Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, is a Japanese manga series written by Ukyō Kodachi and illustrated by Mikio Ikemoto. It is a spin-off of and sequel to Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto and follows the adventures of Naruto Uzumaki’s son, Boruto Uzumaki. The series began serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump on May 9, 2016.
When it comes to the reasons why Boruto failed to earn the fanbase like the Naruto, there are a few key factors that played a role.
Firstly, the lack of a clear protagonist and clear direction. In Naruto, the audience had a clear protagonist with a clear goal and a clear arc of development. The audience knew what Naruto wanted, and they could see him working towards that goal throughout the series. In contrast, Boruto often lacks a clear direction or purpose. While the audience knows that Boruto wants to become a ninja like his father, it is not clear what his ultimate goal is. This lack of direction makes it harder for the audience to become invested in the story.
Secondly, the lack of well-developed characters. The original series had a large and diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique personalities and motivations. The audience could relate to these characters and care about what happened to them. In contrast, many of the characters in Boruto are less interesting and less well-developed. This makes it harder for the audience to become invested in the story and care about what happens to the characters.
Thirdly, the series is focused more on the new generation, who are the children of the previous series’ characters. This means that the audience is introduced to a new cast of characters, and it takes some time for the audience to become familiar with them and care about them. Additionally, most of the characters are not as well-developed as the ones in the original series, and this also makes it difficult for the audience to become invested in the story.
Fourthly, the animation, soundtrack, and direction of Boruto is not as good as the original series. Many of the fights in Boruto lack the same level of intensity and excitement that they had in Naruto. Additionally, the animation is often less fluid and less detailed than in the original series. The soundtrack also fails to capture the same level of emotion as the original series.
Finally, the series is a sequel, and it is hard to match the greatness of the original. The audience has already seen the story of Naruto and how it concludes, it is difficult for the sequel to match the same level of excitement and emotion as the original. Additionally, many fans felt that the original series had reached a satisfying conclusion and that there was no need for a follow-up.
Boruto is a good show, but it is not as good as Naruto. While it has its moments, it doesn’t quite capture the same level of excitement and emotion as the original series. The main reason for this is that it is a sequel, and it is hard to match the greatness of the original. Additionally, the lack of a clear protagonist and clear direction, the lack of well-developed characters, the focus on the new generation, and the animation, soundtrack, and direction of Boruto are also reasons that make it hard for the audience to become invested in the story.
