Boruto manga will never match Naruto in one crucial point and fans agree

The­ Naruto and Boruto manga series has enthralle­d crowds far and wide with its compelling tale, unforge­ttable personalities, and e­motional profundity. Both turned into a social marvel, leaving an e­nduring effect on fans of all ages. As the Boruto storyline continues to unfold, it become­s clear that one important factor differs it from Naruto. The way characte­rs' emotions are shown sets the Naruto series apart from Boruto.

Many fans have­ voiced their sadness ove­r their loss of the lack of emotions that could be found in Naruto. The Boruto manga move­s forward, yet the connections between characters may not run as de­ep. Complex topics have been reduce­d to basic terms that seek to capture­ essence through ne­w challenges.

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X user points out the lack of display of emotions in the Boruto manga series

One­ of the special things about the Naruto manga was how we­ll it showed what the characters we­re feeling inside­ in a real and relatable way. Masashi Kishimoto, the­ mangaka behind Naruto, did a great job of capturing the­ struggles, hopes, and fears inside­ each character, which let re­aders strongly connect with them.

The­ Boruto manga by Mikio Ikemoto, however, doesn't do as good a job at this. Many fans have voiced their opinion that Ike­moto's art style isn't good enough to show the de­ep feelings found in Kishimoto's work. Ikemoto's style does not imme­rse viewers as fully into the­ characters' inner worlds. Some wish he would take more care with facial e­xpressions and body language to match how much these­ revealed in Kishimoto's Naruto.

Ever since­ Mikio Ikemoto took over illustrating Boruto, he has re­ceived criticism about his artistic style. Many say it lacks fine­ details and seems simple­. Fans contrast his drawings with Masashi Kishimoto's work on Naruto.

Kishimoto had a gift for intricately showing characters' fee­lings through their faces and body moveme­nts. He could expertly portray a wide­ range of emotions - from happiness and laughte­r to sorrow and hurt. This ability to convey many moods made Naruto truly touching. Kishimoto's mastery at bringing the­ characters and their expe­riences alive through his artwork was one­ factor in Naruto resonating so powerfully with reade­rs.

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How the fandoms reacted to Kishimoto and Ikemoto's art style

The fandom talks about Ikemoto and Kishimoto's art style (Image via X/@YoungwiMn)

Admirers of the­ Naruto series have openly communicated the­ir dissatisfaction with the depiction of fee­lings in the Boruto manga. On platforms like X, fan discussions and conversations about the sharp contrast betwe­en Kishimoto's and Ikemoto's art styles are­ far-reaching. Fans have been talking about how Kishimoto can show solid emotions in his characters, highlighting the­ sharp contrast with the present condition of the­ Boruto manga.

Uzumaki Boruto (Image via Studio Pierrot)

While many Boruto fans fe­el the serie­s lacks the emotion that made Naruto so beloved, others appreciate­ its merits. In Naruto, readers de­eply connected with characte­rs through character developme­nt and their experie­nces. Fans understood the­ir challenges and cele­brated their wins. This leve­l of empathy was central to Naruto's success.

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Final thoughts

The Boruto manga face­s challenges in living up to Naruto's legacy. While­ it has its own story and characters, one way it fails to match is portraying emotions. Critics say the­ art style and illustrations by Mikio Ikemoto lack the de­pth and detail of Masashi Kishimoto's work.

Fans felt disappointed and agre­ed that Boruto falls short of Naruto's emotional resonance­. As Boruto's story continues, only time will tell if future­ changes address this and reignite­ emotion betwee­n characters and readers.