Last reviewed on 2026-06-12
Naruto Uzumaki
Seventh HokageMain protagonist who became Hokage. Host of Nine-Tails Kurama. Master of Shadow Clones, Rasengan, and Sage Mode. Never gives up on his ninja way. Brings peace to the ninja world.
Sasuke Uchiha
Last UchihaSole survivor of Uchiha massacre seeking revenge. Possesses Sharingan and later Rinnegan. Master of Chidori and lightning techniques. Naruto's rival and best friend.
Sakura Haruno
Medical NinjaTeam 7 kunoichi who becomes one of the greatest medical ninja. Trained by Tsunade. Possesses incredible strength and Hundred Healings seal. Sasuke's wife and devoted teammate.
Kakashi Hatake
Copy NinjaTeam 7's sensei and Sixth Hokage. Known as Copy Ninja with Sharingan eye. Has copied over 1,000 jutsu. Cool and mysterious, always reading Make-Out Paradise. Legendary ninja.
Itachi Uchiha
ProdigySasuke's older brother who killed the Uchiha clan. Later revealed to be protecting village from coup. Akatsuki member with Mangekyo Sharingan. One of the most powerful and tragic characters.
Madara Uchiha
LegendaryCo-founder of Konohagakure with Hashirama. Legendary Uchiha with Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan and Rinnegan. Seeks Infinite Tsukuyomi. One of the strongest shinobi in history.
Pain (Nagato)
Akatsuki LeaderLeader of Akatsuki with Rinnegan. Controls Six Paths of Pain. Seeks to bring peace through pain. Former student of Jiraiya. Powerful antagonist later redeemed by Naruto.
Jiraiya
Toad SageOne of the Legendary Sannin and Naruto's mentor. Master of summoning jutsu and Sage Mode. Writes Make-Out books. Pervy Sage with a heroic heart. Dies investigating Pain.
Tsunade
Fifth HokageLegendary Sannin and greatest medical ninja. Fifth Hokage with incredible strength. Uses Hundred Healings technique. Granddaughter of First Hokage. Trains Sakura as apprentice.
Orochimaru
Snake SanninLegendary Sannin seeking immortality. Master of forbidden jutsu and body transfer. Former Akatsuki member. Trains Sasuke. Main antagonist who later helps in the war.
Gaara
KazekageHost of One-Tail Shukaku and Fifth Kazekage. Controls sand. Initially cold and violent, becomes compassionate leader. Parallel to Naruto showing different path for jinchuriki.
Rock Lee
Taijutsu MasterCannot use ninjutsu or genjutsu, only taijutsu. Works harder than anyone. Opens Eight Gates. Inspired by Guy-sensei. Proves hard work can overcome natural talent.
Neji Hyuga
Byakugan UserHyuga prodigy with Byakugan. Master of Gentle Fist. Initially believes in unchangeable destiny, learns from Naruto. Sacrifices himself to protect Naruto and Hinata. Beloved character.
Hinata Hyuga
Byakugan PrincessShy Hyuga heiress with Byakugan. In love with Naruto since childhood. Grows from timid girl to strong kunoichi. Becomes Naruto's wife. Kind and determined fighter.
Minato Namikaze
Fourth HokageNaruto's father and Fourth Hokage. Known as Yellow Flash for incredible speed. Created Rasengan. Sealed Nine-Tails in Naruto. One of the greatest ninja who died protecting village.
Hashirama Senju
First HokageFounder of Konohagakure with Madara. Master of Wood Style unique to him. God of Shinobi with incredible healing. Created village system. Grandfather of Tsunade.
Tobirama Senju
Second HokageSecond Hokage and Hashirama's brother. Created many jutsu including Shadow Clones and Edo Tensei. Master of Water Style. Built village infrastructure and ninja academy.
Hiruzen Sarutobi
Third HokageThird Hokage known as Professor. Master of all five chakra natures. Taught the Legendary Sannin. Died protecting village from Orochimaru. Longest serving Hokage.
