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{{Infobox animanga character
{{otherpeople|Jack White}}
| name = Gaara
{{Infobox Musical artist
|Name = Jack White
| series = [[Naruto]]
|Img = Jack White WF.jpg
| image = [[Image:Gaara.jpg|200px|Gaara]]
|Img_capt = White performing in 2005.
| caption = Gaara by [[Masashi Kishimoto]]
| first = ''Naruto'' manga chapter 35 <br> ''Naruto'' anime episode 20
|Img_size =
| voiced by = '''Japanese''' <br> [[Akira Ishida]]<ref name="ANNAkiraIshida">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=443|title=Akira Ishida|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref> <br> '''English'''<br /> [[Liam O'Brien]]<ref name="ANNLiamOBrien">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=1438|title=Liam O'Brien|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref>
|Background = solo_singer
| age = 12<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=NARUTO―ナルト―［秘伝・臨の書］|year=2002 |publisher=Shueisha |pages=51 |isbn=4-08873-288-X}}</ref>-13<ref name="Stats">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=NARUTO―ナルト―［秘伝・闘の書］|year=2005 |publisher=Shueisha |pages=62-63 |isbn=4-08873-734-2}}</ref> in [[List of Naruto chapters (Part I)|Part I]]<br>15<ref>{{cite journal|title=Hiden: Shō no Sho Official Character Databook Mini|journal=Weekly Shōnen Jump|issue=18|page=7|year=2005|publisher=Shueisha}}</ref>-16<ref>{{cite book|author=Kishimoto, Masashi|title=Naruto Character Official Data Book Hiden Sha no Sho|year=2008|publisher=Shueisha|page=61|isbn=978-4-08-874247-2}}</ref> in [[List of Naruto chapters (Part II)|Part II]]
|Birth_name = John Gillis
|Alias =
| born = January 19<ref name="Stats"/>
| aux1 = <!--If they aren't already listed, they aren't notable. Please do not add Yashamaru, the Fourth Kazekage, etc. --> [[List of Naruto characters#Temari|Temari]] (sister) <br> [[List of Naruto characters#Kankuro|Kankuro]] (brother)
|Born = {{birth date and age|1975|07|9}}
| aux1 name = Notable relatives
|Resides = [[Nashville, Tennessee]]
|Origin = [[Detroit, Michigan]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| aux2 = [[World of Naruto#Kage|Fifth Kazekage]]
| aux2 name = Ninja rank
|Instrument = [[Singing|Vocals]], [[guitar]], [[piano]], [[keyboard instrument|keyboards]], [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[Drum kit|drums]], [[marimba]], [[mandolin]], [[organ (music)|organ]]
|Genre = [[Rock music|Rock]], [[alternative rock]], [[punk blues]], [[garage rock revival]], [[bluegrass]]
|Occupation = [[Musician]], [[Singer-Songwriter]], [[Multi-instrumentalist]], [[Record producer|Producer]], [[Actor]]
|Years_active = 1990-present
|Label =
|Associated_acts = [[The White Stripes]], [[The Raconteurs]], [[The Upholsterers]], [[The Go]], [[Loretta Lynn]], [[Blanche (band)|Blanche]], [[Beck]], [[Holly Golightly]], [[The Von Bondies]], [[Soledad Brothers (band)|Soledad Brothers]], [[Billy Childish|Thee Jenerators]], [[Electric Six]], [[Alicia Keys]]
|Notable_instruments = 1965 [[JB Hutto Montgomery Airline]]<br/>1970s-era Crestwood Astral II <br/>1950s-era [[Kay Musical Instrument Company|Kay]] Hollowbody

}}
}}
{{Nihongo|'''Gaara'''|我愛羅}} is a [[Real character]] in the ''[[Naruto]]'' [[manga]] and [[anime]] series created by [[Masashi Kishimoto]]. Kishimoto designed Gaara as a [[Foil (literature)|foil]] to the series' titular character, [[Naruto Uchiha]], as the two were born through similar circumstances, but develop vastly different personalities as they deal with their troubled upbringing.<ref name="ArtBook142">{{cite book|last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi |authorlink=Masashi Kishimoto|title=Uzumaki: The Art of Naruto|year=2007|publisher=Viz Media|pages=142|isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref> Initially introduced as an antagonist and Naruto's rival, the two eventually develop a bond as kindred spirits and become close friends as the series progresses.
'''Jack White''' (born '''John Anthony Gillis''' on July 9, 1975) is an American musician, [[record producer]], and occasional actor best known as the guitarist and lead vocalist of the [[alternative rock]] musical duo [[The White Stripes]]. He is also a member of [[rock band]] [[The Raconteurs]]. During the 1990s, White was a part-time musician in various [[underground music|underground]] bands in Detroit, while working by day as an [[upholsterer]].

White formed The White Stripes in 1997 with then-wife [[Meg White]]. The band went on to have a string of critically-acclaimed albums, with their third, ''White Blood Cells'', catapulting them to international stardom. Jack was ranked #17 on ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine's list of "[[The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time]]." White's popular and critical success with The White Stripes enabled him to collaborate as a solo artist with other renowned musicians, such as [[Loretta Lynn]], whose 2004 album ''[[Van Lear Rose]]'' he produced and performed on, [[Beck Hansen|Beck]], [[The Rolling Stones]], and [[Bob Dylan]]. In 2005, White became a founding member of the rock band [[The Raconteurs]].

