Isshiki is ressurected in Boruto chapter 47 Boruto starts to set itself apart I have had many issues with the Boruto manga series. The anime is another matter. However, over the last few months, I decided to give the series another chance. The Kawaki Arc (chapters 24 to current) focuses on the character and the Kara. I … Continue reading Boruto: The Gallant Jiraiya Returns
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The Problems I have with Boruto
From Boruto Chapter 31 I have to admit I'm not sure I even like Boruto. The manga series is certainly better than the anime, but I find that neither comes close to the Naruto series, even if Masashi Kishimoto is the editor of the manga. The monthly schedule doesn't help, but I do like the … Continue reading The Problems I have with Boruto
The Salty Anime Challenge Day 9: Least favorite anime trope(s)
Clothing Damage If you've wanted anime long enough you notice that during the battle sometimes an anime characters clothing will get damaged. Often this is a pathetic attempt to justify fanservice. Clothing damage in anime can ridiculous. Bleach for example has this problem, while it seems that only the male characters are susceptible to clothing … Continue reading The Salty Anime Challenge Day 9: Least favorite anime trope(s)
Boruto Chapter 16 Review: Vessel
New villains are introduced We are introduced to a new threat in the form of a group called Kara. They mention contingency plans regarding the lost of their "vessel." They bicker back and forth over what to do next and conclude that they need to "retrieve the vessel at all costs." After they disperse, the … Continue reading Boruto Chapter 16 Review: Vessel
Boruto defeats Shojoji
This chapter was largely predictable, Boruto wins. However, what I predicted was someone would come to the aid of Boruto, I was wrong on that front. I have often decried the abandonment of strategy of the later Naruto chapters and early Boruto chapters, this chapter did add some nuance to battle. However, none of the … Continue reading Boruto defeats Shojoji
Boruto saves Tentou
First B-Rank mission Boruto, Sarada, and Misuki are given a B Rank mission, Misuki reminds them that Gaara was doing B-Rank missions when he was a genin. Sarada and Boruto are excited that she could walk in the path of a Kazekage. Until this point there is no real evidence that they are this good, … Continue reading Boruto saves Tentou
Boruto makes a new friend in Tento
In the 11th chapter of the Boruto manga series, Boruto is the bodyguard to the son of the diamyo, Tento. I was a ready to hate him, as he was initially introduced as a clique snobby rich kid. He does flex his financial power by first renting out the entire hotel. He quickly pivots to how … Continue reading Boruto makes a new friend in Tento
Boruto, looks to find his own ninja way
Boruto, chapter 10, My Story is the final chapter of the Momoshiki arc and I'm excited for the future of this series. The Boruto anime will premiere April 5th. Momoshiki sends Boruto an ominous message After Momoshiki defeat Boruto can still sense him, he appears above Boruto. Momoshiki mentions that Boruto has Byakugan blood within him. … Continue reading Boruto, looks to find his own ninja way
Boruto
Chapter 001: Uzumaki Boruto Creator & Editor: Masashi Kishimoto Manga: Mikio Ikemoto Script: Ukyou Kodachi The first chapter of the new Boruto manga series has arrived. We appear to be presented with a flash-forward of Boruto facing off against someone named Kawaki. Kawaki implies that Naruto has died. He then proclaims that the "age of … Continue reading Boruto