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Recently,Borutomanga artist Mikio Ikemoto, along withNarutocreator Masashi Kishimoto, made a public appearance in France at a Kana event to promoteBoruto: Two Blue Vortex.For those who don’t know Kana, it’s a publishing agency which publishes manga in French. One of the most awaited events is the presence of Kishimoto and Ikemoto as the two are rarely seen together.
During this event, Ikemoto revealed a curious piece of information that has garnered the attention of fans ofThe Matrixtrilogy. He states that the composition and artwork ofBorutohave been inspired byThe Matrix.But how?
There’s a Strong Connection Between Boruto’s Evolution and Neo’s Arc
Does it sound outlandish to you thatBorutoand Neo would have any connection? Well, Ikemoto elaborated deeper into the connection betweenBorutoandThe Matrix. Beyond the artwork and composition, he believes that the two go through very similar transformations during their prospective arcs. Their abilities and responsibilities are surprisingly similar when you pay attention. Herevealsthe mirror between them that he speaks of:
In the first part, Neo appears as the savior while in the second, he manages to control his power. It is similar to what distinguishes the childhood part from the young adult part of Boruto.
#Ikemotostated that his inspiration for drawing and creating the ideas for Boruto manga has always been from the movie The Matrix.🤯🔥pic.twitter.com/fKnPcXHRPv
One of the key themes inThe Matrixis the power of choice, especially as Neo must decide whether to take the red pill and uncover the truth or live in ignorance. Similarly, Boruto struggles with the pressure of expectations and the legacy he has inherited fromKishimoto’sNaruto. Throughout the series, Boruto struggles to embrace his role as Naruto’s son, and his resistance mirrors Neo’s initial hesitation to accept his identity as the “savior of humanity.”
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So, as demonstrated in the tweet above, there is genuine fruit to the cinematic comparison and perhaps their journeys. The way combat is choreographed inThe Matrix, with its gravity-defying, high-energy movements, has inspired Ikemoto’s depiction of ninja battles inBoruto, especially when technology begins to play a larger role in the shinobi world. Still, Ikemoto reassures that his primary inspiration for the story isDragon Ballby the legendary Akira Toriyama.
Is the Connection Between Neo and Boruto Hinting at Sarada’s Fate?
While there is debate whether Boruto andSaradawill become canon lovers, there’s no denying that Sarada looks eerily similar tothe Matrix’sTrinity, Neo’s interest played by Carrie-Anne Moss. Boruto and Sarada have a great bond of trust, even as rivals, and protect each other. So despite the nature of their relationship, the two are going to be vital to their survival in the future.
Mikio Ikemoto confirms that The Matrix influenced Boruto’s Story.Now I can’t unsee it. Sarada is Trinity and will save Boruto from dying.pic.twitter.com/tIkvJdHvYJ
The speculation from Ikemoto’s reveal is that Sarada, just like Trinity, will have to sacrifice herself to save Boruto. In classic hero fashion, Boruto might just save her from her fate too. However, since it’s mostly cinematic inspiration, it’s not guaranteed that either of them will die. Who knows what Ikemoto has in store?
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NarutoandBoruto: Naruto New Generationsis available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Bidisha Mitra
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Bidisha is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with over 700 published articles. With over 7 years of writing experience, she’s versatile and adept. When she’s not writing, she’s also a voice actor on the side.Bidisha is currently continuing to learn Japanese and gets more fluent everyday. Her expertise is One Piece, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Haikyuu, but has been watching anime for over a decade. She was previously a Content Writer reviewing the latest Kpop music.
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