The latest version of V-Jump has reignited the debate about main characters Boruto and Luffy after Boruto received a more “important” position on the cover than Luffy.
The cover art, as seen on X (formerly Twitter), shows hundreds of Jump’s main characters, from Boruto and Luffy to Demon Slayer’s Tanjiro and Dragon Ball’s Goku. Boruto can be found at the top of the cover, next to a smaller Luffy and in between two Gokus. Luffy receives the second and larger position in the center of the cover. Fans on social media have argued that Boruto and Luffy’s positions imply their characters’ importance to Jump.
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The cover itself is highly subjective in its interpretation of significance. There are two Luffys, two Tanjiros and two Gokus in different positions and Bleach’s Ichigo in the bottom left corner. The placement and size of the characters may have less to do with their importance and more to do with Shueisha’s marketing tactic: hooking viewers for as long as possible by asking them to look for the characters. their favorite object.
However, the cover has brought new fire to the long-running debate about whether Boruto or Luffy is the better protagonist. The argument between Boruto and Luffy begins as a continuation of the argument between Luffy and Naruto. Naruto and One Piece, both part of the “Big Three,” each have had a huge cultural impact on anime and the larger media. Since One Piece is still airing and Naruto’s story was passed down to his son in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, the latter naturally inherited his father’s rivalry.
Therefore, the debate between Boruto and Luffy carries more meaning than just their merits as protagonists; it encapsulates the cultural significance of each series, starting with the birth of One Piece and Naruto in the 1990s. Therefore, the debate between Boruto and Luffy revolves around the writing of each character, including their development, value in the series, and power levels.
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In recent months, debates have focused on new hypothetical battles between Luffy and Boruto, as Boruto recently unlocked the Rasengan Uzihiko jutsu in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has also drawn more attention to the development and growth of Boruto’s character, giving new impetus to the debate about the protagonist’s development. However, after a hugely successful year for One Piece, including a popular live-action adaptation and debut at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Luffy has solidified his position as one of The most famous and beloved anime characters of all time.
Naruto did not receive the main stage at Jump Festa 2024
Besides the Boruto vs. Luffy are rumors about Naruto’s potentially dwindling legacy after the series failed to receive a main stage this year at Jump Festa or any major announcements. Studio Pierrot was scheduled to release four new Naruto episodes for the series’ 20th anniversary in September 2023, but these were delayed indefinitely in August. The lack of any updates at Jump Festa suggested that new episodes might not be within the 2024 release window – a huge disappointment for fans. Additionally, while the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga was relatively well received, the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime is still on hiatus and no new production date has been announced.
One Piece and Naruto anime are both available to stream on Netflix and Crunchyroll. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is now streaming on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
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