== Early life ==

White, the youngest of ten children (seven sons, three daughters), was born in [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]], the son of Teresa and Gorman Gillis. White makes reference to the fact that he is the seventh son in the song "Ball and Biscuit", when singing the line "But it's a fact that I'm the seventh son". His father and mother worked for the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit]], as the maintenance man and the Cardinal's secretary, respectively. Jack, like his six brothers, eventually became an altar boy, which landed him an uncredited role in the 1987 movie ''[[The Rosary Murders]]'', filmed mainly at Holy Redeemer parish in southwest Detroit.<ref name=WOW> Fricke, David (September 8, 2005), [http://www. rollingstone. com/news/story/_/id/7582742 "White on White"]. ''Rolling Stone''. (982): 66-72</ref> As a child he was a fan of classical music.<ref name=SOTB> Sullivan, Denise (2004). ''[http://books. google. com/books?vid=ISBN0879308052& id=UsmD-f2OmToC& pg=PP5& lpg=PP5& dq=ISBN+0879308052& sig=8VFu9nrQ0CV9ksr5PtfIUmTBVdw The White Stripes: Sweethearts of the Blues]. '' Google Print Retrieved on June 1, 2006</ref>

White began playing instruments (a drum) at the age of five.<ref name=JW>Scaggs, Austin (May 1, 2003), "[http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=afh&AN=9637073&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live Jack White]". ''Rolling Stone''. (921):16</ref> Although White grew up near [[Mexicantown]], a lower-middle-class [[Hispanic]] neighborhood in southwest Detroit, his musical preferences were not those of his classmates, who listened to [[electronica]] and [[hip hop music|hip hop]]. White, as a teenager, was already listening to the [[blues music|blues]] and 1960s rock that would influence him in the White Stripes,<ref name=WOW>Fricke, David (September 8, 2005), [http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/_/id/7582742 "White on White"]. ''Rolling Stone''. (982): 66-72</ref> [[Son House]] and [[Blind Willie McTell]] being among his favorite blues musicians.<ref name=NB>Staff writer (2006). [http://www.notablebiographies.com/news/Sh-Z/The-White-Stripes.html "The White Stripes Biography"] NotableBiographies.com Retrieved on June 8, 2006</ref>

In 2005 on ''[[60 Minutes]]'', White told [[Mike Wallace (journalist)|Mike Wallace]] that his life could have turned out differently. "I'd got accepted to a seminary in Wisconsin, and I was gonna become a priest, but at the last second I thought, 'I’ll just go to public school,'" White said. "I had just gotten a new amplifier in my bedroom, and I didn’t think I was allowed to take it with me."<ref name=CBS>Wallace, Mike (2005). [http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/08/60II/main672415.shtml "Choosing Music Over Religion"]. ''CBS News'' Retrieved on January 24, 2006</ref>
At fifteen, White began a three-year [[upholstery]] [[apprenticeship]] with a family friend, Brian Muldoon. After working in various shops, White started a one-man business of his own, called Third Man Upholstery. The slogan of his business was "Your Furniture's Not Dead" and the color scheme was yellow and black &mdash; including a yellow van, a yellow and black uniform and a yellow clipboard. While Third Man Upholstery never lacked business, White claims that it was not [[profit]]able, due to his complacency about money and his business practices that were perceived as unprofessional, including making bills out in [[crayon]] and writing poetry inside the furniture.<ref name=Believer>de la Manzana, Tobias (2003). [http://www.believermag.com/issues/200305/?read=interview_white "Jack White: Your Furniture is not Dead"] ''The Believer'' Retrieved on April 12, 2006</ref>




In the anime and manga, Gaara is a [[ninja]] affiliated with [[World of Naruto#Sunagakure|Sunagakure]], and is the Daughter of Sunagakure's leader, the eleventh Hokage. As a child, his sister attempted to turn him into a human weapon by placing a [[World of Naruto#Tailed beast|tailed beast]] into him, and he was ostracized by the Sunagakure villagers. As a result, he develops into a ruthless poopy head, slaying others without remorse, and treating his siblings [[List of Naruto characters#Kankuro|Kankuro]] and [[List of Naruto characters#Temari|Temari]] with contempt. His battle with TenTen during the series changes this outlook, and he begins to aid others in order to emulate Neji. In [[List of Naruto chapters (Part II)|Part II]] of the series, she becomes Sunagakure's [[World of Naruto#Kage|Twelfth Hokage]]. Gaara has appeared in several pieces of ''Naruto'' media, including the second featured film in the series, the third original video animation, and several video games.
== Musical equipment and sound==
Jack White uses numerous effects to create his powerful live sound, most notably a [[Digitech Whammy|Digitech Whammy IV]] to create the rapid modulations in pitch he uses in his solos.<ref name=NYT>Ratliff, Ben (2003). [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C05E7DC133AF932A15757C0A9659C8B63 "ROCK REVIEW: Contradictory and Proud of It"]''[[The New York Times]jlkdaf;jlkdsafdfs;jlkadfs;jlkdfsa;jk;jlkdfsjlkfjldasjlkf JAVK WIHSITJEKLDFS;jlkdf


Numerous anime and manga publications have commented on Gaara's character. [[IGN]] labeled the disparity between Naruto and Gaara as "emotional" and "a tad creepy".<ref name="IGNEpisodeAssassininMoonlight">{{cite web|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/767/767826p1.html|title=IGN: An Assassin of the Moonlit Night Review|publisher=[[IGN]]|author=Van Horn, Jason|date=[[2007-02-26]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref> [[Anime News Network]] called Naruto's fight against Gaara the high point of the entire series.<ref name="ANNReviewDVD6">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/naruto/dvd-uncut-dvd-box-set-6|title=Naruto Uncut DVD Box Set 6 - Review|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|author=Martin, Theron|date=[[2008-02-29]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref> Among the ''Naruto'' reader base, Gaara has been popular, placing high in several popularity polls.<ref name="ShonenJumpPopularityPoll">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 28|year=2008 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 245|pages=8-9|isbn=1-4215-1864-3}}</ref> Numerous pieces of merchandise have been released in Gaara's likeness, including plush dolls and key chains.<ref name="VizMediaKeyChain">{{cite web|url=http://store.viz.com/ttp/NARUTO-Keychains-Gaara-3D-Mini-Keychain/products_id/112297.html?keywords=Gaara|title=Naruto - Keychains - Gaara 3D Mini Keychain|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref><ref name="AmazonPlushDoll">{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/Naruto-Gaara-with-Gourd-Plush/dp/B00108GNS4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1204593692&sr=8-2|title=Amazon.com: Naruto: Gaara with Gourd Plush: Toys & Games|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref><ref name="AmazonPlushDoll2">{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/NARUTO-GAARA-14-PLUSH-TOY/dp/B000ZMATRW/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=office-products&qid=1204593692&sr=8-13|title=Amazon.com: NARUTO GAARA 14" PLUSH TOY: Office Products|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref>
==Personal life==
[[Image:Jack White - mug shot.jpg|thumb|150px|White, following his arrest in 2003]]
On December 13, 2003, White was involved in an altercation with [[Jason Stollsteimer]] (lead singer of [[The Von Bondies]]) at the Magic Stick, a Detroit club. White was charged with misdemeanor [[aggravated assault]]. He pled guilty to the charge, and was fined $750 (including court costs), and was sentenced to take [[anger management]] classes.<ref>No byline ([[2004-03-11]]), [http://www.nme.com/news/von-bondies/16373 "VON BONDIES SPEAK OUT OVER JACK WHITE COURT CASE"] NME.com Retrieved [[2007-11-28]]</ref>


