Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episodio 285 ❲2026❳

Reviews for this episode are polarized, largely focusing on the quality of the adaptation by Studio Pierrot. Critical Feedback

While some enjoyed the relationship building between Sasuke and Sakura, others found the "awkward hug" scene from Jiji to be cringe-worthy and a poor replacement for more meaningful romantic scenes present in the novel.

: Zansul uses the particles and an altar filled with fossils to activate a version of the Reanimation Jutsu (Edo Tensei), resurrecting an army of ancient winged dragons to take over the Land of Redaku. Critical Analysis & Fan Reception Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episodio 285

: In a major twist, Sasuke’s "friend" and cellmate, Jiji , reveals himself to be an antagonist working with Director Zansul. He stabs Sakura with a poisoned kunai—the same poison used on Sasuke by Meno—and steals the Ultra Particles.

: The title refers to a lake that is actually a meteor crater filled with rainwater, which reflects the sky so clearly it looks like "the sky fell to the earth". Reviews for this episode are polarized, largely focusing

Readers of the Sasuke Retsuden novel expressed frustration over cut content, such as Kakashi fighting 300 shinobi alone, which was entirely skipped in the anime.

Many fans felt Sasuke and Sakura were severely "nerfed." Critics noted that Sakura—a master medical ninja with the 100 Healings Seal—should not have been so easily paralyzed by a simple poisoned kunai. Critical Analysis & Fan Reception : In a

For more detailed breakdowns, you can check community discussions on Reddit or read the full synopsis on Narutopedia .