Boruto

The basic premise of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is set several years after the events of Naruto Shippuden, in an era of peace and technological advancement in the Hidden Leaf Village. The story focuses on Boruto Uzumaki, the son of the Seventh Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki. Boruto, initially discontent with his father's constant absence due to his Hokage duties, strives to find his own identity and his own path as a ninja, breaking free from the shadow of his legendary father. The series explores the challenges of the new ninja generation, the emergence of new threats, and the evolution of older characters, while simultaneously maintaining the themes of friendship and perseverance.

Boruto Uzumaki is accompanied by a new generation of characters who form his team and his friends at the Ninja Academy. His primary companions are Sarada Uchiha, the daughter of Sasuke and Sakura, who aspires to become Hokage and inherits abilities from both the Uchiha clan and medical ninja arts. Mitsuki is a mysterious, synthetic human, son of Orochimaru, with unique abilities and a peculiar devotion to Boruto. Other important characters include their classmates, such as Shikadai Nara, Inojin Yamanaka, and Chocho Akimichi, who are the children of the older characters, bringing new dynamics and exploring their own stories within the Naruto universe.

The main differences between Boruto and Naruto are evident on many levels, reflecting the transition from an era of war to an era of peace. Boruto explores a more modernized world, with technological innovations such as ninja tools. While Naruto focused on the struggle for recognition and peace, Boruto focuses on the challenge of maintaining peace and the personal growth of the new generation living in the shadow of their parents. Battles are often more complex and involve new powers like Karma, while the theme of destiny and legacy plays a larger role, significantly differentiating the narrative and concerns of the series from its predecessor.

The biggest threat that Boruto and the ninja world face comes from Kara, a mysterious and extremely dangerous organization operating in the shadows. Kara consists of powerful users of Karma, a mysterious power linked to the Ōtsutsuki clan members, extraterrestrial beings who have played a crucial role in ninja history. Their leader, Jigen, and their inner circles possess immense power and have ambitious plans that could threaten the world's existence. The conflict with Kara forces Boruto and his friends to confront powers far exceeding anything they have known so far, raising the stakes of the story.

To watch Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, the primary streaming platform is Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll offers access to all episodes of the series, often with simultaneous release with Japan (simulcast), and provides subtitle options in various languages. Given the franchise's popularity, Boruto may also be available on certain other streaming platforms depending on regional licensing agreements, but Crunchyroll remains the most comprehensive and up-to-date source for fans outside Japan wishing to follow Boruto's adventures.