Boruto: Two Blue Vortex snapped back from a month‑long pause with a fresh chapter, then dropped Volume 9, which vaulted into Oricon’s top‑ten manga sales.
Volume 9’s Strong Debut and What It Means for the Series
According to Oricon’s weekly rankings, the new volume moved 34,174 copies in just two days, securing the sixth position for the period spanning Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2026. The arc, dubbed “Shattering Futures,” packs Chapters 33‑36, where Sarada and Kawaki taste defeat after a botched Mamushi operation, and Inojin rushes to the battlefield amid a swarm of clones.
How It Stacks Against Recent Releases
While the numbers are impressive, they fall short of Volume 8’s June launch, which sold 48,201 copies in its first week and debuted at third place. Volume 7 also cracked the top ten, showing the series’ consistent pull despite the brief hiatus.
Broader Manga Landscape: Who’s Leading the Pack?
In the same chart, World Trigger Vol. 30 seized the top spot with 114,666 copies, followed by Black Butler Vol. 36 at second with 107,407. The list highlighted a mix of long‑running titles and newer hits, underscoring the competitive market Boruto now navigates.
Fans’ Lingering Hope for the Anime
The manga’s return has reignited chatter about the stalled Boruto anime, which entered an indefinite hiatus in 2023 after criticism over pacing and filler overload. Studio Pierrot has signaled a shift to a seasonal broadcast model, mirroring successes like Bleach: Thousand‑Year Blood War and Black Clover. Anticipation is building, especially with Naruto’s 25th‑anniversary celebrations hinting at possible announcements at upcoming NYCC panels.
Meanwhile, a special 10th‑anniversary page launched earlier this year, featuring a promotional video that fans hope will segue into concrete news about the anime’s revival.
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