Fans of Boruto are about to be extremely pleased as this franchise is getting a musical upgrade, as the iconic legendary Japanese Duo Ikimonogakari are teaming up with the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations – Two Blue Vortex as part of the brand new JUMP MV collaboration. It is going to be a special music video which will feature the band’s latest song, BAKU.
The video will be making its premiere on May 9, 2026, which means that the waiting time is almost over. Those who are interested in watching this it will be available to stream on the official Jump Channel on YouTube. One key reason why the fandom is currently hyped about this collaboration is because of the deep history Ikimonogakari has with this legendary franchise. This is the very group that performed “Blue Bird.”
During the time that the song was released, it became one of the most beloved opening anime theme songs in Naruto Shippuden. Because of this, the upcoming collaboration not only has a nostalgic feel to it, but it is also a celebration of the next generation of shinobi.
According to reports, the collaboration is part of the ongoing JUMP MV project. Basically, it is a partnership between Weekly Shonen Jump and Sony Music. They plan to combine popular manga series with all the major musicians. Additionally, the upcoming release that is happening on May 9th will be the 49th installment in the collaboration series.
Moreover, the music video is going to blend the intense world of Boruto with Ikimonogakari’s new single BAKU. Fans are expecting the MV to have some intense battle scenes, emotional scenes, and showcase the growth of the new generations of ninja.
Looking at the preview visuals that have been released with this announcement, we see the iconic blue and red imagery. Thus, fans have been speculating that we should expect themes that are focused on actions, which is the major theme in the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga. Currently, the fandom has high anticipation for this MV as they want to see how the visuals end up reflecting our main character’s journey, which has taken a darker turn after the time skip.
Ikimonogakari celebrates 20 years with Boruto collaboration
In Japan, Ikimonogakari is one of the most popular music groups. They had made their debut in 2006 by releasing the song SAKURA. Over the years, the duo has released several hit tracks like Blue Bird, YELL, and Arigatou.
Earlier this year, this group celebrated the 20th anniversary of its major debut on March 15, 2026. As part of their celebration, they had released Baki, which was both written and composed by the member Yoshiki Minzuno.
Those who have been anime fans for a long time have been talking about the importance of the band making its return to the Naruto franchise after all these years. To date, Blue Bird is seen to be one of the most iconic anime opening songs that has been produced.
Now, many fans are seeing this Boruto collaboration as a symbolic passing of the torch from Naruto’s generation to Boruto’s. Even the timing feels perfect because of how the story in Two Blue Vortex has reshaped and chosen a path of more mature storytelling with stronger emotional stakes.
Final thoughts
With the premiere only days away, anticipation is rapidly building for what could become one of the most memorable Boruto music collaborations yet. The recent Two Blue Vortex arc especially pushed the franchise into a new era, and because of that, fans believe “BAKU” could perfectly match the energy of the current storyline.
Edited by Nisarga Kakade