Boruto- Naruto Next Generations -dub- Episode 88 Site
Catch the dub and discuss: what did you think of the Boruto–Kawaki dynamic here — team strategy or solo power?
For viewers following Boruto: Naruto Next Generations - Dub - Episode 88, this is not just another fight scene. Here is why this specific episode is a landmark:
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One of the highlights of the dub in this episode is the chemistry between the voice actors during the training sequence. Boruto struggles to compress his Rasengan into a smaller, denser ball—a technique that requires chakra control far beyond his current level. The English script does an excellent job of localizing Boruto’s internal monologue, making his frustration relatable.
Concurrently, we cut to the villain’s side. Deepa (Imari Williams) is given more depth here. His smooth, almost bored tone in the English dub makes him a chilling contrast to the emotional young ninjas. He treats the hunt for Team 7 as a game. Furthermore, we see the introduction of Victor (voiced by Kirk Thornton), a Kara Outer who manipulates the situation from the shadows. The dubbing of Victor adds a layer of elderly menace, his voice cracking with false kindness. Catch the dub and discuss: what did you
In the English sub, Boruto’s journey from prodigy to underdog is clear. In the dub, Miller captures the nuance of a boy who realizes that natural talent isn’t enough. Episode 88 is where Boruto starts fighting like a real ninja—using strategy and sacrifice rather than cheating devices (like his old Scientific Ninja Tool).
Episode 88 marks the first major anime-original (filler- canon hybrid) fight involving an Otsutsuki outside the Momoshiki arc, bridging the manga’s Kāma lore with the anime’s expanded storyline. The English dub retains the intense battle soundtrack and emotional weight of Boruto’s growing burden. For viewers following Boruto: Naruto Next Generations -
This episode (and the arc in general) does a great job of keeping the Scientific Ninja Tools relevant without making them feel like an automatic "I Win" button. Boruto is forced to use his tool, but he has to be clever about it. It creates a balance between the modern tech of the Boruto era and the traditional jutsu we know and love, making the fight feel earned rather than manufactured.
The latter half of Episode 88 features the rematch. Boruto unleashes his new technique: a Compact Rasengan. The sound design in the English dub deserves praise here—the crackling energy of the Rasengan sounds distinct from the original Japanese version, giving it a fresh feel for Western audiences.
The battle choreography is fluid. Sarada uses her Chidori (a nod to her father, Sasuke), while Mitsuki employs his Snake Lightning. The English dialogue during the fight is punchy and dynamic. The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Boruto lands a direct hit on Deepa, but to his horror, even the Compact Rasengan only manages to chip Deepa’s armor.