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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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    Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 51 - Boruto's Birthday
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    #1 - Boruto's Birthday

    S1:E51

    Boruto overhears remarks being made about his father and him, adding to the hurt because Naruto has broken his promise to be home for Boruto's birthday. Shortly after, Team 7 is given a mission to capture a gang of thieves targeting the Thunder Train, who are hiding out in a town near the Land of Fire's border. But when Team 7 arrives at the town, they find something is not quite right with one of the captured thieves.

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  2. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 52 - Sasuke's Shadow
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    #2 - Sasuke's Shadow

    S1:E52

    Team 7 enters the mine where the thieves had been hiding out, only to be attacked by a powerful, strange-looking White Zetsu. They find out the mine connects to a ruin belonging to Kaguya Otsutsuki. Team 7 decides to investigate and engage the White Zetsu. As they proceed deeper and deeper into the mine, they make a shocking discovery!

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  3. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 53 - Himawari's Birthday
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    #3 - Himawari's Birthday

    S1:E53

    The Chunin Exams are fast approaching and everyone’s excited—except for Boruto, which causes everyone grief. During this time, Boruto and his family have a rare chance to be together to celebrate Himawari's birthday, and for once it seems his father has kept his promise...

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  4. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 54 - Sasuke and Boruto
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    #4 - Sasuke and Boruto

    S1:E54

    Unable to contain his anger towards his father for ruining Himawari’s birthday as well as his own, Boruto rushes out to confront Naruto. He runs into Sasuke and unknowingly attacks him but is instantly subdued. Amazed at Sasuke’s strength, Boruto asks him to be his teacher. Sasuke agrees to the request but only after Boruto is able to use the Rasengan. In order to win Sasuke's approval, Boruto trains unusually hard.

    Director:Yusuke Onoda

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  5. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 55 - The Scientific Ninja Tool
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    #5 - The Scientific Ninja Tool

    S1:E55

    Boruto manages to perfect his Rasengan and begins training under Sasuke. He’s an extremely strict teacher because Boruto’s unfocused and only thinks about surpassing his father, and keeps looking for the easy way out when training gets tough. Iwabe, Sumire and the others also decide to take the Chunin Exam and turn in their applications. Hoping to show off his skills to Naruto, Boruto decides to apply as well. Meanwhile, the Otsutsuki Clan set their sights on Killer Bee!

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  6. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 56 - Rivals, Gather!
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    #6 - Rivals, Gather!

    S1:E56

    The Chunin Exams are about to begin and genin from the other villages arrive in droves. The Hidden Sand's hopefuls include the Kazekage's adopted son Shinki, and his team mates Yodo and Araya. The Hidden Mists send the Senka triplets, the Hidden Cloud sends Yurui, Iroi, and Tarui. And finally, the Hidden Rock send the Genbu Three. As formidable rivals arrive on the scene, tensions run high as every participant sizes each other up, and prepare for the first round of the Chunin Exams!

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  8. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 57 - The Reason I Can't Lose
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    #7 - The Reason I Can't Lose

    S1:E57

    Round two of the Chunin Exams begins. For the second test, three-man teams must try to capture their rival team’s flags. Sarada and Mitsuki set out for enemy territory while Boruto stays behind to guard their flag. The Senka Triplets from the Hidden Mist attack, and Boruto finds himself in trouble. Boruto considers using the Scientific Ninja Tool that Katasuke gave him, but it's prohibited to do so during the exam

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  9. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 58 - The Tournament Begins
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    #8 - The Tournament Begins

    S1:E58

    The third round of the exams begins, consisting of individual battles held tournament style. Boruto’s first match is against Yurui of the Hidden Cloud, and Shikadai is matched up against Yodo of the Hidden Sand. Sarada and Mitsuki are up against Tarui and Toroi of the Hidden Cloud, while Inojin and Cho-Cho pull Araya and Shinki of the Hidden Sand, respectively. After honing their skills in jutsu and strategy, the intense battles between the young shinobi begin!

