Preamble: Fans appreciated the character focus but remained wary of the series' overall power scaling.
The anime added original scenes that fleshed out character relationships, such as a heartwarming moment between Himawari and Boruto. This interaction highlighted Boruto’s fear of his own power and Himawari’s growing protective nature toward her brother. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 289
“I loved the episode. Well done, especially the scene where Kawaki gets Borutos headband. My favorite scene however, was the one between Boruto and Himawari. She seems to be the only one who is picking up on Borutos struggles” Reddit · r/Boruto · 3 years ago Preamble: Fans appreciated the character focus but remained