The legacy of Naruto is far from finished, continuing through his son’s adventures in the ongoing Boruto manga series.
How Often Do New Boruto Chapters Release?
New installments of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex arrive on a monthly basis. Originally serialized weekly in Weekly Shonen Jump, the manga transitioned in 2019 to Shueisha’s monthly publication, V Jump. While new chapters generally drop around the 20th of each month, the exact publication date can occasionally fluctuate.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter Release Schedule
Following Chapter 36, which landed on July 20, 2026, the upcoming schedule lines up as follows:
- Chapter 37: August 20, 2026
- Chapter 38: September 20, 2026
- Chapter 39: October 20, 2026
(Note: Because V Jump frequently shifts its exact release dates, these upcoming windows are estimated.)
Where to Read the Boruto Manga
Fans can catch up on both Boruto: Naruto Next Generations and Boruto: Two Blue Vortex digitally. Official, freshly translated chapters are available shortly after their Japanese release via the Shonen Jump app and the VIZ Media website.
What is Boruto: Two Blue Vortex?
Two Blue Vortex is the current phase of the Boruto storyline, functioning as a direct continuation of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. That initial sequel ran from 2016 to 2023, picking up after Naruto finally achieved his lifelong dream of becoming the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village. After entering a multi-month hiatus in April 2023, the manga returned with its current subtitle.
Who Creates the Boruto Manga?
Masashi Kishimoto—the creator, writer, and artist of the original Naruto series—took over as the primary writer for Boruto in November 2020. Initially, Kishimoto maintained only a minor advisory role while Ukyo Kodachi wrote the story and former assistant Mikio Ikemoto handled the artwork. When Kodachi stepped down, Kishimoto fully stepped in as the main writer, with Ikemoto continuing as the artist.
Is There a Boruto Anime?
An anime adaptation exists, but it has been on hiatus since March 2023. The anime went on break to prevent catching up to the manga’s source material right before its major transition. While a second part covering Two Blue Vortex has been confirmed to be in development, neither the studio nor the publishers have provided an official premiere date yet.
What Happened to the New Naruto Anime Episodes?
To celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary, four brand-new Naruto anime episodes were officially announced. However, they were pulled from their scheduled 2023 broadcast just before airing. While they have never been officially cancelled, there has been no word on when—or if—fans will ever get to see them.