Although Boruto: Naruto Next Generations manga has been met with a blend of excitement and skepticism, one specific arc stands out as one of its most anticipated storylines: the Code Arc. This arc dives deep into thrilling battles, interesting character developments, and unexpected revelations; promising a darker turn that was meant to captivate fans. However, it’s the anime adaptation failed to tarnish the long-standing criticism surrounding the series.

Code from Boruto | Credit: Studio Pierrot

From character design inconsistencies to misrepresented scenes, the anime version of Boruto‘s Code Arc seemed to miss the mark, leaving fans questioning how such a crucial arc could go so wrong. Although Studio Pierrot has also met several criticisms before for its poor adaptation of Naruto, the frustration, for now, is further enhanced given that it was one of the arcs that finally could’ve restored Boruto‘s reputation as a series.

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