The Japanese society is known for valuing their culture, respecting their ancestors, and following their traditions. The commemoration of honoring ancestors is done in various ways, such as praying in temples, holding festivals, visiting graves, and more. They believe that paying respect to their ancestors is a duty and will bring good fortune to those who do so. Despite being a developed nation, the Japanese people do not abandon their traditions and ancestors. Regardless of their religious teachings, namely Shintoism and Buddhism, the Japanese society collectively has had a bad experience with the World War II. The present history makes them honor the past and continuously improve themselves as a nation.
The attitude, character, and habits of the Japanese society reflect in the anime series produced, such as in the Naruto-Boruto series. The grand ideas concerning war, shinobi worlds and samurais, and all conflicts are a reflection of the Japanese society that once faced the world war directly. Moreover, the culture of the Japanese society that highly values ancestors is also frequently featured in the entire Naruto-Boruto anime series. Several ninjas like Shikamaru, Naruto, and Kakashi, for instance, are shown remembering their respective mentors. Shikamaru lost Asuma, Kakashi lost his team member, and Naruto lost Jiraiya. Shikamaru and Ino, furthermore, remember their parents’ death.
In the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime series, some scenes depict the respect of ancestors. Many scenes commemorate the Hokages who saved several ninjas. They perform a ceremony to pay tribute to the fallen ancestors on the battlefield while fighting against Uchiha Madara. They honor fallen companions and families with a joint ceremony and recall war memories so that the society can maintain peace in the world.
In the Boruto anime series, the fourth world war ninja commemoration ceremony was held in Konoha Village. It was led by the fifth Hokage, Tsunade. She passionately shared about the experiences during the war, encouraging the whole world society, especially the countries that joined the shinobi alliance, to continue maintaining world peace. The commemoration was attended by various nations and the Konoha society from different generations.
The anime scenes from Naruto-Boruto anime series, particularly when they hold the fourth world war ninja commemoration ceremony, mirror the Japanese culture that respects their ancestors.
