Graduation Exams Arc
CharacterA brief chapter of the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime that follows Shino Aburame's Academy class as they sit the Genin Exams. These tests decide whether the students have earned the right to leave the classroom behind and begin working as full ninja.
Overview
Sometimes called the Academy Graduation Arc, this is the fourth storyline of the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime, spanning episodes 34 through 37. It comes after the School Trip Arc and gives way to the Genin Mission Arc.
Summary
The storyline centres on the class taught by Shino Aburame as its students take part in the Genin Exams, the final test standing between them and life as working ninja.
Aftermath
With the exams settled, the graduating students prepare to move into active duty, and the anime carries forward into the Genin Mission Arc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Graduation Exams Arc in Boruto?
The Graduation Exams Arc, sometimes called the Academy Graduation Arc, is the fourth storyline of the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime. It follows Shino Aburame's Academy class as its students sit the Genin Exams, the final test standing between them and life as working ninja.
Which class is the focus of the Graduation Exams Arc?
The Graduation Exams Arc centers on the Academy class taught by Shino Aburame as its students take the Genin Exams.
What episodes make up the Graduation Exams Arc?
The Graduation Exams Arc spans episodes 34 through 37 of the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime.
What arc comes right before the Graduation Exams Arc?
The Graduation Exams Arc is preceded by the School Trip Arc in the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime.
What happens after the Graduation Exams Arc concludes?
After the Graduation Exams Arc concludes, the newly graduated students prepare to move into active duty as the story continues into the Genin Mission Arc.
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