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The Best Episodes of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Every episode of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 65 - Father and Child
    9.6/10(6794 votes)

    #1 - Father and Child

    S1:E65

    Naruto and Sasuke fight against Momoshiki Otsutsuki. Momoshiki gets defeated, but he's helped by Katasuke and his Scientific Ninja Tool. In the end, Boruto puts an end to Momoshiki's life. While dying, Momoshiki talks to Boruto and gives him the Karma Seal.

    Director:Chengxi Huang
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  2. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 204 - He's Bad News
    9.5/10(5880 votes)

    #2 - He's Bad News

    S1:E204

    Naruto has been pulled into a different dimension by Jigen. There he encounters Sasuke, who tells him that Jigen is a dangerous person and that they must do whatever it takes to defeat him immediately. Naruto and Sasuke work together to defeat Jigen in a fierce battle, but they struggle against Jigen's advanced fighting abilities and mysterious jutsu. Meanwhile, Boruto gets a bad premonition when his Karma starts acting up, and so he quickly returns home with Mitsuki. Kawaki and Sarada are there, worried about Naruto's safety.

    Director:Takeru Ogiwara
    Writer:Masahiro Okubo

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  3. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 189 - Resonance
    9.4/10(4569 votes)

    #3 - Resonance

    S1:E189

    Boruto and the others learn that the boy named Kawaki is the target that Kara has been seeking. They watch on as a battle rages between Kawaki and the Kara Outer, Garo, and are shocked by the young man's capabilities.

    Director:Hiroyuki Yamashita
    Writer:Hiroyuki Yamashita

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  4. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 217 - Decision
    9.4/10(10006 votes)

    #4 - Decision

    S1:E217

    Naruto and Sasuke are greatly overwhelmed by Isshiki's abilities. As a last resort, Kurama offers Naruto a chakra mode called Baryon Mode, which grants him immense power. The intensity of this power, however, could end his life.

    Director:Nozomi Fukui
    Writer:Masaya Honda

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  5. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 218 - Partner
    9.4/10(7203 votes)

    #5 - Partner

    S1:E218

    Naruto and the others are exhausted from their battle with Isshiki. Suddenly, Boruto attacks Sasuke. Momoshiki has taken control of Boruto’s consciousness and stands before them as an enemy. Kawaki desperately calls out to Boruto to snap him out of it. Unfortunately, his words are unable to reach him. Sasuke tells Kawaki a way to bring back Boruto’s consciousness. In order to save Boruto, Kawaki attempts a risky plan using a jutsu he only recently learned. While Kawaki and Sasuke fight a desperate battle, Naruto finally runs out of strength. As his consciousness fades, he and Kurama quietly reminisce about their past.

    Directors:Yusuke Onoda, Masayuki Kouda
    Writer:Masaya Honda

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  6. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 216 - Sacrifice
    9.3/10(5301 votes)

    #6 - Sacrifice

    S1:E216

    Boruto opens a portal and transports Isshiki and himself to another dimension. Naruto and Sasuke follow them, and the final battle against Isshiki begins.

    Director:Ayumu Ono
    Writer:Masaya Honda

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  7. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 62 - The Otsutsuki Invasion
    9.2/10(2136 votes)

    #7 - The Otsutsuki Invasion

    S1:E62

    Momoshiki, Kinshiki and Urashiki of the Otsutsuki Clan suddenly appear in the arena filled with spectators. Using his Scientific Ninja Tool, Boruto hurls jutsu after jutsu to no avail against Momoshiki, who is targeting Naruto. Meanwhile, Urashiki is curious about Mitsuki's strange power and goes after him, but he is confronted by Gaara along with the Mizukage Chojuro. Naruto and the other ninja do all they can to protect the citizens, and for the first time, Boruto witnesses the magnitude of his father's power in real combat.

    Director:Yusuke Onoda
    Writer:Kiyomune Miwa

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  8. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 207 - Regeneration
    9.2/10(3134 votes)

    #8 - Regeneration

    S1:E207

    The reformed Team 7 launches a series of attacks on Boro. But even when they land successful attacks, Boro instantly revives himself with his extraordinary regeneration powers.

