: A central theme is Boruto's desire to be seen for his own skills rather than just as "the Hokage's son". He finds himself shunned or gossiped about by classmates who believe he is riding his father's coattails.

Watch a fan reaction and review to see how the community responded to Boruto's Academy debut:

: Unlike the original Naruto series, this episode adopts a "slice-of-life" anime style, focusing on classroom drama and social dynamics rather than high-stakes training or combat. Character Debuts

The second episode of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , titled (火影の息子…!!), originally aired in Japan on April 12, 2017. It focuses on Boruto Uzumaki's first day at the Ninja Academy following a two-week suspension for crashing a train during the series premiere. Key Plot Features

: The episode highlights how Konoha's Ninja Academy has modernized. It now functions more like a traditional school where students study standard subjects alongside Ninjutsu.