Boruto is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto. It serves as a sequel to the Naruto series and follows the adventures of Boruto Uzumaki, the son of Naruto Uzumaki, as he navigates the ninja world.
The story of Boruto is set several years after the events of Naruto. The Hidden Leaf Village has modernized and advanced technologically, incorporating trains, skyscrapers, and other modern elements. Boruto, along with his friends Sarada Uchiha, the daughter of Sasuke Uchiha, and Mitsuki, a synthetic human created by Orochimaru, form Team Konohamaru under the guidance of Konohamaru Sarutobi, Naruto's former teammate.
Boruto's main storyline revolves around a mysterious organization called "Kara," which aims to achieve world domination by manipulating political leaders and using advanced scientific techniques. Boruto and his friends become involved in various missions and battles as they uncover the secrets of Kara and the Otsutsuki clan, powerful extraterrestrial beings who have influenced the world's history.
The anime series began airing in 2017, adapting the manga's storyline. The manga, written by Ukyo Kodachi and illustrated by Mikio Ikemoto, started in 2016 and is serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine.