Boruto

                                                                    Boruto 

✨ 1. Anime shifting to filler‑free storytelling

Studio director Kyohei Ebata hinted that Boruto: Two Blue Vortex will closely follow the manga with minimal or no filler content—addressing long-standing fan complaints 

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🔥 2. Himawari wields Baryon Mode

In a major twist, Himawari Uzumaki—Naruto’s daughter—now taps into Kurama’s Baryon Mode, suggesting she may be the new focal point of power in the series 

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💥 3. Sasuke’s dramatic comeback

Sasuke Uchiha makes a powerful return amid the Two Blue Vortex arc, gearing up for a clash with the new antagonist, Hidari. Some speculate he could even be a candidate for Hokage—stay tuned for the next chapter 

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🛑 4. Naruto [Still Alive]

Despite rumors, Naruto is very much alive in Boruto: Next Generations, continuing his role in Konoha and supporting Boruto—no death has occurred 

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📺 5. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex anime confirmed

Studio Pierrot officially announced the anime adaptation of the Two Blue Vortex saga on April 17, 2025. After a two‑year hiatus since the 293rd episode, fans can expect new arcs, manga‑faithful storylines, battles, and major growth for characters like Sarada and Boruto 

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💬 Fan insights from Reddit

Long-time fans have mixed feelings. Some call for seasonal format and better pacing:

“Boruto should have been seasonal… we’d get AoT‑level animation for manga content” 
Another noted early production work on Two Blue Vortex and a planned Part 2 

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✅ What it all means for fans

• Improved anime quality with less filler and more manga content

• New power dynamics, with Himawari taking center stage

• Sasuke’s return promises major battles ahead

• The anime is back—Two Blue Vortex is confirmed, adapting major arcs