Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Story Arcs Guide
Episode ranges, plot summaries, and frequently asked questions for every major arc in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. Updated 2026.
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Academy Entrance Arc
Eps 1–15 · 15 epsWhat episodes are the Academy Entrance arc in Boruto?
Episodes 1–15. Boruto Uzumaki — son of Naruto and Hinata — enters the Ninja Academy. Unlike his father, Boruto resents his dad's absence and lacks Naruto's drive. He teams up with Sarada (Sasuke's daughter) and Mitsuki (Orochimaru's son).
Is Boruto worth watching?
Boruto has a slow start with many filler-style academy episodes, but the story improves significantly from the Chunin Exams arc (episode 53) onward. The Kara Actuation arc and beyond are considered the series' best. The manga/novel storyline is darker and faster-paced.
Sarada Uchiha Arc
Eps 16–24 · 9 epsWhat episodes are the Sarada Uchiha arc in Boruto?
Episodes 16–24 — adapts the "Naruto Gaiden: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring" manga by Masashi Kishimoto. Sarada questions whether Sakura is her real mother and seeks out her father Sasuke.
Naruto Shinden Arc
Eps 25–32 · 8 epsWhat episodes are the Naruto Shinden arc in Boruto?
Episodes 25–32 — adapts the Naruto Shinden novel. Naruto and Hinata face a threat connected to Hinata's past.
Uchiha Senki Arc
Eps 33–52 · 20 epsAre episodes 33–52 of Boruto filler?
Largely filler — these episodes cover various academy missions and character episodes. The story does not significantly advance the main plot. Can be mostly skipped.
Chūnin Exams Arc
Eps 53–66 · 14 epsWhat episodes are the Chunin Exams arc in Boruto?
Episodes 53–66. Boruto enters the Chunin Exams but uses a banned scientific ninja tool to cheat — leading to confrontation with Momoshiki Otsutsuki, who attacks the exams. Naruto is captured. This arc adapts the Boruto film.
Is the Chunin Exams arc in Boruto filler or canon?
Fully canon — it adapts the Boruto: Naruto the Movie film and is one of the highest-rated arcs in the series. The Momoshiki fight and Boruto's Karma mark are pivotal to the rest of the story.
Konohamaru's Love Arc
Eps 67–70 · 4 epsAre episodes 67–70 of Boruto filler?
Episodes 67–70 — filler. Can be skipped.
Parent and Child Day Arc
Eps 71–92 · 22 epsAre episodes 71–92 of Boruto filler?
Largely filler with some mixed-canon content. The Parent and Child Day episodes and surrounding arcs are mostly skippable.
Jūgo Arc
Eps 93–97 · 5 epsAre episodes 93–97 of Boruto filler?
Episodes 93–97 — filler involving Jugo (from Naruto Shippuden). Can be skipped.
Steam Ninja Scrolls Arc
Eps 98–103 · 6 epsWhat is the Steam Ninja Scrolls arc in Boruto?
Episodes 98–103 — adapts the Mirai Sarutobi (Kurenai's daughter) novel arc. Optional.
Mujina Bandits Arc
Eps 104–111 · 8 epsWhat episodes are the Mujina Bandits arc in Boruto?
Episodes 104–111 — adapts the Boruto manga chapter where Team 7 escorts a prisoner. The first manga-based arc outside of the Chunin Exams. Canon.
Kara Actuation Arc
Eps 112–127 · 16 epsWhat episodes are the Kara Actuation arc in Boruto?
Episodes 112–127. The criminal organisation Kara — led by Jigen — is introduced. This arc begins the series' darker, more serious phase. Kara is after Kawaki, a boy with a Karma seal like Boruto's.
Ao Arc
Eps 128–136 · 9 epsWhat episodes are the Ao arc in Boruto?
Episodes 128–136 — adapts the Boruto manga. Team 7 encounters Ao, the former Mist Village sensor ninja from Naruto Shippuden, now working for Kara. Boruto's first major loss as a ninja.
Vessel Arc
Eps 137–148 · 12 epsWhat episodes are the Vessel arc in Boruto?
Episodes 137–148 — adapts the manga. Kawaki is brought to Konoha and lives with Naruto's family. The nature of Karma seals and Otsutsuki plans are explained.
Kawaki Arc
Eps 149–220 · 72 epsWhat episodes are the Kawaki arc in Boruto?
Episodes 149–220. The longest arc in Boruto — Jigen attacks Konoha, defeating both Naruto and Sasuke. The full threat of Kara and Isshiki Otsutsuki is revealed. Naruto's new Baryon Mode transformation occurs here.
Is the Kawaki arc worth watching?
The Kawaki arc (especially the Isshiki fight, episodes 215–218) is widely considered the best stretch of the Boruto anime. Naruto's Baryon Mode and the costs involved are emotionally devastating.
Amado Arc
Eps 221–243 · 23 epsWhat episodes are the Amado arc in Boruto?
Episodes 221–243. Amado — Kara's chief scientist — defects to Konoha and reveals more about Isshiki and the Otsutsuki plan for the planet. Deals with the aftermath of the Kawaki arc.
Code Arc
Eps 244–293 · 50 epsWhat episodes are the Code arc in Boruto?
Episodes 244–293. Code — the last loyal member of Kara — seeks revenge on Konoha. The arc expands the Otsutsuki mythology and Boruto's evolution as the vessel for Momoshiki.