Guess what’s hotter than the new Spider-Man movie? The surprising online feud between fans of Spider-Man and Boruto, an anime series. And it’s all about whether Spider-Man’s latest film took some cues from the world of Boruto.
Here’s what’s happening. Spider-Man’s new movie, “Across the Spider-Verse,” hit the big screen recently. As fans worldwide enjoyed Miles Morales’s thrilling adventures, a bunch of Boruto fans spotted some familiar scenes.
They say these scenes look pretty similar to ones from their favorite anime series.
To back up their claims, Boruto fans have got some interesting evidence. One example? A scene where Spider-Man and Spider-Woman have a quiet chat on a cliffside. Boruto fans say it’s a lot like a moment between anime characters Sarada and Boruto.
There’s also a heartwarming scene where Rio Morales, Miles’s mom, gives her son a big hug. Boruto fans see a similarity to a scene where Hinata hugs Boruto in the anime.
The Boruto anime's influence in the new Spider-Man movie is insane ????❤️ pic.twitter.com/Nm3nsLkI8h
— dasien (@dasiennn) June 4, 2023
The Tweet went immensely viral, seen by more than 12 million Twitter users. Some Boruto fans even noticed a link between the Spider-suit logo and the Uzumaki clan sign on Boruto’s jacket.
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Hold on… the got similar fits too with logo on their back. pic.twitter.com/dIkHy750se
— JALEX (SLASH)⚡ (@7SLASHLIGHTNING) June 4, 2023
Another fan replied that this is not the first time Marvel took inspiration from Boruto. They shared a video comparison of Bucky and Captain America’s fight, which looks similar to Sarada fighting in the Boruto anime.
It's not the first time Marvel getting inspiration from Boruto either ???? pic.twitter.com/ZH4UZYhyCf
— dasien (@dasiennn) June 4, 2023
Of course, not everyone agrees. Spider-Man fans have fired back, saying these are just common themes you see in lots of movies and stories.
They argue that these shared scenes are more about coincidence than copying. Spider-Man fans might have got a point as the Spider-Man comics, which feature these themes, have been around a lot longer than Boruto.
The whole debate has stirred up a storm on the internet. After all, both Spider-Man and Boruto have fans all over the world. While it’s unclear where this will end up, it shows how common themes pop up in different movies and series. It’s all part of the rich tapestry of storytelling.
The Boruto anime series is currently on a break. It was revealed that all the episodes that have been released so far would be considered Boruto Part 1. The Good news is that Studio Pierrot is already working on Boruto Part 2.
On the other hand, Boruto manga is also on hiatus, currently scheduled to return in August.
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