Summary
- Naruto explores themes of family and friendship through sibling relationships.
- Characters like Hana, Hanabi, and Himawari exhibit strong sibling bonds despite challenges.
- The series showcases love, support, and sacrifice among siblings, adding depth to the emotional narrative.
Naruto does a great job of establishing its characters and their relationships. Themes of family and friendship run rampant in this anime, with fans witnessing their fair share of sibling connections throughout this series.
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As one would expect, Naruto is no stranger to its fair share of supportive sisters who aid their siblings every step of the way. These family members stick together through thick and thin, ensuring that their bonds remain strong as can be. Out of all the sisters in Naruto, these are easily the best of the bunch.
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Hana Inuzuka
Kiba’s Protective Elder Sister
- Debut: “Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light” (Episode 79 of Naruto)
Hana is Kiba’s sibling and barely gets any screen time in Naruto, but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Watching her aid her younger brother during the assault on Konoha hammers in just how beautiful the village and its familiar bonds are.
Scenes like these are what showcase Konoha’s grit and why this village manages to power through the many assaults it has to endure. While it’s a shame that Hana doesn’t get to show off her skills all that often, one can comfortably say that she’s just as powerful as Kiba, if not more so.
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Hanabi Hyuga
Hinata’s Younger Sister Who Became The Heiress To The Hyuga Clan
- Debut: “Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!” (Episode 46 of Naruto)
Hinata was born into the main family, but her timid nature and seemingly weak powers didn’t impress the members of her clan. This led to her younger sister being appointed as the heiress of the clan instead.
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This should’ve caused some strife, but Hanabi and Hinata never stopped loving and supporting each other. Their relationship blossoms in The Last: Naruto the Movie, where Hinata chooses to sacrifice her independence to ensure that her sister isn’t forced into a marriage with Toneri Otsutsuki.
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Himawari Uzumaki
Boruto’s Sibling Goes After Her Mother
- Debut: The Last: Naruto the Movie
Watching Naruto start a family with Hinata makes for a fitting ending to the events of the series, with both Boruto and Himawari making a strong impression. While the former ended up dividing fans down the middle, Himawari’s innocence, coupled with her Byakugan powers, turned her into a beloved character in no time.
Most people believe that she deserves a better brother (and father too, given how absent Naruto was in her life) because of her kind-hearted nature. Thankfully, Hinata picks up the slack and ensures that her younger child gets all the love and attention she deserves.
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Chiyo
A Puppet Master And Ebizo’s Elder Sister
- Debut: “The Jinchuriki’s Tears” (Episode 9 of Naruto: Shippuden)
Naruto: Shippuden ups the stakes after Gaara is captured by the Akatsuki. This leads to the introduction of Chiyo and Ebizo, with the former aiding Naruto and the Sand Village in their hunt for Gaara.
Her connection to her grandchild Sasori makes her the perfect puppet master to fight alongside Sakura in a battle against this Akatsuki member. While she emerges victorious, Chiyo willingly lays down her life and revives Gaara in one final act that helped her stand out as one of the best Naruto characters who only appears in one arc.
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Temari Nara
A Part Of The Sand Siblings, Along With Gaara And Kankuro
- Debut: “A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!” (Episode 20 of Naruto)
Temari is a member of the Sand Sibling trio along with Gaara and Kankuro. While their evil father prevented her from interacting with Gaara in any capacity, it’s clear that she cares deeply for her younger brother.
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After Gaara turns over a new leaf following his fight with Naruto, she is delighted to bond with him after years of enduring an estranged relationship. This is why she gets so emotional and pleads for help from the Leaf Village along with Kankuro after their brother is abducted by the Akatsuki.
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Tsunade Senju
Her Heart Was Broken After The Death Of Her Younger Brother, Nawaki
- Debut: “Jiraiya: Naruto’s Potential Disaster!” (Episode 83 of Naruto)
Tsunade seems like a no-good drunk who’s a bit too addicted to gambling for her own good. However, when her tragic backstory is revealed during the Search for Tsunade arc, Naruto finds out that she had a younger brother she loved with all her heart.
Nawaki was a genin with a heart of gold who ended up being a victim of war. His mangled body traumatized Tsunade greatly, and it didn’t help that her lover, Dan, also met a cruel demise. Thankfully, Naruto managed to pull her out of this emotional slump and make her believe in the dreams of the future generation once again.
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Hinata Hyuga
Hanabi’s Elder Sister Is One Of Naruto’s Most Important Characters
- Debut: “Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!” (Episode 1 of Naruto)
Hinata is one of the most beloved characters in Naruto, and fans couldn’t help but cheer after she finally married the man she’d loved for almost all her life. She’s a great mother and a protective sibling who looks out for Hanabi despite the family tensions surrounding them.
She also loves and supports Neji, even when he beats her down mercilessly during the Chunin Exams. Her tender heart helped Neji change his attitude, with Naruto falling in love with her by the end of the series.