Shikamaru Nara
Shadow MasterGenius strategist with 200+ IQ. Uses Shadow Possession jutsu. Lazy but dependable. Becomes Naruto's advisor as Hokage. First to become Chunin. "What a drag" catchphrase.
Ino Yamanaka
Mind Transfer UserPart of Ino-Shika-Cho trio. Uses Mind Transfer jutsu. Sakura's rival turned friend. Becomes leader of Konoha Barrier Team. Marries Sai and has son Inojin.
Choji Akimichi
Expansion NinjaUses Expansion jutsu to grow body parts. Part of Ino-Shika-Cho. Kind-hearted and loyal friend. Gains butterfly mode. Never call him fat - he's pleasantly plump!
Kiba Inuzuka
Beast MasterPartners with ninja dog Akamaru. Uses Fang Over Fang technique. Wild and competitive personality. Enhanced senses like smell. Dreams of becoming Hokage.
Shino Aburame
Insect UserControls insects living in his body. Quiet and logical. Often forgotten despite being strong. Becomes Academy teacher. Why? Because that's his ninja way.
Tenten
Weapon MistressWeapons specialist on Guy's team. Dreams of being like Tsunade. Masters summoning scrolls with countless weapons. Underrated but skilled kunoichi. Runs ninja tool shop.
Might Guy
Sublime Green BeastMaster of Eight Gates and Lee's sensei. Eternal rival to Kakashi. Power of Youth philosophy. Nearly killed Madara with Night Guy. Most passionate ninja ever.
Asuma Sarutobi
Wind Blade UserThird Hokage's son and Team 10 sensei. Uses chakra blades with wind nature. Dies fighting Hidan. Father figure to Shikamaru. Guardian Ninja Twelve member.
Kurenai Yuhi
Genjutsu MistressTeam 8 leader and genjutsu specialist. Asuma's lover carrying his child. Red eyes distinctive feature. Skilled jonin who trained Hinata, Kiba, and Shino.
Konan
Angel of AkatsukiOnly female Akatsuki member. Uses paper jutsu creating wings. Nagato's childhood friend. Nearly killed Obito with 600 billion explosive tags. Dies protecting Nagato's Rinnegan.
Deidara
Explosion ArtistAkatsuki bomber who sees explosions as art. Has mouths on hands creating clay bombs. "Art is an explosion!" Hates Sharingan. Dies fighting Sasuke in ultimate explosion.
Sasori
Puppet MasterAkatsuki puppet master who turned himself into puppet. Uses poison and 100 puppets. Killed Third Kazekage. Art is eternal beauty. Defeated by Sakura and Chiyo.
Kisame Hoshigaki
Tailless Tailed BeastShark-like Akatsuki member with Samehada sword. Partners with Itachi. Has massive chakra reserves. Monster of Hidden Mist. Dies to protect Akatsuki intel.
Hidan
Immortal ZealotImmortal Akatsuki member of Jashin religion. Uses ritual to share damage with victims. Killed Asuma. Buried alive by Shikamaru. Foul-mouthed and sadistic.
Kakuzu
Bounty HunterAkatsuki treasurer with five hearts. Uses all five chakra natures. Partners with Hidan. Fought First Hokage. Over 90 years old. Obsessed with money.
Zetsu
Plant SpyBlack and White Zetsu halves. Akatsuki spy who can merge with ground. Black Zetsu is Kaguya's will. White Zetsu army from Infinite Tsukuyomi victims.
Obito Uchiha
Masked ManKakashi's teammate presumed dead. Becomes Tobi/Masked Man manipulating Akatsuki. Started Fourth War. Redeemed helping Naruto. Gave Kakashi both Sharingan temporarily.
Kaguya Otsutsuki
Rabbit GoddessMother of all chakra and progenitor of ninja. Ate God Tree fruit. Has Byakugan and Rinne Sharingan. Final villain sealed by Team 7. From alien Otsutsuki clan.
