Konoha’s next chapter is officially on the way. Studio Pierrot has confirmed that the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime will continue with a second part—though an exact premiere date has not been announced. The news follows the end of Part 1 in Japan on March 26, 2023 (Episode 293), with the franchise’s official site stating at the time that “part two of the anime is already in the works.”
Why fans are circling 2026
While Pierrot hasn’t given a window, industry watchers point to 2026 as the most plausible return. The studio’s schedule is anchored by the final cour of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, which was formally set for 2026 at Anime Expo; once that wraps, Pierrot’s resources could shift back to Boruto. That timing—and commentary from trade outlets—has made 2026 the consensus expectation, even if still unofficial.
What Part 2 is likely to adapt
Signs increasingly point to an adaptation of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex—the time-skip storyline that repositions key characters and raises the stakes across the shinobi world. Earlier in the year, a dedicated Two Blue Vortex site popped up, widely read as groundwork for the anime’s return. (Again, no date revealed.)
The road so far
Part 1 concluded after a six-year run, ending on a dramatic note that teed up the time-skip era and made a clean break for a higher-quality, seasonal production cadence. That pivot aligns with how Pierrot has recently handled other flagship titles, prioritizing tighter cour-based schedules over uninterrupted weekly output—one reason speculation clusters around a measured 2026 restart instead of a rush back to air.
What to expect (without spoilers)
Fans should anticipate:
- A time-skip setting with older versions of the core cast.
- Animation and pacing more in line with modern seasonal standards.
- Story arcs that track closely with the manga to minimize filler.
None of these details has been formally detailed by Pierrot yet—but they’re consistent with how the franchise has positioned the handoff from Part 1 to its next phase.
