The anime series of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) shows how Mitsuki enters the ninja academy and befriends Boruto as well as other children training to become ninjas.[14] During the series, Mitsuki helps Boruto find the criminal behind the attacks meant to contaminate people's chakras.[15] In a following arc, Mitsuki goes on a trip to Kirigakure where he joins the Mist ninjas and his allies in trying to stop a rebellion led by seven swordsmen.[16] Following this arc, Mitsuki declares he will become a ninja to keep track of Boruto, feeling his encounter with him has changed his way of seeing life.[17] After this arc, Mitsuki and his friends become ninjas after passing a test, and he, Boruto, and Sarada form the new "Team 7" under the leadership of Konohamaru.[18][19] In the anime, Mitsuki disappears to from the Leaf Village and his friends go on a mission to prove his innocence over their superiors.