Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (dub) Episode 178 Apr 2026

Episode 178 is highly praised for "fixing" a perceived plot hole from the manga regarding Ao’s survival and for giving Naruto fans a meaningful moment of reflection on the Fourth Great Shinobi War. It effectively shifts the tone of the series from lighthearted training to the more serious, high-stakes conflict involving the Kara members.

Ao’s survival is the series' first major showcase of how advanced technology can "restore" a broken shinobi, a theme central to the upcoming Ao Arc (also known as the Vessel Arc). Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Dub) Episode 178

A mysterious visitor arrives in Konoha: Ao , the former right-hand man to the Fifth Mizukage. Long thought dead after the same blast that killed Shikamaru and Ino's fathers, Ao reveals he survived through a miracle and years of grueling rehabilitation using Scientific Ninja Tools provided by Katasuke Tono. Key Character Highlights Role in Episode Shikamaru Nara Episode 178 is highly praised for "fixing" a

Delivers a moving speech at the cemetery, emphasizing that the current peace is a gift from the fallen. A mysterious visitor arrives in Konoha: Ao ,

Title: "Our Fathers' Example" Release Date (Dub): September 6, 2022