All right, time to cover episode two. Just so you know, I have some very strong opinions about this episode. The good kind of strong, but still strong. If I can't convince you, then it's your lose. Or is it mine. Whatever. On to the disclaimer.

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Chapter 1: The Hokage's Son!

The episode opens up with a view of the new Ninja Acadamy, which is much bigger than the original one. Shino monologues in the background, explaining that the Academy now has teachers other subjects besides ninjutsu.

Such a great way to show that times have changed. Ninja work is now no longer a totally necessary survival skill needed for the real world so the Acadamy now teaches other subjects. (Ding) The new size of the Acadamy is a double win too. It both shows that the world has been able to be more constructive, (Ding) as well as show the larger pool of topics to learn. (Ding) This was also foreshadowed in last episode, where Denki said he was talking the ninjutsu course, implying that it is not the only subject. (Ding)

Boruto: All right, so this is gonna be the stage where I make my mark…

Shikadai: Are you an idiot? You were just suspended for two weeks. It was bad enough with everyone gossiping about you. Show some restraint.

First impressions are important. (Ding)

Boruto: What's done is done. I can't worry about that.

Optimism. (Ding)

Also, good on Boruto to not care too much about what other people thing about him. (Ding) Another clear difference between him and Naruto, who wanted nothing but to be acknowledged by everyone. (Ding)

Boruto enters the classroom and greets everyone in an extremely friendly manner.

How can anyone call this kid a brat when his is this friendly? (Ding)

Boruto: My mom's finally gonna ease up on me.

Denki: Your mom?

Boruto: I had to study at home the whole two weeks.

A flashback shows Boruto studying at a desk with Hinata behind him. When he looks back at her, she smiles, prompting Boruto to freak out and study harder.

Hahahahaha! Oh, I just love silent, hidden fury. Some much like her in-laws. (Ding)

Several kids discuss Boruto from the back of the room. Boruto isn't bothered by them at all.

Just, pure win. (Ding)

Sumire: That Boruto sure stands out.

Chouchou: Really, Aren't people paying attention to him only because of that ridiculous stunt he pulled? You know him, don't you, Sarada?

Sarada: Our parents are friends, that's all.

Chouchou: So, you're saying… you're childhood friends.

Sarada: I wouldn't call us that. In fact, I kinda find it annoying, being lumped together with him.

Chouchou: I don't blame you. His dad's so cool though.

Sumire: Lord Naruto, the Hokage…

Chouchou: Yup. Harsh experiences in life polish a man.

First, I would like to say that I just love Sumire, so from now on, she is always a win. Yes, I am watching this after the big reveal in episode 13, but she is still a win for me because I like her that much as a character. (Ding)

Second, you got a love that expectation subversion. The scene starts us off with usual girl gossip, a common element in a school setting, (Ding) but then subverts the usual expectations of the children of the old cast being extremely close with the reveal that they are not that close at all, and even dislike being associated with one another. (Ding) In addition, it plays well into the episode's theme of not riding on someone else's coattails, as being the kids of friends doesn't automatically make those kids friends. (Ding)

Inojin: Riding on the Hokage's coattails, huh?

Sumire: H-hey, Inojin!

Inojin: Oops, did I just say that out loud?

Sumire's freak-outs are hilarious! (Ding)

I want to take a minute to appreciate Inojin here. First, his personality. His has Ino's sass and Sai's blunt honesty due to a lack of understanding social norms, creating a hilarious deadpan vibe in his tone. (Ding) Then, we have his design, having a purple hoodie and white overalls. First, his hoodie has his clan's colors, but is a much more easygoing look. His overalls resemble a smock, showing his skills as an artist, but giving off the vibe of a more modern artist who tends to get a little messy as opposed to a traditional artist. Call backs to his parents and details separating him from them galore. (Ding)

And again, Boruto couldn't care less about what other people think. (Ding)

Boruto runs through the Acadamy's ability evaluation, earning him the second best time in his class, being only second to a repeater who only ever cared about the ninjutsu courses.

Yet another distinction between Naruto and Boruto displayed. Naruto was dead last in his class while Boruto is the best among the students in his class of the same age. The only reason someone could beat his time was by having gone through the ninjutsu course ahead of time. (Ding)

When Boruto meets Iwabe, he tries to be friendly, and only antagonizes Iwabe when he crosses him and only really gets on his nerves when Iwabe starts antagonizing his friends.