    Director:Ayumu Ono
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  9. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 129 - The Village Hidden in the Leaves
    9.1/10(1763 votes)

    #9 - The Village Hidden in the Leaves

    S1:E129

    While chasing down Urashiki, Boruto and Sasuke get hit with a strange Otsutsuki weapon. They find themselves in the Hidden Leaf, but years before Boruto was born. Although there's no sign of Urashiki, Sasuke thinks they should proceed carefully. Suddenly, a very young Naruto appears with Jiraiya and the two start questioning the "outsiders."

    Director:Tazumi Mukaiyama
    Writer:Atsushi Nishiyama

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  10. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 192 - The Past
    9.0/10(2040 votes)

    #10 - The Past

    S1:E192

    Kawaki collapses and is tormented by nightmares from his childhood. As a child, Kawaki endured an abusive father, until one day a man appeared before him— none other than Jigen, the leader of Kara.

    Director:Masayuki Kouda
    Writer:Masaya Honda

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  11. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 203 - Surprise Attack!
    9.0/10(2040 votes)

    #11 - Surprise Attack!

    S1:E203

    Kawaki's Karma starts to act up and Jigen, the leader of the Kara, appears before him! Not only are Naruto and Kawaki surprised, but so is Koji Kashin, who had been secretly keeping an eye on Kawaki. Jigen tries to take back Kawaki by force. Upon seeing this, Naruto battles Jigen to protect Kawaki! A direct confrontation between Naruto, the Seventh Hokage, and Jigen, the leader of the Kara, finally begins!

    Director:Shigetaka Ikeda
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  12. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 208 - Momoshiki's Manifestation
    9.0/10(2571 votes)

    #12 - Momoshiki's Manifestation

    S1:E208

    Boro goes on a rampage and attempts to eliminate Boruto and the others. Boruto is beat down and falls unconscious. Then suddenly, his Karma activates and he becomes possessed by Momoshiki's spirit.

    Director:Ryuta Yamamoto
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  13. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 213 - True Identity
    9.0/10(1720 votes)

    #13 - True Identity

    S1:E213

    Amado reveals to Naruto and the others the knowledge that he possesses regarding Jigen, the Otsutsuki Clan, and Karma. Meanwhile, Koji Kashin confronts Jigen, and Amado's plan to eliminate him is revealed.

    Director:Ouri Yasukawa
    Writer:Masaya Honda

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  14. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 214 - Predestined Fate
    9.0/10(2560 votes)

    #14 - Predestined Fate

    S1:E214

    Koji Kashin continues his battle with Jigen, whose body is revealed to have been taken over by Isshiki Otsutsuki. He continuously hits Jigen with a barrage of attacks in an attempt to drag Isshiki out of his body and destroy him.

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Masayuki Matsumoto, Ema Saito
    Writer:Atsushi Nishiyama

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  15. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 215 - Prepared
    9.0/10(2087 votes)

    #15 - Prepared

    S1:E215

    Isshiki regains his true form and goes to the Leaf Village to recapture Kawaki. The Leaf shinobi prepare for his arrival. Boruto is willing to fight, but he becomes frightened at the possibility of losing control of his Karma again.

    Director:Mitsuo Hashimoto
    Writer:Hideto Tanaka

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  16. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 292 - Hunger
    9.0/10(2017 votes)

    #16 - Hunger

    S1:E292

    Amid a fierce battle, Kawaki’s fears come true, and Momoshiki takes control of Boruto. Kawaki watches as Boruto overwhelms Code as Momoshiki. Then Naruto arrives with Shikamaru. Kawaki is concerned for Naruto’s safety as one of Code’s targets, but despite his wishes, Naruto takes on Code as the Hokage. Unfortunately, Code takes Shikamaru hostage, and in his desire to settle his grudge, Momoshiki joins him. Naruto faces an extremely dangerous situation.

    Director:Masayuki Kouda
    Writer:Masaya Honda

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  17. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 23 - Bonds Come In All Shapes
    8.9/10(1530 votes)

    #17 - Bonds Come In All Shapes

    S1:E23

    Determined to rescue Sakura, Sarada pursues Shin with Sasuke, Naruto, and Cho-Cho. After brutal battles with Shin's clones along the way, Sarada is surprised to see the bond of trust between Sasuke and Sakura, who haven’t seen each other in years. But suddenly, Shin orders his children to kill the intruders. Since her parents share a bond of trust and love, will Sarada's journey to learn the secret of her birth reach a conclusion?

