Boruto Wasted and Destroyed the Only Thing that Could Have Made Sasuke and Naruto a Consistent Part of Masashi Kishimoto’s Sequel Manga

Ever since Masashi Kishimoto’s Boruto became a reality, it became the center of criticism among the community. The sequel has attempted countless ways to differentiate itself from its predecessor, Naruto, as the show tried to create a legacy of its own.

However, it was a blatant attempt, as it failed to resonate the same essence as the original show. Well, the show was a concoction of everything bad, from an annoying young protagonist to a faltering storyline that made the new and old viewers of the show hate it.

The show faltered even more as it progressed, but one good thing about it was how it showcased Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki. The duo saved the show as they carried it effortlessly, but the idea of making them appear inconsistently is what made the fandom criticize the show even more!

Boruto’s Decision to Feature Naruto and Sasuke Inconsistently Dug its Grave

Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto spin-off sequel, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, has been airing for quite some time now, but it looks like the fans have not grown used to the creative shortcomings that made them hate the show in the very first place.

The series features Boruto Uzumaki, the son of Naruto Uzumaki, and his ninja team. Even though the opening episode of the show felt quite promising, it has consistently failed to deliver ever since. The show gets exciting when the members of Team 7, Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki, are featured.

The fans are gripped with excitement as they know things are about to go down. However, Kishimoto-Sensei’s decision to make them appear rarely by adding an unnecessary subplot to the main characters. As fans would remember, in the OG series, Sasuke had left Konohagakure in search of greater powers to kill his brother, Itachi Uchiha, and avenge his clan.

However, after the 4th Great Shinobi War concluded and he was forgiven by Kakashi Hatake, then Hokage of Konoha, he seemed to redeem himself and atone for his past sins. This compelled him to abandon his Sakura Haruno and Sarada Uchiha, his wife and daughter, which compelled him to give cameos in the show.

Even though there was a massive time gap of 15 years, which is ample time for atonement, he chose to live a life away from his family to the point he couldn’t recognize his daughter, Sarada Uchiha.

Likewise, Naruto Uzumaki had a similar faith, where he was so overwhelmed with his Hokage duties that he could not spend time with his family. Additionally, fans were criticizing how in Naruto: Shippuden, the character was seeking a loving family who would love him when he returned home.

The saddening transition of an optimistic ninja to an overworked Hokage contradicted the whole idea of the character, not just dented his popularity but also made Boruto: Naruto Next Generation a show that affected the original show’s legacy.

Mikio Ikemoto Finds Boruto a Nightmare to Illustrate

Mikio Ikemoto’s contribution to the sequel series is nothing short of praiseworthy. Though our favorite characters rarely make an appearance, there’s no denying that the character designs featured in the show are minutely detailed and would catch your attention.

The mangaka, who has drawn a number of panels in the manga, has opened up about how he faces restrictions while working on the title of the show. During an exclusive interview with MangaPLUS, Ikemoto-San was asked about the creative process that goes into working on the manga panels. He said,

Because Boruto’s actions are pretty much predetermined in the storyline, there are many restrictions in his depictions. On the other hand, I have more freedom with other characters, so they are easier to depict.

He further added that the depiction must be true to the character’s personality, especially the protagonist’s, which again hinders him from using his creative freedom in the panels.

Additionally, he claimed that he must be extremely careful when he is drawing the interaction of Boruto Uzumaki with other characters of the show.

Also, I am careful when depicting Boruto interacting with other characters, as they often tend to affect my style.

Nevertheless, it looks like Kishimoto-Sensei has kept Mikio Ikemoto under strict supervision, which, in one way or another, is affecting the show and the franchise’s legacy.

Naruto and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations can be streamed on Crunchyroll.