Seriously, how can anybody not like this kid? He is literally one of the nicest people you could meet and would never abandon those close to him, defending them from those who cross him and his loved ones. (Ding)

A lot of people seem to miss the fact that only person Boruto is constantly being a jerk to is Naruto, but is only doing so because he is confused about his changed situation. Naruto, the orphan, gave his kids unyielding attention as a parent, something lots of orphans do when they become parents. When Naruto became hokage, Boruto was suddenly forced to sacrifice that unyielding affection that he had grown accustomed to so his dad could work hard for the village and grew confused about the sudden change. And why wouldn't he? He was born and raised in an era of peace where sacrifices are less essencial for survival and with natural talent so he never needs to work too hard to reach many standards. (Ding) In Boruto's eyes, Naruto is constantly crossing him and his loved ones with every second he spends at work instead of with his family. Couple that with the fact that Naruto is completely clueless on how to act as a father from not having his own growing up and it's no wonder Boruto feels like Naruto his purposefully neglecting them. (Ding)

I also need to point out that Iwabe is the perfect embodiment of everyone who would negatively criticize the show. He praises the old generations for their strength; looks down on the more peaceful, easygoing lifestyle; and sees the new generation as just a bunch of weaklings riding the coattails of their parents. Two episodes in and the writers already have a means to give a "take that!" to all the critics and haters. Well played, writers. (Ding)

Shino and Anko talk as Shino heads to his class after lunch. Unfortunatly, when Shino opens the door, all of his students are missing.

I just love how much Anko has changed since the era of peace began. Her more motherly attitude really shows how much many people have embraced this peace. (Ding)

Also, Shino's class abandoning him is hilarious, if a little tragic. (Ding)

Boruto and Iwabe duke it out in the Acadamy's training hall, with Boruto implementing a mix of shadow clones, traditional taijutsu, and gentle fist.

A great display of Boruto's fighting prowes. He's style is a unique combination of those of his father, mother, and future mentor, showing how he is a combination of the last generation, while still showing he is unique by using his own strategies and tricks. (Ding)

Iwabe mentions Charka, prompting Denki to look it up on his laptop.

And this is what makes this series such a great entry point. Not only is the main cast just starting a fresh journey, (Ding) but they are learning the essentials of the world just like the new audience without alienating the older audience. (Ding)

Iwave: That's just what the Hokage and all the adults have been doing. They rose up using their power and now, they just decide the times have changed? If things were the same, I'd have graduated and become a ninja long ago! But unless I pass courses that have nothing to do with ninjutsu, I can't graduate!

Boruto: Could you… possibly just be really bad at studying?

Yet another "take that!" moment for the critics from Iwabe. He can't take the fact that times have changed and only hurts himself by refusing to accept this. (Ding)

Also, nice way to provide a subtle Aesop for the younger audience while still being comedic. Stay in school, kids. (Ding)

Boruto: If you wanna become a ninja, you have to keep at it, no matter how much you fail. Instead, you blame the times… skip classes and act like the world's against you! That's so uncool!

Iwabe: You're calling me uncool?

Boruto: There's no way I'm gonna lose to you!

Showing once again that Boruto did learn a few things from Naruto, like his never give up attitude and some semblance of a work ethic, just not one at Naruto's level. (Ding)

Iwabe attacks the Boruto in the back of the group, believing him to be the real one. Only after he charges at him does Iwabe learn that it was also a clone and that Boruto fights along side his clones.

An awesome tactic for new fans and an equally awesome reference for old fans who remember that this was the same thing Naruto did with his own senior, Neji. (Ding)

Iwabe breaks the rules he put in place and uses an advanced ninja weapon, prompting Inojin to use his Super Beast Scroll to create a colorful bird to confiscate the weapon before things got even more out of hand.

Saving your… acquaintance that happens to be the son of your parent's friend. (Ding)

I also want to note that Inojin's paintings are in color, which is not only more useful that Sai's black and white paintings but also shows he is a more modern artist as opposed the Sai's traditional artist. (Ding)

The next day, everyone is being all around nicer to Boruto, and even Iwabe is showing up to class and acts as Boruto's friend.

Like Naruto, Boruto is able to influence others positively with his actions and easy to get along with personality. (Ding)

A small detail, but when everyone bows at the beginning of class, Iwabe is the only one not to bow, show that he is still unfamiliar with the classroom due to skipping so many classes. (Ding)

I know I said I was going to cover more of the character's character designs, but I think I have a much more pressing matter to attend to, and that is the common idea that all of these first few episodes are just filler and nothing more. According to TV tropes, Filler is defined by not contributing to the plot, not changing character relations, and a lack of series momentum, allowing them to be ignored without missing anything important to the main story. That is simply not true to these first few episodes as they do much for the plot. Nearly every episode involves something that is integral to the reveal of the Ghost or Boruto's new dojutsu. (Ding) And even if they don't involve either of those things, they cover something just as important to the plot as the events, the characters. Each episode that doesn't involve a Ghost attack introduces use to at least one character of significance and dives into their personality and struggles. We get to learn more about new characters like Denki and Iwabe and pre-established characters which we know nearly nothing about like Inojin, Mitsuki, Metal Lee and Chouchou. (Ding) In reality, none of the early episodes are filler since they all provide something important. (Ding)

Speaking of Metal Lee, he is being covered next episode. Man, I've got a lot to say about that episode. Good things.

Win Count: 40

Sentence: Lunch with Iwabe

Well, that was fun. Leave a review if you liked. I'll be working on my main project for a while so this one will be dormant for a bit. I've got a lot of work ahead of me.