Summary
Boruto: Two Blue Vortexhas officially arrived following the release of its first chapter earlier this month, and the amount of positive reception it has generated already paints a good picture for the future of second part of theNarutosequel series. A new arc following a timeskip in the same vein asNaruto: Shippuden,Boruto: Two Blue Vortexsees an older Boruto fighting as a rogue shinobi in a world far different from the one he originally grew up in. Ostracized following Eida’s rewriting of history, the son of Naruto has lost his familial status and become the dark figure seen at the beginning of the series, but it’s time for Boruto to fully come into his own as the face of the franchise.
With theBorutomanga committed to its timeskip and the anime sure to eventually follow, this new era could see the torch finally completely passed.Narutohas maintained popularity throughout the years following the initial conclusion of his series, with games likeNaruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connectionsperfectly exemplifying his continued representation across mediums.Storm Connectionsis set to feature a non-canon story in place of adapting more of Boruto’s experiences, but this kind of treatment has serious potential to change with the advent ofTwo Blue Vortex.
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Boruto Deserves a Chance at His Own Game
Narutohas had some of the most representation of any anime ever within the realm of video games, but far from the same can be said of its sequel. With dozens of games released since the early 2000s,Narutohas seen many excursions across genres and console generation alike outside the popularUltimate Ninja Stormtitles. Boruto may not exactly have the same level of cultural influence as his father, but circumstances likeNaruto’s multitude of video game appearancesalso likely played a big role in establishing his massive reputation to begin with.
The first part ofBorutoalready featured a sizable enough cast of characters to fill up a game’s roster, butTwo Blue Vortex’s timeskip has now begun introducing new versions of everyone to the delight of fans. The oldest they’ve ever been seen, new interpretations of characters such asEighth Hokage Shikamaruhave the potential to become heavy hitters in the context of a classicNarutofighting game that finally moves on from the trappings of the past. It’s easier to imagine seeing these new faces added into a futureStormupdate, but a fresh start could create an experience befitting the next generation.
Boruto Could Change the Naruto Game Formula
The most popular games under theNarutoumbrella have all essentially been some form of fighting game or arena fighter, andStorm Connectionshas followed this blueprint by bringing an updated Boruto into that setting. The arena fighter formula has been an amazing fit forNarutofor years, but the more isolated edginess of the new aesthetic and scenario ofTwo Blue Vortexcould open up the possibility of branching out. WithBorutonow a sword-wielding loner on the run, it’s not difficult to imagine him leading a stylish character action game in his own full-on adventure.
There may only be one chapter available, but the hype forBoruto’s timeskiphas become huge. A monthly series, the slow progression ofTwo Blue Vortexis sure to generate speculation each month as it brings theNarutofranchise further into the timeline than ever before. As the next chapter slowly approaches, fans can only wait forBoruto’s older form to one day make his debut appearance in a game.
