As complicated and rich as the world of Boruto Two Blue Vortex chapter 22 – release date, time, and what to expect
For a while now, there’s been a sense of increasing anticipation among both the anime and manga communities as fans everywhere have been counting down the days until the release of the brand new, chapter 22 of Boruto: Blue Vortex. One of the most widely-read and adored comic book franchises in the world, Boruto has finally followed in the successful footsteps of Naruto, bringing forth a brand new generation of shinobi and expanding upon the history of the Hidden Leaf Village. As Chapter 22 looms ever closer, join us as we dive into the Chapter’s confirmed release date, predicted plot direction, and international release timing for fans in all time zones.
When will Boruto Two Blue Vortex chapter 22 be released?
Chapter 22 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex to be released on Monday, May 20, 2025, and that’s official — locked into Shueisha’s monthly cadence through V-Jump magazine in Japan. The English version, digitally released by Viz Media and Manga Plus, will be release on that same day.
Here are estimated release times across major time zones:
- India: May 20, 2025 around 8:30 PM IST
- United States (Pacific Time): May 20, 2025 around 8:00 AM PT
- United Kingdom: May 20, 2025 around 4:00 PM BST
- Japan: May 20, 2025 around 12:00 AM JST
Australia: May 20, 2025 around 1:00 AM AEST
Times are subject to change due to platform upgrades or latency on the server side.
Where can you read chapter 22?
Fans can enjoy the very first chapter for FREE & LEGAL through these platforms:
- Viz Media’s manga simulpub official site.
- MANGA Plus by Shueisha (web and mobile app)
- Shonen Jump app (for mobile devices)
These platforms primarily launch the English translation at the same time as the original Japanese version, making sure that international fans don’t get spoiled and get to experience the story as it unfolds.
What to expect in chapter 22?
Without diving too far into spoiler territory, Ch. 21 sent readers reeling in a real pulse-pounding cliffhanger that featured loaded character-driven motives and escalating combat. Boruto, now a more mature and hardened version of himself, is moving towards an eventual showdown with Code, the current main villain who still poses a huge threat to the shinobi world.
As Chapter 22 nears, here are some important storylines that have enraptured fans thus far.
- Boruto vs Code Rematch— Anime Exclusive Clues indicate that we’ll soon get to witness the long awaited rematch between Boruto and Code, with Boruto’s new, time skip evolved powers on display.
- The character of Sarada Uchiha quickly won over fans with her fiery determination and strong leadership ideals. Those two elements—or rather her rich dynamic with Boruto and her burgeoning Sharingan powers—are likely to be crucial to the arc’s ultimate resolution in the chapters that follow.
- The internal struggle of Kawaki, who is ready to go to the ends of the earth to defend Naruto, could go on a more sinister route. Chapter 22 might have provided a clue as to what his next move is going to be.
- Return of Naruto?! Fans have long speculated some sort of indication at Naruto’s return with a series of rumors circling the anime community. Though not officially verified, just the hint of Naruto would surely set the world ablaze.
The mood of Two Blue Vortex is still much more serious and somber than the original manga Boruto was: The opening arc of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations perfectly exemplifies this new approach to storytelling that resonates with established Naruto fans and newcomers alike.
The importance of this chapter
Chapter 22 is a watershed moment for the comic book series. With the story already building full steam ahead towards a climax between the new generation shinobi and the remnants of the Ōtsutsuki threat, every single chapter feels like it has some huge narrative stakes. The artistic quality has taken a huge leap forward under the new direction, with action panels hailed for their detail and clarity.
Even from a fan-engagement standpoint, this chapter is sure to light the fuse on THOUSANDS of conversations on various social media outlets like Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and of course the communities on Discord. In fact, global search trends for “Boruto Chapter 22 spoilers” and “Boruto vs Code” have already shot up worldwide during the past week leading up to its release.
Whether you’re a Naruto series old hand or a newcomer to the Boruto world, Chapter 22 of Two Blue Vortex is sure to be a dynamic chapter to the story. With epic combat, high emotional temperature and the future of characters we’ve all grown to know and love in the balance, May 20 is a date you will not want to miss.READ MORE: Sakura Haruno vs. Usefulness: Still Loading…