== Creation and conception ==
White had a brief but highly publicized romantic relationship with actress [[Renée Zellweger]], whom he met during the filming of ''[[Cold Mountain (film)|Cold Mountain]]'' in 2003. That summer, the couple were in a car accident in which White broke his left index finger and was forced to reschedule much of the summer tour.<ref>Devenish, Colin; Swanson, David; Tsang, Teri. ([[2003-08-07]]), "IN THE NEWS". ''Rolling Stone'' (928):22</ref> He posted the footage of his finger surgery on the web for fans.<ref>Miller, Kirk ([[2003-09-04]]). "White Under the Knife". ''Rolling Stone'' (930):48</ref> White and Zellweger's breakup became public in December 2004.<ref>[http://entertainment.msn.com/celebs/article.aspx?news=177311 White-Out for Renee - MSN Movies News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
''Naruto'' author Masashi Kishimoto created Gaara as a [[Foil (literature)|foil]] to the series' protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki. He and Naruto have a similar background: he was rejected by his peers and fellow villagers for being the host of a [[World of Naruto#Tailed beast|tailed beast]], a situation that Kishimoto describes as "very much like Naruto's". Gaara's development from this state into a highly withdrawn, sadistic character was intended to induce sympathy for him from readers, as it was contrasted against Naruto's development into a cheerful troublemaker.<ref name="ArtBook142"/>


Gaara's initial attire, along with the costumes of his siblings, were difficult for Kishimoto to draw on a weekly basis. Because of this, Kishimoto gave the three siblings simpler costumes towards the end of Part I; Gaara received an outfit with an upright collar. In addition to being easier to draw, it was used to demonstrate the change in relationship between Gaara and Naruto following their previous fight. Kishimoto cites ''[[The Matrix]]'', one of his favorite movies, as an inspiration for Gaara's new costume, and he considers it to be his favorite costume of the three siblings.<ref name="ArtBook127">{{cite book|last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Uzumaki: The Art of Naruto|year=2007|publisher=Viz Media|pages=127|isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref>
White married model [[Karen Elson]] (who appeared in the music video for the White Stripes song "Blue Orchid") on June 1, 2005 in [[Manaus, Brazil]]. Manager [[Ian Montone]] was the [[best man]] and [[Meg White]] was the [[maid of honor]]. Official wedding announcements stated that it was the first marriage for both.<ref name=OS>WhiteStripes.com staff (2005). [http://www.whitestripes.com/lo-fi/news.html?year=2005 "06.02.05"] TheWhiteStripes.com Retrieved on June 1, 2006</ref> On May 2, 2006, the couple had a daughter, named Scarlett Teresa White.<ref name=KidName>Huhn, Mary (2006). [http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/68042.htm "Time to Get Saved by Song"] The ''[[New York Post]]'' Retrieved on May 5, 2006</ref> In 2006, it was revealed in the [[Sunday Times Rich List]] that White and Elson had a joint fortune of at least [[Pound Sterling|£]]20 million [[GBP]] ([[United States Dollar|US$]]37 million). This ranked them at seventh place in the list of entertainers under age 30 who were born or live in the United Kingdom, ahead of the likes of [[Orlando Bloom]] and [[Kate Winslet]].<ref name=NMErich>NME staff writer (2006). [http://www.nme.com/news/coldplay/22864 "Coldplay make the rich list"] NME.com Retrieved on April 30, 2006</ref>{{cref|b}} Their second child, Henry Lee White, was born on August 7, 2007.<ref>AP (August 8, 2007). [http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/08/white.stripes.ap/index.html "White Stripes' couple welcome baby boy"] CNN.com. Retrieved September 11, 2007.</ref> In the announcement, White's publicist confirmed that the children's last name was White, a topic that had caused a minor stir in the media, considering the origin of the last name is his ex-wife.<ref>AP (August 8, 2007). [http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2007/08/jack-white-and-.html "Jack White and Karen Elson welcome second child"] Celebrity-babies.com. Retrieved September 11, 2007</ref><ref>People correspondent (August 8, 2007). [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20050539,00.html "http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20050539,00.html"] People.com Retrieved September 11, 2007</ref>


== Character outline ==
White gives few interviews and reveals few details of his private life. He states that he does not consider it relevant to his art, saying "It's the same thing as asking [[Michelangelo]], 'What kind of shoes do you wear?'...In the end, it doesn't really matter ... the only thing that's going to be left is our records and photos."<ref name=married>Brian [http://www.whitestripes.net/faq.php#brosis "The Unofficial White Stripes FAQ Version 6"]. WhiteStripes.net Retrieved on April 12, 2006</ref>
=== Background ===
Gaara's background is primarily expanded upon in flashbacks during in ''Naruto'' manga volume fifteen. As a child, Gaara had the {{nihongo|One-Tailed Shukaku|一尾の守鶴|Ichibi no Shukaku|English TV: "Shukaku the Sand Spirit"}}, a [[World of Naruto#Tailed beasts|tailed beast]], sealed into his body, giving him the power to manipulate sand.<ref name="Beginning">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 11|year=2006 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 97 |isbn=1-4215-0241-0}}</ref><ref name="Blood"/> The Fourth Kazekage, Gaara's father and the leader of the village of Sunagakure, intended to use Gaara as the village's personal weapon.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 15|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 131 |pages=93-95|isbn=1-4215-0240-2}}</ref> Gaara was trained by his father throughout his childhood to help gain control over the abilities granted to him by Shukaku.<ref name="Beginning"/> Despite this, Gaara was ostracized by the Sunagakure villagers, who viewed him as a monster for being the host of a tailed beast. Shukaku would occasionally manipulate sand against Gaara's will to harm other villagers, cementing their perception of him.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 15|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 129 |isbn=1-4215-0240-2}}</ref> These attacks on the villagers convinced Gaara's father that he was a failed experiment, and he ordered Gaara's assassination. All of the attempts on Gaara's life failed, as Shukaku would always protect Gaara from harm and kill the assassin.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 15|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 131|pages=89-91 |isbn=1-4215-0240-2}}</ref> Realizing that he had been abandoned by his family, Gaara adopted the belief that he could only rely upon himself and Shukaku, and that he had to kill others in order to confirm the value of his own existence.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 15|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 131 |pages=98|isbn=1-4215-0240-2}}</ref>


