Is Karma the Least Exciting Power in Boruto?

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Summary

  • Karma shortcuts personal growth in Boruto, undermining the shonen trope of hard work and perseverance.
  • Fans find Karma boring due to lack of variety and development among users, lacking emotional weight.
  • Boruto might eventually master Karma with more depth and backstory, potentially making it more engaging.

In the anime “Boruto: Two Blue Vortex,” the grown-up Boruto Uzumaki is unlike his younger, more impulsive self due to Momoshiki’s karma seal implantation. This alteration has significantly transformed Boruto’s life, including his power potential. The karma power can elevate Boruto to unprecedented strength levels, but some viewers find this recent development underwhelming.

In the world of Boruto, it’s not just Boruto who can wield the powers linked with Karma. Fans have noticed that Kawaki demonstrates a more proficient mastery over these abilities compared to Boruto, which enables him to utilize them without the risk of losing his identity. However, simply because prominent characters in the Boruto manga possess this ability doesn’t necessarily mean fans will automatically find it appealing. Despite its sleek and imposing appearance, many fans view Karma as a rather dull power for several reasons.

Why Karma Is the Most Boring Power in Boruto

Karma Falls Flat and Fails to Excite Fans

In the world of Boruto, times have evolved, and so has the power of the upcoming ninja generation. Notably, the arrival of Karma appears to expedite the development of key characters like Boruto and Kawaki. This essentially means that Karma bypasses the traditional path of personal growth, challenging the long-standing shonen theme where characters gain strength through diligent effort, rigorous training, and unwavering determination. This concept, which Naruto and other veterans have consistently demonstrated throughout their journey, is being questioned by the emergence of this new element, Karma.

In Naruto’s time, fans cheered when Team 7 mastered climbing trees without hand-holds. However, that skill advancement is unlikely to occur in Boruto, since the power of karma users escalates significantly without any required training or effort. This makes it a convenient but foreseeable ability, raising concerns that the series might be losing its edge in terms of excitement.

I’m gonna shoulder the fate of this world.—Boruto

Despite the sleek appearance of the Karma when activated, it lacks individuality or personal style among its users, as fans have noticed it functioning in a similar manner with minimal visual or power differences. This is unlike the Sharingan and Rinnegan which offer more variety. Moreover, the Boruto series seems to be overemphasizing the Karma as the main ability, without providing a sufficient buildup or introduction to justify its central role within the franchise.

I’ve noticed that among fans, there’s a general consensus that Karma is the least engaging power within the franchise. The absence of deep emotional resonance and symbolic significance, coupled with its overt similarity to previously used plot devices, are often cited as reasons for its perceived lack of impact. In comparison to other powers in Boruto, Karma seems to underwhelm more than most.

Is There a Way to Make Karma Less Boring?

Will Karma Ever Get Better?

To this day, many Karma fans find it uninteresting and shallow because of its limited depth and backstory. However, some remain optimistic that it may improve in the future. After all, the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga is still being published, with no signs of ending soon. This is encouraging news for those who hope Karma will develop into a more captivating plot element in the near or distant future.

In the upcoming Boruto manga, readers could witness the challenging journey of unlocking Karma’s true power. Instead of showing a swift mastery of Karma’s full potential by Boruto, the storyline can depict the gradual and arduous process, mirroring how Naruto learned to create the Rasengan in the past. To make Karma more impactful, it is essential to include obstacles and mishaps along the way.

On a different note, the Boruto manga might bestow unique karma powers upon either Boruto or Kawaki based on their character traits, chakra type, or the Otsutsuki member connected with them. Furthermore, it’s possible that the series will explore non-combative applications of karma to preserve its distinctiveness.

This section contains spoilers for the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga.

Boruto Inches Closer to Mastering Karma’s Full Power

According to Boruto: Two Blue Vortex chapter 23, Boruto hasn’t fully mastered the power of Karma yet, even after the time skip. Interestingly, he hasn’t used the powers of Karma at all in Two Blue Vortex due to the possibility of Momoshiki Otsutsuki’s return and his hostility towards his dear friends and family.

It’s evident that he is doing an excellent job containing Momoshiki and seems to have increased control over Karma. If this trend continues, it won’t be unexpected if Boruto’s next development in the manga involves him fully mastering Momoshiki’s karma. Fingers crossed, we’ll soon experience more enthusiasm about Karma’s role rather than viewing it as a routine, uninteresting power-up.

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2025-07-05 19:04