Masashi Kishimoto was never one to undermine some of his most important characters in Naruto. As long as they hit the mark, their impact was felt throughout the series. The central characters of the series, the members of Team 7, have all faced their fair share of traumatizing events, many of which have left a deep impression on each of them.
While Sakura has often been the one to receive the most criticism whether pertaining to her lack of utility or development, another character has been subjected to the exact opposite. Characters like Pain, Itachi, and Sasuke have often been praised through and through for their journey and the way they have been written. However, for someone like Kakashi, that’s all a piece of cake.
Masashi Kishimoto Outdid Himself with Kakashi Hatake
Masashi Kishimoto has never been one to stop trying to make characters shine. Even if they don’t seem to be working out, he would do his very best to make sure they get the best treatment. However, one character that shines more than the others is Kakashi Hatake. His ups and downs have always been defining traits.
Despite being an adult, he isn’t devoid of growth with every challenge that comes his way. Not only are his fighting skills and looks on par with the best of the best, but every turmoil that has come his way has impacted him in both negative and positive ways. Kishimoto evidently took his time in writing a character like him because of how well he sat with the fans.
It is not just his looks alone that make him such a captivating character. He shares a balance between someone who is stoic and serious, but also has a soft, humorous side. His personality adds to why many fans find themselves attracted to him.
Every Fan’s First Choice
There are many characters throughout Naruto that have backstories with both depth and essence. Moreover, there are also characters that are absolutely breathtaking in terms of looks. Fans often see themselves inclining towards characters like Sasuke and Itachi because of their serious side that basks alongside their good looks. However, someone like Kakashi happens to be a mixture of both.
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His own internal conflicts gelled well with the audience, helping him define himself as a character beyond his capabilities as a legendary Shinobi. His character was given his own arcs and time not only to deal with himself, but also with the way he was with others.
Many would argue that characters such as Sasuke, Itachi, and even Pain could be up there with him. However, there is just a balancing serenity that comes with Kakashi’s character that other characters’ strengths cannot overshadow.
Naruto is available to watch on Netflix.
