The WORST episodes of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Every episode of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations!
Son of Naruto Uzumaki, Boruto, follows his father's footsteps along with his friends to become great ninja. Throughout all their adventures, Boruto is determined to make his mark in the ninja world and live outside of his father's shadow.
#1 - The Chunin Exams Resume
Season 1 - Episode 221 - Aired 10/24/2021
Naruto, proposes that the Chunin Exam be held to raise morale after Isshiki’s attack. Everyone is fired up for the exam, eager to show off the results of their training and experience they’ve gained from missions.
#2 - Boruto and Shinki
Season 1 - Episode 125 - Aired 9/22/2019
Urashiki is determined to get Shukaku's chakra and attacks ruthlessly. Boruto and Shinki form a united front and unleash each of their special jutsu. However, Urashiki proves to be a formidable opponent that neither Sasuke nor Gaara could defeat. Will Boruto and Shinki be able to find a way to counter him?
#3 - Shukaku's Trick
Season 1 - Episode 126 - Aired 9/29/2019
Boruto and Shinki bring Shukaku to Hidden Leaf Village. Upon arriving at the Uzumaki home, Himawari is completely taken with him, but Shukaku finds the entire situation irritating. When told about the day Naruto became the Seventh Hokage—and how Himawari hurt Naruto and Kurama—Shukaku comes up with an idea.
#4 - Make-out Tactics!
Season 1 - Episode 127 - Aired 10/6/2019
Boruto has a keen interest in Naruto's mentor, Jiraiya! In addition to being his father's mentor, Jiraiya was also one of the Three Legendary Sannin. One day he talked about this with Sarada while visiting the Uchiha residence. After a conversation with Boruto, Sarada looks for Jiraiya's book to learn about his personality, but then?!…
#5 - Urashiki's Target!
Season 1 - Episode 128 - Aired 10/13/2019
Urashiki Ōtsutsuki attacks the Hidden Leaf Village. Konoha Genins have been tasked with protecting the Seventh Hokage; Naruto Uzumaki, however, Boruto is the only one who doesn't get permission for this mission! So Sasuke lends a helping hand?! Meanwhile, rumors arrive about the Urashiki sighting. Leaf Village is on its way, but that was part of Urashiki's plan!
#6 - The Village Hidden in the Leaves
Season 1 - Episode 129 - Aired 10/20/2019
While chasing down Urashiki, Boruto and Sasuke get hit with a strange Otsutsuki weapon. They find themselves in the Hidden Leaf, but years before Boruto was born. Although there's no sign of Urashiki, Sasuke thinks they should proceed carefully. Suddenly, a very young Naruto appears with Jiraiya and the two start questioning the "outsiders."
#7 - Genin, Assemble!!
Season 1 - Episode 130 - Aired 10/27/2019
Boruto and Sasuke end up staying in the Hidden Leaf under the watchful eyes of Naruto and Jiraiya. At first, Boruto feels uncomfortable being with Naruto, but gradually warms up to him. Meanwhile, a group of genin—Sakura, Hinata, and Neji—are summoned for duty along with their chunin leader, Shikamaru. Boruto and Naruto head to the designated meeting place and find something unexpected.
#8 - The Power of the Nine Tails
Season 1 - Episode 131 - Aired 11/3/2019
Urashiki appears to steal the chakra of Nine Tails from Naruto, but his attempt is unsuccessful. In order to save Naruto, Boruto, Sasuke and Jiraiya pursue Urashiki. Jiraiya then notices that the malevolent Nine Tails Chakra has started filling the air.
#9 - Jiraiya's Assignment
Season 1 - Episode 132 - Aired 11/10/2019
At Jiraiya’s suggestion, Boruto and Naruto train to synchronize their chakra, but this turns out to be more difficult than expected. Boruto then runs into Neji and decides to talk to him. Sasuke, upon seeing a discouraged Naruto, is unable to ignore him.
#10 - A Village without Sasuke
Season 1 - Episode 133 - Aired 11/24/2019
Boruto and Naruto resume their training. Meanwhile, Sasuke is at a loss for words when Jiraiya expresses doubt about his identity. However, Jiraiya says that he will not pry if they join forces to come up with a strategy to defeat Urashiki.
#11 - The Power to See the Future
Season 1 - Episode 134 - Aired 12/1/2019
Another intense battle begins for Boruto, Sasuke and Jiraiya as they try to defend Naruto from Urashiki. Sasuke protects Naruto, allowing Boruto and Jiraiya to barely escape with him.
#12 - The Last Battle: Urashiki
Season 1 - Episode 135 - Aired 12/8/2019
Boruto's quick thinking exposes Urashiki's trick that enables him to see into the future and they manage to inflict some damage. But before they can breathe a sigh of relief, Urashiki emerges again with an even stronger move, and they're back in the same predicament!
#13 - Crossing Time!
Season 1 - Episode 136 - Aired 12/15/2019
The battle against Urashiki is over, and it's time for Boruto and Sasuke to return to the place where they rightfully belong. Boruto is wistful about leaving Jiraiya and Naruto. Suddenly, Jiraiya makes a request to Sasuke.
