《博人傳》自開播以來始終無法複製《火影忍者》當年的全民熱潮，關鍵原因並不在於它「是不是火影的續集」這麼單一，而是多重問題長期疊加後所造成的結果。對許多觀眾而言，《博人傳》更像是一部背負著巨大期待卻未能及時兌現的作品，尤其在動畫表現上，前期口碑的快速崩壞，幾乎從一開始就限制它的高度。

最常被批評的核心問題，仍然集中在動畫製作品質的不穩定。《博人傳》為了長期周播，加入大量原創劇情來填補漫畫進度，但這些原創篇章不僅節奏鬆散，戰鬥戲也時常流於敷衍。靜態畫面過多、角色對話冗長、戰鬥場面缺乏流暢分鏡與魄力，讓不少觀眾戲稱為「PPT戰鬥」或「嘴炮大會」。在社群平台上，這些低品質允許被大量截圖、剪輯與嘲諷式傳播，迅速形成負面標籤，使得即便後續出現高品質集數，也難以完全扭轉既有印象。

風格上的轉變，則是另一個讓老粉絲難以適應的關鍵。《火影忍者》之所以成為經典，很大一部分來自其濃烈的熱血感，無論是友情、努力、犧牲，還是角色在逆境中爆發的情緒張力，都深深烙印在觀眾記憶中。相較之下，《博人傳》刻意描繪一個「和平後的忍者世界」，科技化、制度化的設定雖然合理，卻也削弱生死一線的緊張感。主角博人的成長軌跡與鳴人截然不同，少了從底層掙扎向上的過程，也讓部分觀眾產生「不夠熱血、不夠燃」的失落感，甚至認為他缺乏前作主角那種能撐起整部作品的精神重量。

此外，角色魅力的落差也是無法忽視的因素。《火影忍者》能成功，很大程度仰賴其群像塑造，無論主角、配角或反派，都有鮮明動機與記憶點。《博人傳》的新生代角色在前期，普遍被認為性格描寫偏薄，與上一代角色同框時，更容易被對比出差距，反而加深「靠情懷撐場」的印象。當觀眾對角色尚未建立情感連結時，劇情自然難以引發強烈共鳴。

「續作魔咒」與情懷期待落差，則是壓在《博人傳》身上的隱形壓力。作為《火影忍者》的正統續篇，觀眾往往下意識以「神作續作」的標準來檢視它，一旦發現品質不如記憶中的火影巔峰期，失望情緒就會被迅速放大。這也衍生出網路上常見的極端說法，例如「製作組是不是在搞垮火影招牌」，實際上更多反映的是老粉絲對情懷被消耗的焦慮。

在部分平台與社群環境中，這種負評還被進一步放大。曾有觀眾指出，在特定影音平台上，《博人傳》被大量推送給原本只想回味《火影忍者》的觀眾，結果讓不滿情緒集中爆發，形成「看的人越多、罵得越兇」的惡性循環，也加深作品的負面形象。

值得一提的是，《博人傳》並非完全沒有翻身機會。漫畫後期隨著大筒木一族主線展開，世界觀與衝突層級明顯提升，角色的命運感與熱血張力逐漸回歸，評價也相對改善。然而，對多數觀眾而言，前期動畫累積的失望感已經根深蒂固，即使後期品質提升，也很難讓流失的觀眾大規模回流。

整體來看，《博人傳》熱度不如《火影忍者》，並非單一失誤所致，而是動畫品質不穩、風格轉變、角色吸引力不足與情懷期待落差共同作用的結果。在與《火影忍者》這樣的時代級作品對照之下，任何缺點都會被放大檢視，最終讓「博人傳不如火影」成為動漫圈中長期反覆被討論、卻始終難以翻案的話題。

Since its debut, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has never been able to replicate the nationwide phenomenon once achieved by Naruto. The core reason is not simply whether it “qualifies” as a sequel, but rather the cumulative effect of multiple issues that have compounded over time. For many viewers, Boruto feels like a series burdened by enormous expectations that it failed to meet early on, especially in its anime adaptation, where a rapid collapse in reputation during the initial stages effectively capped its potential from the very beginning.

The most frequently criticized problem lies in the anime’s inconsistent production quality. In order to maintain a long-running weekly broadcast schedule, Boruto introduced a large number of anime-original arcs to keep pace with the manga. However, these original storylines were often poorly paced, with action scenes that felt perfunctory rather than impactful. Excessive static shots, long-winded dialogue, and a lack of fluid choreography and visual intensity in battles led many viewers to mock them as “PowerPoint fights” or “talk-no-jutsu festivals.” On social media, such low-quality moments were widely screenshot, clipped, and circulated in a sarcastic manner, quickly solidifying a negative image. As a result, even when later episodes displayed noticeably higher production values, it became difficult to fully overturn the impressions formed early on.

A shift in overall tone and style further alienated longtime fans. Much of Naruto’s enduring appeal came from its intense sense of passion—its emphasis on friendship, perseverance, sacrifice, and the emotional explosions of characters pushed to their limits. By contrast, Boruto deliberately portrays a “post-peace” ninja world. While its more technological and institutionalized setting is logically consistent with the story’s timeline, it also diminishes the life-or-death tension that once defined the series. Boruto’s personal growth follows a very different trajectory from Naruto’s, lacking the climb from absolute rock bottom that resonated so strongly with audiences. For many viewers, this resulted in a sense that the series was “not hot-blooded enough” or insufficiently thrilling, with some feeling that Boruto lacks the spiritual weight needed to carry the entire narrative in the way his predecessor did.

Differences in character appeal also play a significant role. Naruto succeeded largely because of its strong ensemble cast, in which protagonists, supporting characters, and antagonists alike possessed clear motivations and memorable identities. In Boruto, the new generation of characters—particularly in the early stages—was often criticized for having thinner characterization. When placed alongside the older generation, the contrast became even more apparent, reinforcing the impression that the series relied heavily on nostalgia to stay afloat. Without strong emotional attachment to the characters, it was difficult for the story to elicit deep resonance from viewers.

The so-called “sequel curse,” combined with unmet nostalgic expectations, has also weighed heavily on Boruto. As the official continuation of a legendary franchise, it is almost inevitably judged against the peak moments of Naruto. When the quality failed to match those memories, disappointment was quickly magnified. This gap gave rise to extreme online sentiments, such as accusations that the production team was “destroying the Naruto legacy,” which in many cases reflected longtime fans’ anxiety over seeing a beloved franchise diluted.

On certain platforms and within specific online communities, these negative perceptions were further amplified. Some viewers noted that on particular streaming sites, Boruto was aggressively recommended to users who simply wanted to revisit Naruto, triggering concentrated backlash. This created a vicious cycle in which increased exposure led to louder criticism, further cementing the series’ unfavorable reputation.

That said, Boruto has not been without chances for redemption. In the later stages of the manga, especially with the development of the Ōtsutsuki clan storyline, the scope of the world and the level of conflict rose significantly. A stronger sense of fate and renewed emotional intensity gradually returned, leading to a partial recovery in critical reception. However, for many viewers, the disappointment accumulated during the anime’s early run had already taken root so deeply that even noticeable improvements were insufficient to bring back a large portion of the lost audience.

Ultimately, Boruto’s inability to match the popularity of Naruto cannot be attributed to a single misstep. Rather, it is the result of unstable animation quality, a shift in tone, weaker character appeal, and the gap between nostalgic expectations and reality. When placed alongside a generation-defining classic like Naruto, every shortcoming is inevitably magnified, leaving “Boruto is not as good as Naruto” as a recurring and difficult-to-overturn consensus within the anime community.