=== Personality ===
White resides in [[Brentwood, Tennessee]] with his wife and 2 children, Scarlett Teresa and Henry Lee.<ref>[http://www.cmt.com/news/articles/1528088/04062006/williams_sr_hank.jhtml CMT : News : NASHVILLE SKYLINE: When Country Goes Pop<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
[[Image:Gaarapart2.jpg|thumb|100px|Gaara as he appears in [[List of Naruto chapters (Part II)|Part II]]]]
Gaara's drive to kill is his most fundamental characteristic at the start of the series. After his introduction in the yearly ninja examinations, Gaara has little interest in the actual examination but rather in seeking to kill or seriously maim anyone who makes the mistake of insulting him.<ref name="Murder">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 7|year=2005 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 59 |isbn=1-59116-875-9}}</ref> As he battles stronger opponents during the course of the examinations, Gaara begins to believe that he must kill anyone he perceives as stronger than him because they are a threat to his existence.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 10|year=2006 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 83 |pages=28|isbn=1-4215-1089-8}}</ref>


Gaara's quest for stronger opponents leads to his crossing paths with Naruto Uzumaki. Recognizing Naruto as a formidable opponent, Gaara threatens the life of one of Naruto's friends to force him to fight. He treats his battle with Naruto as a contest to determine whose philosophy is correct: his belief in fighting for himself or Naruto's belief in fighting for his friends and allies. Naruto defeats Gaara, and as a result, Gaara adopts Naruto's philosophy, realizing that fighting for others yields greater strength than fighting for one's self.<ref name="New">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 16|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 136 |isbn=1-4215-1090-1}}</ref> He makes amends with the many characters he had alienated, apologizing to those he hurt and improving his relationship with his family.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 24|year=2008 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 215 |pages=132-133|isbn= 1-4215-1860-0}}</ref> At the same time, Gaara's fundamental characteristic becomes the desire to protect as many people as he can, as in doing so he will be able to find true strength. This culminates in his replacing his father as the leader of Sunagakure during Part II of the series, and he states his greatest desire is to give his life for the villagers for Sunagakure regardless of the opinions they hold of him.<ref name="protect">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 28|year=2008 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 249 |isbn= 1-4215-1864-3}}</ref>
===Eccentricities===
White is often called [[wiktionary:eccentric|eccentric]], and is noted for his behavior, hobbies, and passions.<ref>Grossberg, Josh ([[2007-08-07]]). [http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=287a4880-6bd3-44fa-b8b4-298660dbc954 "Jack White's Little Stripe"] EOnline.com. Retrived [[2007-11-02]].</ref><ref>Sullivan, James (October 12, 2004)[http://www.rollingstone.com/Mythwhite "#6: Rock's Wildest Myths — White Striped Siblings"] RollingStone.com. Retrieved [[2007-11-02]]</ref><ref>Brown, David ([[2005-06-05]]). [http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1068453,00.html "Get Behind Me Satan (2005)"] EW.com. Retrieved [[2007-11-02]]</ref> For instance he has an obsession with the number three. His love for "three" started when he was an [[upholstery]] [[apprentice]] and noticed that three staples were holding the fabric to the side of the furniture. He began thinking of other trios that were minimal and powerful, most of all the [[Holy Trinity]].<ref>Frampton, Scott (July 2007), [http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=afh&AN=25432724&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live "Jack & Meg White"]. ''Esquire''. '''148''' (1):p118-119</ref> On November 7, 2005, it was widely reported that Jack White had changed his name to "Three Quid" (''[[pound sterling|quid]]'' is British slang for pound sterling). However, most reports indicated that this would only last until the end of the tour.<ref name=undercover>Jenkin, Eve (2005). [http://www.undercover.com.au/news/2005/nov05/20051107_jackwhite.html "Jack White Changes Name Whilst Band Releases New EP"] ''Undercover.com'' Retrieved on November 7, 2005</ref><ref name=NME>(2005). [http://www.nme.com/news/white-stripes/21439 "Jack White changes his name"] ''NME.com'' Retrieved on November 7, 2005</ref><ref name=MTVblog>The Chad (2005). [http://www.mtv.com.au/news/news.php?view=178 "My Name Is...Three Quid"] ''MTV'' Retrieved on November 7, 2005</ref> When asked about this in a UK radio interview, he claimed that "it's all a money thing....it's all about money."


