans who’re aware of the inhuman powers Naruto possesses. But what is more concerning is the Retsuden series written by Jun Esaka that addresses […]
Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru is the latest manga by the famed mangaka Masashi Kishimoto. After a long wait of plot build-up, the official journey of Hachimaru to find the six other keys like himself began a couple of weeks back. Owing to the immense popularity of Naruto Shippuden, some comparisons between Naruto and Hachimaru were […]
Michael B. Jordan, known for his performances in Black Panther and both Creed movies, is in the news for something one may not necessarily associate with him. He has publicly admitted to being a fan of anime and has hence gained the love of Otakus all over the globe. This interest of his has led […]