Sep 19, 2023 · By the time of the Boruto series, she’s nearing her 40s, signifying the inevitable impacts of aging. With age comes a slowing metabolism, making the body prone to accumulating fat, especially when physical activity diminishes, as in Anko’s case.

Aug 3, 2023 · Anko, initially introduced in Naruto as a athletic, enigmatic character, has put on significant weight in the spin-off series, Boruto. Her transformation is not just a mere change in …

Apr 3, 2021 · So a lot of people think Kishimoto made Anko fat in Boruto for no apparent reason, but that's not the case. Anko was a big fan of Dango, the Japanese treat, and she ate it all the time if you remember in OG Naruto. The only reason she was so skinny was because she burned all the calories on her constant mission assignments.

Nov 1, 2022 · First appeared on Episode 46, she was a tokubetsu jōnin and one of the teachers at Konohagakure’s Academy. When she was still a genin, she had the bad luck of ending up in Orochimaru’s team (Naruto Manga: Chapter 599 page 2 – 4). She had talent, she was strong, confident, and she ended up piquing the interest of her sensei.

My main problem is that she is the ONLY character that got fat. You would think more ninjas would have let themselves go in a similar way when peace came.

Feb 11, 2021 · Anko Mitarashi was one of the most powerful and interesting characters in Naruto. In Boruto, she's been reduced to a fat joke.

Jan 8, 2025 · From her fierce personality in Naruto to being reduced to a fat joke in Boruto, the series missed exploring her past trauma with Orochimaru. With how anime treats plus-sized characters, Anko's downfall wasn't a surprise but her weight gain should never have been the focus of her personality.

Aug 3, 2023 · Despite being initially portrayed as a slim and mysterious character in Naruto, Anko has noticeably gained weight in the spin-off series, Boruto. This transformation not only alters the narrative, but also showcases the creators’ interpretation of the characters’ growth and the passage of time.

Aug 1, 2017 · We discuss how did Anko get so far in Boruto, what was the cause of it?

Jan 20, 2022 · In short, it’s very improbable that the fan-favorite Anko Mitarashi will lose any weight in the Boruto anime. There are reasonable explanations for why she got fat, but she isn’t willing to change anytime soon.