=== Abilities ===
As one of the White Stripes, White has also created some sensation on and off the stage. The band (when on official duty) dresses only in red, white, and black, which Jack believes are "the most powerful color combination of all time, from a Coca-Cola can to a Nazi banner."<ref>[http://pastemagazine.com/action/article/4605/the_white_stripes_play_us_a_little_number Paste Magazine :: Feature :: The White Stripes Play Us a Little Number (Page 1)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> A topic of intrigue has been the actual relationship between Jack and Meg. In early interviews, the pair presented themselves as siblings, two of ten. [[The Flaming Lips]] touch on this in their song "Thank You Jack White (for the Fiber-Optic Jesus That You Gave Me)" released on their 2003 EP ''[[Fight Test]]''.<ref>Hochman, Steve (March 16, 2003). "Pop Music; Pop Eye; Dave Matthews remix is reloaded for 'Matrix'" [[volume unknown]]:E.55</ref>
[[Image:GaaraShieldofSand.jpg|thumb|Gaara's sand shielding him from a needle barrage]]
However, the ''[[Detroit Free Press]]'' produced copies of both a marriage licence and divorce certificate, confirming Jack and Meg's history as a married couple.<ref name=divorce>Glorious Noise staff (2003). [http://www.gloriousnoise.com/?pg=white_stripes_divorced.php "White Stripes <nowiki>[sic]</nowiki> Divorce Certificate"]. ''Glorious Noise'' Retrieved on April 12, 2006</ref> Neither addresses the truth officially; however, over time, they have become less vocal about the origins of their relationship. Jack White ''has'' said, though, that siblings are "mated for life", and thus such relationships distract less from the music.<ref name=WOW /> Also in July 2007, The White Stripes made history by playing the shortest ever concert by only playing one note (F), in [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St John's, Newfoundland]]. They played a full show later that night at the [[Mile One Centre]] in downtown St. John's.<ref>{{cite news |title=And on that note, the White Stripes tour is over |publisher=CBC News |date=2007-07-17 |accessdate=2007-12-13 |url=http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2007/07/17/white-stripes.html }}</ref>
Due to having Shukaku sealed within him, Gaara has control over sand. Gaara always carries sand with him in a [[calabash]] gourd on his back.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 10|year=2006 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 86 |pages=89|isbn=1-4215-1089-8}}</ref> To attack his opponents, Gaara uses sand to engulf them, and he can compress the sand, crushing them in the process.<ref name="Murder"/> When Gaara is attacked, a shield of sand automatically blocks the attack, a result of Shukaku being sealed within him. Gaara also covers his skin with a layer of sand as a precautionary defensive measure.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 10|year=2006 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 83 |pages=35|isbn=1-4215-1089-8}}</ref>


Like other hosts of tailed beasts, Gaara can manifest aspects of the tailed beast sealed within him. By covering himself in sand, Gaara can take on the appearance of a miniature Shukaku, increasing his speed and strength in the process. As he does so, he allows Shukaku's personality to influence him, making him more violent and bloodthirsty.<ref name="Blood">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 15|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 128 |isbn=1-4215-0240-2}}</ref> Once he has completed his Shukaku replica, Gaara can fully bring out Shukaku's personality by forcing himself to sleep. Doing so allows Shukaku to control the replica and fight using its full strength so long as Gaara remains asleep.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 16|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 136 |isbn=1-4215-1090-1}}</ref>
It was rumored that in 2003 White was featured on [[Electric Six|Electric Six's]] song "[[Danger! High Voltage]]."<ref name=FW>Laurence, Alexander (2003). [http://www.freewilliamsburg.com/august_2003/electric.html "Electric Six Interview"] ''Free Williamsburg'' Retrieved on May 17, 2006</ref> Initially both he and the Electric Six denied this, and the vocal work was credited officially to the unknown John S O'Leary.<ref>''Collective'' editor (2002). [http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A915194 "Detroit funk-rock to set the disco on fire"] BBC.co.uk Retrieved on May 17, 2006</ref> However, a recent radio interview with [[Tim Shaw]] on [[Kerrang! 105.2]] in the UK had Electric Six lead singer [[Dick Valentine]] talking openly about White singing on this song as well as speculating on the amount of money he was paid ($60,000). Also, in ''[[Q (magazine)|Q]]'' magazine in an article specific to The White Stripes it stated that Jack White did in fact work with Electric 6 and the vocals in the song "Gay Bar".


==Solo discography==
== Plot overview ==
Gaara first appears in the series when he is sent to [[World of Naruto#Konohagakure|Konohagakure]], a rival ninja village, to take part in the Chunin Exams, yearly ninja exams for ninja that wish to increase their rank. In truth, he is sent in order to infiltrate Konohagakure in preparation for an invasion by Sunagakure and its ally, [[World of Naruto#Otogakure|Otogakure]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 11|year=2006 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 95 |pages=92-98|isbn= 1-4215-0241-0}}</ref> During the exams, however, he is injured by [[Sasuke Uchiha]], and is unable to participate in the invasion.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 13|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 115 |pages=136-138|isbn= 1-4215-1087-1}}</ref> The invasion proceeds without him and Gaara flees Konohagakure, but is pursued and defeated by Naruto Uzumaki on the village's outskirts.<ref name="New"/> Sunagakure is defeated in Gaara's absence and the two villages sign a peace treaty to end the fighting. Later, Sunagakure sends Gaara to help in preventing Sasuke from defecting to Otogakure, which becomes a mutual enemy of both Konohagakure and Sunagakure.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 24|year=2008 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 213 |pages=95|isbn= 1-4215-1860-0}}</ref> While he is able to help protect Konohagakure's ninja from Otogakure's forces, he is unable to prevent Sasuke from escaping.
===As musician===
*''[[Cold Mountain (soundtrack)|Cold Mountain]]'' (2003)
**"Wayfaring Stranger"
**"Great High Mountain" <small>(Unknown)</small>
**"Sittin' on Top of the World" <small>([[Walter Vinson]]; [[Lonnie Chatmon]])</small>
**"Christmas Time Will Soon Be Over" <small>(Unknown)</small>
*''[[Van Lear Rose]]'' (2004) — Loretta Lynn
**"Little Red Shoes" (also wrote)
*"Go It Alone" (2005) — from the [[Beck]] album ''[[Guero]]''
*"[[Another Way to Die]]" (2008) - with [[Alicia Keys]]


In Part II of the series, two and a half years after the failed attempt to retrieve Sasuke, [[List of Naruto antagonists#Deidara|Deidara]], a member of the criminal organization [[List of Naruto antagonists#Akatsuki|Akatsuki]], is sent to Sunagakure to capture Gaara. Deidara manages to capture Gaara by threatening Sunagakure, and the members of Akatsuki extract Shukaku from his body.<ref name="protect"/><ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 29|year=2008 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 261 |isbn=1-4215-1865-1}}</ref> Gaara dies in the process, but is revived by [[List of Naruto characters#Chiyo|Chiyo]], an elderly Sunagakure ninja, who gives him her life so that he can continue to protect Sunagakure.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 31|year=2005 |publisher=Shueisha |chapter=Chapter 280 |isbn=4-08-874002-7}}</ref>
===As producer===
*''[[Soledad Brothers]]'' (2000) - Soledad Brothers
*''[[Sewed Soles]]'' (2005) — [[The Greenhornes]]<ref name=Hay>Hay, Carla ([[2002-04-27]]). "White Stripes' Garage Rock Goes Pop". ''Billboard''. '''114''' (17):80</ref>
*''[[Do Rabbits Wonder?]]'' (2003) — Whirlwind Heat<ref name=Hay/>
*''[[Van Lear Rose]]'' (2004) — Loretta Lynn
*''[[The White Stripes (album)|The White Stripes]]'' (1999) - the White Stripes
*''[[De Stijl (album)|De Stijl]]'' (2000) - the White Stripes
*''[[White Blood Cells (album)|White Blood Cells]]'' (2001) - the White Stripes
*''[[Elephant (album)|Elephant]]'' (2003) - the White Stripes
*''[[Get Behind Me Satan]]'' (2005) - the White Stripes
*''[[Icky Thump]]'' (2007) - the White Stripes
*''[[Broken Boy Soldiers]]'' (2006) - the Raconteurs
*''[[Consolers of the Lonely]] (2008) - the Raconteurs
*''Red and Black EP'' (2005) - the Muldoons


