8 Most Unlikable Boruto Characters Fans Can’t Stand

The Boruto series has often faced criticism, particularly regarding its main character, Boruto Uzumaki. Many fans still don’t accept Boruto as part of the official Naruto story, largely because it differs in setting, central ideas, and, most importantly, its protagonist.

Many fans prefer following Naruto Uzumaki’s story as the Seventh Hokage rather than watching Boruto’s adventures.

Boruto isn’t the only character fans dislike in the series. The sequel has a lot of characters who struggle to connect with the audience, and many viewers simply can’t warm up to them no matter what happens in Boruto.

Boruto Uzumaki

Most fans hate Boruto because the sequel is about him instead of Naruto.

Boruto Uzumaki is the central character of the series, and that’s precisely why many established fans struggle to embrace him. Simply put, Boruto isn’t like Naruto. In fact, he’s almost the reverse of Naruto, who worked tirelessly to achieve his current position.

No matter how much the show’s creator tries to prevent it, people will naturally compare Boruto to popular heroes from the past. This sets him up for a lot of criticism, which is likely why Boruto is often disliked by fans of the anime and manga.

Konohamaru Sarutobi

Fans are disappointed with Konohamaru’s power progression.

Konohamaru Sarutobi’s rivalry with Naruto Uzumaki strengthened his dedication to the Hidden Leaf Village and its ideals. He aspires to become the next Hokage, following in Naruto’s footsteps, but his recent actions in Boruto haven’t impressed many viewers. The series itself hasn’t focused much on Konohamaru, making it hard for fans to connect with his character.

Honestly, as someone who’s followed Konohamaru’s journey, it’s a little disappointing. Being a jonin and leading Team 7, you’d expect him to be at least as skilled as Kakashi was, maybe even better! But it feels like he constantly needs rescuing by his students, which is the opposite of what a leader should be doing. He often seems like the team’s biggest weakness, not its strength. We all had such high hopes for him, and it’s just a shame he hasn’t quite lived up to the potential we all saw.

Kawaki Uzumaki

Fans dislike Kawaki for his reckless actions and questionable decisions.

As a huge Boruto fan, I’ve noticed a really big split in the community when it comes to Kawaki. Some of us absolutely love him – his attitude is awesome, and his powers are seriously intimidating! But others? They really can’t stand him, feeling like he overshadows characters like Mitsuki and Sarada. And honestly, it’s tough to blame them, especially after what happened with Boruto – that moment when he killed him was shocking, and sealing Naruto away felt like a real betrayal. It’s definitely a controversial topic!

Kawaki often makes poor choices, and this pattern continues even when his actions endanger others and lead him toward a troubling future. Despite his impressive fighting skills, his impulsive behavior and difficulty trusting people make it hard for viewers to truly root for him.

Code

Fans adored Code, but he is easy to manipulate.

Code was originally very popular with fans because of his cool demeanor and interesting design. However, he gradually became a disliked villain. His repeated failures, being constantly taken advantage of, and consistently making bad choices eroded the qualities that once made him both fearsome and captivating.

Do you remember when Code was a major threat in Boruto, right after Isshiki Otsutsuki? After Eida and Daemon manipulated him, Jura and the Shinju Clones defeated him easily. Even Boruto, after the time skip, quickly beat him, turning a once-scary villain into someone almost comical. Hopefully, the series will give him a chance to regain his strength and become a compelling character again.

Konoha Council

The Konoha Council brings more problems than solutions to the Hokage and the village.

Following Danzo Shimura’s death, only two members remained on the Konoha Council: Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane. Both were known for hindering advancement, consistently making poor and old-fashioned choices that negatively impacted the Leaf Village.

Honestly, as a fan of Boruto, one of the most frustrating things is watching the Konoha Council constantly interfere! They think they’re keeping the village safe and orderly, but all they really do is create headaches for Boruto and his friends. And the worst part? They always seem to pick the absolute worst possible moments to get involved, just piling on the pressure when things are already intense. Seriously, a lot of us are just hoping they’ll retire already!

Amado Sanzu

Fans hate how Amado consistently withheld vital intel. He is overly suspicious.

Watching Boruto, I’ve noticed it’s full of characters who aren’t quite what they seem, and Amado is a prime example. He’s a really frustrating scientist – always holding back important details, messing with his own creations, and making everyone question what he’s really up to. It’s a constant headache trying to figure him out, honestly.

I’m still really wary of Amado. Fans, like me, just don’t seem to trust him, and for good reason. He constantly walks the line between helping and hindering, and it’s been that way since the beginning. It’s almost impossible to guess what he’ll do next, because it always seems like he’s only looking out for himself and focused on bringing his daughter back.

Mamushi

His character design and personality are upsetting fans.

Mamushi is a relatively new character in Boruto, but he’s already become unpopular with many fans. They find his appearance unappealing, and his unpleasant and creepy personality makes him even more disliked. While he has a powerful ability linked to the Shinju, it hasn’t been enough to win fans over.

Many fans are disappointed by Mamushi’s Rinnegan. He seems to ignore its powerful abilities, just like the other Shinju Clones, and doesn’t utilize it in battle. It often feels like the Rinnegan is just a visual feature for his character design, always visible but never actually used.

Denki

Fans believe Denki is too bland for the manga.

I’ve noticed a lot of discussion online about Denki, a character who appears only in the anime version of Boruto. It seems many fans really dislike him. What I’m gathering is that, compared to the other students, he’s not very strong in battles, and that makes him feel a bit dull. He rarely gets a chance to use his abilities, and almost never wins a fight on his own. A lot of viewers feel like a character like that doesn’t really fit into an action-packed series like Boruto.

Denki often gets a chance to stand out in episodes focused on ninja tools and technology, but many fans remain disappointed. This is because most Boruto viewers dislike the increasing focus on technology, believing it clashes with the traditional ninja world established in Naruto.

2026-01-20 02:35