Warning: Mild spoilers for Episode 88 below.
The English dub of Episode 88: "Clash of the Vessels" opens with the members of Team 7 recuperating in a remote hideout. The voice acting here is notably somber. Amanda C. Miller (Boruto) delivers a raw, defeated performance that contrasts sharply with the character’s usual cockiness. You can hear the frustration in Boruto’s voice as he realizes that his Rasengan, which once defeated a god (Momoshiki), is useless against Deepa’s carbon armor. Boruto- Naruto Next Generations -Dub- Episode 88
Meanwhile, Cherami Leigh (Sarada) and Robbie Daymond (Mitsuki) provide grounded, tactical support. Sarada, using her Sharingan, analyzes the previous fight and concludes that their attacks lack the necessary piercing power. Mitsuki, ever the quiet observer, suggests a dangerous solution: Boruto must create a new, more concentrated form of the Rasengan. Warning: Mild spoilers for Episode 88 below
For viewers following Boruto: Naruto Next Generations - Dub - Episode 88, this is not just another fight scene. Here is why this specific episode is a landmark: Amanda C
The Akatsuki cast a long shadow. For many English dub fans who grew up with the original Naruto, a new villain group can feel cheap. However, Deepa’s overwhelming power in this episode proves that Kara is a legitimate threat. The English voice direction makes Deepa feel less like a generic villain and more like an unstoppable force of nature.