Naruto Uzumaki

fictional character in the Naruto franchise

Naruto Uzumaki (うずまきナルト, Uzumaki Naruto) is the protagonist of the anime and manga franchise Naruto made by Masashi Kishimoto. At the start, he is a ninja student who lives in the village of Kohoha. The others in the town do not like him because he has the soul of the Fox Demon Kusama sealed inside him, but Naruto wants to become the town's leader. During his studies, Naruto learns many jutsu (techniques), including a Shadow Clone jutsu which he excels at also a jutsu taught by his sensei Master Jiraiya the Rasengan. His energetic personality lets him make friends with many people, including his friend and rival Sasuke.

Naruto
Naruto character
A cosplayer dressed up as Naruto
First appearanceEnter:Naruto Uzumaki
Created byMasashi Kishimoto
Information
SpeciesHuman-being
Gendermale
OccupationHokage
AffiliationTeam 7 Rookie nine
FamilyMinato Uzumaki (father)
Spouse(s)Hinata Hyuga
Significant other(s)Sasuke Uchiha(Best friend)

Sakura Haruno(Team mate) Jiraiya(Mentor/Sensei)

Kakashi Hatake(sensei/Jonin instructor
ChildrenBoruto Uzumaki(Son) Himawari Uzumaki(daughter)
WeaponKunais and shirikens

In every official Weekly Shōnen Jump popularity poll of the series, Naruto ranks in the top five characters. From the beginning of 2012, he has been in first place twice.[1][2] Naruto was placed sixth in IGN's Top 25 Anime Characters of All Time.[3]

References change

  1. Kishimoto, Masashi (2007). "Chapter 199". Naruto, Volume 22. Viz Media. ISBN 978-1421518589.
  2. Kishimoto, Masashi (2006). "Chapter 107". Naruto, Volume 12. Viz Media. ISBN 1421502429.
  3. Mackenzie, Chris (October 20, 2009). "Top 25 Anime Characters of All Time". IGN. Archived from the original on July 14, 2016.