: Konohamaru finally arrives to assist, adding more weight to the mission. Shikadai manages a clever escape after being targeted by the synthetic humans.
For more detailed breakdowns, you can find full reviews on Comicon's 5 Point Discussion and various fan discussions on Reddit's anime community . Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 85
: A common criticism was that the episode felt like "filler," even though it is part of the larger Mitsuki’s Disappearance Arc. Reviewers from YouTube noted that while the episode was decent, the primary storyline involving Boruto and Ōnoki in the Sanzu Plains felt dragged out. : Konohamaru finally arrives to assist, adding more
: Sanzu Plains (a sacred Hidden Stone training ground). : A common criticism was that the episode
: On the positive side, the episode successfully raised the stakes by revealing that Lord Ku and his synthetic human comrades are dying and intend to use human hearts—starting with Shikadai—to stabilize themselves. This set the stage for the arc's final battles. Episode Summary
: Critical fans on Reddit pointed out that the action choreography in this arc, including Sekki’s superhuman punch, often disregarded basic physics and felt less polished than previous arcs.
: Much of the episode focused on Sekki, a Genbu Stone ninja, finding his "Heart Stone". Some viewers found his character to be a welcome returning face from the Chunin Exams, while others felt the focus on him took away from the main protagonists.