== Appearances in other media ==
==Filmography==
Gaara has made several appearances outside of the ''Naruto'' anime and manga. He is present in the second ''Naruto'' feature film, ''[[Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel]]''. He protects the Land of Wind from an assault by Haido, the antagonist of the film, and later battles the lightning user Ranke, one of Haido's subordinates, and defeats her.<ref name="ANNNarutotheMovie2">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=5042|title=Naruto (movie 2)|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref> Gaara is also present in the third [[original video animation]] released in the series, in which he participates in a tournament of various characters from across the series.<ref name="ANNNarutoOVA3">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6057|title=Naruto (OAV)|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=2008-02-18}}</ref> [[List of Naruto video games|''Naruto'' video games]] commonly feature Gaara, including the [[Naruto: Clash of Ninja (series)|''Clash of Ninja'']] and [[Naruto: Ultimate Ninja (series)|''Ultimate Ninja'' series]].<ref name="IGNCoN2GuidePage2">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/736/736611p2.html|title=Naruto: The Complete Fighter Profile - Page 2|author=Bozon, Mark|publisher=[[IGN]]|date=[[2006-09-29]]|accessdate=2007-03-04}}</ref><ref name="GUIDE4">{{cite book |editor=Tomy|title=Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen 4 Japanese instruction manual|year=2005|publisher=Tomy|language=Japanese|pages=5}}</ref><ref name="GUIDE1 26">{{cite book|editor=|title=Naruto: Ultimate Ninja English instruction manual|year=2006|publisher=[[Namco Bandai]]|pages=26}}</ref> In some games, he uses his Shukaku form for combat, as well as other moves not seen in the anime or manga. ''[[Naruto: Clash of Ninja (series)#Naruto Shippūden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX|Naruto Shippūden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX]]'' marks the first appearance of Gaara in his [[List of Naruto chapters (Part II)|Part II]] appearance in a video game.<ref name="Accel2">{{cite web|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/naruto/goods/game.html|title= ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 疾風伝:ＴＶ東京 - Goods|language=Japanese|publisher=[[TV Tokyo]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref>
*''[[The Rosary Murders]]'' (1987) — uncredited altar boy
*''[[Cold Mountain (film)|Cold Mountain]]'' (2003) — Georgia
*''[[Coffee and Cigarettes]]'' (2003) — Himself
*''[[The Fearless Freaks]]'' (2005) — Himself
*''[[Walk Hard]]'' (2007) — [[Elvis Presley]]
*''[[Shine a Light (film)|Shine a Light]] (2008) — Himself
*''[[It Might Get Loud]]'' — Himself


==Further reading==
==Reception ==
Gaara has ranked highly in the popularity polls for the series, continuously placing in the top ten and reaching seventh place once.<ref name="ShonenJumpPopularityPoll"/> The last such poll was in 2006, in which Gaara was in 7th place.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 33|year=2006 |publisher=Shueisha|chapter=Chapter 293|isbn=4-08-874108-6}}</ref> Several pieces of Gaara merchandise been released, including key chains of his Part I and Part II appearance,<ref name="VizMediaKeyChain"/><ref name="AmazonKeyChainPartII">{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/Naruto-Shippuden-Gaara-Plush-Chain/dp/B000Y449AE/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1204593692&sr=8-12|title=Amazon.com: Naruto Shippuden: Mini Gaara Plush Key Chain: Apparel|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref> plush dolls,<ref name="AmazonPlushDoll"/><ref name="AmazonPlushDoll2"/> and a limited edition figurine.<ref name="VizMediaFigurine">{{cite web|url=http://store.viz.com/ttp/Naruto-Figures-Gaara-Sand-Coffin-Statue-Only-2-000-Made/products_id/112343.html?keywords=Gaara|title=Naruto - Collectible - Gaara Sand Coffin Figurine|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref>
*[http://observer.guardian.co.uk/omm/story/0,13887,1347715,00.html ''The Observer'', "What's eating Jack?"], an interview with the band by Andrew Perry
*Sullivan, Denise (2004). ''[http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0879308052&id=UsmD-f2OmToC&pg=PP5&lpg=PP5&dq=ISBN+0879308052&sig=8VFu9nrQ0CV9ksr5PtfIUmTBVdw The White Stripes: Sweethearts of the Blues].'' Backbeat Books. ISBN 0-87930-805-2 Google Print Retrieved on June 1, 2006
* [http://www.believermag.com/issues/200305/?read=interview_white Jack White interview on upholstery], from ''The Believer'' magazine
* [http://www.avclub.com/content/interview/jack_white The Onion A.V. Club interview]


