Ever since it was first announced back in 2016, the Boruto series has been a constant target of complaints from fans and critics alike. Almost a decade later, a large portion of the original Naruto anime continue to find themselves unable to give the sequel a chance. While many of the complaints raised against the series are quite valid, as the series is far from the perfect Shonen, a large portion of the fans agree that they might be judging it too harshly.

When thinking about it objectively, Boruto is an amazing continuation of Masashi Kishimoto’s work. The series took the Ninja World from the original and brought it into the future, a much-needed change to differentiate it from its predecessor. Moreover, several of the reasons why fans consider Boruto a disappointment are a direct result of the original’s decisions.

Boruto Is a Breath of Fresh Air for the Naruto Franchise

The Series Gave the Story a Satisfying Continuation

Following the ending of the epic Fourth Great Ninja War, the Shinobi World became a peaceful and prosperous land. To prevent another conflict from arising in the future, the Elemental Nations worked together to make life easier and more secure for the people of Earth. As such, the focus of the Hidden Villages was no longer on conquering and waging war with each other but rather on securing the progress of their citizens. As a result, most of the issues that plagued the planet during the original series were long gone when the sequel began.

Even if Times Change, the Soul of a Shinobi Remains the Same.

- Sasuke Uchiha.

Boruto’s world might seem too calm and uncharacteristically peaceful for fans of the original, who were used to seeing constant conflict among ninjas. Yet, the reason behind this change perfectly aligns with the themes of its predecessor and proves Naruto was right all along. The Seventh Hokage fought tooth and nail to create a world where peace would rule without the bloodshed and greed that corrupted society in the past. Boruto did nothing wrong by depicting a calm and peaceful world, as the story only included the logical result of Naruto’s actions.

Likewise, the fact that technology advanced so much between the series was to be expected. Although the world of the Naruto series was by no means archaic, as the manga and anime proved there were several pieces of technology in existence, it was quite outdated. Since most of the research went to military defense, regular tech was neglected. Without the need for advanced defenses, the logical conclusion would be to focus on advancing everyday appliances and advanced pieces of ninja-related technology.

Naruto Caused the Otsutsuki Boom

If Not for Kaguya, the Alien Clan Might Not Have Taken Over the Story

Even though the powerful of the Otsutsuki clan were barely present during the Naruto series, once Boruto began, they became an integral part of the story. For many fans, this is a major issue with the sequel, as their constant presence has made the most beloved and powerful characters in the series virtually useless against the aliens. Despite the truth behind these complaints, as the Otsutsuki do indeed seem to be the only focus of the sequel, turning them into the main villains was one of the few choices the manga had.

This Is None Other Than My Story!

- Boruto Uzumaki.

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Kaguya’s controversial reveal during the finale of the original Naruto series marked the beginning of a new era for the Shinobi World. Regular ninjas were no longer a threat when compared with the ancient alien who gave humans the ability to use Chakra. What is more, the original series barely brushed the story of this extraterrestrial clan. The Boruto manga had little choice but to continue the plot from where the original left off, with the Otsutsuki clan threatening to destroy the planet.

The Boruto Manga Is Far Better Than the Anime

​​​​​​​The Show Did Include an Uncomfortable Amount of Filler

Although fans have many reasons not to enjoy Boruto’s story, one of the main qualms they have with the series is the overwhelming amount of filler it has. For every episode of the anime that helped advance the plot, there was an entire season of unrelated adventures. Worst of all, many of the arcs in the show suffered from severely low quality, either in animation or in writing. This is a fair reason why many people decided to abandon the show, but by doing so, they denied themselves from enjoying the true Boruto experience.

The anime series might not be the best entry in the franchise, but the manga is a completely different story. Almost all chapters of the series served to progress the overarching plot, introduce key characters, or develop the protagonists further. Unlike its animated adaptation, the manga moves at an enjoyable pace, like that of its predecessor. Fans who were unwilling to give the anime a chance for its extensive list of filler episodes might want to reconsider picking the manga. The Two Blue Vortex series has proven to be an outstanding entry and has greatly helped the sequel regain popularity.

Not Enjoying Boruto Is Still a Valid Choice

​​​​​​​The Series, Like Any Other, Cannot Fit Everyone’s Taste

Despite the fact that the Boruto series is far better than most fans give it credit for, there is no need for every fan of the original to enjoy it. The story of Naruto is one that revolutionized the anime industry when it began publication back in 1999. It is one of the greatest manga of all time, and it has touched the lives of millions of fans across the world. As long as their criticisms remain respectful and understand that different audiences have different tastes, there should be no reason to force them to enjoy the sequel.

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The Boruto series will almost definitely continue inspiring and entertaining readers around the globe for many years to come. The story of this amazing sequel is just beginning, and fans who decide to give it a chance will not regret their decision.