Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017)
Kernel Score: 85% · 2,473 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy
First aired: 2017-04-05
Seasons: 1 · 293 episodes
Is Boruto: Naruto Next Generations worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Naruto's son enters ninja school in a sequel series that mixes new-generation adventures with slower filler stretches. Fans of the original enjoy seeing the world grow up. It's less compelling if you haven't seen Naruto.
Watch it if you
- loved Naruto and want to see the next generation
- enjoy ninja action and school-friendship stories
- are happy with a very long running show
Skip it if you
- haven't seen Naruto first
- dislike filler episodes and repeated power-up formulas
Best for: Long anime binge
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
- Stream: Hulu, Crunchyroll
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The life of the shinobi is beginning to change. Boruto Uzumaki, son of Seventh Hokage Naruto Uzumaki, has enrolled in the Ninja Academy to learn the ways of the ninja. Now, as a series of mysterious events unfolds, Boruto’s story is about to begin!
Shows like Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
If you liked Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) — 89%: The original series this one follows, with Naruto as a young adult.
- Naruto (2002) — 88%: Where the story starts, with Naruto as a child.
- Hunter x Hunter (2011) — 90%: Adventure anime with strong characters and tense, clever fights.
- One Piece (1999) — 89%: Huge, long-running adventure built on friendship and big battles.
- Dragon Ball Super (2015) — 89%: Classic power-scaling fights and a parent-child cast.
- One-Punch Man (2015) — 90%: Fast, funny action about an overpowered hero.
Cast
- Yuko Sanpei as Uzumaki Boruto (voice)
- Cocoro Kikuchi as Uchiha Sarada (voice)
- Ryuichi Kijima as Mitsuki (voice)
- Ryoko Shiraishi as Akimichi Chouchou (voice)
- Shinji Kawada as Aburame Shino (voice)
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations FAQ
Is Boruto: Naruto Next Generations worth watching?
Depends on your taste. Naruto's son enters ninja school in a sequel series that mixes new-generation adventures with slower filler stretches. Fans of the original enjoy seeing the world grow up. It's less compelling if you haven't seen Naruto.
Where can I watch Boruto: Naruto Next Generations?
In the US you can stream Boruto: Naruto Next Generations on Hulu and Crunchyroll, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
What is Boruto: Naruto Next Generations rated?
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is rated TV-14.
What shows are like Boruto: Naruto Next Generations?
If you liked Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, try Naruto Shippūden, Naruto, Hunter x Hunter and One Piece.