Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is ready to make its comeback this month, with Chapter 37 officially scheduled for release on September 18, 2026. The manga temporarily stepped away from publication after Chapter 36, when V Jump confirmed that the series would take a one-month break. With no additional delay announced during August, the return date has now been maintained, giving fans their first new chapter after the short interruption. Shueisha has also shared an early preview offering a glimpse at what readers can expect from the upcoming release.

Short publication breaks have become increasingly common among major manga franchises. One Piece has experienced several pauses linked to Eiichiro Oda's health and his commitments across the anime and Netflix live action production. Dragon Ball Super has remained absent for a much longer period following the death of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama in 2024. Hunter x Hunter also continues to follow an irregular publication schedule as Yoshihiro Togashi deals with ongoing health concerns, while Kagurabachi recently faced a temporary delay after author Takeru Hokazono became ill. Its Chapter 132 has consequently been moved from September 14 to September 28, 2026.

Boruto's relatively quick return is particularly significant as the wider Naruto franchise prepares for what could become one of its most important years in recent history. The Naruto anime will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2027, and several projects related to Naruto and Boruto are expected to be unveiled across games, animation and other media. A major anime-related announcement is already anticipated for New York Comic Con in October 2026, with reports pointing toward the possible reveal of a new animated movie.

Meanwhile, the Naruto live action movie remains one of the franchise's most ambitious upcoming productions. The project is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who has spoken about the influence of Masashi Kishimoto's work and the challenge of bringing its characters to cinema for the first time in live action. A worldwide casting search for Team 7 is already underway, adding further momentum to a franchise entering a particularly active period ahead of its 2027 anniversary.