Temari
Wind MistressGaara's sister from Sand Village. Uses giant fan for wind jutsu. Strategic and fierce. Marries Shikamaru. First person to hit Madara in war.
Kankuro
Puppet UserGaara's brother and puppet master. Face paint and black outfit. Uses Crow, Black Ant, and Salamander puppets. Becomes leader of Puppet Brigade.
Killer Bee
Eight-Tails JinchurikiHost of Eight-Tails and Cloud Village rapper. Brother to Raikage. Master swordsman with seven blades. Teaches Naruto to control Nine-Tails. Ya fool, ya fool!
A (Fourth Raikage)
Lightning SpeedFourth Raikage of Cloud Village. Killer Bee's brother. Lightning armor for speed and defense. Lost arm to Sasuke. Hot-headed but caring leader.
Mei Terumi
Fifth MizukageFifth Mizukage with two kekkei genkai - Lava and Boil Release. Ended Bloody Mist era. Obsessed with marriage. Beautiful and powerful leader.
Onoki
Third TsuchikageThird Tsuchikage using Particle Style. Can fly and disintegrate targets. Oldest Kage with back problems. Trained by Second Tsuchikage. Fence-sitter turned ally.
Danzo Shimura
Root LeaderLeader of Root ANBU. Has Sharingan arm from Uchiha massacre. Rival to Third Hokage. Believes in necessary evil. Dies fighting Sasuke after brief Hokage stint.
Yamato
Wood Style UserANBU with First Hokage's cells allowing Wood Style. Temporarily leads Team 7. Can suppress Nine-Tails chakra. Creates wooden houses. Scary face when angry.
Sai
Ink UserRoot member who joins Team 7. Uses ink paintings coming to life. Emotionless initially, learns friendship. Marries Ino. Socially awkward with inappropriate nicknames.
Kabuto Yakushi
Sage SnakeOrochimaru's right hand turned Dragon Sage. Masters Edo Tensei for war. Identity crisis leads to evil. Redeemed by Itachi. Runs orphanage after war.
Iruka Umino
Academy TeacherAcademy teacher and the first person to truly acknowledge Naruto. A chunin whose parents died to the Nine-Tails. Treats Naruto to Ichiraku ramen and remains his lifelong father figure.
Konohamaru Sarutobi
Naruto's DiscipleHiruzen's grandson and Naruto's self-declared rival turned disciple. Masters the Rasengan and Shadow Clones. In the Boruto era he becomes the jonin leader of the new Team 7.
Kushina Uzumaki
Naruto's MotherNaruto's mother and the Nine-Tails' previous jinchuriki, nicknamed the Red Hot-Blooded Habanero. Her chakra chains could restrain Kurama. Died beside Minato sealing the fox into Naruto.
Rin Nohara
Team MinatoMedical ninja of Team Minato alongside Kakashi and Obito. Made the Three-Tails jinchuriki in an enemy plot, she chose death on Kakashi's Chidori — the tragedy that broke Obito.
Shisui Uchiha
Body FlickerItachi's best friend, famed as "Shisui of the Body Flicker." His Mangekyo Sharingan ability Kotoamatsukami is the ultimate mind-control genjutsu. Entrusted an eye to Itachi before his death.
Shizune
Tsunade's AssistantTsunade's devoted assistant who carries the pig Tonton everywhere. A skilled medical ninja and poison-mist user who keeps the Hokage's office running through two administrations.
Anko Mitarashi
Snake Jutsu UserOrochimaru's former student who bears his Curse Mark. Proctor of the Chunin Exams' Forest of Death phase, snake-jutsu user, and dango enthusiast who later teaches at the Academy.
Chiyo
Sand ElderElder of the Hidden Sand, legendary puppeteer, and Sasori's grandmother. Fights alongside Sakura to defeat her own grandson, then sacrifices her life to resurrect Gaara.
