Boruto: Jump Festa 2016 Special Episode 1 May 2026

(also known as the second Boruto OVA) is a promotional anime episode produced to bridge the gap between Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015) and the then-upcoming Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime series in 2017. Plot Overview

The story focuses on Team Konohamaru and their peers in a lighthearted, slice-of-life mission that highlights the new generation's personalities. Boruto: Jump Festa 2016 Special Episode 1

: Chronologically, it takes place after the events of the Boruto movie but before the official start of the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime series. (also known as the second Boruto OVA) is

: The special showcases Boruto's Vanishing Rasengan and Mitsuki's Soft Physique Modification , emphasizing their unique skill sets early in the franchise. : The special showcases Boruto's Vanishing Rasengan and

: As Boruto's team corners the culprits, it is revealed that the "suspicious activity" and the "chip shortage" are linked. Key Highlights & Context

: This episode served as one of the first animated glimpses of characters like Shikadai and Inojin outside of their brief movie cameos.

: Team Konohamaru (Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki) is tasked with tracking down a suspicious hooded figure seen lurking around the Hidden Leaf Village.