IS BORUTO EVEN CANON?! 👀 What Did Kishimoto Actually Say?

By Yuu-kun Boruto isn't canon? Let's look at the facts.

An Old Interview Resurfaced A 2025 interview with Kishimoto and Ikemoto renewed discussion about who actually leads the creation of Boruto.

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The Artist Behind Boruto Mikio Ikemoto worked as Kishimoto's assistant on Naruto. He later took the lead on the story and illustrations for Boruto.

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Different Creative Roles Kishimoto explained that Ikemoto was responsible for Boruto's story and illustrations, unlike their working arrangement on Naruto.

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No, Not By Itself! A different creative lead doesn't automatically make a sequel non-canon. Those are two separate questions.

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Naruto: Shadow Rising The announcement of Naruto: Shadow Rising on October 10, 2026, brought renewed attention to Kishimoto's role in the franchise.

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The Short Answer: Yes! The interview explains who leads Boruto's creative work. It does not declare the sequel non-canon or an alternate universe.

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His Role Is Still Recognized Kishimoto is credited alongside Ikemoto on Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, with distinct responsibilities in the manga's creation.

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Canon Doesn't Mean Everyone Must Like It You can dislike the story's direction, technology, or changes to the shinobi world without declaring it non-canon.

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I Dropped Boruto Along the Way I haven't caught up with the sequel, but I'm considering giving it another chance. Should I continue reading?

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There's More to Explore! Kishimoto's Naruto: Shadow Rising is another project to watch. Check our full article for the announcement details.

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IS BORUTO EVEN CANON?! 👀 What Did Kishimoto Actually Say?

An Old Interview Resurfaced A 2025 interview with Kishimoto and Ikemoto renewed discussion about who actually leads the creation of Boruto.

WHERE DID THIS START? 🤔

WHERE DID THIS START? 🤔

The Artist Behind Boruto Mikio Ikemoto worked as Kishimoto's assistant on Naruto. He later took the lead on the story and illustrations for Boruto.

MEET MIKIO IKEMOTO

MEET MIKIO IKEMOTO

Different Creative Roles Kishimoto explained that Ikemoto was responsible for Boruto's story and illustrations, unlike their working arrangement on Naruto.

WHAT DID KISHIMOTO SAY?

WHAT DID KISHIMOTO SAY?

No, Not By Itself! A different creative lead doesn't automatically make a sequel non-canon. Those are two separate questions.

DOES THAT MAKE IT NON-CANON? 😳

DOES THAT MAKE IT NON-CANON? 😳

Naruto: Shadow Rising The announcement of Naruto: Shadow Rising on October 10, 2026, brought renewed attention to Kishimoto's role in the franchise.

WHY IS THE DEBATE BACK?

WHY IS THE DEBATE BACK?

The Short Answer: Yes! The interview explains who leads Boruto's creative work. It does not declare the sequel non-canon or an alternate universe.

SO, IS BORUTO CANON?

SO, IS BORUTO CANON?

His Role Is Still Recognized Kishimoto is credited alongside Ikemoto on Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, with distinct responsibilities in the manga's creation.

WHAT ABOUT KISHIMOTO'S CREDIT?

WHAT ABOUT KISHIMOTO'S CREDIT?

Canon Doesn't Mean Everyone Must Like It You can dislike the story's direction, technology, or changes to the shinobi world without declaring it non-canon.

YOU CAN STILL DISLIKE BORUTO 😂

YOU CAN STILL DISLIKE BORUTO 😂

I Dropped Boruto Along the Way I haven't caught up with the sequel, but I'm considering giving it another chance. Should I continue reading?

MY PERSONAL TAKE ❤️

MY PERSONAL TAKE ❤️

There's More to Explore! Kishimoto's Naruto: Shadow Rising is another project to watch. Check our full article for the announcement details.

WHAT ABOUT NARUTO FANS? 👀

WHAT ABOUT NARUTO FANS? 👀

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