What reading level is Boruto?

Boruto by Ukyo Kodachi is at a Level 3 reading level (Lexile 400L). Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What genre is Boruto?

Boruto is fiction — Comics & Graphic Novels. Part of the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations; Shonen Jump series.

How many pages is Boruto?

Boruto by Ukyo Kodachi is 202 pages (approximately 5,969 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Boruto

Ukyo Kodachi

Boruto

Q: What age is Boruto appropriate for?

Boruto is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 8VE (Vivid — Emotional). Content flags: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Alcohol Abuse, Eye Mutilation, Torture, Body Horror, Cannibalism, Mild Peril, Physical Danger, Fear & Anxiety.

Q: Does Boruto have any content warnings?

Boruto has a HootRating of 8VE (Vivid — Emotional). Content flags include: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Alcohol Abuse, Eye Mutilation, Torture, Body Horror, Cannibalism, Mild Peril, Physical Danger, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Naruto Next Generations

by Ukyo Kodachi

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations; Shonen Jump

Reading Level 3 8VE Ages 13+ Mature Content Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Boruto, the son of the legendary ninja Naruto, embarks on his own thrilling journey in a world where peace masks hidden dangers. While he prefers video games over training, a fierce determination to outshine his father drives him into unexpected challenges and battles. This gripping tale blends action, family struggles, and the complexities of growing up as the new generation of ninjas faces dark threats.

Themes

Adventure Coming of Age Family Fantasy World-BuildingGood and Evil

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include child abuse, domestic violence, alcohol abuse. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Boruto 8VE

Boruto is written at a Level 3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 400L across 202 pages (approximately 5,969 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Boruto works for readers up to grade 5.0.

Read aloud, Boruto takes about 40 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Boruto as 8VE ("Vivid — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Very Intense" range — very intense or graphic content — peril, violence, trauma, or mature themes treated head-on. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Alcohol Abuse, Eye Mutilation, Torture, Body Horror, Cannibalism, Mild Peril, Physical Danger, Fear & Anxiety.

Thematically, Boruto explores adventure, coming of age, family, fantasy world-building, and good and evil — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, coming of age, family.

Maybe not for

! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
! Children younger than 13+ — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.