: The episode reinforces the theme of Boruto as Mitsuki's "Sun." Critics note the poetic warning that getting too close to the sun can lead to suffering, highlighting Mitsuki's deep emotional bond with Boruto.
: Reviewers on Anime News Network gave it a lower community score of 2.7 , largely because the recap summarizes an arc that ended months prior, making the timing feel "perplexing". Stai guardando Boruto Ep 105 SUB ITA
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 105, titled ( Kokoro no Kizuguchi ), is a unique "clip show" recap episode that focuses on Mitsuki's psychological development after the Hidden Stone incident. Plot Overview : The episode reinforces the theme of Boruto
: It offers a rare look at Orochimaru acting as a supportive, albeit unorthodox, parent alongside Log. Plot Overview : It offers a rare look
: Despite being a "clip show," some fans on Reddit argue it is "good filler" because it explores the psychological consequences of the retrieval arc and adds necessary depth to Mitsuki’s character.
While many viewers dismiss it as a standard filler recap, reviewers and fans point out several critical elements:
The core conflict arises when Orochimaru realizes Mitsuki's mental growth is outpacing his synthetic brain's capacity, potentially causing a total breakdown. Orochimaru offers to to spare him the pain, but Mitsuki ultimately chooses to keep them—including the "wound on his heart"—to preserve the lessons he learned about his own will. Review Breakdown