: A central theme is Boruto's desire to be seen for his own skills rather than just as "the Hokage's son". He finds himself shunned or gossiped about by classmates who believe he is riding his father's coattails.
Watch a fan reaction and review to see how the community responded to Boruto's Academy debut: Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 2
The second episode of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled (火影の息子…!!), originally aired in Japan on April 12, 2017. It focuses on Boruto Uzumaki's first day at the Ninja Academy following a two-week suspension for crashing a train during the series premiere. Key Plot Features : A central theme is Boruto's desire to
: The episode introduces Iwabee Yuino , an older student who has failed the graduation exam multiple times despite his high combat skills. Boruto and Iwabee clash over their differing views on what it means to be a ninja, culminating in a duel where Boruto earns Iwabee's respect. It focuses on Boruto Uzumaki's first day at
: Several key members of the next generation are prominently featured, including Sarada Uchiha , Inojin Yamanaka , Chocho Akimichi , Shikadai Nara , and Metal Lee .