Boruto and Kawaki’s Costumes in Two Blue Vortex Reflect the Angel-Demon Brotherhood Dynamic

The Boruto manga primarily portrayed its protagonist as a good individual while illustrating Kawaki as someone shaped by the malice surrounding him. However, the Two Blue Vortex manga introduces an intriguing twist to this dynamic. This shift is not merely due to their updated character designs for the sequel series but is heavily influenced by Eida’s Omnipotence Shinjutsu.

At the conclusion of the prequel manga, Eida employed her Omnipotence Shinjutsu to swap the identities of Kawaki and Boruto after hearing Kawaki express his frustrations about their lives. As a result, Kawaki assumed the role of an Uzumaki, while Boruto became an outsider.

This character transformation is visually represented in the Two Blue Vortex manga, where Boruto and Kawaki’s designs reflect a profound dynamic reminiscent of angels and demons.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Boruto manga.

How does the Two Blue Vortex manga depict the angel-demon dynamic between Boruto and Kawaki?

In the Two Blue Vortex manga, Boruto and Kawaki showcase starkly contrasting outfits after the three-year timeskip. Boruto’s ensemble features a black exterior with a white interior, while Kawaki sports a dark blue inner layer complemented by a white outer layer.

This deliberate choice of character designs serves a narrative purpose rather than being purely aesthetic. While Boruto is fundamentally a good person, Eida’s Shinjutsu concealed this truth, leading others to perceive him as malevolent. His attire symbolizes this perception, with his white inner layer and black exterior representing the good he harbors within, juxtaposed against how he is viewed by the world.

Boruto as seen in the Two Blue Vortex manga (Image via Shueisha)

Conversely, following Kawaki’s act of attempting to murder his adoptive brother to safeguard Naruto Uzumaki, his darker motives are apparent. Yet, due to Eida’s Shinjutsu, he is perceived as a noble character. This is articulated through his costume, which features a lighter exterior paired with a dark interior, symbolizing the manipulation of his true nature.

The angel-demon dynamic represented by their outfits draws parallels to biblical interpretations. Traditionally, angels are depicted as beings that might appear intimidating to fend off evil, while demons disguise themselves with appealing exteriors to deceive humanity.

Kawaki as seen in the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga (Image via Shueisha)

In this way, Boruto’s dark attire conveys his intention to emerge as a formidable opponent to deter adversaries. At the same time, Kawaki’s lighter clothing suggests an effort to appear friendly and trustworthy, thus allowing him to carry out his manipulative strategies.

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