Naruto is a popular Japanese anime (and manga) created by Masashi Kishimoto. The story is split into two main parts: Naruto (his childhood) and Naruto: Shippuden (his teenage years).
The series follows Naruto Uzumaki, a loud, determined, and often mischievous ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village. As a baby, Naruto had the powerful Nine-Tails Fox (Kurama) sealed inside him, causing many villagers to fear and shun him. Despite this loneliness, Naruto dreams of earning everyone’s respect by becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village.
Naruto Uzumaki is a spirited, loud, and determined ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village. Born as an orphan and shunned because he carries the powerful Nine-Tails Fox (Kurama) sealed inside him, Naruto dreams of earning everyone’s respect by becoming Hokage, the village leader.
Sasuke Uchiha is a talented, brooding ninja from the famous Uchiha Clan. Driven by the desire for revenge against his older brother Itachi, who massacred their entire clan, Sasuke becomes obsessed with gaining power at any cost. Though initially a loyal teammate to Naruto and Sakura, his quest for vengeance leads him down a darker path. Intelligent, skilled in the Sharingan and lightning-based techniques, Sasuke’s story is one of pain, rivalry, and the struggle to find his true purpose.
Itachi Uchiha is a calm, enigmatic, and exceptionally talented ninja from the Uchiha clan. As a child prodigy, he became an ANBU captain at a young age. Branded a traitor for massacring his entire clan—except for his younger brother Sasuke—Itachi initially appears as a cold-blooded villain. However, it’s later revealed that he acted out of a tragic sense of duty to protect the Hidden Leaf Village and his brother, making him one of the series’ most complex and tragic figures.
Itachi Uchiha is a calm, enigmatic, and exceptionally talented ninja from the Uchiha clan. As a child prodigy, he became an ANBU captain at a young age. Branded a traitor for massacring his entire clan—except for his younger brother Sasuke—Itachi initially appears as a cold-blooded villain. However, it’s later revealed that he acted out of a tragic sense of duty to protect the Hidden Leaf Village and his brother, making him one of the series’ most complex and tragic figures.
Kakashi Hatake is a calm, mysterious, and highly skilled ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village. Known as the "Copy Ninja" for his ability to mimic thousands of jutsu with his Sharingan, Kakashi serves as the sensei of Team 7 (Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura). Despite his laid-back and often aloof demeanor, he’s deeply caring, wise, and shaped by a tragic past that taught him the importance of teamwork and loyalty.
Jiraiya is a powerful, eccentric, and wise legendary ninja known as one of the Three Sannin of the Hidden Leaf Village. A master of powerful jutsu, including summoning giant toads, he’s also famous as a wandering hermit and the author of popular adult novels. Despite his pervy humor and laid-back nature, Jiraiya is deeply compassionate and becomes a beloved mentor to Naruto Uzumaki, hoping to guide him toward a better future and fulfill a prophecy of peace.
Madara Uchiha is a legendary and fearsome shinobi who co-founded the Hidden Leaf Village (Konohagakure) alongside his rival, Hashirama Senju. A master of the powerful Sharingan and later the Rinnegan, Madara seeks to create a world without conflict through his Infinite Tsukuyomi plan, forcing peace by putting everyone into an eternal dream. Charismatic, brilliant, and ruthless, Madara’s name became synonymous with power and ambition in the ninja world.
Minato Namikaze, known as the Fourth Hokage and the legendary "Yellow Flash of the Leaf," was a brilliant, calm, and selfless ninja renowned for his unmatched speed and mastery of the Flying Thunder God Technique. As Naruto Uzumaki’s father, he sacrificed his life to protect the Hidden Leaf Village by sealing the Nine-Tails into his newborn son. Remembered as a genius and a hero, Minato is admired for both his strength and his gentle, caring nature.
Obito Uchiha was once a cheerful and idealistic ninja who dreamed of becoming Hokage. After a tragic accident seemingly claimed his life, he was manipulated by Madara Uchiha and transformed into a darker figure known as Tobi. Consumed by grief and disillusionment, Obito sought to create an illusionary world free of pain using the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Despite his descent into villainy, traces of his former kindness remain, and his story becomes one of loss, regret, and eventual redemption.
Kisame Hoshigaki is a tall, shark-like shinobi and a member of the criminal organization Akatsuki. Once part of Kirigakure’s elite Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, he wields the massive, sentient sword Samehada, which can absorb chakra. Known for his immense chakra reserves and brutal fighting style, Kisame is fiercely loyal to his partner Itachi Uchiha. Despite his savage appearance and reputation as the “Monster of the Hidden Mist,” he has a twisted sense of honor and unwavering commitment to his cause.