The Real Reason Fans Hate Boruto Isn’t The Story, It’s Their Nostalgia For Naruto

Let’s face it: Naruto fans hate Boruto. Scroll through any anime forum, and you’ll find endless rants about how the sequel series ruined Naruto. But here’s the truth: the hate isn’t really about Boruto. It’s about something deeper, something tied to the love we all have for Naruto.

For many of us, Naruto wasn’t just an anime, it was a childhood. We grew up with Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno. We cried when Jiraiya died, cheered when Naruto beat Pain, and felt proud when he finally became Hokage. So when Boruto came along, it wasn’t just a new series, it was a challenge to let go of the past. And for some fans, that’s been hard to accept.

ALSO READ: Hisoka’s Sexuality And Mind Games Make Him Anime’s Most Standout Villain

Fans Hate Boruto Because It Isn’t Naruto

The biggest complaint about Boruto is that it’s not Naruto. Fans say the risks are lower, the characters are weaker, and the story lacks the emotional depth of the original. But here’s the thing: Boruto was never supposed to be Naruto.

Naruto’s story was about struggle. He was an outcast, an underdog, and a dreamer who fought tooth and nail to earn respect. Boruto, on the other hand, is a privileged kid. He grew up with a loving family, a peaceful village, and a father who’s the Hokage. His struggles are different, less about survival, and more about finding his own identity in his father’s shadow. The problem isn’t that Boruto’s story is bad. It’s that fans keep comparing it to Naruto. And when you do that, of course, it falls short.

The Nostalgia Trap That Fans Can’t Let Go

Nostalgia is a powerful thing. It makes us remember the past as better than it really was. Think about it: Naruto had its flaws too. Remember the endless filler arcs? The inconsistent power scaling? The way Sakura was sidelined for most of the series? But we don’t talk about those things. Instead, we remember the highs: the epic fights, the emotional moments, and the lessons about never giving up.

But when Boruto doesn’t give us those same highs, we feel disappointed. The truth is, Boruto is trying to do something different. It’s exploring new things, like the impact of technology on the ninja world and the challenges of growing up in peace. But because it’s not Naruto, fans dismiss it as bad writing.

Boruto’s Strengths: What Fans Are Missing

While Boruto has its flaws, it also has a lot of strengths that fans overlook. For one, the animation is stunning. The fights against Momoshiki and Isshiki are some of the best in the entire franchise. The characters are also more nuanced than they get credit for. Boruto’s relationship with Naruto is complex and relatable. He loves his dad but resents him for being absent.

ALSO READ: Jujutsu Kaisen’s Gojo Vs Sukuna Debate Proves Fans Don’t Understand The Story

Then comes Kawaki, the series’ deuteragonist, who is a fascinating character with a tragic backstory. And let’s not forget Sarada, who’s already a more compelling female lead than Sakura ever was. Even the story has its moments. The Kara arc is all about identity, family, and the true cost of power. It’s not perfect, but it’s far from the "trainwreck" fans claim it to be.

The Generational Divide: Why Boruto Appeals To A New Audience

Here’s the thing: Boruto isn’t really for Naruto fans. It’s for a new generation of viewers who didn’t grow up with Naruto’s struggles. These kids don’t care about the old characters or the old conflicts. They want to see Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki carve out their own legacy.

And to be honest, that’s completely fine. Just like Naruto was for us, Boruto is for them. When the young generation grows up, Boruto will have the same impression on their mind that Naruto has on ours.

Final Verdict: It’s Time To Give Boruto A Fair Chance

The Naruto fan's hate for Boruto says more about the fans than it does about the series. It’s not that Boruto is terrible, it’s that we’re holding it to an impossible standard. We want it to be Naruto, but it’s not. And it never will be.

That doesn’t mean Boruto is perfect. It has its flaws, just like any series. But it also has its strengths, and it deserves to be judged on its own merits. So if you’re one of those Naruto fans who hate Boruto, ask yourself: Are you really mad at the series? Or are you just struggling to let go of the past?