Summary
Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, the latest entry in CyberConnect2’s arena fighter franchise has put the status of theBorutoseries as a whole into perspective. The sequel toNarutofocusing on the titular protagonist’s son,Borutois still on hiatus leading up to itsTwo Blue Vortextimeskip arc after both achieving financial success and being controversial among some fans throughout its run. WhileNaruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connectionsmay be bringing the mostBorutocontent to a game yet, one core aspect of the title still shows the IP’s lack of representation.
TheUltimate Ninja Stormgames are a continuation of theUltimate Ninjaseries that started all the way during the PlayStation 2 era, and it’s undeniable that Naruto has made a nearly countless number of video game appearances over the years. The latest entry is set to act as a celebration of the series’ history that faithfully updates content from the previousStormgames, but theNaruto x Borutotitle obviously implies an emphasis on the future as well.Storm Connections’ original charactersare poised to be at the center of the game’s non-canon narrative involving Boruto, but he could support his own story without his father if given the chance.
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Boruto’s History of Relying on Naruto
The concept ofBorutohas always been to pass on the legacy to a new generation, but several original characters have still remained important fixtures for a while. The latest battles of Naruto and Sasuke are still prominent deep into the sequel series, and this extends outside the main anime and manga. Titles likeNaruto to Boruto: Shinobi Strikerand evenStorm Connectionshave all continued the trend of essentially includingBorutoas secondary to its predecessor.
New forms for Naruto and Sasuke may predictably be what manyStormfans are anticipating, but the hype for characters like Jigen and Kawaki also shows the supportBorutohas from its fans. Both its anime and manga have actually performed well on a consistent basis asBorutohas slowly built a new world around theimpact of the Otsutsuki Clan, so maybe it could be time for the series to stop leaning into the past.
A Dedicated Game Could Help Boruto Step Out of His Father’s Shadow
Several games have been released over the past few years with a focus on bridging the gap betweenNarutoandBoruto, but the original has been over for years now.Storm Connections’ original content is sure to bring some exciting new concepts to the table, butBoruto’s actual story has the potential to truly push the entire franchise into its next generation if it gets a chance to take center stage. AsNaruto’s main cast rolehas become increasingly minimized throughout his struggles against the otherworldly foes that his son must face with the power of Karma, a video game release with Boruto at the helm could finally cement his place as a true successor.
Confirmed to feature an updated roster ofBorutocharacters on top of the massive selection theStormseries has become known for,Storm Connectionsis positioned at an interesting time relative to the upcomingrelease of Two Blue Vortexlater this month. The new, older design of Sarada that has been revealed seems to indicate that the manga will finally catch up to the time period seen at the very beginning, a tragic face-off in Konoha featuring a much more mature Boruto and Kawaki. Whether it includes even more updates from time skip or not, the strength of Boruto’s presence inStorm Connectionsalone shows he’s more than capable of leading a title of his own.
Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connectionsis in development for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