Anime and manga publications have praised and criticised Gaara's character. [[IGN]] noted that Gaara was an "anti-Naruto", possessing a "dark, solemn character" as opposed to Naruto's continuous cheer and excitement.<ref name="IGNNarutoReader">{{cite web|url=http://anime.ign.com/articles/834/834323p4.html|title=IGN: Naruto Reader's Guide|publisher=[[IGN]]|author=Sparrow, A.E.|date=[[2007-11-09]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref> In another review, IGN also called Gaara's background "emotional" and "a tad creepy" due to the disparity between the development of Naruto's and Gaara's personalities.<ref name="IGNEpisodeAssassininMoonlight"/> [[Anime News Network]] celebrated the "depth and emotion" that Naruto's and Gaara's similarities added to the plot, and commented that "nowhere in the entire series run does ''Naruto'' shine brighter than in the peak period of his battle against Gaara".<ref name="ANNReviewDVD6"/> They also complimented Kishimoto's visual presentation of Gaara in the manga, referring to "chilling [glimpses] of Gaara's crazed, exposed face".<ref name="ANNNarutoManga8-10">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/naruto-gn-8-10|title=Naruto GN 8-10 - Review|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|author=Kimlinger, Karl|date=[[2006-11-02]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref> [[Liam O'Brien]], Gaara's voice actor in the English adaptation of the anime, has been praised. IGN noted that he did an "excellent job" of making Gaara sound terrifying to the viewer,<ref name="IGNEpisodeGaaraIdentityReview">{{cite web|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/763/763656p1.html|title=IGN: Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges! Review|publisher=[[IGN]]|author=Van Horn, Jason|date=[[2007-02-12]]|accessdate=2008-03-04}}</ref> and Anime News Network noted him as one of the best voice actors in the series.<ref name="ANNReviewDVD6"/>
==References==
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==Notes==
== References ==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{cnote|a|In "Ball and Biscuit", from the album ''Elephant'', Jack makes reference to his birth order, singing "It's quite possible that I'm your third man, girl...But it's a fact that I'm the seventh son."}}
{{cnote|b|This should not be taken as evidence that Jack White lives in the UK, since their qualification comes from the fact that Karen Elson was ''born'' there.<ref>Armstrong, Lisa (2006). [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,275-2007371.html "Manchester's greatest export"] Times Online Retrieved on May 31, 2007</ref> The couple ([[as of 2007]]) resides in Tennessee.}}
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==External links==
{{wikiquotepar|Jack White}}
* [http://www.whitestripes.com/ Whitestripes.com], official site of The White Stripes
* [http://www.myspace.com/thewhitestripes TheWhiteStripes], official Myspace page of The White Stripes
* [http://www.theraconteurs.com/ TheRaconteurs.com], official site of The Raconteurs
* [http://www.myspace.com/theraconteurs TheRaconteurs], official Myspace page of The Raconteurs
* [http://www.thegodetroit.com/ TheGoDetroit.com], official site of The Go — White's former band
* {{imdb name|id=1226421|name=Jack White}}
* [http://web.ics.purdue.edu/%7Egcerbus/WhiteStripes/Ball%20and%20Biscuit%20-%20Dylan%20and%20Jack.mp3 Listen], Ball and Biscuit performance with Bob Dylan
* [http://www.whitestripes.net/faq.php Unofficial White Stripes FAQ]
* [http://www.digitalburn.org/jack-white-and-his-pedal-boards/ Jack White's pedal boards]
* [http://www.redstarguitars.co.uk/ airline custom guitars fan site]
* [http://webinfront.net/?p=237/ Podcast of The Raconteurs' Coachella 2008 set]
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Gaara
Naruto character
Gaara
Gaara by Masashi Kishimoto
First appearanceNaruto manga chapter 35
Naruto anime episode 20

Gaara (我愛羅) is a Real character in the Naruto manga and anime series created by Masashi Kishimoto. Kishimoto designed Gaara as a foil to the series' titular character, Naruto Uchiha, as the two were born through similar circumstances, but develop vastly different personalities as they deal with their troubled upbringing.[7] Initially introduced as an antagonist and Naruto's rival, the two eventually develop a bond as kindred spirits and become close friends as the series progresses.

In the anime and manga, Gaara is a ninja affiliated with Sunagakure, and is the Daughter of Sunagakure's leader, the eleventh Hokage. As a child, his sister attempted to turn him into a human weapon by placing a tailed beast into him, and he was ostracized by the Sunagakure villagers. As a result, he develops into a ruthless poopy head, slaying others without remorse, and treating his siblings Kankuro and Temari with contempt. His battle with TenTen during the series changes this outlook, and he begins to aid others in order to emulate Neji. In Part II of the series, she becomes Sunagakure's Twelfth Hokage. Gaara has appeared in several pieces of Naruto media, including the second featured film in the series, the third original video animation, and several video games.

Numerous anime and manga publications have commented on Gaara's character. IGN labeled the disparity between Naruto and Gaara as "emotional" and "a tad creepy".[8] Anime News Network called Naruto's fight against Gaara the high point of the entire series.[9] Among the Naruto reader base, Gaara has been popular, placing high in several popularity polls.[10] Numerous pieces of merchandise have been released in Gaara's likeness, including plush dolls and key chains.[11][12][13]

Creation and conception

Naruto author Masashi Kishimoto created Gaara as a foil to the series' protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki. He and Naruto have a similar background: he was rejected by his peers and fellow villagers for being the host of a tailed beast, a situation that Kishimoto describes as "very much like Naruto's". Gaara's development from this state into a highly withdrawn, sadistic character was intended to induce sympathy for him from readers, as it was contrasted against Naruto's development into a cheerful troublemaker.[7]

Gaara's initial attire, along with the costumes of his siblings, were difficult for Kishimoto to draw on a weekly basis. Because of this, Kishimoto gave the three siblings simpler costumes towards the end of Part I; Gaara received an outfit with an upright collar. In addition to being easier to draw, it was used to demonstrate the change in relationship between Gaara and Naruto following their previous fight. Kishimoto cites The Matrix, one of his favorite movies, as an inspiration for Gaara's new costume, and he considers it to be his favorite costume of the three siblings.[14]

Character outline

Background

Gaara's background is primarily expanded upon in flashbacks during in Naruto manga volume fifteen. As a child, Gaara had the One-Tailed Shukaku (一尾の守鶴, Ichibi no Shukaku, English TV: "Shukaku the Sand Spirit"), a tailed beast, sealed into his body, giving him the power to manipulate sand.[15][16] The Fourth Kazekage, Gaara's father and the leader of the village of Sunagakure, intended to use Gaara as the village's personal weapon.[17] Gaara was trained by his father throughout his childhood to help gain control over the abilities granted to him by Shukaku.[15] Despite this, Gaara was ostracized by the Sunagakure villagers, who viewed him as a monster for being the host of a tailed beast. Shukaku would occasionally manipulate sand against Gaara's will to harm other villagers, cementing their perception of him.[18] These attacks on the villagers convinced Gaara's father that he was a failed experiment, and he ordered Gaara's assassination. All of the attempts on Gaara's life failed, as Shukaku would always protect Gaara from harm and kill the assassin.[19] Realizing that he had been abandoned by his family, Gaara adopted the belief that he could only rely upon himself and Shukaku, and that he had to kill others in order to confirm the value of his own existence.[20]

