It’s the 20th of the month, which means the latest chapter of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is here. Chapter 36 goes live today on VIZ Media and the Shonen Jump app, continuing what has been one of the series’ most tension-loaded arcs to date. Here’s when you can read it and what to expect without spoiling anything major.
When and Where to Read Chapter 36
Chapter 36 is available from today, 20 July 2026, from 11:00 PM Singapore time (11:00 AM Eastern / midnight Japan Standard Time) on these platforms:
- VIZ Media / Shonen Jump — the first three chapters are free; a digital subscription unlocks same-day releases and the full archive. Accessible in Singapore.
- Manga Plus by Shueisha — first and latest chapters are always free to read. Chapter 36 goes live here simultaneously.
Both platforms work in Singapore and across Southeast Asia with no region lock. The series publishes monthly, always around the 20th.
What to Expect in Chapter 36 (No Spoilers)
The chapter continues the standoff against Hidari and Jura — two of the Shinju — with Boruto and Sarada executing a high-risk reverse-trap strategy. Kashin Koji is at the centre of this chapter in a significant way, and preview panels hint that his next move may shake up the trust dynamic within Konoha’s leadership. Code is watching from the sidelines, and he’s not sitting still.
This is a chapter built more on tension and character beats than action spectacle — the kind of chapter the series needs to set up what’s coming. Amado’s scheme is also moving forward in ways that start to pull several plot threads together.
Series credits: written and supervised by Masashi Kishimoto, art by Mikio Ikemoto. Published monthly in V Jump magazine in Japan.
The Anime Adaptation Has Been Announced
If you prefer watching to reading, there’s good news: a Boruto: Two Blue Vortex anime adaptation has been officially confirmed. Studio Pierrot will handle production under a seasonal model — a deliberate shift from the weekly format of the original Boruto series. Crunchyroll is the confirmed international streaming partner, meaning Singapore fans will have access when it airs. No premiere date has been set yet.
Catching Up Before You Dive In
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex launched in August 2023 after a significant time-skip from the original Boruto: Naruto Next Generations manga. Volumes 1 through 5 are available in print and digitally — pick up physical copies at major book retailers and comic shops in Singapore, or read the full digital archive via the Shonen Jump subscription. For more manga and anime coverage, check out our manga and anime section.