    Directors:Kenichi Fujisawa, Kaito Asakura
    Writer:Kojiro Nakamura

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  18. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 64 - Rescuing Naruto
    8.8/10(1293 votes)

    #18 - Rescuing Naruto

    S1:E64

    Sasuke and the Kage wage an intense battle against the ridiculously powerful Momoshiki and Kinshiki of the Otsutsuki Clan. During that time, Boruto and Naruto, who have always been at odds, face each other and connect for the first time. But Momoshiki interrupts their reunion.

    Director:Masayuki Matsumoto
    Writer:Hideto Tanaka

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  19. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 187 - Karma
    8.8/10(1794 votes)

    #19 - Karma

    S1:E187

    After Ao's defeat, Koji Kashin appears before Team 7 and attempts to ensnare them in a sealing jutsu and eliminate them. Konohamaru breaks free and takes him on, but during the battle, the mark on Boruto's hand activates.

    Director:Kim Min-sun
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  20. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 206 - The New Team Seven
    8.8/10(1773 votes)

    #20 - The New Team Seven

    S1:E206

    Boruto, Sarada, Mitsuki, and Kawaki arrive at the dimension that Naruto is trapped in, but Boro is there waiting for them. The four create a team with Sarada leading them to fight Boro, who uses a black mist to paralyze his enemies.

    Director:Sota Yokote
    Writer:Hideto Tanaka

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  21. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 293 - Farewell
    8.8/10(1907 votes)

    #21 - Farewell

    S1:E293

    Boruto makes a desperate decision to prevent Momoshiki from taking over his consciousness again. Meanwhile, Kawaki drives back Code using the Karma that Amado revived. Willing to do whatever it takes to eliminate anyone who is a threat to Naruto, Kawaki fights with overwhelming power. Shikamaru is shocked by his strength, and Code learns the difference in their powers. Boruto and Kawaki have overcome various obstacles as brothers, but a troubling shadow begins to loom over their relationship. As Momoshiki once said, the fateful moment that will take everything from Boruto is approaching!

    Director:Nozomi Fukui
    Writer:Masaya Honda

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  22. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 175 - Beyond the Limits!
    8.7/10(1368 votes)

    #22 - Beyond the Limits!

    S1:E175

    Separated from Boruto and Sarada, Konohamaru battles Victor. But someone unexpected shows up to fight alongside him. Meanwhile, Boruto and Sarada are trying to defeat Deepa to even the score, but he still proves to be a formidable opponent despite all of their training.

    Directors:Ouri Yasukawa, Kaito Asakura
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  23. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 199 - Overload
    8.7/10(1249 votes)

    #23 - Overload

    S1:E199

    Delta uses her destructive beam that can neutralize any regenerative power. Undaunted, Naruto forcefully suppresses it with a Giant Rasengan. He then turns up the power of his jutsu and propels it towards Delta. Unfortunately, Delta has been fitted with Scientific Ninja Tools and is able to absorb any jutsu, no matter how powerful… What will be the outcome of this battle?!

    Director:Masayuki Matsumoto
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  24. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 132 - Jiraiya's Assignment
    8.6/10(959 votes)

    #24 - Jiraiya's Assignment

    S1:E132

    At Jiraiya’s suggestion, Boruto and Naruto train to synchronize their chakra, but this turns out to be more difficult than expected. Boruto then runs into Neji and decides to talk to him. Sasuke, upon seeing a discouraged Naruto, is unable to ignore him.

    Director:Shigeki Awai
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  25. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 186 - How You Use It
    8.6/10(1615 votes)

    #25 - How You Use It

    S1:E186

    The showdown between Team 7 and Ao begins. Team 7 works together to bring Ao down with various attacks and jutsu, but he proves to be a difficult adversary due to his use of scientific ninja tools.

    Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Nozomi Fukui
    Writer:Atsushi Nishiyama

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Best Episodes Summary

"Father and Child" is the best rated episode of "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations". It scored 9.6/10 based on 6794 votes. Directed by Chengxi Huang and written by Makoto Uezu, it aired on 7/19/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "He's Bad News".