Zabuza Momochi
Demon of the MistThe series' first major villain, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist wielding the Executioner's Blade. His bond with Haku teaches Naruto what a shinobi's heart really is.
Haku
Ice ReleaseZabuza's loyal companion with the Ice Release kekkei genkai and Crystal Ice Mirrors. Gentle by nature, he dies shielding Zabuza — one of the saga's most affecting early deaths.
Kimimaro
Kaguya ClanLast survivor of the Kaguya clan and Orochimaru's most devoted servant. His Shikotsumyaku bone manipulation made him nearly unbeatable until illness claimed him mid-battle with Lee and Gaara.
Karin
Team Taka SensorUzumaki-descended sensor ninja of Sasuke's Team Taka. Her Mind's Eye of the Kagura tracks chakra across vast distances, and her healing bite restores allies. Runs Orochimaru's hideout.
Suigetsu Hozuki
Team Taka SwordsmanTeam Taka swordsman from the Hidden Mist who can liquefy his entire body. Dreams of collecting all blades of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, starting with Zabuza's Executioner's Blade.
Jugo
Team TakaThe calm origin of Orochimaru's Curse Mark, whose Sage Transformation triggers violent berserker rages. Joins Team Taka, trusting Sasuke to keep his uncontrollable outbursts in check.
Kurama
Nine-TailsThe Nine-Tailed Fox sealed inside Naruto. Once a hate-filled force of destruction, Kurama becomes Naruto's greatest partner, powering Nine-Tails Chakra Mode and the ultimate Baryon Mode.
Boruto Uzumaki
Next GenerationNaruto's son and protagonist of the sequel series. Inherits his father's knack for the Rasengan, trains under Sasuke, and bears the mysterious Karma seal from Momoshiki Otsutsuki.
Sarada Uchiha
Next GenerationDaughter of Sasuke and Sakura who awakens the Sharingan young. Inherits her mother's monstrous strength and dreams of becoming Hokage. Member of the new Team 7 under Konohamaru.
Mitsuki
Next GenerationSynthetic human created by Orochimaru and teammate of Boruto and Sarada on the new Team 7. Can stretch his limbs like a snake and access Sage Mode, calling Boruto his "sun."
Himawari Uzumaki
Next GenerationNaruto and Hinata's gentle daughter who inherits the Byakugan. Famously knocked out her Hokage father with a single Gentle Fist strike. Grows into a promising young ninja in Boruto.
Naruto Characters by Team
Every major squad, sensei, and organization in the Hidden Leaf and beyond:
- Team 7 (Kakashi): Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno — sensei Kakashi Hatake; later joined by Sai and Yamato
- Team 8 (Kurenai): Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka (with Akamaru), Shino Aburame — sensei Kurenai Yuhi
- Team 10 (Asuma): Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka, Choji Akimichi — sensei Asuma Sarutobi (the Ino-Shika-Cho trio)
- Team Guy: Rock Lee, Neji Hyuga, Tenten — sensei Might Guy
- The Legendary Sannin: Jiraiya, Tsunade, Orochimaru — students of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi
- Sand Siblings: Gaara, Temari, Kankuro
- Team Taka (Sasuke): Sasuke Uchiha, Karin, Suigetsu Hozuki, Jugo
- Team Minato: Kakashi Hatake, Obito Uchiha, Rin Nohara — sensei Minato Namikaze
- Akatsuki: Pain (Nagato), Konan, Itachi Uchiha, Kisame Hoshigaki, Deidara, Sasori, Hidan, Kakuzu, Zetsu, and Obito Uchiha (as Tobi); Orochimaru is a former member
- New Team 7 (Boruto era): Boruto Uzumaki, Sarada Uchiha, Mitsuki — sensei Konohamaru Sarutobi
All Hokage in order: Hashirama Senju (1st), Tobirama Senju (2nd), Hiruzen Sarutobi (3rd), Minato Namikaze (4th), Tsunade (5th), Kakashi Hatake (6th), Naruto Uzumaki (7th).
