Boruto- Naruto Next Generations -dub- Episode 22 -

There’s a certain magic in revisiting the early arcs of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations — especially in the English dub. While sub watchers have long since moved past the Chunin Exam destruction, there’s something uniquely resonant about hearing these key character moments in your native language. And Episode 22 of the dub, titled "Connectivity," is a masterclass in quiet tension and emotional setup.

If you dropped Boruto after the first arc, this episode is the perfect point to jump back in. The bonds are strained, the stakes are rising, and the invasion is literally minutes away. Boruto- Naruto Next Generations -Dub- Episode 22

By: Chakra & Chatter

Boruto Episode 22 (Dub) is a quintessential setup episode — but it’s a good one. It respects the audience’s intelligence while still delivering emotional weight. The English dub, often criticized in the early days for replacing iconic voices, has found its rhythm. Flanagan, Miller, and Haberkorn elevate the material, turning a transitional chapter into a memorable character study. There’s a certain magic in revisiting the early

Let’s break down why this episode is a turning point, and how the English voice cast elevates it. If you’ve seen the Boruto movie or read the manga, you know where this is heading. Episode 22 is the definitive "calm before the catastrophe." The Chunin Exam finals are about to begin. The village is bustling. Naruto is swamped with Hokage duties. And our protagonists are buzzing with a mix of arrogance and anxiety. If you dropped Boruto after the first arc,

The heartbreaking Naruto-Boruto office scene. Stay for: Shinki’s silent badassery and the creeping dread of the final shot — a single feather falling from a puppet’s hand. Have you seen the Boruto dub up to Episode 22? What’s your take on the English voice cast compared to the original Japanese? Let me know in the comments below.

But what makes "Connectivity" stand out is its focus on — both physical and emotional. Naruto & Boruto: The Unspoken Gap The episode’s heart lies in the scene between Naruto and Boruto in the Hokage’s office. Boruto, desperate for his father’s attention, wants Naruto to watch him take the finals seriously. Naruto, overwhelmed by paperwork and village threats, brushes him off with a promise he likely can’t keep.