From episode 220, the anime series by Boruto: Naruto the next generations separated from the manga. In fact, the events narrated from that moment are original, that is, unpublished works created by Studio Pierrot specifically for the anime. Also in the month of May 2022, the original anime continues.

In Episode 232 of the anime, the new generation ninjas dare an original saga that catches viewers’ attention. That Land of Water was invaded by the Funato clan pirates and Team 7 and Team 5 ninjas, who were there on a mission, joined forces with those of the Nebula to deal with this threat.

In Boruto 246, a great protagonist always greeted his friends. So in this arc, the son of the Seventh Hokage faced the demon of death of a partner. However, this particular Boruto moment was marred by poor animations. The animation studio has in fact alternated particularly successful scenes with others in which the low budget available.

The titles of the next few episodes have been released online and will be simulcast to air on Crunchyroll every Sunday. Also in May 2022, The saga of the invasion of the Land of Water continues. To see the events of the manga adjusted, we may have to wait for summer. Here are titles and airing dates:

  • 247 “For Kagura’s sake”, 1/5;
  • 248 “A Battle to Death, Once Again”, 8/5;
  • 249 “Buds of Hatred”, May 15;
  • 250 “Funato’s Blood”, 22/5;
  • 251 “Both in their resolution, 29/5.

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