Just a while back Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime made a big announcement. The story would be adapting the first arc of the manga soon. Finally, after over a hundred episodes, Boruto is catching up with the manga.

1. Episode Titles & Release Date

Episode 141: The Ninja Prison, Houzuki Castle – January 26, 2020

Episode 142: A Test of Guts – February 2, 2020

Episode 143: The Criminals Who Targeted Kokuri – February 9, 2020

2. Mujina Bandits Arc Plot

Mujina Bandits arc is the second arc of Boruto: Naruto Next Generation. Mujina Bandits arc spans from volumes 3 to 4, succeeding the Versus Momoshiki arc and preceded by the Time Slip Arc. It covers chapters 11 to 15 which were released from April 17 to September 4, 2017.

3. Episodes Overview

WARNING: MANGA SPOILERS AHEAD

Boruto and Mitsuki are sent to Houzuki castle which is a criminal containment facility in Kusagakure to fetch a former member of the Mujina Bandits named Kokuri. Houzuki castle (lit. Demon lantern castle) was also featured in the movie Naruto: Blood Prison. Their task is to save Kokuri from possible assassination inside the castle. 

To get to Kokuri’s cell and accomplish the first objective, they first must get through the warden, Penga. Boruto, out of frustration, seeks help from Doragu, a gang leader inside the prison. 

4. Where to Watch Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Official streaming partners are Crunchyroll and VIZ Media.

5. About Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is a Japanese anime series based on the manga series of the same name and is a spin-off of and sequel to Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto. Boruto is Naruto’s son and a direct descendant of the Hyūga clan through his mother.

Although initially resentful of his father and his absence since becoming Hokage, Boruto eventually comes to respect his father and duties, yet vows to become a shinobi like his mentor.