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'Boruto: Naruto Next Generations' is a disaster of a sequel to 'Naruto: Shippuden'. It takes place some years after the original story, and follows the life of Boruto Uzamaki, son of Naruto Uzamaki (main character from the original series). In the first episode, we receive a preview of an epic storyline to come. As of writing this review, there are over 100 episodes. What was previewed in the first episode almost feels like click bait. Its premonition has never come to fruition. There are a few good moments, however, most of it is filled with disappointment.

Accusations of being a Filler Anime:

The show has often been ... accused of being filler. Technically this is false, but the way each episode and arc is told, people can be excused for thinking this way. Characters' personality and development seem to reset after every arc, with the same mistakes repeating over and over. Nobody ever seems to learn from their actions outside of the current arc. It makes for a less than compelling viewing experience.

There must be at least one good moment in the show? There are two particularly well executed moments in the show:

First, the Sarada Uchiha Arc, which follows Sarada Uchiha in her quest to learn more about her father. The animation in in the eight episode arc is quite stunning. The fight scenes are memorable and the whole thing feels like good development to Sasuke's (member of the original cast) character.

Second, the fight between Boruto, Sasuke, Naruto and Momoshiki. The animation is absolutely gorgeous, and the choreography is top tier. I personally consider this to be one of the best fights in any anime.

"Stockholm syndrome the animation" - I once heard Boruto described in this way. Basically, those who continue to watch defend its existence and presence as if their life depends on it. The two aforementioned moments trick viewers into thinking the anime is good. Of course, enjoyment is subjective, and different people experience things differently. Those continuing to watch need to ask themselves: what exactly is it which makes me watch Boruto every week?

Overall rating: 4/10. The storytelling is very poor. Characters have no development outside of two arcs. The only saving grace is the animation and art can be stellar at times.

Those who have never seen Naruto: Shippuden - stay away. You will find absolutely no enjoyment in this show. All of Boruto's best moments piggyback off the original cast of the prequels.

Those who have seen Shippuden - watch episodes 17-24 and 51-66. You don't need to watch anything in between, as outside of these two episode ranges, the characters are static and receive no development. These episodes are very good and worth watching if you are a fan of the original show.

Boruto is a lot like smoking cigarettes. You had a few good times and feelings in the past, and now it has become an addiction. It is currently not providing you any worth, yet you watch it anyway out of habit.

(Perspective based on viewer of the English dub)
Digimon Tamers is my favourite anime of all time. The execution of the story and character arcs is up there with some of the best for any TV show.

This show is very funny. The humour is so well written for a kid's show, In fact, most of the jokes you would have missed as a kid. However, it is also very dark. There are moments which may disturb you, make you shed a tear.

Themes of friendship, adventure, loss, grief and growth are all prevalent. I am struggling to form the words necessary to express how good Digimon Tamers ... is. It has been 17 years and it still has not been displaced as my number one anime.

I hope, if anything, this review will at least reach one person and convince them to watch Digimon Tamers.