Is Jiraiya Still Alive In Boruto? #naruto #anime #shorts - YouTube
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Jiraiya died on screen in Naruto, yet Boruto fans keep theorizing he's alive — what does it take for a fandom to reject a canon death?
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Theory Briefing
- Jiraiya's on-screen death in Naruto is canon, yet Boruto fan theories persistently argue he survived or returned in disguise.
- The video draws a line between confirmed canon facts and fan speculation about Jiraiya's presence in the Boruto era.
- A character named Kashin Koji, who resembles Jiraiya, is central to why fans question whether the death was truly final.