Let’s discuss the actual visual fidelity. Episode 290 was handled by Studio Pierrot’s B-team, but surprisingly, the action sequences were polished.
In a 720p encode:
Pro tip for collectors: Look for x265 10-bit 720p encodes of Episode 290. They are half the size of x264 (around 150MB) while preserving color depth, especially during sunset scenes. Boruto - Naruto Next Generations - 290 -720p--M...
The Boruto manga (Chapter 70 onward) does not feature the Byakuya Gang. Thus, Episode 290 is entirely original. Differences include:
For completionists watching only “manga canon” episodes, you can skip Episode 290. For character fans, do not skip it. Let’s discuss the actual visual fidelity
Post: Just watched Boruto: Naruto Next Generations – Episode 290 in 720p. 😤
I’m glad the story is finally shifting focus back to the main plot. Kawaki's character development is top tier. Also, the 720p resolution holds up great on both mobile and desktop – no weird artifacts during the action scenes. Pro tip for collectors: Look for x265 10-bit
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