Boruto for parents: 3 minutes to know everything about the Naruto sequel

Naruto, it’s over (it’s been a few years now)! Now it’s time for his son, Boruto, the hero of the same series, to follow the adventures of a new generation of shinobi in the hidden village of Konoha.

Whether you grew up with Naruto or are a neophyte, Boruto presents itself as the perfect gateway to the world of anime! And if you want to share this passion with your child, who has been inexhaustible on this topic since he went back to school, here is a cheat sheet of the main things you need to know to talk “Boruto”!

What is it about?

Boruto is the son of Naruto Uzumaki, the Seventh Hokage of Konoha Village and a famous ninja. Always living in his father’s shadow, the boy is determined to overcome him. But his entrance into the Konoha Ninja Academy teaches him that becoming the best ninja is more difficult than he thought.

At what age should I watch this anime?

AlloCiné editors recommend this program from the age of 10 : However, be aware of the presence of several scenes that contain passages of moderate violence.

Why do teenagers love it?

• A fresh start, the perfect gateway for a new generation unfamiliar with Naruto.
• Humor, exciting adventures, enemies that appear out of nowhere: there is no time to be bored in Boruto!
• The character, a teenager who lives in the shadow of his famous father, attractive and charismatic.

Who are the main characters?

• Boruto Uzumaki: Hero of the series; Like his father before him, this rambunctious teenager is determined to get people to talk about him at any cost, even if it means indulging in the worst nonsense. Because deep down Boruto is suffering from being seen as Naruto’s son instead of his own being.

• Sarada Uchiha: Daughter of Sasuke and Sakura, two of Naruto’s former comrades. A mixture of his parents’ traits – but also flaws – this young novice shinobi begins to dream of one day becoming the village’s new Hokage.
• Naruto Uzumaki: Forget the rude Naruto of the previous series. Having become a respected and respected village chief, the latter gives himself body and soul to ensure the protection of his people. Even if it sometimes neglects the bonds with his own family and especially with Boruto?
• Sasuke Uchiha: Naruto’s former rival, once on the enemy side, now serves as the lone protector of the village of Konoha. In strange circumstances, the latter will also play the role of Boruto’s mentor and teach him fighting techniques.
• Kawaki: This young boy, originally from the outskirts of Konoha Village, seems to be hiding a dark secret. Greeted by Naruto, who offers to move in with him to better protect him, Kawak quickly comes to grips with his past and the terrifying enemies that come to pursue him…

An anecdote that will surprise your teenager!

• Naruto… on stage! In Japan, musical Naruto has really emerged (see below). The well-received play made the archipelago’s day, but unfortunately was never performed outside of Japan.
• A story specific to the anime series was created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Naruto manga. So don’t be surprised to see some iconic characters from the previous series during these episodes!

Naruto the Musical:

DNA, Netflix, Crunchyroll… which platform should you subscribe to to watch Japanese anime?

Where should you watch this anime and how much will it cost?

The complete series is available on DNA (€6.99 per month). Episodes are also available on Netflix (from €8.99 per month) and Amazon Prime Video (€69.90 per year).

Fourteen volumes of the Boruto manga are also available (€6.95 each from Kana Editions).

What other anime should you watch with your teenager next?

• NarutoTo discover the beginning of the story and its continuation Naruto Shippûden
• BorutoThe movie, the perfect adventure to get to know the character
• The Seven Deadly Sins, an adventure loosely inspired by the legend of King Arthur