The Boruto series is no stranger to negative reception, especially when it comes to its titular protagonist, Boruto Uzumaki. To this day, many fans refuse to treat Boruto like canon to Naruto lore, mostly due to the change in setting, core themes, and especially the main character.
For them, it is better to continue watching Naruto Uzumaki as Konoha's Seventh Hokage instead of Boruto's journey.
However, Boruto Uzumaki isn't the only character that can get a roll and raise an eyebrow from fans. The sequel is stacked with unlikable characters, who for one reason or another struggle to win over the audience. Unfortunately, fans can't stand them no matter what they do in Boruto.
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Boruto Uzumaki
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Most fans hate Boruto because the sequel is about him instead of Naruto.
Boruto Uzumaki is the main character of the series, but that's precisely the biggest reason why longtime fans can't accept him. In short, Boruto is not Naruto. Worse, he is the complete opposite of Naruto, who fought long and hard to get to where he is now.
As much as the creator wants audiences to avoid comparisons, it's inevitable that Boruto will be measured against one of anime's beloved heroes. It's the perfect setting to get constant backlash, so it's no surprise that Boruto remains a hated character in his own anime and manga.
Konohamaru Sarutobi
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Fans are disappointed with Konohamaru's power development.
Growing up as one of Naruto Uzumaki's rivals helped strengthen the will of Fire in Konohamaru Sarutobi's heart. He wants to succeed Naruto as the next Hokage, but his disappointing performance in Boruto has strained his reputation. Also, the series is not a huge fan of Konohamaru, making it hard for fans to appreciate him better.
As the teacher of the new Team 7, Konohamaru should have been on the same level as, if not higher than, Kakashi Hatake. Despite his jonin status, he always relies on his students to save him in difficult situations. Instead of leading the team, he often feels like its weakest link. Too bad, fans have high expectations for Konohamaru, but he never lives up to them.
Kawaki Uzumaki
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Fans dislike Kawaki for his reckless actions and questionable decisions.
The Boruto the fandom is still divided when it comes to Kawaki Uzumaki. Some fans love him for his cool personality and terrifying abilities, while others hate him for taking the spotlight away from Mitsuki and Sarada. Also, the fans refuse to forgive him after killing Boruto without hesitation and sealing Naruto in the Daikokuten dimension.
Kawaki usually makes questionable decisions and continues to do so, even when those choices put others at risk and push him further down a dark and lonely path. No matter how cool Kawaki can be when he fights, his ruthless decisions and refusal to trust others make it increasingly difficult for fans to fully support him.
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Fans loved Code, but he's easy to manipulate.
Initially, Code was a fan favorite, mostly due to his cool personality and character design. Over time, he became an unlikable villain whose constant losses, repeated exploitation, and poor decision-making stripped away the qualities that made him terrifying and compelling at the same time.
Remember when Code was the biggest villain in Boruto after Isshiki Otsutsuki? After Eida and Daemon used him, Jura and the Shinju clones easily overpowered him. Boruto even stomped over him after time, turning what was once a terrifying villain into a joke of a character. The good news is that he can still redeem himself if the series allows.
The Konoha Council
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The Konoha Council brings more problems than solutions to the Hokage and the village.
After Danzo Shimura's death, the Konoha Council had only two members left, namely Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane. These two characters are notorious for standing in the way of progress and never fail to make questionable and outdated decisions that do more harm than good in Leaf Village.
IN Borutothe Konoha Council continues to meddle in the village's affairs. While they think they are maintaining peace and order in Konoha, they create unnecessary problems for Boruto and his allies. Not to mention, their timing is often terrible, adding pressure and tension at critical moments. No wonder most fans are waiting for them to die of old age.
Amado Sanzu
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Fans hate how Amado consistently withheld important information. He is overly suspicious.
Just like Narutothe Boruto comics never run out of characters with hidden agendas, and Amado Sanzu is one of them. The mad scientist never fails to give everyone a headache to keep important information, manipulate his creations and force others to doubt his true motives.
At this point in the story, Amado remains a suspicious character that fans refuse to trust. Time and again, his actions blur the line between ally and enemy. This has been Amado's habit from the beginning, making it almost impossible to predict his actions. He thinks of no one but himself and his daughter's resurrection.
Mamushi
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His character design and personality infuriates fans.
Mamushi is one of the latest additions to the wide cast Borutobut he quickly earned the ire of many fans. To them, Mamushi's character design is unsightly and, combined with his nasty and perverted personality, makes him even more impossible. He may have a striking Shinju ability, but it's not enough for fans to favor him.
On top of that, fans can't help but feel underwhelmed when they see Mamushi's Rinnegan. Instead of using his visual ability to maximum effect, Mamushi, like the other Shinju clones, ignores the powers of the dojutsu. It's almost as if his Rinnegan is just part of his aesthetic, always on full display but not used.
Denki
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Fans believe that Denki is too bland for the manga.
As fans know, Denki is purely an anime character, but that didn't stop fans from hating the young Kaminarimon. Unlike his classmates, Denki is weak in battle, making him bland and boring to fans. It's rare to see him use a jutsu, let alone take down an opponent in a solo match. As such, fans believe that he is not suited for a shonen manga-like Boruto.
Although Denki usually shines in his own way when it comes to episodes where there are concerns about scientific ninja tools and technology in general, fans are still not impressed. After all, most fans of Boruto reject the integration of technological advances into the plot, feeling that it undermines the essence of Narutos ninja way.
- Release date
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April 5, 2017
- Network
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TV Tokyo
