This article contains spoilers for the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.
Summary
- Boruto anime may shift focus to quality over quantity with Boruto Part 2, avoiding filler episodes.
- Two Blue Vortex manga storyline intensifies, introducing new threats and mysteries.
- Boruto Part 2 anime could potentially become a seasonal series for faithful adaptation.
The future is bright for the Boruto anime, as Two Blue Vortex continues to gain traction among hardcore fans and haters alike. With Boruto’s drastic character development and the serious threats brought upon by superior beings like the Otsutsuki Clan and the Humanoid God Trees, the upcoming Boruto Part 2 anime might feature a tight story with no room to breathe.
While Studio Pierrot remains silent on the release date of the new Boruto anime, one of the Japanese animators caught fans by surprise with a social media post, seemingly hinting at the changes they will make. While Part 1 is known for the number of filler episodes that continue to divide the fandom to this day, the upcoming Boruto Part 2 anime might take a different route.
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Boruto Animator Says Two Blue Vortex Anime May Not Allow Fillers
Kyohei Ebata Reacts to Two Blue Vortex
The Boruto fandom is eating good this month, as Ikemoto cooked another explosive Two Blue Vortex chapter, continuing the intense fight between Boruto and Jura. On top of that, a recent comment from animator Kyohei Ebata sparked speculation, excitement, and concern regarding the direction of the upcoming Boruto Part 2 anime that’s expected to adapt events from Two Blue Vortex.
On X (formerly Twitter), Boruto animator Kyohei Ebata, who served as animation director on episodes 287 and 293, recently shared his personal take on Two Blue Vortex:
Kyohei Ebata’s comment is translated as follows:
BORUTO-TWO BLUE VORTEX It's so serious that there doesn't seem to be any room for original anime content.
While Kyohei Ebata’s comment isn’t an official confirmation about the direction of the Boruto Part 2 anime, it offers a closer look at the behind-the-scenes perspective of an experienced animator. Additionally, his comment seemingly suggests that Studio Pierrot might soon depart from the first part of the anime, with the second part possibly focusing on quality rather than quantity.
I'll walk my own path.—Boruto
If we can recall, Boruto Part 1 has over 290 episodes, many of them filler or anime-original content that slows down the central plot, explores side characters, and disrupts the flow of canon content. To this day, fans are still divided over the anime adaptation of Boruto, with some enjoying these fillers while others criticize its direction.
Just How Serious Is Boruto: Two Blue Vortex?
All Action, No Filler?
From the beginning of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Konoha has been at risk of destruction because of Code and his army of Claw Grimes. There’s little to no downtime in the manga, as the effects of Eida’s omnipotence are still active, meaning Boruto and Kawaki’s switched identities remain an unresolved problem. In chapter 1, Boruto even attacks Code, leading to a chain of unfortunate events.
The age of the shinobi is over.—Kawaki
Each monthly chapter of Two Blue Vortex increases the stakes, introducing more problematic threats like Jura and the Humanoid God Trees. If this isn’t enough, the manga also reminds fans of a few more relevant troubles and mysteries, such as Akebi’s resurrection, the unsealing of Naruto, and Sasuke’s return. In other words, the story of Two Blue Vortex is more focused, leaving little to no space for filler content.
Could This Mean Boruto Part 2 Will Be a Seasonal Anime?
It's Possible
As mentioned, Kyohei Ebata’s comments are not a confirmation of the new direction the Two Blue Vortex anime will go. It’s just that his comment could give Studio Pierrot an idea about adapting the manga into a seasonal anime. Considering the number of chapters Two Blue Vortex has so far, it would lead to a production bottleneck sooner or later should they proceed to faithfully adapt the source material without filler or anime-original content.
By making Boruto Part 2 a seasonal anime, broadcasting in 12 or 13 episodes per season with longer breaks in between, Studio Pierrot and the many animators working behind the scenes could deliver a story that aligns more with the manga. Besides, there are many anime shows out there that have become successful with the same seasonal format. If it worked on series like Solo Leveling, My Hero Academia, and Demon Slayer, it might also work on Boruto.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
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- 2017 - 2023-00-00
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- TV Tokyo
Cast
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Yuko SanpeiUzumaki Boruto (voice) -
Cocoro KikuchiUchiha Sarada (voice)
