Quartile rating: 7.5/10 · 1 rating
The spirited Boruto Uzumaki, son of Seventh Hokage Naruto, is a skilled ninja who possesses the same brashness and passion his father once had. However, the constant absence of his father, who is busy with his Hokage duties, puts a damper on Boruto's fire. He ends up meeting his father's friend Sasuke, and requests to become... his apprentice!? The curtain on the story of the new generation rises!
Boruto: Naruto the Movie delivers a competent and emotionally resonant story about generational legacy and father-son relationships, but it largely retreads familiar Naruto themes — the absent father, the brash young ninja seeking recognition — rather than charting genuinely new territory. The animation quality is a clear step up from the TV series, with fluid, dynamic action sequences during the chunin exams and the climactic battles that are visually impressive for a theatrical anime production. Voice performances (both Japanese and localized) are solid and in line with series standards. The plot, while emotionally effective, follows a predictable arc and relies heavily on established franchise goodwill. The ending delivers satisfying closure and a strong emotional payoff between Boruto and Naruto, but it doesn't subvert expectations. Novelty is low given that this is a franchise extension following a well-worn template, even if it executes that template well.