Boruto: Debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump

Author	Masashi Kishimoto & Mikio Ikemoto
Volumes	26
Chapters	108
Published	2016–present
Genres	Action, Ninja, Adventure, Shōnen

Boruto debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #2361 on May 23, 2016, as the direct sequel to Naruto. Created by Masashi Kishimoto (story) and Mikio Ikemoto (art), it follows Naruto's son Boruto Uzumaki as he trains to surpass his father while facing a new threat — a mysterious group called Kara. The original series concluded after 80 chapters in 2023 and relaunched as Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, currently ongoing in Weekly Shōnen Jump.

Part 1: Naruto Next Generations

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Part 2: Two Blue Vortex

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Ongoing

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Frequently Asked Questions

In which issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Boruto debut?

Boruto debuted in issue #2361 of Weekly Shōnen Jump, published on May 23, 2016.

Who created Boruto?

Boruto was created by Masashi Kishimoto (story), the original author of Naruto, alongside Mikio Ikemoto (art), who was Kishimoto's assistant during the Naruto years.

What is the difference between Boruto: Naruto Next Generations and Two Blue Vortex?

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ran from 2016 to 2023 with 80 chapters and 20 volumes. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is the direct continuation, launched in August 2023 after a time skip, and is currently ongoing.

How many volumes does Boruto have?

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has 20 volumes. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is ongoing with additional volumes being released since 2023.

Boruto: Debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump

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