Narutofans have had a lot to celebrate over the years, from iconic battles toBoruto’songoing legacy, but now there is even more reason to get excited. TV Tokyo, the network behind the legendary franchise, just revealed a major win in its latest financial report and it turns out thatBorutois not just surviving, it is setting the gold standard. In fact, TV Tokyo now seesBorutoas a key driver of anime success and wants to model other series after it.
That is big news for fans ofBleach, Gintama, andBlack Clover, which TV Tokyo named as priority titles moving forward.The network’s new goal, according toTV Tokyo’s report, is to raise these anime series to the same global profitability tier asNarutoandBoruto. That means more anime content, bigger marketing pushes, and expanded merch drops for these beloved titles.
Boruto Is Setting the Bar for Anime Success
Boruto Becomes TV Tokyo’s New Gold Standard
Despite years of mixed fan reactions,Borutois proving itself where it matters most: in the global market. TV Tokyo’s report frames the franchise as a powerful business asset, one that other anime are now expected to live up to.That kind of confidence means that fans are likely to see continued investment in theBorutouniverse.
More importantly,TV Tokyo is not just happy withBoruto, they want other anime to follow its example.That opens the door for more spin-offs, collaborations, and cross-media storytelling. In essence, Boruto has moved from being the sequel to Naruto to being the new model for franchise success.
Big Boosts Coming for Bleach and Gintama
TV Tokyo Has Big Plans for Bleach, Gintama, and More
If viewers are aBleachfan, this is especially welcome news.TheThousand-Year Blood Waranime is already a hit, and now TV Tokyo wants to boost the franchise’s global reach and profits to match Naruto. That could mean more seasons, new merch, and possibly even games or films expanding theBleachuniverse.
Gintamafans also stand to benefit.Although the series wrapped up its main story, TV Tokyo’s renewed focus could lead to fresh projects or special releases. With marketing dollars behind them, bothGintamaandBleachcould experience a new era of global popularity, and fans are ready for it.
TV Tokyo’s message is clear, that anime franchises are not just stories, they are global brands. WithBorutoas the new benchmark, other classic titles are getting a second wind. Whether fans grew up withNarutoor fell in love withBleach’scomeback, today’s news signals a bright future for longtime fans.
Naruto
Naruto is a franchise spawned from the manga series penned by Masashi Kishimoto that began in 1999. Generating several tv series, games, movies, and more, Naruto follows the exploits of a young outcast ninja harboring the spirit of a demon fox who seeks to become the Hokage, the leader of his ninja village, to break the stigma against him. Upon the conclusion of the initial series, Naruto expanded into Boruto, following many series protagonists' children and returning faces.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Borutois the sequel to theNarutofranchise, created by Masashi Kishimoto and illustrated by Mikio Ikemoto. It follows Boruto Uzumaki, Naruto’s son, as he navigates the challenges of being the Hokage’s child while forging his path as a ninja. The series explores the evolving world of shinobi and introduces new generations of characters while maintaining the franchise’s core themes of friendship, perseverance, and legacy.
