25 Best Characters in Naruto
Naruto is one of the most successful anime and manga series and has amassed a legion of fans since debuting in Shonen Jump in 1999 as explained at mtglion.com. One of the reasons behind this is the show’s array of characters. We have curated a list of what we think are the 25 best characters in Naruto.
- Itachi Uchiha
As per mtglion.com, Itachi’s character development was one of the best in the Naruto anime, and fans couldn’t help but feel bad for the position he was put in, as it was one of the most heartbreaking in the series.
- Kakashi Hatake
Kakashi is one of the most talented individuals in the ninja world, and he eventually became the Sixth Hokage. A master of lighting release, his purple electricity can be devastating, and he has learned over one thousand Jutsu.
- Minato Namikaze
The Fourth Hokage and the father of Naruto, Minato is one of the strongest shinobi to ever exist and he defeated a thousand others on his own. He was also more than willing to sacrifice himself for his village and his son as a true hero.
- Naruto Uzumaki
The title character, Naruto, is, so far, the strongest shinobi in the entire Naruto series and he is known as the Hero of the Hidden Leaf Village. He has faced a great deal of hardship that has challenged his abilities as a ninja but has prevailed this far.
- Jiraiya
Jiraiya was hailed as the strongest ninja of his generation and through his travels, he wrote down all of his learned knowledge so that it could be passed on to his godson as articulated at mtglion.com. He is adept at intelligence gathering and has a robust spy network that spans the Five Great Shinobi Countries.
- Shikamaru Nara
A Shinobi from the Nara clan, Shikamaru appears to be incredibly lazy, but he actually possesses an extraordinary intellect that allows him to prevail easily in combat. As a member of the Nara clan, he can manipulate his own shadow.
- Gaara
As Shukaku’s Jinchuuriki, Gaara can manipulate sand and create numerous constructs from it. This ability makes him exceptionally powerful, especially when combined with his ninjutsu according to mtglion.com.
- Pain
Formerly known as Nagato, he took the name Pain after losing his friend Yahiko, who shared his dreams of creating world peace in the violent shinobi world. As the leader of the Akatsuki, he is the most powerful member and never lost a single battle until he faced Naruto.
- Rock Lee
Like Might Guy, from whom he learned taijutsu, Rock Lee is energetic and wholly optimistic. However, despite being a quintessential nice guy, he is incredibly hard-working, respectful, and driven to succeed, hence why he is so popular.
- Nine-Tailed Demon Fox
The most powerful of all tailed beasts, one hit from its tails can crush mountains and create tsunamis as captured at mtglion.com. The Nine-Tailed Demon Beast is as sadistic as he is cunning, and he has a deep hatred for the Uchiha clan.
- Obito Uchiha
A member of the Uchiha clan, he was thought to have died in the Third Shinobi War, only to be discovered to have been saved and trained by Madara. He is one of the most extraordinarily powerful characters in the Naruto series.
- Might Guy
Might Guy is a hilarious character with thick eyebrows and a deceptively powerful character known for his Strong Fist style. His strength also has allowed him to use moves like Front Lotus, Daytime Tiger, and Night Guy.
- Tsunade
Tsunade could be considered one of the best long-haired anime girls, and she is an incredibly strong kunoichi and medical ninja as covered at mtglion.com. She is a powerful ninja and her skills became widely known during the Second Shinobi World War.
- Senju Hashirama
The God of Shinobi and the First Hokage, as he is also known as, Senju was able to catch both the nine-tailed beast and eight by himself. With an incredibly powerful chakra, he was able to resist Impure World Reincarnation.
- Shisui Uchiha
Considered the strongest Uchiha, Shisui was a master of Wind, Lightning, Fire, and Yin release. He could easily evade sensor shinobi and prevent them from knowing where he was or where he was going. His compassion and dedication to his clan were incredibly strong.
- Sasuke Uchiha
Sasuke is the younger brother of Itachi as discussed at mtglion.com. He is one of the most developed characters in both the Naruto Manga and Naruto anime series. His growth and journey have endeared him to fans no doubt.
- Neji Hyuga
Neji was a shinobi of the Hyuga clan and a prodigy in every sense of the word. However, no matter his skills, he would always be in service to Hyuga’s main house. As a natural genius, Neji could learn many techniques simply by observing them.
- Konan
Always placing the safety of her teammates over herself, Konan was an intelligent and level-headed woman who complimented her partner, Nagato, very well. She had strong Ninjutsu skills, and her nature transformations included Earth, Water, Wind, and Yang release.
- Kushina Uzumaki
The second Jinchuuriki of Nine-Tails, Kushina was born into the famous Uzumaki clan and grew up to be renowned for her unique style and beauty. While pregnant with Naruto, the seal that kept the Nine-Tails inside her body became weak, and moments after Naruto’s birth it was released.
- Madara Uchiha
The legendary leader of the Uchiha clan, Madara was the one who founded Konohagakure with his friend and rival Hashirama Senju as revealed at mtglion.com. Madara was a powerhouse in his day and someone that you didn’t want to mess with.
- Zabuza Momochi
Zabuza was given the name Demon of the Hidden Mist after having killed over 100 Academy students. While he is without a doubt brutal, he is not without honor and did have a soft spot for Haku which ended up driving him to sacrifice himself to kill Gato.
- Tobirama Senju
A member of the renowned Senju clan, Tobirama is the creator of the infamous Summoning: Impure Reincarnation technique which forced the souls of the dead into immortal bodies. He was the swiftest Shinobi and was capable of targeting opponents just by touching the ground.
- Hinata Hyuga
As outlined at mtglion.com, Hinata is one of the most developed characters in the Naruto franchise. After being defended from bullies by Naruto Uzumaki, Hinata was inspired by the boy and wanted to emulate him.
- Iruka Umino
Iruka was an instructor at the Academy before ultimately being promoted to Headmaster. Because of his oversight and training, Naruto was prevented from being a sociopath like Gaara, and it was rewarding to see Iruka overcome his misplaced anger and learn to embrace his own selflessness and honor.
- Asuma Sarutobi
Asuma was a Jonin of the Sarutobi clan and a former member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. While he is typically very laid back, he is willing to step up when the need arises, and he was an incredibly talented and powerful Jonin.
These are some of the best characters in Naruto, with more on this topic, and much more, to be found over at mtglion.com.