They did a great job at foreshadowing the Boruto Movie: Boruto

[lndra]

Spoiler

You must be registered for see images

Boruto is one of the top academy students, and although he does not really take the classes seriously. He seems to always find a way to come out on-top. This is what ultimately sets up Boruto's mindset to failure in the future. Boruto is able to always perform well, no matter what, without having to put in maximum effort. This is why he doesn't think studying is that important anymore, nor training. This will also apply to how Boruto will continue his 'do things a faster way instead of the right way' stigma.

Spoiler

You must be registered for see images

Basically what I said before spoken by the character himself. One thing I really like, is how the story of Naruto started off introducing Naruto as a boy who made terrible grades, was horrible in school, yet had a dream (a purpose in life). Whereas this series shows Boruto making top scores, one of the best academy students there, but he has no purpose in life at all.

Spoiler

You must be registered for see images

My favorite aspect of this episode is Boruto's conflict with his future, and his surprise to everyone wanting to be a ninja. As he doesn't quite understand. This is great. Boruto is undecided of his future, which makes him realistic. I always hated the idea of having some type of world renown goal at a young age without going through anything significant. This makes his future development important, as he's just lazying around.

You must be registered for see images

This is even more important here when Boruto asks himself, why is he becoming a shinobi in the first place? This self reflection paints Boruto in a better light in comparison to his classmates who are just accepting of their roles in terms of being ninjas. While he's actually trying to understand his place in all of this.

Spoiler

You must be registered for see images

These attributes make his character more than one dimensional. Combining that with the fact that he has actual flaws, which you can't say the same for anyone else yet.

Spoiler

You must be registered for see images

Like Shino muttered. Boruto's idea of lazying around and not putting much effort into the future, is what is going to set himself up for doom. It's a great foreshadowing to what's to come. The reason why he'll face ridicule is because he's able to get away with this, for now.

 

[Reviewing Logic]

Well apparently the person in charge of this episode was the Boruto the movie novel writer.

Makes sense also why we had three scenes talking about Boruto being a prodigy.

 

[Hyuga Prodigy]

Nice thread. Boruto is seemingly to be the only person who's been conflicted dealing with his internal struggles which fits the progression nicely. I feel like the problem is that most of the academy students have already been settled with their determination to become shinobi without the surrounding of their flaws.

For example, I feel like the issues I have with Sarada is that her character growth and her aspiration to become hokage Climax way too early and because of that she doesn't have much room to grow. Even when she started to doubted herself when she believe she has no place to help Wasabi and Namida; with Boruto advice it only lasted for momentarily.

This is more or less the same problem I have with Konoha11. Their time have ended at the end of P1 which is why they stop developing. which undermines their value. I feared same could apply to most of the academy.

What completely sets them apart is that Boruto Flaws is more Grounded and that adds more layer to his character which benefits him in the Long-Term. This brings to my next point. The writers have definitely done a good job to flesh out the story thanks in part for choosing a Slice of Life format that allows the viewer to understand the flow of the narration without feeling overwhelmed.

 

[123fire]

This shit is why Boruto anime is fire! Inb4 Indra says it's garbage ....

 

[salamander uchiha]

The portrayal is too fillerish for my liking.

 

[lndra]

This shit is what Boruto anime is fire! Inb4 Indra says it's garbage ....

Throw some respek on his name

Nice thread. Boruto is seemingly to be the only person who's been conflicted dealing with his internal struggles which fits the progression nicely. I feel like the problem is that most of the academy students have already been settled with their determination to become shinobi without the surrounding of their flaws.

Fact.

For example, I feel like the issues I have with Sarada is that her character growth and her aspiration to become hokage Climax way too early and because of that she doesn't have much room to grow. Even when she started to doubted herself when she believe she has no place to help Wasabi and Namida; with Boruto advice it only lasted for momentarily.

I agree. I feel like she isn't missing anything other than expansion on her abilities.

This is more or less the same problem I have with Konoha11. Their time have ended at the end of P1 which is why they stop developing. which undermines their value. I feared same could apply to most of the academy.

I hope this isn't the case either.

What completely sets them apart is that Boruto Flaws is more Grounded and that adds more layer to his character which benefits him in the Long-Term. This brings to my next point. The writers have definitely done a good job to flesh out the story thanks in part for choosing a Slice of Life format that allows the viewer to understand the flow of the narration without feeling overwhelmed.

Agreed.

Well apparently the person in charge of this episode was the Boruto the movie novel writer.

Makes sense also why we had three scenes talking about Boruto being a prodigy.

Ukyo didn't write this episode

 

[123fire]

Ukyo didn't write this episode

He's writing the entire anime=Wrote the episode

 

[lndra]

He's writing the entire anime=Wrote the episode

He didn't even write the episode lol

 

[salamander uchiha]

He didn't even write the episode lol

Didn't I say it seemed fillerish, now you understand why.

 

[123fire]

Didn't I say it seemed fillerish, now you understand why.

Boruto anime is not filler

 

[Reboryushon]

Boruto anime is not filler

The author didn't even write it. This one is clearly filler.

 

[123fire]

The author didn't even write it. This one is clearly filler.

You must be registered for see images

 

[salamander uchiha]

You must be registered for see images

He's talking about episode 35(the basis for this thread)not the whole anime or the mist arc, which is confirmed canon.

 

[Reboryushon]

He's talking about episode 35(the basis for this thread)not the whole anime or the mist arc, which is confirmed canon.

Exactly.

 

[123fire]

He's talking about episode 35(the basis for this thread)not the whole anime or the mist arc, which is confirmed canon.

Exactly.

The whole Boruto confirmed canon. i made a thread with 16 different sources and links

 

[Askeladd]

As always Indra, amazing thread.

I'm sharing the same opinion, I think Studio Pierrot did a decent job in that regard. Hopefully the movie rehash is coming soon.

 

[baruhima uzumaki]

Nice thread. They made boruto character close with his character in the movie / manga. Actually I was worried about boruto in anime at begin because he look like different person in the movie.
I realy really like his character in the movie

 

[Avani]

Mod Break by Avani

Keep it on topic and play nicely. Being courteous won't kill you. Toxicity, however, will destroy you in the end.

 

[InfiniteMugen]

Hmm very true, I starting to think that the power boruto is going to get, and his conflict with even wanting to be a shinobi, will be a big part of the plot and his character, although I guess it’s becoming more obvious anyhow

 

[lndra]

Didn't I say it seemed fillerish, now you understand why.

I don't see anything wrong with it. Idc if it's canon or not.

Just talking about the part where it stands in the narrative of the story. They did a good job to make Boruto be more like himself when the Movie adaption hits. Tho we still have some time b4 then