After a long wait and plenty of speculation, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is no longer on hold. Studio Pierrot has officially confirmed that Boruto Part 2 is now in production, signaling a return for one of anime’s most talked-about franchises. A release date hasn’t been revealed yet, but fans finally have clarity that the continuation is underway.
Studio Pierrot Confirms Boruto Part 2 Is Coming
The update came straight from Studio Pierrot’s website, making it the first reliable confirmation since the anime paused back in 2023. This wasn’t a social media leak or rumor. It was placed on the studio’s official site, which is often the first source of major announcements.
Even though production is confirmed, there’s no release window at this time. Why Did Boruto Pause In 2023? The anime wrapped up its first part on March 26, 2023, with Episode 293. The reason for the break was that the show had nearly caught up to the events of the manga.
As Boruto episodes moved ahead quickly, the anime began to rely more on filler content, episodes that weren’t adapted from the manga. While these can sometimes be entertaining or add character moments, the volume and pacing led to pushback from viewers. Concerns about animation quality also became more common toward the later episodes.
Studio Pierrot had other large-scale projects running too. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War was in full production, and with limited teams available, spreading resources across titles started to take a toll. Pausing Boruto gave the studio time to regroup, allow the manga to progress, and prepare for a more polished continuation.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Continues The Story
Even though the anime took a break, the storyline didn’t stop. The Boruto manga picked up again under the name Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, starting on August 21, 2023. The new arc introduces an older Boruto and shifts to a more serious tone.
This sequel storyline dives further into the mystery of karma, explores the ongoing threat of the Ōtsutsuki clan, and focuses on Boruto and Kawaki’s evolving connection. Readers who wanted to keep following the story were able to jump straight into the new manga chapters.
What To Expect From Boruto Part 2
When Part 2 finally airs, expectations will likely be higher than ever. With more time to plan, the goal is clearly to reduce filler, improve animation, and follow the manga closely. If Studio Pierrot can stick to this plan, the new season might win over longtime viewers who were critical of Part 1.
That said, Boruto isn’t just following in the footsteps of Naruto. The series has built its own identity, focusing on topics like legacy and how the ninja world has evolved. Compared to Naruto’s generation, Boruto’s time includes more advanced tools, computers, and even scientific weapons, changing the way ninja battles unfold.
The show also introduced new characters like Sarada Uchiha, Mitsuki, and Kawaki, while continuing the story of familiar faces like Naruto, Sasuke, and Hinata. It balanced the old and new in a setting that now feels very different from earlier eras.
If you’re thinking about catching up before Part 2 arrives, you can stream all 293 episodes of Part 1 on platforms like Crunchyroll, which has the full run available for subscribers.
Source: Studio Pierrot Website
