Boruto Watch Order

Interactive mixed-continuity guide, episode ratings, and arc breakdowns for 293 episodes

From the Academy to Two Blue Vortex — track canon, mixed, and anime-original arcs without losing context.

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Start with episode 1, use the filters to hide skippable material, and check movie placements only when you want side stories. The full route notes sit below the episode guide.

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Complete Boruto Watch Guide

Route advice for first-time viewers, filler skipping, movies, and completionist watches.

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How to watch Boruto

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations follows Naruto's son and has a structure similar to its predecessor — canon arcs interspersed with anime-original episodes. Unlike classic filler, Boruto's anime-original content often develops side characters and is considered semi-canon, but manga readers may want to focus on canon arcs. The story gets significantly darker and more compelling from the Kara Actuation arc (episode 142) onward. The early episodes establish the new generation of ninja and can feel slow. Boruto: Naruto the Movie was later adapted into the anime as episodes 53-66 with expanded content, so you don't need to watch both. You should watch Naruto and Shippuden before starting Boruto for full context.

Best Boruto watch route

Watch Naruto and Naruto Shippuden first, then start Boruto from episode 1. Boruto works best when you treat it as a sequel about a new generation rather than a direct continuation of war-arc Naruto energy.

Manga-focused route

If you mainly care about the manga storyline, prioritize the canon-heavy arcs and the later Kara material. Do not skip blindly, though: Boruto uses mixed and anime-original arcs to build Kawaki's era, the academy cast, and village context.

What to skip carefully

Boruto is not a normal filler-skip show. Some early anime-original arcs are slow, but they also establish relationships and motivations that pay off later. Use the mixed labels and notes before cutting anything major.

Movie and adaptation choice

Skip Boruto: Naruto the Movie if you are already watching the anime. Episodes 53-66 retell the movie with more setup and smoother continuity, so the anime version is the cleaner route.

Complete route

Choose the complete route if you want the full new-generation cast and village life. Choose the manga-focused route if you mostly want Kara, Kawaki, and the darker backbone of Part 1.

Watch note 1

First-time viewers should avoid skipping every mixed arc. Boruto uses anime-original material to build the new generation before the manga-heavy Kara storyline.

Watch note 2

Manga-focused viewers can use the arc labels to prioritize canon-heavy sections, then come back for character-focused episodes if pacing feels slow.

Watch note 3

Boruto: Naruto the Movie is optional if you watch episodes 53-66, which retell the movie with expanded context.

Boruto Movie Guide

When to watch each Boruto movie in the episode timeline

Boruto: Naruto the Movie

Watch after Episode 0

Adapted as episodes 53-66 of the anime. You can watch either version — the anime expands the story significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Boruto have filler episodes?

Boruto has a significant amount of anime-original and mixed continuity material. Unlike Naruto filler, much of Boruto's anime-original content develops characters or connects to later arcs, so this guide marks mixed arcs for judgment instead of hiding them by default.

Do I need to watch Naruto before Boruto?

Yes, watching Naruto and Naruto Shippuden first is strongly recommended. Boruto builds on the established world, characters, and relationships from the original series.

How many episodes is Boruto?

Boruto has 293 episodes in Part 1. A sequel series (Boruto: Two Blue Vortex) continues the manga story.

Can I skip Boruto anime-original arcs?

You can skip some Boruto anime-original arcs if you only want the manga spine, but skipping everything anime-original often makes the cast feel underdeveloped. This guide keeps mixed arcs visible because Boruto uses them to build classmates, village politics, and later Kara-era context.

Do I need to watch Boruto: Naruto the Movie?

No. Episodes 53-66 retell Boruto: Naruto the Movie with expanded material, so most viewers should watch the anime arc and skip the movie unless they want to compare versions.

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