#14 - Decision Time
Season 1 - Episode 124 - Aired 9/15/2019
Boruto and Shinki continue on toward the Hidden Leaf Village to fulfill the mission entrusted to them. But Urashiki suddenly appears. Working together, Boruto and Shinki manage to slip away from Urashiki, but escaping him completely proves to be difficult.
#15 - Inojin vs. Houki
Season 1 - Episode 223 - Aired 11/7/2021
The final round of the exams has finally begun. The first match is Inojin versus Houki. Houki’s team has been participating in Anbu Black Ops missions. Because of that, their abilities are unknown. Meanwhile, Boruto and Mitsuki notice some suspicious people while on their way to the exam site, and decide to go after them instead.
#16 - Best Friend Showdown
Season 1 - Episode 225 - Aired 11/21/2021
The match between Sarada and Cho-Cho begins. Kawaki has been invited by Naruto to observe, as well as Shinki and others who have come from the Hidden Sand Village. Who will emerge victorious in a battle between best friends?!
#17 - Samurai vs. Science
Season 1 - Episode 226 - Aired 11/28/2021
One after another, the winners of the finals are being decided. Only a few matches remain, but Boruto and Mitsuki still have not appeared at the venue. Sarada worries that at this rate, the duo will be disqualified. Meanwhile, the next match is between Denki and Tsubaki.
#18 - A Wish
Season 1 - Episode 230 - Aired 12/26/2021
Cho-Cho is injured in an attack by a mysterious ninja and the item that Mozuku had been holding is stolen. Captain Shikadai realizes that this was no ordinary guard mission, but one that makes them the targets of other ninja. He immediately decides to turn back toward home. But Kawaki feels for Mozuku, who was entrusted with the item that would save his people, so he ignores Shikadai's orders and pursues the ninja along with Mozuku. All alone, Kawaki faces a powerful enemy who uses a strange jutsu. Will he be able to protect Mozuku and safely return him to the Land of Calm Seas?
#19 - The New Team 7 Jumps Into Action
Season 1 - Episode 233 - Aired 1/23/2022
The new Team 7—with Kawaki its newest member—is assigned to escort Katasuke to a ceremony in the Land of Water. Boruto is looking forward to seeing Kagura Karatachi, a shinobi from the Land of Mist whom he hasn't seen since their Academy field trip to the Land of Water. However, in the shadows of the ceremony, a group harboring a grudge stealthily begins to make its move.
#20 - The Unleashed Villain
Season 1 - Episode 234 - Aired 1/30/2022
Boruto is visiting the prison when an airship explodes during the ceremony. Just as he is about to rush to the scene, the facility is attacked, so he stays to help Kagura fight off the assailants. Will they be able to stop the attempted prison break of the leader of a gang of pirates?
#21 - Infiltrating Dotou Island
Season 1 - Episode 235 - Aired 2/6/2022
The Land of Water is taken over by pirates, and contact with Denki's Team 5 is lost. The new Team 7 joins up with a unit led by Kagura and sets out for Dotou Island to assist Team 5 and rescue the islanders. However, the unit is made up of Buntan, Hebiichigo, and Kyoho, who in the past had called themselves the “New Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.” Sarada and Mitsuki go ashore to scout the island while Boruto and the others stay back and watch the situation nearby.
#22 - Cut and Run
Season 1 - Episode 236 - Aired 2/13/2022
While on the lookout near Dotou Island, a giant mobile fortress appears before Boruto and his friends. Kagura orders Boruto, Kawaki, and Buntan to sneak into the fortress to gather information. Sarada and Mitsuki are able to join up with Denki and the other members of Team 5, and together they begin their plan to save the people of the island.
#23 - The Mobile Fortress
Season 1 - Episode 237 - Aired 2/20/2022
As Sarada and the others hurry to evacuate the people of the island, Boruto grows anxious when he learns they are being threatened by the mobile fortress, which is equipped with a powerful weapon. Kagura, Hebiichigo and Kyoho show up to assist Boruto, Kawaki and Buntan. Together, they do what they can to destroy the weapon to protect their friends, but they are obstructed by Tenma and are forced to fight him.
#24 - A Killer on the Ship
Season 1 - Episode 238 - Aired 2/27/2022
There is a murder aboard the ship carrying the people rescued from Dotou Island, and Kyoho is the primary suspect based on the evidence. Despite his claims of innocence, there is no proof to back him up. Despite that, Kagura chooses to believe Kyoho. He places Boruto and Iwabe in charge of watching Kyoho while everyone else splits up into teams to search for any clues that may point to another culprit.
#25 - The Boy from the Isle of Shipbuilders
Season 1 - Episode 239 - Aired 3/6/2022
The ship carrying Boruto, his friends, and the people of Dotou Island is dead in the water. A shipbuilder Kajiki and his apprentice Ikada happen to pass by and offer to repair the ship at an island of shipbuilders where they live. Upon arriving on the island, Boruto and his friends try to do whatever they can to help while waiting for their ship to be repaired. Meanwhile, in the seas near the Land of Water, a clash between the pirates of the Funato Clan and the Land of Water is becoming unavoidable.