KEY POINTS

  • Episode 180 is the last episode of the Kara Actuation arc
  • Boruto and Mugino bond in the new episode
  • "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" Episode 180 is broadcasting Sunday

As the current arc advances toward its conclusion, the show is ready to reveal more details about an important character. "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" Episode 180 is set to showcase Mugino’s origin story.

The episode titled "Mugino, The Assassin," will show Boruto visiting the secret assassin’s house. "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" Episode 180 reveals how Mugino became an assassin.

In the Kara Actuation arc, Mugino played an important role in stopping Victor and Deepa. Now, fans are getting an episode revolving around this character’s life story.

Episode 180 will be the last installment of the Kara Actuation arc, and the anime will enter the Vessel arc.

Meanwhile, in "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" Episode 179, Victor, who is in a bad shape, meets Amado in the latter’s lab. Amado reveals that Victor’s body is deteriorating at a fast pace and he can help him replace certain body parts.

However, Victor tells Amado that he has no desire to continue as Amado’s lab rat. Unfortunately, Victor collapses in front of Amado.

Elsewhere, Naruto congratulates Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki for successfully completing the Land of Valley’s mission.

Naruto noticing Boruto’s improved strength and technique is a big deal. Boruto reveals that he wants a sparring competition with the Seventh Hokage. It is likely that fans will get to see a friendly match between Naruto and Boruto in the upcoming episodes.

The episode also showcases Kara’s leader, Jigen, who is closely monitoring the Vessel’s progress. Episode 179 introduces Victor’s airship that will come up again when the Vessel arc begins with "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" Episode 181.

Talking about the new arc, the anime will remain on a break due to holidays, and "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" Episode 181 will not air Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, and the first Vessel arc episode will broadcast on Jan. 10.

Fans in the U.S. can watch "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" Episode 180 online via live streaming on Crunchyroll. The episode simulcasts in Japanese with English subtitles.

"Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" Episode 180 is scheduled to air Sunday, 3:30 a.m. ET.

The cast of the anime includes Yuuko Sanpei as Boruto Uzumaki, Noriaki Sugiyama as Sasuke Uchiha, Kokoro Kikuchi as Sarada Uchiha, Ryuuichi Kijima as Mitsuki, Junko Takeuchi as Naruto Uzumaki, Akira Ishida as Gaara, Chiharu Sawashiro as Hiruga, Hidenori Takahashi as Konohamaru Sarutobi, Shoutarou Morikubo as Shikamaru Nara, Kunihiro Kawamoto as Omoi, Nana Mizuki as Hinata Hyuuga and Tetsuya Kakihara as Deepa.

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