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Boruto Uzumaki

Boruto Uzumaki is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the *Boruto* franchise, introduced as the son of Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Uzumaki.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Boruto Uzumaki is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the *Boruto* franchise. He is the son of Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Uzumaki, and first appears in the final chapter of the *Naruto* manga before becoming the main character of *Boruto: Naruto Next Generations* and *Boruto: Two Blue Vortex*.

Character overview

Boruto Uzumaki is the central character of the *Boruto* franchise and the son of the Seventh Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki. He is portrayed as a young ninja growing up in the era after the main events of *Naruto*.

Story position

The story focuses on Boruto’s experiences as part of the next generation of shinobi in Konohagakure. The franchise expands on his relationships with characters such as Sarada Uchiha, Mitsuki, and Kawaki.

Anime adaptation

*Boruto: Naruto Next Generations* is the television anime adaptation associated with the character. According to MyAnimeList, it consists of 293 episodes and aired from April 2017 to March 2023.

Key facts

  • Boruto is the son of Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Uzumaki.
  • He is the titular protagonist of *Boruto: Naruto Next Generations* and *Boruto: Two Blue Vortex*.
  • The character was created by Masashi Kishimoto and later developed in the *Boruto* manga by Ukyō Kodachi and Mikio Ikemoto.
  • Boruto is a shinobi from Konohagakure and is associated with Team Konohamaru in the earlier series.
  • The *Boruto* anime series ran for 293 episodes, from 5 April 2017 to 26 March 2023.
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Canadian context

The series has a Canadian audience through the wider international popularity of *Naruto* and *Boruto*, but the provided sources do not identify a specific Canada-only connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is Boruto?
Boruto is a Japanese manga and anime franchise set after *Naruto*, centered on the next generation of shinobi and named for Boruto Uzumaki, Naruto’s son.
Who is Boruto?
Boruto Uzumaki is a fictional character, the son of Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Uzumaki, and the main protagonist of the *Boruto* series.
How old is Boruto?
His age varies by story arc and timeline. He begins as a young pre-teen in early *Boruto* material and is older in later parts such as *Two Blue Vortex*; the provided sources do not give a single current age.
Is Boruto stronger than Naruto?
The sources provided do not establish a definitive comparison. Boruto is written as a rising-generation protagonist, while Naruto remains one of the most powerful characters in the setting.
When does Boruto take place?
*Boruto* takes place after the events of *Naruto*, in the era following Naruto Uzumaki becoming Hokage.
How many episodes of Boruto are there?
The *Boruto: Naruto Next Generations* anime has 293 episodes.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boruto_Uzumaki
    Supports: Boruto’s identity, parentage, role as protagonist, and appearances.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boruto
    Supports: The franchise as a sequel/spin-off to Naruto and the premise of the series.
  3. Narutopedia (Fandom) — https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Boruto_Uzumaki
    Supports: Boruto’s clan affiliation and status as a shinobi from Konohagakure.
  4. Heroes Wiki (Fandom) — https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Boruto_Uzumaki
    Supports: Boruto as title character and team affiliation.
  5. MyAnimeList — https://www.myanimelist.net/anime/34566/Boruto__Naruto_Next_Generations/characters
    Supports: Episode count and airing dates for the anime series.