Alongside One Piece and Attack on Titan, Naruto will always be considered one of the greatest and fan-favorite anime. When the anime series ended in 2017, we were not ready to bid our goodbyes to Team Seven. Thankfully, Kishimoto and Ukyo Kodachi brought us the sequel to this iconic series by introducing us to Naruto’s son, Boruto. Now, if you are interested in reliving your Shinobi days with Naruto’s son, find out how to watch or read Boruto in the correct order here in our guide.
How Many Arcs Does Boruto Have?
For those who aren’t aware, Boruto is the direct sequel to the iconic Naruto series, and it follows the life story of Naruto Uzumaki’s son, Boruto. Following in his father’s footsteps, Boruto aspires to become a legendary ninja in history alongside his nakama. What starts out as a light-hearted, adventurous story soon escalates into a high-stakes action in the second part of the series.
Yes, mirroring his father’s journey, the Boruto series is divided into two parts. The first part is known as Boruto: Naruto’s Next Generations (2017-2023), and the second part is titled Boruto: Two Blue Vortex (2023-ongoing), which takes place after a major timeskip.
The first part has a total of 26 arcs spanning 80 chapters and over 293 episodes. The final arc of the first half is yet to be adapted in the Boruto anime. On the other hand, the second part, aka Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga, began in 2023. So far, only two arcs featuring 24 chapters have come out so far at the time of writing.
How to Watch Boruto Arcs in Order
Unlike Naruto, the watch order for Boruto seasons can be slightly confusing, as the series includes anime canon and manga canon episodes. In simple terms, you need to watch both anime and manga canon to know all about the story and its characters. That said, let’s dive into the watch order for the two parts:
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Arcs in Order
We have listed all the arcs in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations and marked whether they are anime canon or manga canon or fillers in the list below:
Boruto Arc/Episode Title Anime Episodes No. Manga Chapters No. Academy Entrance Arc 1-15 Anime Canon Episodes Academy Entrance Fillers 16-17 Anime-only Filler Naruto Becomes Hokage 18 Anime Canon Episode Naruto Gaiden: Sarada Uchiha Arc 19-24 Anime Canon Episodes School Field Trip Arc 25-32 Anime Canon Episodes Super Beast Scroll Slump 33 Anime-only Filler Graduation Exam Arc 34-38 Anime Canon Episodes Mitsuki’s Past 39 0 Genin Mission Arc 40-42 Anime Canon Episodes Byakuya Gang Arc 43-47 Anime Canon Episodes Stand-alone Filler Episodes 48-50 Anime-only Filler Chunin Exam Arc/ Versus Momoshiki Arc 51-66 1-10 Cho-Cho Arc 67-69 Anime-only Filler Metal Lee Anxiety Episode 70 Anime-only Filler Mitsuki Disappearance Arc 71-92 Anime Canon Episodes Parent and Child Day Arc 93-95 Anime Canon Episodes Naruto Shinden Arc 96&97 Anime-only Filler Jugo Arc 98-103 Anime Canon Episodes Mitsuki and the Lost Kitten 104 Anime-only Filler Mitsuki and Orochimaru 105 Anime Canon Episode Steam Ninja Scrolls Arc 106-111 Anime Canon Episodes Stand-alone Filler Episodes 112-115 Anime-only Filler Konohomaru’s Love Arc 116-119 Anime-only Filler One Tail Escort Mission Arc 120-126 Anime Canon Episodes Time Slip Arc 127-136 Anime Canon Episodes Stand-alone Filler Episodes 137-140 Anime-only Filler Mujina Bandits Arc – Prologue 141-147 11-13 Mujina Bandits Arc 148-151 13-15 Mujina Bandits Fillers 152-156 Anime-only Filler Kara Actuation Arc 157-175 Anime Canon Episodes Konoha Safety System 176&177 Anime Canon Episodes Vessel Arc/Ao Arc 178-187 16-23 Kawaki Arc 188-220 24-55 Chūnin Re-Examination Arc 221-227 Anime Canon Episodes Ninja Duties Arc 228-230 Anime Canon Episodes Tsubaki Filler 231 Anime-only Filler Great Sea Battle of Kirigakure Arc 232-255 Anime Canon Episodes Stand-alone Filler Episodes 256-260 Anime-only Filler Kawaki & Himawari Academy Arc 261-273 Anime Canon Episodes Labyrinth Game Arc 274-281 Anime Canon Episodes Sasuke Retsuden Arc 282-286 Anime Canon Episodes Code Assault Arc 287-293 56-67 Omnipotence Arc TBA 68-80 Total: 26 arcs 293 episodes and counting 80 chapters
If you want to know more about the entertaining fillers in Boruto, check out our Boruto filler list to watch the best Boruto filler episodes.
That marks the end of the first part of the Boruto series. Boruto anime is yet to adapt the Omnipotence Arc, the final arc of the first part. It will soon be adapted, and the anime will get the next timeskip further. Now, let’s move on to the second half of Boruto.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Arcs in Order
Similar to how Naruto has his Shippuden series after a time-skip, his son has grown up and returned to the Leaf Village in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. The events in the second part of the Boruto manga (2023-ongoing) are set after a three-year time skip.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is only available as manga for now. There is still a long way to go for the Boruto time-skip in anime. In the meantime, here is the arc list of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex:
| Arc Title | Anime Episodes No. | Manga Chapters. No |
|---|---|---|
| Boruto’s Return Arc | TBA | 1-15 |
| Matsuri and Ryu Arc | TBA | 16-ongoing |
That’s a wrap on our complete guide to the Boruto arcs list. As the second half of the Boruto series has just begun, we will be updating this post once new information is released. So, bookmark this page to stay up-to-date with new Boruto arcs in the manga and anime details.
The Boruto series is divided into two parts. The first part of the story has a total of 26 arcs, and the second part has only two at the time of writing.
The Boruto’s Return Arc of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga is the newest arc in the Boruto series so far.
Boruto anime does have a lot of filler, but not all the arcs mentioned here are filler. You should watch the anime canon and manga canon episodes to understand the story completely.
