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By Jose Solis
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Thrilling anime film with fantastical fight scenes.
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Boruto: Naruto the Movie
What's the Story?
In BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, Boruto Uzumaki (voiced by Yūko Sanpei), the son of Naruto Uzumaki (voiced by Junko Takeuchi), struggles with his father's legacy and the responsibilities that come with it. Feeling neglected by Naruto's duties, Boruto ends up cheating in his exams using scientific ninja tools. However, when the village is attacked by the Otsutsuki clan members, Boruto realizes the true meaning of being a ninja. With guidance from Sasuke (Noriaki Sugiyama) and the support of his friends, Boruto fights to protect his village and begins to understand and accept his father's legacy.
Is It Any Good?
Fans of the Naruto series will most likely be thrilled with what turns out to be one of the most complex, moving, and thrilling installments in the famous series. Boruto: Naruto the Movie focuses on the relationship between Boruto and his father, the famous Naruto, who appears to neglect his family in favor of his duties protecting others. In addition to the exciting action sequences, the film is a great example of how to incorporate family drama elements into animated films in a nuanced way.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what Naruto and Boruto fail to see in their relationship. How can they have a better father-son relationship?
The action sequences show the importance of discipline in training. What skills of your own would you like to develop and become better at?
How does this compare to other anime you've seen?
Movie Details
- In theaters : October 10, 2015
- On DVD or streaming : July 7, 2024
- Cast : Kokoro Kikuchi , Satoshi Hino , Yukari Tamura
- Directors : Toshiyuki Tsuru , Hiroyuki Yamashita
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Asian Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Toho Company
- Genre : Anime
- Run time : 95 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : July 26, 2024
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