    Director:Hideaki Ōba

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  10. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 60 - The Hidden Leaf vs. The Hidden Sand
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    #9 - The Hidden Leaf vs. The Hidden Sand

    S1:E60

    The tournament nears its finale, as the matches of Sarada vs. Araya of the Hidden Sand and Mitsuki vs. Shinki of the Hidden San begin! Sarada uses her shuriken and Sharingan skills to attack Araya relentlessly, but he counters her with total ease. Her genjutsu has no effect and she is backed into a corner. In Mitsuki and Shinki's match, the evenly matched duo puts on a show of skills.

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  11. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 61 - The Iron Sand User: Shinki
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    #10 - The Iron Sand User: Shinki

    S1:E61

    The final battle of the tournament begins with Boruto, Sarada and Shinki participating in a battle royale. As the lone representative remaining from the Hidden Sand, Shinki is determined to preserve the pride of the Sand, and goes on the offensive against Boruto and Sarada. Boruto and Sarada team up to fight Shinki, but he puts up an impenetrable defense. Sarada falls, and Boruto's chakra is nearly exhausted, but he refuses to give up!

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  12. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 66 - My Story!
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    #11 - My Story!

    S1:E66

    Boruto has made his rounds apologizing to everyone for his transgressions during the exam, but Momoshiki's prophecy continues to bother him.

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  13. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 67 - Super Cho-Cho Butterfly Mode!
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    #12 - Super Cho-Cho Butterfly Mode!

    S1:E67

    Popular actors Tomaru and Ashina receive death threats from an unknown person, so Team 10 is assigned to a joint mission with Team 7 to guard them. The two teams assemble to get the details of their mission, but Boruto sees a beautiful girl he doesn't remember seeing before…

    Director:Yujiro Abe

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  14. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 69 - Super Cho-Cho Love Upheaval!
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    #13 - Super Cho-Cho Love Upheaval!

    S1:E69

    The ninja in the gas mask appears again during filming and kidnaps Tomaru. Despite everything that happened, Cho-Cho continues to worry about Tomaru and berates Konohamaru and Moeri for failing to stop the abductor. Meanwhile, Ashina agrees to deliver the money as instructed in the ransom note.

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  15. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 72 - Mitsuki's Will
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    #14 - Mitsuki's Will

    S1:E72

    The ninja assigned to the Hidden Leaf Gate are attacked, and Mitsuki disappears. Boruto and Sarada are unaware of this when their scheduled mission is suddenly canceled. Worried, the two start searching for their teammate. When they learn that all the jonin have been summoned by the Hokage, they set out to find out what's going on.

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  16. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 73 - The Other Side of the Moon
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    #15 - The Other Side of the Moon

    S1:E73

    Boruto and Sarada sneak out of the village and head to Orochimaru's research lab to find clues about Mitsuki. After evading the ninja guarding the entrance, they get in. But what they observe at the facility and hear from Orochimaru makes Boruto realize that he never truly knew Mitsuki. Meanwhile, the village finds out that Boruto and Sarada have gone in search of Mitsuki, and Shikadai and his Team 10 are assigned a tracking mission to bring back them back.

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  17. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 74 - The Enemy, Ino-Shika-Cho!
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    #16 - The Enemy, Ino-Shika-Cho!

    S1:E74

    Orochimaru tells Boruto and Sakura about the White Snake Sage who lives in Ryuchi Cave. On their way there, the two are confronted by Team 10, which is determined to take the two back to the village so that they are not labeled as "rogue" ninja. But there's no way Boruto or Sarada will oblige until they find out the truth from Mitsuki, so they are forced into confrontation using everything they've got!

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  18. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 75 - The Trials of Ryuchi Cave
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    #17 - The Trials of Ryuchi Cave

    S1:E75

    Boruto and friends head for Ryuchi Cave in order to see the White Snake Sage. But it's not a simple task, since they have no clue where it is. They search for miles, becoming hungry and tired. They are near their limit when Ryuchi Cave suddenly appears before them along with mysterious women to guide them. They are told they must pass a series of tests in order to meet the White Snake Sage!

