85 | Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode

: 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.

: 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 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Episode 85

: 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. : A common criticism was that the episode

: Boruto must find his "Heart Stone" to leave the barrier, but he spends most of the time helping Sekki find his instead. This set the stage for the arc's final battles

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