The Boruto manga is taking a one-month break, per Anime News Network — a routine pause for the Two Blue Vortex continuation, and a decent excuse to catch up on the anime while the chapters wait. If you bounced off Naruto's sequel early, or you're deciding whether to start at all, here's the watch order, where to stream it, and the honest read on whether it holds up.
Quick answer
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017, Studio Pierrot) streams on Crunchyroll, subtitled and dubbed. The correct watch order is Naruto → Naruto: Shippuden → Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, with the Two Blue Vortex arc continuing the story in the manga. According to SenpaiRanks, Boruto tracks at a 6.33 adjusted score across the Consensus and Quality axes — a divisive mid-tier entry, notably below its parent series, which is exactly the kind of gap our dual-axis board exists to make visible.
The watch order
Start at the source and go forward:
- Naruto (2002) — the original.
- Naruto: Shippuden (2007) — the time-skip continuation; this is where the parent story pays off.
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) — the next generation, following Naruto's son.
Skipping straight to Boruto works mechanically, but the emotional weight leans hard on knowing Naruto's arc first. Watch the parent series if you can.
Where to stream it
Crunchyroll is the reliable home for Boruto worldwide, sub and dub, and it also carries Naruto and Shippuden — so the full runway is on one platform. Regional catalogs vary, so if a title's missing in your region, check a second service before assuming it's gone.
The honest read
Here's where the dual-axis matters. Boruto's Consensus and Quality both land at 6.33 — respectable, not beloved, and a clear step below Naruto's numbers. The early filler-heavy run split the fanbase; the later Two Blue Vortex material is where many holdouts came back. SenpaiRanks tracks it as a mid-tier shonen: worth it for invested Naruto fans, skippable if the parent series didn't land for you. That's a call MAL's single score blurs and ours doesn't.
How to read the ranking
The 6.33 is the crowd's read. If you've watched Boruto — or you're a Naruto diehard with strong opinions — rate it yourself and see whether you're above or below the line. The disagreement between longtime fans and newcomers on this show is real, and the ranking is built to surface it.
For more Studio Pierrot, see our best Studio Pierrot anime ranked list, and check the top anime airing now board. Boruto's catalog page is at /anime/b374b745-9016-4657-b717-635914f0c375.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Where can I watch Boruto?
A: On Crunchyroll worldwide, subtitled and dubbed, alongside Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden.
Q: What's the correct Boruto watch order?
A: Naruto → Naruto: Shippuden → Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, with Two Blue Vortex continuing in the manga.
Q: Is Boruto good?
A: It's divisive — SenpaiRanks tracks it at 6.33 across Consensus and Quality, a mid-tier entry below Naruto. Worth it for invested fans.
Q: Do I need to watch Naruto first?
A: You can start at Boruto, but the emotional payoff depends heavily on knowing Naruto's story, so watch the parent series if you can.
Q: Is the Boruto manga finished?
A: No — it's on a one-month break; the Two Blue Vortex arc is ongoing.