Is Kishimoto back on Boruto?

The creator of Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto, turned a lot of fans’ heads when it was announced that he would be returning to writing duties on the current manga of the series, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, and fans are stunned over just how hard the writer went in his return to the Hidden Leaf Village of Konoha!

Why did Kishimoto take over?

Jump’s official announcement claims that Kishimoto was always scheduled to take over Boruto, but there are other potential factors contributing to his return. After writing and drawing a weekly series for 15 years, Kishimoto was understandably seeking a less intense schedule post-Naruto.

Is Masashi Kishimoto The creator of Boruto?

Masashi Kishimoto
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Is Boruto making smart narrative decisions?

Sure, it is still far too early to call, but Boruto has been making some smart narrative decisions since its first episode, as it looks like it has learned a lot from some of the missteps taken by the beloved Naruto.

Could Boruto actually be better than the original?

That said, with a handful of memorable stories and some stellar animation out of the gate, the spin-off is certainly off to a fast start, leading fans to wonder if Boruto could actually be better than the original. We believe it is certainly possible, and we have compiled a list of ways in which it has already vastly surpassed its predecessor.

Is Shino Aburame a good character in Naruto?

Fan consensus easily pegs Shino Aburame as one of the original series’ least interesting characters. However, the mysterious bug-obsessed ninja has since found new life in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. As a teacher struggling to reach his respective students, Shino is now somewhat relatable and a far more likable character than ever before.

Is Boruto the movie worth watching?

Boruto: Naruto the Movie gave audiences arguably one of only a few worthwhile feature-length experiences from the franchise. The new protagonist had a lot to prove, but the general consensus is that Boruto gave fans one of only two “must watch” Naruto movies from the bunch.