Although Boruto is the continuation of the legendary Naruto franchise, the series has many differences from its predecessor and one of the biggest ones is the antagonist and villain cast. The villains from Boruto attracted a fair share of criticism for being not as compelling as those from Naruto, and for often lacking motivations that could truly resonate with fans. This is understandable when comparing them to shonen icons such as Orochimaru, the Akatsuki, or even Uchiha Madara.

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