List of Naruto characters

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The universe of the anime and manga series Naruto is a home to a wide array of fictional characters. Names of Naruto characters are in Japanese order, with the family name before the given name. The English manga uses the Japanese naming order, while the English anime orders the names in the Western order, with the given name before the family name.

Names of many characters in Naruto are puns, mythical and historical references and the like. The characters themselves often borrow a bit from the story behind the name.

Main characters

Secondary characters

Characters by country

Villains

See also: List of minor villains in Naruto

Summons

Main article: List of Naruto summons

All characters

Unsorted characters

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Katemaro Kaguya

  • Age: ? (deceased)

Katemaro Kaguya is the father of Kimimaro Kaguya. He died in the war between Kirigakure and the Kaguya clan. Not much is known about him, but he seems to have been the leader of the clan at the time.

Land of Waves villagers

Inari

Inari

Inari (イナリ) is the son of Tsunami and the grandson of Tazuna. Inari's father died before he got to know him, but he came to see Kaiza as a father figure. Kaiza took a fatherly role in Inari's life and even became close to Tsunami. When Gato put Kaiza to death, Inari changed. He became a sad and angry boy, with little hope or optimism. His outlook is changed after he meets Naruto, who also had a horrible past but learned to deal with it. Naruto's unwillingness to quit and concern for others helped Inari to realize the power of will over fate, and that no risk is too great to protect something precious. He therefore grabbed his crossbow and rallied the townspeople, who proceeded to rise up against Gato's men. Along with Naruto and Kakashi Hatake, they were able to drive away Gato's thugs.

Trivia

  • Inari (稲荷) is the name of the Japanese deity whom all kitsune (foxes) work for and who is also the god of rice.
  • An inari (or inarizushi) (稲荷寿司) is also a type of sushi.
  • In Episode 161, Inari and Tsunami can be seen in Konoha.

Kaiza

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Kaiza

Kaiza (カイザ) was a fisherman who came to the Land of Waves in his travels, and ended up staying after meeting Inari. He eventually became a father figure to Inari, and taught him the principles of being a man. He became close to Tsunami, as well, and was accepted into the city. After helping to prevent a major flood, he even became known as the hero of the city. Accused of being a terrorist against the Gato Corporation, he was executed publicly by Gato's men and under his orders. With the death of Kaiza, the source of the city's bravery died, too, effectively crushing the spirits of nearly all its inhabitants. It is not until Tazuna begins building the bridge that people begin regaining their courage.

Tazuna

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Tazuna

Tazuna (タズナ) is a master bridge builder, the father of Tsunami, and the grandfather of Inari. He resolved to build a bridge that would connect the Land of Waves to the mainland to help restore its economic stability, which was against Gato's interest. He knew that Gato would try to kill him, but couldn't afford proper protection. It is because of this that Tazuna hires Team 7 under the false pretense of protecting him from bandits (this was considered a C-Rank mission, thus reducing the cost). Unlike most of his fellow citizens, Tazuna was brave enough to defy Gato's interests, though he's perfectly aware of the consequences. In honor of Naruto, for his example of courage, Tazuna names the bridge the "Great Naruto Bridge" after its completion. He tends to overuse the word "super," which is not reflected in the English version of the anime.

Tsunami

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Tsunami

Tsunami (ツナミ) is the daughter of Tazuna and the mother of Inari. Her husband died shortly after Inari's birth, and when Kaiza entered her life as a father figure for Inari, she couldn't help but invite him into her home. Like everyone else in the city, Kaiza's death broke her spirit. In the years following, she tried to protect Inari from the painful memories of the loss of his friend and mentor. Tsunami is a woman of strong will. When Inari is in danger, she threatens to commit suicide, which would have left no hostage for Gato's men to take.

Trivia

  • A "Tsunami" is one or a series of waves that occur after an earthquake, seaquake, volcanic activity, slumps, or meteorite impacts in or near the sea. The term "tidal wave" is often used to refer to a tsunami but it is technically not correct scientific usage.
  • In the English anime, Tsunami does not threaten to commit suicide, and she instead tells Gato's men that she will do "whatever they ask of her."

Sansho

Sansho

Sansho (山椒, Sanshō) runs the Curry of Life shop in the River Country with her grandson Karashi. They specialize in a super-spicy form of curry that can revive anyone with a single spoonful.

Shibuki

Shibuki appears in the second Naruto OVA as the village leader of Takigakure. He is the son of the village's previous leader, who died protecting his village after drinking the hero water. It is because of his father's early demise that Shibuki is a coward. He is first seen cowering behind Sakura, while Team 7 was protecting him, after a bird flies out of nowhere and surprises him. Though his village sees him as a coward, the children of the village look up to him.

When his village was attacked by his former master upon his return, he was forced to make a terrible choice: either protect the hero water and let his villagers be killed, or give up the water which the village treasured. Naruto convinces him a hero is willing to sacrifice himself for those they care, like Shibuki's father did. He ends up drinking the hero water in an attempt to defeat his former master, but is unable to win even with the advantage. The combined efforts of Naruto and Sasuke, however, finish the job. Though the hero water can be fatal, Shibuki survives, and becomes a better leader for his people.

During episode 198, when Tsunade mentions that a training exercise will be taking place in Takigakure, a scene in the village shows Shibuki with his back turned to the camera. He is directing the other ninja present.

Temujin

Temujin appeared in the Second Movie. He encounters Naruto until residing alongside his enemy in a tribe until encountering his master, Haido. He is hunted down by both enemy and ally until fighting Haido after discovering he was the murderer of his family and home but is easily defeated. He, alongside Naruto, preforms Twin Spiraling Sphere to finish off Haido. He saves his new friends from the collapsing castle and is saved by Naruto when falling to his death. He discovers a prophecy foretold him and Naruto defeating Haido as friends. As Temujin leaves for new land, he crosses paths with his new friend, Naruto, promising to meet again.

Yugito Nii

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Yugito
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Yugito transforming into the demon cat
  • Age: ? (deceased)
  • Rank: ?
  • Height: ?
  • Weight: ?
  • Birthday: ?
  • Blood Type: ?
  • Affiliation: Kumogakure

Yugito Nii (二位ユギト, Nī Yugito) is the Cloud kunoichi who was the demon vessel of the two-tailed demon cat. She was knocked out and captured by Akatsuki, despite turning into her demon cat form to fight them. Like other hosts, she has physical features that resemble her tailed beast. In her case, her eyes are slanted and cat-like. Not much else is known about Yugito except that she has mentioned herself to be the second strongest shinobi of Kumogakure. Yugito later appears during the extraction of the two-tailed demon cat, leading to her death.

Trivia

  • Yugito's family name, 'Nii' (二位), means 'two', a reference to the two-tailed demon cat inside of her.


Sources

  1. First Official Data Book (秘伝・臨の書キャラクターオフィシャルデータBOOK, Hiden: Rin no Sho Character Official Data Book)
  2. Second Official Data Book (秘伝・闘の書キャラクターオフィシャルデータBOOK, Hiden: Tō no Sho Character Official Data Book)
  3. Jump's 2nd Great Hero Book's Mini Data Book (秘伝・翔の書オフィシャルキャラクターデータBOOK mini, Hiden: Shō no Sho Official Character Data Book mini)
  4. Naruto manga chapters
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