Despite all the criticisms, Boruto fared quite well through the storm. Although it is a sequel to one of the most iconic anime of all time, the series has faced immense backlash, due to its pacing and inconsistent power scaling. With Two Blue Vortex, though, the tides are turning for good.
From art to storyline, the sequel is more than promising. Two Blue Vortex is gaining traction in most aspects but mainly villains. The series is all set to redefine Kishimoto’s franchise.
But to keep its glory as a magnum opus, it needs to recreate a heartbreaking moment. While sacrifice and loss are central to the manga, it would render a profound impact on readers and viewers alike. It could walk in its precursor’s footsteps to recreate this iconic moment. Â
Two Blue Vortex could follow in Naruto’s footsteps with this move
Two Blue Vortex, unlike its precursor, is a promising sequel in many aspects, and this is especially true with its upgraded villains and characters.
From character designs to jutsu, the manga is being praised by most fans. Interestingly, though, it is yet to retain the franchise’s glory. With the plot twists and revelations, the sequel moves away from its precursor’s shadow.
What truly sets it apart from other series is the impeccable character growth. While power-ups and transformations are integral, the series branches out, especially with its focus on side characters. It also dismantles the need for old power systems.
It truly lives up to its name as a new-generation manga, and it isn’t long before it retains its rightful place as a fine shonen series. While the manga breaks the dependency on old power systems, there is a caveat to this. It needs to achieve this milestone, which would help it reach its true potential.
The original series was laden with heartbreaking sacrifices and losses. Minato and Kushina’s death is one such example. One of the heart-rending moments in the Shippuden series showed a beautiful reunion between father and son. In a similar vein, the current timeline outlined the seventh Hokage’s death.
With Shikamaru taking the reins, a reunion between both protagonists would be heart-rending. Compared to Shippuden, it might not be impactful enough, even though it will give a much-needed closure for the hero to step into his power. This further proves Kishimoto’s ability to outdo himself.
Masashi Kishimoto is set to outdo himself in Boruto
Masashi Kishimoto is rarely acknowledged for his brilliant writing and finesse as a mangaka. Decades back, he gave us one of the most iconic ninja stories. Apart from the manga’s big three status, it holds relevance to this date.
The mangaka continues to redefine excellence with his vision and writing. The sequel is a perfect example of that. A signature plot device in Kishimoto’s series is diversity. Be it villains or heroes, the series is a real treat in this aspect. However, we have barely scratched the surface with this one.
Boruto is no exception to this, considering the array of villains. From Jura to Code, Kishimoto is redefining evil in more ways than one. Interestingly, though, the series retains most traits from its precursor, and it is clear in Kishimoto’s well-written villains.
Be it Orochimaru or Jura, the series is top-tier in this aspect, and just like its predecessor, the sequel outlines an array of diverse and formidable villains.
There’s a huge uncertainty regarding the hero’s reunion with his father. This is also because of the latter’s unknown status. Since he’s not dead, there are several possibilities for it. What we know, however, is that the character’s death would be nothing short of tragic.Â
Boruto and Naruto: Shippuden are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Two Blue Vortex manga are available for reading on Viz Media.
