Is the Boruto anime canon to the manga?
The entire Boruto anime is canon, as per reference by the manga creators. All the Boruto: Naruto next generations anime is canon, and this list is kinda strange, as they marked those episodes as ‘non-canon’ which are essential to the plot, or ones like episode 19 which is based on Kishimoto-manga.
Is the Boruto anime close to the Boruto manga?
As I mentioned, the latest episode of the Boruto anime follows chapter 58 of the original manga. During this chapter, Boruto struggles with the Byakugan powers that he inherited from his father.
Is Boruto next generations different from the manga?
Starting its publication in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine back in 2016, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations got an anime announcement very soon after that. However, due to multiple reasons, the path that the anime has taken is slightly different from that of the manga.
Is Boruto canon to Naruto?
So, yes — Boruto is canon to Naruto regardless of its format. Recently, the creator of Boruto did an interview with Lucca Comics about his on-going series. Mikio Ikemoto is handling the series in lieu of Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto, and a translation summary (via Reddit) of the interview reveals the artist’s canon point of view.
Is Boruto the successor to Naruto?
Popular shōnen anime and manga series Boruto is the widely renowned successor of Masashi Kishimoto’s popular manga Naruto. Starting its publication in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine back in 2016, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations got an anime announcement very soon after that.
Will Boruto’s anime and manga have parallel arcs?
Continuing, Ikemoto said the manga is in charge of mapping out the sequel’s main story. While the anime may detour with parallel arcs, Boruto will always come back to the manga for plot tentpoles.