Why Mitsuki & Boruto Must Get Together Before Two-Blue Vortex Ends (2024)

One of the most shocking aspects of the Boruto era was the confession from Mitsuki regarding his feelings for the titular character. Mitsuki confessed he was in love with Boruto, leaving fans eager to see how this would be resolved in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. Boruto seemed to reciprocate some of this affection when they were reunited in the new arc.

He let it be known he was always going to be Mitsuki's "sun." While some haven't taken to this storyline, it has many open-minded loyalists hoping they will get together by the end of the series. And make no mistake, there are a few reasons why they would be great soulmates.

10 Boruto & Mitsuki's Romance Breaks the Mold

It Would Undo a Franchise Error

• Uzumaki Boruto debuted in the manga in Naruto Chapter #700 in 2014.
• Boruto debuted in the anime in Naruto Shippuden Episode #500 in 2017.

Since the Naruto days, it feels like this series only has men and women ending up together. Sakura was quickly rushed into a marriage with Sasuke, for example. Even though they have no romance or chemistry in the Naruto and the Naruto Shippuden era.

Boruto and Mitsuki can buck this trend. Them getting a happy ending fixes that trope where heterosexual relations are the norm. It would show that creator Masashi Kishimoto has listened to the audience over the years. And that he has no problem breaking the mold.

9 Boruto & Mitsuki's Romance Would Show Progression

Their Love Speaks to Diversity & Equality

• Mitsuki debuted in the manga in Naruto Chapter #700+1 in 2015.
• Mitsuki debuted in the anime in Boruto Episode #4 in 2017.

One of the things anime and manga fans wanted was more queer stories that leaned into diversity and equality. Having Boruto and Mitsuki team up to save Konoha from Kawaki and then forge a relationship would illustrate this kind of progression.

Seriously, the franchise needs to evolve and roll with the times. Such a cosmopolitan love story enhances visibility for queer viewers who want to see themselves represented on the page and on the screen. This would be forward-thinking and prove that Boruto wants to heighten LGBTQ representation.

8 Boruto & Mitsuki's Romance Enhances Orochimaru's Legacy

The Snake Ninja's Ambiguity Would Be Amended

Orichimaru was a gender-fluid villain who atoned after his sins Naruto. Notably, he did seem to have feelings for Itachi. Part of it is why he kept his Uchiha clone experiments running. Notably, Orochimaru created Mitsuki, who referred to him as "father" and "mother." It shows how mature Mitsuki was: understanding love and family. These are precepts he tried to impart to Eida, too.

Admittedly, the past arcs with Orochimaru never had this depth. It did feel like a cop-out whereby the series would avoid giving the snake ninja a direct hom*osexual romance, even with Kabuto. But with his progeny in Mitsuki embarking on a gay relationship and proving to be Boruto's soulmate, Kishimoto would do justice to Orochimaru's past. The snake ninja would get to live vicariously through his kin in a more accepting Hidden Leaf.

7 Boruto & Mitsuki's Romance Would Garner Immense PR

This Romance Would Light the Anime & Manga Realm Afire

Now, Japan, Korea and Asia in general are telling more queer stories. It's a sensitive topic, but some properties are taking risks in that region. A queer romance wrapping the Two Blue Vortex series would draw haters. But there would also be great PR for Kishimoto's course-correction from the days of old.

The global media would see this as a wholesome move. This would help to enhance the brand's popularity, in a genuine way, in Europe and the Americas. There's no such thing as bad news, not with heartfelt stories that open up new markets, consumers and business opportunities.

6 Boruto & Mitsuki's Romance Would Attract a Younger Audience

The Shinobi Love Story Is Made For a New Generation

• Mitsuki's feelings first came out in Boruto Chapter #69 in 2022.
• He admitted to Sarada he felt something more for Boruto.

Admittedly, queer stories may not resonate with a lot of older patrons. But anime and manga's new direction invites younger audiences. Teenagers and young adults are massive target markets for film and TV globally, too. That's because once they latch onto a brand in these formative years, it tends to stick with them for life.

Knowing Gen-Z and millennials are into these liberal stories can bring more consumers in. Folks who might have been on the fence or who didn't ever soak in Naruto and Boruto would have interests piqued. In the process, Two Blue Vortex would add to an audience, who can grow old with the next chapter in this universe.

