On This Day in Anime

A decade ago, Studio Pierrot handed the keys of Konoha to a resentful kid. Boruto Uzumaki didn't want to save the world; he just wanted his overworked father to show up. By enlisting Naruto's old rival Sasuke as a mentor, the boy sparked a family drama that quickly spiraled into a village-wide crisis.

The film earned its 7.37 score by blending high-stakes martial arts with genuine emotional friction. Pierrot delivered incredibly fluid taijutsu choreography that made the theater experience feel electric.

It remains a great watch for its honest look at parental neglect and legacy. It is a rare blockbuster that cares as much about a quiet father-son conversation as it does about giant explosions.