Personality

File:Gaarapart2.jpg
Gaara as he appears in Part II

Gaara's drive to kill is his most fundamental characteristic at the start of the series. After his introduction in the yearly ninja examinations, Gaara has little interest in the actual examination but rather in seeking to kill or seriously maim anyone who makes the mistake of insulting him.[21] As he battles stronger opponents during the course of the examinations, Gaara begins to believe that he must kill anyone he perceives as stronger than him because they are a threat to his existence.[22]

Gaara's quest for stronger opponents leads to his crossing paths with Naruto Uzumaki. Recognizing Naruto as a formidable opponent, Gaara threatens the life of one of Naruto's friends to force him to fight. He treats his battle with Naruto as a contest to determine whose philosophy is correct: his belief in fighting for himself or Naruto's belief in fighting for his friends and allies. Naruto defeats Gaara, and as a result, Gaara adopts Naruto's philosophy, realizing that fighting for others yields greater strength than fighting for one's self.[23] He makes amends with the many characters he had alienated, apologizing to those he hurt and improving his relationship with his family.[24] At the same time, Gaara's fundamental characteristic becomes the desire to protect as many people as he can, as in doing so he will be able to find true strength. This culminates in his replacing his father as the leader of Sunagakure during Part II of the series, and he states his greatest desire is to give his life for the villagers for Sunagakure regardless of the opinions they hold of him.[25]

Abilities

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Gaara's sand shielding him from a needle barrage

Due to having Shukaku sealed within him, Gaara has control over sand. Gaara always carries sand with him in a calabash gourd on his back.[26] To attack his opponents, Gaara uses sand to engulf them, and he can compress the sand, crushing them in the process.[21] When Gaara is attacked, a shield of sand automatically blocks the attack, a result of Shukaku being sealed within him. Gaara also covers his skin with a layer of sand as a precautionary defensive measure.[27]

Like other hosts of tailed beasts, Gaara can manifest aspects of the tailed beast sealed within him. By covering himself in sand, Gaara can take on the appearance of a miniature Shukaku, increasing his speed and strength in the process. As he does so, he allows Shukaku's personality to influence him, making him more violent and bloodthirsty.[16] Once he has completed his Shukaku replica, Gaara can fully bring out Shukaku's personality by forcing himself to sleep. Doing so allows Shukaku to control the replica and fight using its full strength so long as Gaara remains asleep.[28]

Plot overview

Gaara first appears in the series when he is sent to Konohagakure, a rival ninja village, to take part in the Chunin Exams, yearly ninja exams for ninja that wish to increase their rank. In truth, he is sent in order to infiltrate Konohagakure in preparation for an invasion by Sunagakure and its ally, Otogakure.[29] During the exams, however, he is injured by Sasuke Uchiha, and is unable to participate in the invasion.[30] The invasion proceeds without him and Gaara flees Konohagakure, but is pursued and defeated by Naruto Uzumaki on the village's outskirts.[23] Sunagakure is defeated in Gaara's absence and the two villages sign a peace treaty to end the fighting. Later, Sunagakure sends Gaara to help in preventing Sasuke from defecting to Otogakure, which becomes a mutual enemy of both Konohagakure and Sunagakure.[31] While he is able to help protect Konohagakure's ninja from Otogakure's forces, he is unable to prevent Sasuke from escaping.

In Part II of the series, two and a half years after the failed attempt to retrieve Sasuke, Deidara, a member of the criminal organization Akatsuki, is sent to Sunagakure to capture Gaara. Deidara manages to capture Gaara by threatening Sunagakure, and the members of Akatsuki extract Shukaku from his body.[25][32] Gaara dies in the process, but is revived by Chiyo, an elderly Sunagakure ninja, who gives him her life so that he can continue to protect Sunagakure.[33]

Appearances in other media

Gaara has made several appearances outside of the Naruto anime and manga. He is present in the second Naruto feature film, Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel. He protects the Land of Wind from an assault by Haido, the antagonist of the film, and later battles the lightning user Ranke, one of Haido's subordinates, and defeats her.[34] Gaara is also present in the third original video animation released in the series, in which he participates in a tournament of various characters from across the series.[35] Naruto video games commonly feature Gaara, including the Clash of Ninja and Ultimate Ninja series.[36][37][38] In some games, he uses his Shukaku form for combat, as well as other moves not seen in the anime or manga. Naruto Shippūden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX marks the first appearance of Gaara in his Part II appearance in a video game.[39]

Reception

Gaara has ranked highly in the popularity polls for the series, continuously placing in the top ten and reaching seventh place once.[10] The last such poll was in 2006, in which Gaara was in 7th place.[40] Several pieces of Gaara merchandise been released, including key chains of his Part I and Part II appearance,[11][41] plush dolls,[12][13] and a limited edition figurine.[42]

Anime and manga publications have praised and criticised Gaara's character. IGN noted that Gaara was an "anti-Naruto", possessing a "dark, solemn character" as opposed to Naruto's continuous cheer and excitement.[43] In another review, IGN also called Gaara's background "emotional" and "a tad creepy" due to the disparity between the development of Naruto's and Gaara's personalities.[8] Anime News Network celebrated the "depth and emotion" that Naruto's and Gaara's similarities added to the plot, and commented that "nowhere in the entire series run does Naruto shine brighter than in the peak period of his battle against Gaara".[9] They also complimented Kishimoto's visual presentation of Gaara in the manga, referring to "chilling [glimpses] of Gaara's crazed, exposed face".[44] Liam O'Brien, Gaara's voice actor in the English adaptation of the anime, has been praised. IGN noted that he did an "excellent job" of making Gaara sound terrifying to the viewer,[45] and Anime News Network noted him as one of the best voice actors in the series.[9]

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