It has been nearly 700 days since Boruto: Naruto Next Generations aired its last episode, leaving fans in limbo about its return. Despite its controversies, the series remains a popular successor to Naruto, drawing both loyal viewers and critics alike. While the anime delivered some memorable moments, its excessive filler episodes may have played a role in its indefinite hiatus.
Since the final episode aired on March 26, 2023, there has been no official confirmation on when—or if—the anime will return. Many speculate that Studio Pierrot is re-evaluating its approach, possibly waiting for more manga content to avoid filler-heavy storytelling. Whether Boruto makes a comeback as a seasonal anime or not remains to be seen.
Boruto Anime’s Lengthy Hiatus Continues
Boruto (Credits: Masashi Kishimoto)
The Boruto anime has been on hold for nearly 700 days, leaving fans wondering about its fate. With no official statement from Studio Pierrot or the production team, speculation has been rampant. Many believe the studio is taking its time to reassess the project’s future and avoid the excessive filler episodes that plagued the anime.
One of the biggest issues with the Boruto anime has been its overwhelming number of filler episodes. Reports suggest that animators, both in-house and freelance, struggled with motivation due to the sheer amount of non-canon content. While Studio Pierrot did not directly decide on filler-heavy storytelling, they had the option to decline to produce so many non-essential episodes.
Industry insiders believe Studio Pierrot is waiting for more manga content before resuming the anime. With enough source material, the studio could reduce filler and improve quality. If Boruto does return, it might shift to a seasonal format rather than continuous weekly episodes, a move that could address pacing and animation concerns.
As of now, there’s no official word on when Boruto will return. Given the studio’s silence, the anime is likely not in active production. While a return isn’t ruled out, fans may have to wait longer than expected. If the series does come back, a structured release schedule could ensure higher-quality storytelling.
Kakashi Hatake and Boruto Uzumaki (Pierrot)
While the anime remains on hiatus, fans can revisit Boruto on Crunchyroll. Those eager to keep up with the story can also follow the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga on Manga Plus, which continues to expand the narrative beyond the anime’s last episode.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations follows Boruto Uzumaki, the son of the Seventh Hokage, Naruto. Struggling to step out of his father’s shadow, Boruto navigates life as a young ninja in a peaceful but rapidly modernizing world. As new threats emerge from both technology and ancient forces, Boruto and his friends must grow into the next generation of shinobi while uncovering hidden truths about their village, their families, and themselves.
Solo Leveling, a global sensation, continues to make waves across multiple platforms, with its live-action adaptation still in development. As confirmed by the webtoon’s official publisher, Kakao Entertainment, the adaptation is in the works despite no major updates since its initial reveal in October 2023. Fans have eagerly awaited further news about the live-action project, and now it seems like the wait may soon pay off.
The official statement from Kakao Entertainment revealed that while production is still ongoing, the live-action adaptation remains in the planning and development stages. The script for the series is being handled by Kakao Entertainment’s media division, further solidifying the company’s commitment to expanding the Solo Leveling universe.
The Anime’s Growing Popularity
Jinwoo ass seen for the first time in the anime
Kakao Entertainment, the webtoon and web novel publisher for Solo Leveling, has also shared insights into the franchise’s success. The company praised the series’ remarkable achievements, including the successful Solo Leveling: Ragnarok webtoon sequel, the anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures, and the mobile game Solo Leveling: Arise. These milestones have helped cement Solo Leveling as a flagship IP for K-content, with growing international recognition.
Kakao Entertainment highlighted that the franchise is expanding continuously. The webtoon Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, which serves as a sequel to the original Solo Leveling, quickly became a massive hit, topping Kakaopage in Korea and reaching unprecedented popularity in Japan. The franchise is also making waves on platforms like Tapas, where the Ragnarok webtoon can be read. This expansion reflects the growing influence of Solo Leveling in the global entertainment scene.
The Solo Leveling anime adaptation has also proven to be a massive success, ranking among the biggest launches on Crunchyroll. Its popularity continued into 2025 with the release of Season 2, which promises to deeper into the story, expanding the universe and introducing new character arcs. The anime has even made its way onto IMDb’s dynamic chart, solidifying its status as one of the top 100 most popular TV shows.
