Naruto’s story may have ended, but its world did not disappear. The series spawned a new generation of ninjas who would carry its story forward. Its next chapter takes place years after the events of the original series and follows the children of many familiar characters. It brings back some of the faces fans already know while introducing a younger group of ninjas with their own stories and problems. As the next series in the franchise, it was expected to follow in Naruto’s footsteps and become its natural successor. And it succeeded despite the heavy expectations.
That successor is Boruto, which continues the story of the Naruto franchise with a new generation of ninjas. The anime follows Boruto Uzumaki, the son of Naruto Uzumaki, as he grows up and finds his own path as a ninja. The series also brings back many characters from Naruto while introducing new faces and stories. Boruto was created to carry the franchise into a new era while keeping the world that made Naruto popular. As Naruto’s direct sequel, fans had big expectations from Boruto. The series has managed to satisfy its dedicated fanbase by giving them a story they enjoy. However, Boruto has also faced constant comparisons not only with its highly successful predecessor, but also with other popular anime. TV Tokyo’s latest 2026 rankings are a testament to its success.
Japanese broadcaster TV Tokyo has shared its anime sales rankings for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending in March 2027. Since TV Tokyo aired both Naruto and Boruto, the ranking gives fans a chance to compare the two series directly and shows how Boruto has lived up to the legacy of its predecessor. Boruto, ranking just behind the original, shows that the sequel is performing strongly in terms of sales.
Here is the detailed list of TV Tokyo’s Top 5 anime series by net sales:
It is worth noting that Naruto ended many years ago. The original anime finished airing on February 8, 2007. Its sequel, Naruto: Shippuden, ended on March 23, 2017, and was followed later that year by Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. The sequel went on to earn a strong following among audiences around the world during its run. Even after all these years, Naruto and Boruto remain at the top of TV Tokyo’s net sales rankings. This is also not the first time they have taken the top spots. Naruto ranked first in TV Tokyo’s sales rankings for the previous fiscal year as well, while Boruto once again ranked second behind its predecessor.
It is important to understand what TV Tokyo means by anime sales in these rankings. The numbers do not only come from the money made by showing the anime on television. They also include money earned from different parts of the anime business. Since TV Tokyo is part of the production committee for both Naruto and Boruto, the income comes from global streaming rights, video games, merchandise, and other sources. Because of this, the broadcaster receives royalty income from the different ways these anime make money. Therefore, the ranking shows their overall commercial performance rather than simply how well the anime performs on television.
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