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In the anime world, only a few have caused as much drama as @WuYella’s recent comment about the worldbuilding in Boruto. In a statement that set the fandom ablaze, @WuYella said the series doesn’t develop its world and that introducing new worlds takes away from exploring the existing one. This criticism, which says the anime should dig deeper into its own world instead of constantly introducing new dimensions like Momoshiki’s realm, has caused a lot of reactions.
Some fans are defending the series’ approach as natural and necessary while others think the criticism hits the nail on the head about the worldbuilding. This article will dive into the drama that ensued from this statement and what it means for the fandom.
Boruto fan's comment on the series' worldbuilding riles up the fandom against him
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Recently, X user @WuYella commented on the worldbuilding aspects of the Boruto universe. In the anime community, it’s widely acknowledged that creating a popular anime often hinges on having a distinctive premise that stands out. While a unique premise can be appealing, it is equally crucial for an anime to excel in worldbuilding.
By understanding worldbuilding, viewers can deepen their appreciation of their favorite shows. In the case of the Boruto series, a common critique is that the show fails to effectively expand on its setting and instead focuses on introducing new worlds.
The tweet argues that rather than delving deeper into the existing universe and introducing new countries, the series keeps presenting new worlds, such as Momoshiki's world, which seems to distract from the development of the established setting.
Despite these criticisms, it is important to consider that Boruto is a continuation of the Naruto series. Given this continuity, it is reasonable to assume that the audience already possesses a solid understanding of the existing world.
Consequently, the series' decision to explore new dimensions and other planets reflects a deliberate choice to build upon the established foundation and broaden the narrative scope. This approach allows the show to venture beyond familiar territories and introduce fresh elements to the storyline.
How the Boruto fandom reacted to the claim
Fans reacted strongly to this claim made by @WuYella, with some asking the user to kindly stop with his opinions.
"You do know that “world building” doesn’t just mean “more places” right?" a fan said.
"My brother do you know what Worldbuilding even is?" commented another fan.
"These worlds are deserted and two of them are lifeless," a fan shared.
While some from the fandom strongly rejected @WuYella's claims, a few were in support of him. They argued that while the series has introduced different worlds, very little is known about them.
"and what do we know about those worlds? still garbage lmao," a fan said.
"Look at all those places and locations that get no details about them, lore about the area, or any mention whatsoever. Godtier world building!" another fan said.
"Places alone doesn't equal world building. How those places and thier inhabitants culture interacts, the people's experience connected with each other like threads, that's what worldbuilding is. So of you wanna say boruto has a good world building then elaborate more than that," a fan argued.
Looking at the arguments presented by these fans, they suggest that the Boruto series should delve more into the different worlds shown in the series.
Final thoughts
Although some fans have reacted strongly to the criticisms regarding Boruto's worldbuilding, they argue that the focus on expanding beyond the original world is a natural progression of the series and a way to keep the narrative engaging.
This divergence has sparked debate among the fanbase, with supporters urging critics to appreciate the series' efforts to innovate and evolve rather than adhering strictly to its past.