All Naruto Character Names (A–Z)
A quick alphabetical reference of every Naruto shinobi covered on this page:
A (Fourth Raikage), Akamaru, Anko Mitarashi, Asuma Sarutobi, Boruto Uzumaki, Chiyo, Choji Akimichi, Danzo Shimura, Deidara, Gaara, Haku, Hashirama Senju, Hidan, Himawari Uzumaki, Hinata Hyuga, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Ino Yamanaka, Iruka Umino, Itachi Uchiha, Jiraiya, Jugo, Kabuto Yakushi, Kaguya Otsutsuki, Kakashi Hatake, Kakuzu, Kankuro, Karin, Kiba Inuzuka, Killer Bee, Kimimaro, Kisame Hoshigaki, Konan, Konohamaru Sarutobi, Kurama, Kurenai Yuhi, Kushina Uzumaki, Madara Uchiha, Mei Terumi, Might Guy, Minato Namikaze, Mitsuki, Naruto Uzumaki, Neji Hyuga, Obito Uchiha, Onoki, Orochimaru, Pain (Nagato), Rin Nohara, Rock Lee, Sai, Sakura Haruno, Sarada Uchiha, Sasori, Sasuke Uchiha, Shikamaru Nara, Shino Aburame, Shisui Uchiha, Shizune, Suigetsu Hozuki, Temari, Tenten, Tobirama Senju, Tsunade, Yamato, Zabuza Momochi, Zetsu.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Naruto characters are there?
The Naruto franchise has roughly 1,000 named characters across Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Boruto. This page covers the 65 most important shinobi — every main team, all seven Hokage, the Akatsuki, the Sannin, and the next generation.
Who are the members of Team 7?
The original Team 7 is Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno, led by Kakashi Hatake. Sai and Yamato join later in Shippuden. In the Boruto era, the new Team 7 is Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki under Konohamaru.
Who are all the Hokage in order?
The seven Hokage are Hashirama Senju (First), Tobirama Senju (Second), Hiruzen Sarutobi (Third), Minato Namikaze (Fourth), Tsunade (Fifth), Kakashi Hatake (Sixth), and Naruto Uzumaki (Seventh).
Who are the Akatsuki members?
The main Akatsuki roster is Pain (Nagato), Konan, Itachi Uchiha, Kisame Hoshigaki, Deidara, Sasori, Hidan, Kakuzu, Zetsu, and Obito Uchiha operating as Tobi. Orochimaru was a member before defecting.
Who is the strongest Naruto character?
By the end of the series, Naruto Uzumaki with Six Paths Sage Mode and Sasuke Uchiha with his Rinnegan stand above everyone else. Among villains, Kaguya Otsutsuki and Madara Uchiha are the most powerful threats the heroes ever face.
Who are the Legendary Sannin?
The Legendary Sannin are Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru — three students of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who earned the title in battle against Hanzo of the Salamander. Each later mentored a member of Team 7.
About Naruto Characters
Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto is one of the most popular manga and anime series of all time. The story follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who dreams of becoming Hokage, the leader of his village. The series ran from 1999 to 2017 with over 700 episodes.
The Naruto universe features diverse characters with unique jutsu, backstories, and character development. From Team 7's bonds to the tragic Akatsuki members, each character contributes to themes of perseverance, friendship, and breaking cycles of hatred. The series has inspired millions worldwide.
Sasuke is the canonical deuteragonist of modern anime — a structural role explained in the character archetypes guide, and the spine of the most famous rival pairing in long-form shounen, covered in iconic rivalries. New to Naruto and worried about the famous filler arcs? The watch order guide covers a workable canonical path through Naruto and Shippuden.
For the wider arc shape Naruto and Sasuke both occupy — change arcs, fall arcs, the failure modes that look like "reset to default" — see character development explained. Several Akatsuki members are studied alongside other tragic and ideological villains in types of villains in fiction.