Japanese animated film 'Boruto: Naruto the Movie' will be have a US premiere on Naruto's birthday on Oct. 10. Design N Trend reported that the much-awaited Naruto movie will premiere at New York Comic-Con to be held on Oct. 8 to 10, as announced at Anime Expo in Los Angeles recently.
The report added that Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto will make an appearance as a featured guest and panel to answer fans' questions. The New York Comic-Con, an annual event at the Jacob Javits Center, is one of the biggest comic conventions in the U.S.
Reports reveal the short storyline of the animated movie. Boruto is the son of Naruto, who became Konoha's seventh Hokage after winning the fourth Ninja War. Boruto carries this as a burden and has feelings of wanting to surpass his father who is respected as a hero of the village. He will more likely inherit some of Naruto's powers like his father's sage abilities and rasengan chakra molding skills.
It was also revealed that Boruto will train under Naruto's friend and rival Sasuke. Boruto will learn from her fire and lightning techniques. It was also reported that Boruto will also inherit Sasuke's Sharingan eyes.
According to Christian Today, the Naruto moview will introduce a mysterious character called Mitsuki, which means full moon in Japanese. It is not clear if this will be an ally or a villain.
Crossmap revealed that the upcoming movie will also include Sasuke and Sakura's daughter Sarada. According to Movie News Guide, Sarada will either become Boruto's love interest or rival. Other characters in the movie will be Inojin Yamanaka (Sai and Ino's Son), Shikadai Nara (Shikamaru and Temari's son), and Himawari Uzumaki (Boruto's sister), reports Crossmap.
The upcoming movie will feature new villains called Momoshiki, and Kinoshiki, both from the Otsutsuki Clan. The report added that Orochimaru would also come back.