5 Boruto & Mitsuki's Romance Makes the Future Unpredictable

The Shinobi Love Story Opens Many New Avenues

Boruto and Mitsuki ending up together would create an unpredictable future. Fans wouldn't know how they plan on living together, what problems they'd encounter, and how crushes like Sarada and Sumire would react. It'd add drama, for sure, but with nuance, comedy and lightheartedness.

Kknowing queer stories are unfolding can possibly reveal maybe Kakashi and Might Guy have been a secretly queer couple. Conspiracies, theories and speculation will arise as to who from the old generation is gay, if recently-introduced characters are queer, and who from the generations to come will be as well. This keeps building buzz and opening up the mystique of the series. Nothing will feel one-dimensional again.

4 Boruto & Mitsuki's Romance Teases the Adoption Angle

The Shinobi Soulmate Arc Can Speak to Dynasties

Adoption has been a big thing in Naruto and Boruto. Sarutobi Hiruzen (the Third Hokage) adopted Naruto in a sense, while Naruto (as the Seventh Hokage) adopted Kawaki. But these were done to care for at-risk youth. Boruto and Mitsuki as a couple can open up arcs away from science being used by Katasuke, Orochimaru and Kabuto to produce children in labs.

There is more heart in Boruto and Mitsuki as a queer couple seeking to adopt the normal, human way. Them actively seeking out orphans and meeting with potential kids would speak to dynasties being made and destinies being altered, while creating something more emotional and meaningful. This shapes thought-provoking stories about how LGBTQ couples adopt, who they pick, and why. In the real world, this is a serious issue filled with sentiment. Boruto and Mitsuki as potential parents has that endearment, which would be very relatable for many readers and viewers.

3 Boruto & Mitsuki's Romance Makes Up for SasuNaru

The Shinobi Soulmate Arc Fixes a Failed Opportunity

Many saw Naruto's pursual of Sasuke as him fighting to get back the love of his life. There were many non-hetero themes in their journey. In the end, their lives revolved around each other, but Kishimoto held off on making two of the genre's most popular figures queer.

Fast-forward to today, Boruto and Mitsuki are very popular. By having two leads embrace romantic feelings, Kishimoto would make up for not following through on the potential that Naruto and Sasuke had. It would outdo other properties, who use ancillary and secondary personnel as LGBTQ characters. It would reiterate that times have changed and Kishimoto is into fearless storytelling.

2 Boruto & Mitsuki's Romance Shows Naruto's Son Was Always Different

This Love Story Ties Into the Uzumaki Bloodline

Naruto, as the boy who had the Nine Tails Demon Fox in him, was always touted to be different. He did end up being pretty conventional, though -- someone who used Kurama's power and became Hokage. However, Boruto is different from his father, as he has Ōtsutsuki DNA, Momoshiki's presence, and the aliens' power in him.

His rebellious spirit is unique, too. By making Boruto queer and having him defy the odds and not conform, it would make him what Naruto should have been. A shinobi who marches to the beat of his own drum. Having the ninja world saved by a queer shinobi who rides off into the sunset with his boyfriend would compound that Boruto never was and never will be ordinary.

1 Boruto & Mitsuki Are a Better Fit

This Shinobi Love Story Is a Match Made in Heaven

Critics would say Boruto should end up with Sarada. But they have had more sibling energy than anything. Sumire has also crushed on Boruto, but they don't have much in common or true chemistry to explore.

Boruto, though, was closer to Mitsuki. They always risked their lives to save each other; they learned from each other's family history; they trained and motivated each other to be better. Most of all, they engaged in open dialogue and honest conversation the most. They have the best foundation for a romance and being married.

Boruto

TV-14

Action

Adventure

Son of Naruto Uzumaki, Boruto, follows his father's footsteps along with his friends to become great ninja. Throughout all their adventures, Boruto is determined to make his mark in the ninja world and live outside of his father's shadow.

Release Date

April 5, 2017

Cast

Amanda Céline Miller , Robbie Daymond , Maile Flanagan , Todd Haberkorn , Colleen O'Shaughnessey , Cherami Leigh , Max Mittelman , Melissa Fahn , Stephanie Sheh , Billy Kametz

Main Genre

Anime

Seasons

26

Studio

Pierrot

Franchise

Naruto

Creator

Masashi Kishimoto

Writers

Masashi Kishimoto

Number of Episodes

297

Streaming Service(s)

Hulu , Crunchyroll , Amazon Prime Video