Boruto: Naruto: Next Generations Episode 85

: On the positive side, the episode successfully raised the stakes by revealing that Lord Ku and his synthetic human comrades are dying and intend to use human hearts—starting with Shikadai—to stabilize themselves. This set the stage for the arc's final battles. Episode Summary

: A common criticism was that the episode felt like "filler," even though it is part of the larger Mitsuki’s Disappearance Arc. Reviewers from YouTube noted that while the episode was decent, the primary storyline involving Boruto and Ōnoki in the Sanzu Plains felt dragged out.

: Much of the episode focused on Sekki, a Genbu Stone ninja, finding his "Heart Stone". Some viewers found his character to be a welcome returning face from the Chunin Exams, while others felt the focus on him took away from the main protagonists. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 85

For more detailed breakdowns, you can find full reviews on Comicon's 5 Point Discussion and various fan discussions on Reddit's anime community .

: Critical fans on Reddit pointed out that the action choreography in this arc, including Sekki’s superhuman punch, often disregarded basic physics and felt less polished than previous arcs. : On the positive side, the episode successfully

: Sanzu Plains (a sacred Hidden Stone training ground).

Episode 85 of , titled "The Heart Stone," received mixed to decent reviews from viewers and critics . While it offered important plot developments regarding Lord Ku’s plans and the Hidden Stone Village, many felt the episode's pacing was extremely slow. Key Takeaways and Critical Reception Reviewers from YouTube noted that while the episode

: Boruto must find his "Heart Stone" to leave the barrier, but he spends most of the time helping Sekki find his instead.