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Time and time againBorutois compared to its precursor’s legacy. Be it animation, characters, or art style, Masashi Kishimoto went all out to ensure his manga’s success. The sequel, however, flatlined in more ways than one.
While the blatant criticism points to its lackluster art style and pacing, there’s more to it. This is especially true for a key aspect that earned the mangaka his well-deserved acclaim. With the sequel, however, it has taken a backseat.
Aside from world-building and characters,Narutoset itself apart through its unique power system. The kekkei-genkai didn’t exist in mere isolation. Nevertheless, the sequel failed to render it important in most aspects.
Interestingly, though, this very aspect makes the series stand out in several ways. But above all, it reigns supreme over the One Piece series through its diversity and versatility.
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Boruto’sexistence in the shonen has been nothing short of contentious. This is true for the amount of backlash and censure it gets every single day. With the post-time-skip mangaTwo Blue Vortex, there might be an exception.
That, however, doesn’t exempt it from its incessant pitfalls. From pacing and animation to its lackluster plot, fans have pointed to its underwhelming aura on the whole. But there is more to it than meets the eye.
In particular, the series brilliantly blends new and old generations. It has its fair share of pros and cons. While it reintroduces new characters, it adds little to the plot. Rather, it overturnedMasashi Kishimoto’sfusion of modernity and technology.
Be it cloning or chakra watches, most elements seem over-the-top and unnecessary. With its reintroduction of kekkei-genkai, the series might be in the box seat. And while it may seem favorable, there’s a catch to that as well.
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From Shinki’s magnet release to Ryogi’s Ice Release, the iconic kekkei-genkai are reintroduced in the sequel. The anime, however, does little to explore the extent of these abilities. The biggest downside is the lack of new kekkei genkai in the series.
While comebacks are refreshing, the sequel hasa crippling dependencyon Dojutsu as a whole. The entire plot circles on Jogan and Senrigan while sidelining the nature releases. In this manner, the original series is far superior in its versatility, even when compared toOne Piece.
Narutoreigns supreme overOne Piecein this aspect
NarutoandOne Pieceare similar yet different in most aspects. Both series carry the title of the Big 3 along with their contribution to the Shonen genre. Other than that, both are bestselling manga lauded for their unique power system and global impact.
Regardless of that, Masashi Kishimoto’s series is superior to Eiichiro Oda’s manga in its unique abilities. Be it Kimimaro Kaguya’s Shikotsumyaku orPakura’s Scorch release, the series peaked in its eccentricities.
On the other hand, Oda gave some of the most ridiculous and impracticaldevil fruit abilities. Be it Buffalo’s Guru Guru No Mi or Miss Valentine’s Kilo-Kilo Fruit, the abilities were absurd on a battlefield.
This also applies to Mr. 3 and his ability to maneuver wax which was completely sidelined later on. While it proved fruitful during the Alabasta Saga, it wasn’t an out-of-the-box power in any case,
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All in all,Borutoneeds to bring back the essence of kekkei genkai rather than fawning over Dojutsu. The series has untapped potential yet, it flatlines most of its crucial aspects including power systems.
BorutoandNarutoare available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Both manga are available for reading on Shueisha’s Manga Plus app.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
