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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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10.0/10(2 votes)
#1 - Father and Child
S1:E657/19/2018
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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Director:Chengxi Huang
Writer:Makoto Uezu
10.0/10(1 votes)
#2 - How You Use It
S1:E1862/14/2021
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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Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Nozomi Fukui
Writer:Atsushi Nishiyama
10.0/10(1 votes)
#3 - Karma
S1:E1872/21/2021
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:Kyōko Katsuya
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Director:Kim Min-sun
Writer:Kyōko Katsuya
10.0/10(2 votes)
#4 - Resonance
S1:E1893/7/2021
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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Director:Hiroyuki Yamashita
Writer:Hiroyuki Yamashita
10.0/10(1 votes)
#5 - Coexistence
S1:E1934/4/2021
The Five Kage agree to place Kawaki under Naruto’s custody. Naruto takes Kawaki home, but he still refuses to open up to anybody. The atmosphere between Boruto and Kawaki, who fought each other before, turns threatening.
Director:Natsumi Yasue
Writer:Atsushi Nishiyama
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Director:Natsumi Yasue
Writer:Atsushi Nishiyama
10.0/10(1 votes)
#6 - Overload
S1:E1995/16/2021
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:Kyōko Katsuya
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Director:Masayuki Matsumoto
Writer:Kyōko Katsuya

The 20 WORST Episodes of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

10.0/10(1 votes)
#7 - Empty Tears
S1:E2015/30/2021
As Naruto sleeps, Kawaki repairs the vase he broke. Suddenly, Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Beast, appears before him. Kurama has been living with Naruto since he was sealed within him and tells Kawaki that Naruto used to be just like him. Upon hearing about Naruto's life, Kawaki aspires to become just like him. He reaffirms his decision to work with Boruto, who is also branded with a Karma, to defeat Jigen and the Kara.
Director:Tsuyoshi Yoshimoto
Writer:Atsushi Nishiyama
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Director:Tsuyoshi Yoshimoto
Writer:Atsushi Nishiyama
10.0/10(1 votes)
#8 - The Cult
S1:E2026/6/2021
Using the Transportation Technique, Sasuke arrives at a strange location that is covered with mysterious inscriptions. There he finds many surprising things about the Otsutsuki Clan. Meanwhile, Boro, one of the leaders of the Kara, has been using his mysterious powers publicly to heal the sick. He tells the people who have gathered that he has a way for everyone to achieve happiness.
Director:Shizutaka Sugahara
Writer:Masaya Honda
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Director:Shizutaka Sugahara
Writer:Masaya Honda
10.0/10(3 votes)
#9 - He's Bad News
S1:E2046/20/2021
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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Director:Takeru Ogiwara
Writer:Masahiro Okubo
10.0/10(2 votes)
#10 - Regeneration
S1:E2077/11/2021
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:Kyōko Katsuya
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Director:Ayumu Ono
Writer:Kyōko Katsuya
10.0/10(2 votes)
#11 - Momoshiki's Manifestation
S1:E2087/18/2021
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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Director:Ryuta Yamamoto
Writer:Touko Machida
10.0/10(2 votes)
#12 - True Identity
S1:E2138/29/2021
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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Director:Ouri Yasukawa
Writer:Masaya Honda
10.0/10(1 votes)
#13 - Predestined Fate
S1:E2149/5/2021
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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Directors:Noriyuki Abe, Masayuki Matsumoto, Ema Saito
Writer:Atsushi Nishiyama
10.0/10(2 votes)
#14 - Sacrifice
S1:E2169/19/2021
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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Director:Ayumu Ono
Writer:Masaya Honda
10.0/10(2 votes)
#15 - Decision
S1:E2179/26/2021
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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Director:Nozomi Fukui
Writer:Masaya Honda
10.0/10(1 votes)
#16 - Presence
S1:E2903/5/2023
Due to the risk that Code might attempt to kill Boruto and Kawaki, guards are assigned to them. Boruto is sick of being watched every day. Meanwhile, Kawaki overhears a conversation between Shikadai and Inojin and learns how to slip past his guard and the Village’s sensory system. Once he decides he must do whatever it takes to protect Naruto and the Hidden Leaf, he jumps into action. Despite their keen sensory abilities, Naruto and the Village’s sensory team are unaware of what’s happening. But Boruto feels a strange sensation that allows him to detect Kawaki’s movements.
Director:Yoshifumi Sasahara
Writer:Masaya Honda
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Director:Yoshifumi Sasahara
Writer:Masaya Honda
10.0/10(2 votes)
#17 - Control
S1:E2913/12/2023
Boruto arrives to help Kawaki defeat Code. In order to match Code’s incredible combat abilities, Boruto activates his Karma. In response, Code activates his own Karma. As the battle intensifies, Kawaki becomes worried that Momoshiki might take control of Boruto’s consciousness. Meanwhile, in the Hidden Leaf Village, Boruto and Kawaki had disappeared without anyone noticing. Naruto decides to do his own investigation to find out where they went.
Director:Ema Saito
Writer:Masaya Honda
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Director:Ema Saito
Writer:Masaya Honda
10.0/10(1 votes)
#18 - Hunger
S1:E2923/19/2023
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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Director:Masayuki Kouda
Writer:Masaya Honda
10.0/10(3 votes)
#19 - Farewell
S1:E2933/26/2023
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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Director:Nozomi Fukui
Writer:Masaya Honda
9.7/10(3 votes)
#20 - Partner
S1:E21810/3/2021
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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Directors:Yusuke Onoda, Masayuki Kouda
Writer:Masaya Honda
9.5/10(2 votes)
#21 - Delta
S1:E1975/2/2021
In order to get a better handle on their Karmas, Boruto and Kawaki decide to train under more realistic conditions. As Naruto and Himawari watch, they activate their Karmas and confront one another. Meanwhile, Delta joins up with Koji Kashin, who’s still pursuing Kawaki. Somehow, Koji is able to sneak into the village without triggering the Hidden Leaf’s sensory system. Delta is left with no choice but to wait for his return. But when he doesn’t come back, she runs out of patience.
Director:Kim Min-sun
Writer:Masahiro Okubo
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Director:Kim Min-sun
Writer:Masahiro Okubo
9.0/10(1 votes)
#22 - Sasuke’s Secret Weapon
S1:E636/28/2018
Naruto uses all his power to protect everyone from the Otsutsuki Clan. Boruto realizes the magnitude of his father's love for the village and its people and, at the same time, his own weakness. Watching his friends working on repairs and aiding the wounded in the aftermath of the attack, Boruto realizes the meaning of his father's words. Knowing that this experience has matured his student a little, Sasuke brings up a certain mission.
Director:Yoshinori Odaka
Writer:Touko Machida
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Director:Yoshinori Odaka
Writer:Touko Machida
9.0/10(1 votes)
#23 - Rescuing Naruto
S1:E647/5/2018
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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Director:Masayuki Matsumoto
Writer:Hideto Tanaka
9.0/10(1 votes)
#24 - Escape
S1:E1903/14/2021
Boruto and the others return to the technology lab to contain and watch over Kawaki while Konohamaru returns to the Leaf Village to report the events of the mission to Naruto.
Director:Masayuki Matsumoto
Writer:Hideto Tanaka
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Director:Masayuki Matsumoto
Writer:Hideto Tanaka
9.0/10(1 votes)
#25 - The Uzumaki Household
S1:E1944/11/2021
Kawaki starts living in the Uzumaki household, and at first he’s bewildered by their peaceful everyday life. Eventually he’s put to ease by the cheerful and welcoming atmosphere of the Uzumakis. Meanwhile, Boruto is furious that Kawaki has broken a vase that his little sister had made for their mother, fanning the flames between them. As a fellow wielder of the Karma, Kawaki makes a proposal.
Director:Shigetaka Ikeda
Writer:Kyōko Katsuya
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Director:Shigetaka Ikeda
Writer:Kyōko Katsuya

Best Episodes Summary

"Father and Child" is the best rated episode of "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations". It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Chengxi Huang and written by Makoto Uezu, it aired on 7/19/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "How You Use It".