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Boruto: Naruto Next Generations seasons
On TV, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ran as one long series of 293 episodes, broadcast on TV Tokyo from April 5, 2017 to March 26, 2023 and animated by Pierrot, the studio behind Naruto. It was announced at Jump Festa in December 2016. Instead of starting where the manga starts, the anime opens with Boruto's days at the ninja academy and adds several original arcs, so it moves at a slower pace than the manga by Masashi Kishimoto and Ukyō Kodachi. Episode 293 closed what is now called Part 1. The sequel manga, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, began in V Jump in 2023 and has not been animated yet.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Part 1) | April 5, 2017 | March 26, 2023 | 293 | Pierrot |
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Part 1)
The single TV run follows Boruto from his last academy days through his first missions with Team 7, the Chunin Exams and the arrival of Kawaki and the group Kara. Directed first by Hiroyuki Yamashita and later by Toshirō Fujii and Masayuki Kōda, it ran 293 episodes from April 5, 2017 to March 26, 2023, with music by Yasuharu Takanashi and -yaiba-.
Next season Announced
A continuation has been confirmed. In April 2025 Pierrot announced that production had resumed on an anime of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, the sequel manga. In January 2026 Pierrot's president said the studio plans to release it in seasonal blocks rather than as a weekly year-round show. As of October 2026 there is still no premiere date, episode count or cast list; the tenth-anniversary video from June 2026 was a recap, not a trailer. More Naruto and Boruto news is promised at Jump Festa 2027 in December 2026.
FAQ
How many episodes does Boruto have?
The TV anime Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has 293 episodes. It aired on TV Tokyo from April 5, 2017 to March 26, 2023 and was made by Pierrot. Those 293 episodes are counted as Part 1 of the story.
Is there a Boruto: Two Blue Vortex anime?
Yes, it is in production. Pierrot announced in April 2025 that work on the Two Blue Vortex anime had resumed, but as of October 2026 there is no release date, trailer or cast announcement. The studio has said it plans a seasonal format.
Do I need to watch Naruto before Boruto?
It helps but is not required. Boruto introduces a new generation, and the story explains who the adults are as it goes. Viewers who know Naruto and Naruto Shippuden will recognise many parents, teachers and techniques, and will understand the references to the past better.
Does the Boruto anime follow the manga?
Partly. The anime begins earlier than the manga, with an academy story that the manga skips, and it adds several original arcs between adapted chapters. The main manga events, such as the Chunin Exams and Kawaki's arrival, are adapted, but in a different order and with extra material.
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Sources
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (TV series) (Wikipedia)
- BORUTO-ボルト- -NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS- (Japanese Wikipedia)
- 博人传-火影次世代- (Chinese Wikipedia, zh-cn)
- BORUTO 角色列表 (Chinese Wikipedia, zh-cn)
- 博人传 角色介绍 (Gamersky)
- 博人传 壳组织介绍 (Xiaomi Game Center)
- Boruto anime production resumes as Boruto: Two Blue Vortex (The Outer Haven, 2025-04-17)
- Boruto: Two Blue Vortex anime planned as seasonal (Screen Rant, 2026-01-09)
- Boruto: Road to Two Blue Vortex video (CBR, 2026-06-04)
- NYCC 2026: VIZ Media reveals PROJECT RASENGAN roadmap (The Outer Haven, 2026-10-10)