Time Slip Arc
CharacterThe fifteenth arc of the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime, this short storyline runs across nine episodes and was produced as part of the 20th anniversary tribute to Masashi Kishimoto's original Naruto manga.
Overview
This entry marks the fifteenth arc of the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime, covering episodes 128 through 136. Within the running order it falls between the One-Tail Escort Arc and the Mujina Bandits Arc.
Summary
The arc was created as one component of the 20th anniversary celebration for Masashi Kishimoto's original Naruto manga. Its Japanese title is also rendered as the Back in Time Arc in Viz's translation.
Aftermath
Within the anime's sequence, this arc hands off directly to the Mujina Bandits Arc that follows it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What episodes make up the Time Slip Arc?
The Time Slip Arc covers episodes 128 through 136 of the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime.
Is the Time Slip Arc filler?
The Time Slip Arc is an anime-original arc, created as part of the 20th anniversary tribute to Masashi Kishimoto's original Naruto manga rather than adapting material from the Boruto manga.
What is the Time Slip Arc's alternate title?
The Time Slip Arc is also rendered as the Back in Time Arc in Viz's English translation.
Which arc precedes the Time Slip Arc?
The Time Slip Arc follows the One-Tail Escort Arc in the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime.
Which arc comes after the Time Slip Arc?
The Time Slip Arc is followed directly by the Mujina Bandits Arc.
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