Board Thread:Boruto Discussions/@comment-945885-20171013084137/@comment-31152149-20171014222917

I do think that the field trip to Kiri is a nod to the anime. Though until we have a more concrete explanation or a flashback, the anime arc counts as "Anime only". Kind of like Raiga, the character himself is canon, though his appearance in Naruto is "Anime only".

If Raiga's arc in Naruto is still considered filler, then The field trip in Boruto should be considered filler as well.