With Boruto, the Naruto anime franchise has come incredibly far, evolving everything from power scales to the very nature of its threats. However, even now, it is hard not to see Itachi and Madara as two of the best and most iconic antagonists the series has ever produced.
While Itachi and Madara will always remain defining pillars of the series’ legacy, the Naruto franchise will soon redefine the boundaries of the power and scale they represent. The next Naruto anime‘s source material confirms that even characters like Itachi and Madara will seem like nothing but Genin after the introduction of new god-tier threats.
Only time will tell how the next chapter in the Naruto anime will turn out, but this promised evolution in scale and storytelling confirms the franchise is significantly shifting gears and setting up a new era where the previous ceiling of power is no longer the standard.
Upcoming Two Blue Vortex Anime Will Make Naruto’s Best Villains Look Tame
The Boruto anime will focus on the Two Blue Vortex arc next, which will reintroduce Omnipotence, a Shinjutsu from the Otsusuki that can quite literally rewrite reality. In Naruto Shippuden, Itachi and Madara represent the peak of Genjutsu and Ninjutsu. However, their powers were still bound by chakra and stamina. They used Izanagi/Izanami to rewrite personal reality, which had its own limitations.
In the Two Blue Vortex arc, Omnipotence is almost absolute in comparison and operates on a scale that transcends individual perception. It alters the fabric of reality itself and affects entire populations without any immediate costs or restrictions. It seems to change cognitive history to the point where even if a ninja knows the truth logically, their brain autocorrects the facts to fit the new reality.
As the source material suggests, this power belongs to Shibai Otsutsuki, a being who discarded his physical body to become a god. Unlike Madara, who only sought to become a Sage, the villains of the Two Blue Vortex arc wield leftovers of a literal Diety.
All in all, it looks like Naruto will soon evolve to a scale where it will be comparable to shows like Wandavision. While it is too soon to tell how Naruto‘s next anime will turn out, its source material significantly increases the stakes with its power scale shifts and raises a lot of excitement for what lies ahead.
Everything We Know About Boruto’s Return
Boruto next anime chapter does not have an official release date yet, but it is expected to come out by the end of 2026 or in the first quarter of 2027. Reports reveal that instead of giving it a consistent weekly release treatment, Studio Pierrot will move to a seasonal format. This promises the anime will have fewer fillers and even better animation quality.
4 special Naruto anniversary episodes, which have been delayed for quite some time, will likely come out by the end of 2026. These episodes, too, could serve as lead-ins to Boruto‘s next chapter. Roughly 35–40 chapters of the Two Blue Vortex arc will be available by late 2026. This should provide enough content for a 12-to-24-episode seasonal run for the anime.
With so many exciting story developments lined up in the Two Blue Vortex arc, it is hard not to look forward to how the anime will adapt it. Although it will be a while before the next Naruto anime comes out, audiences who cannot wait for it can check out the manga.