    Director:Ayumu Ono

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  19. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 76 - Incurring Wrath
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    #18 - Incurring Wrath

    S1:E76

    The White Snake Sage tells Boruto to bring back the "Reverse Scale" from Garaga, a troublesome snake. Boruto and his friends head deeper into Ryuchi Cave and are confronted by a giant serpent. It is Garaga, the very one they seek, but its sheer power has the gang backed into a corner. Meanwhile, Moegi reports that Mitsuki's disappearance might involve someone who has access to crucial village secrets.

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  20. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 77 - A Fierce Enemy: Garaga’s Ferocious Attack!
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    #19 - A Fierce Enemy: Garaga’s Ferocious Attack!

    S1:E77

    Boruto and the others work together to obtain the Reverse Scale from Garaga. But the battle proves difficult, as Garaga has the power to sense the location of its enemies and turn them into stone. In the midst of battle, the team notices inconsistencies in Garaga's moves and comes up with a successful strategy to subdue him. Boruto is seized with a strange feeling and makes Garaga a proposition.

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  21. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 78 - Everyone’s Motives
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    #20 - Everyone’s Motives

    S1:E78

    Mitsuki heads toward Kokuyou and Sekiei's homeland, the Land of Earth. Meanwhile, thanks to the power of the White Snake Sage, Boruto and the others learn that Mitsuki is with Hidden Stone Ninja, and they also head for the Land of Earth. Each side has their own agenda, but will they be able to meet up successfully?

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  22. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 79 - Reunion with Mitsuki
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    #21 - Reunion with Mitsuki

    S1:E79

    Kokuyou confronts Boruto and the others. Kokuyou, whose only goal is to become strong, is so powerful that he's taken down the Leaf ninja pursuing Mitsuki. He easily drives Boruto and his team into a corner. Just then, backup appears. Boruto and his friends manage to overcome Kokuyou, and finally catch with up Mitsuki.

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  23. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 80 - Mitsuki's Friend
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    #22 - Mitsuki's Friend

    S1:E80

    Instead of returning home with Boruto, Mitsuki stays with Kokuyou. During this time, Sekiei becomes sick and declines. To recover, Kokuyou returns to his comrades. During his absence, Sekiei asks Mitsuki to teach him what it means to be human. Meanwhile, the Fourth Tsuchikage Kurotsuchi, who had been visiting Ohnoki, her ailing grandfather, is attacked by mysterious assailants.

    Director:Yusuke Onoda

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  24. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 81 - Boruto's Wish
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    #23 - Boruto's Wish

    S1:E81

    Boruto is injured, unconscious and unable to continue. Everyone thinks about returning to the Hidden Leaf. However, being close to the Land of Earth, a surprise attack is highly possible. As a precaution, Inojin and Cho-Cho set out on recon of the surrounding area.

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  25. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 82 - Infiltrating the Hidden Stone Village
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    #24 - Infiltrating the Hidden Stone Village

    S1:E82

    Boruto and his friends decide to go the Hidden Stone Village to see the former Tsuchikage, Ohnoki. In case of an emergency, Inojin stays back with the young Akuta, who is attached to him. The team secretly enters the village determined to find Ohnoki, but they are unaware that they are being watched.

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  26. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Season 1 Episode 83 - Ohnoki's Justice
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    #25 - Ohnoki's Justice

    S1:E83

    The team finds Ohnoki, but he flatly refuses to help. On top of which, they are attacked and separated. This leaves it up to each member to make it to the rendezvous point on their own. Meanwhile, Mitsuki is being shown around Kokuyou’s hideout.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Boruto's Birthday" is the worst rated episode of "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Norihiko Nagahama and written by Kou Shigenobu, it aired on 3/28/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Sasuke's Shadow".