Deidara

Artist Ninja Who Manipulates Explosions

A missing-nin from Iwagakure and a member of Akatsuki. An androgynous ninja who masters unique explosive art by kneading clay with chakra to make it explode.

Quotes

  • Art is an explosion!
  • Those who can't understand my art are shit.
  • Even self-destructing is art, right?
  • C4 is my ultimate weapon.
  • Oira is the clay magician.

Trivia

  • Uses a unique speech pattern adding 'un' to the end of sentences.
  • Has mouths on the palms of both hands that eat clay to produce detonating clay.
  • Detonating clay has multiple stages (C1 to C4).
  • Had completely opposing views on art from Sasori, leading to constant arguments.
  • Revealed weakness to Lightning Release in the final battle, rendering C4 ineffective.

Alternate names

Deidara Bomb Artist Oira Clay Master

Tags

Akatsuki Explosive Ninja Artist Missing-nin Clay Explosion Technique Sunagakure Bomb Sculpting Androgynous Self-Destruction

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young man with blond hair and androgynous facial features. His left eye is hidden by bangs and fitted with a scope. He always wears the black Akatsuki cloak.
Height
About 170cm
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Androgynous appearance
  • Scope attached to the left eye
  • Blond hair
Iconic items
  • Clay
  • Explosive Clay (Detonating Clay)
  • Scope-Equipped Eyepatch
  • Black Akatsuki Cloak

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Arrogant
Detailed personality
Fanatically passionate about art and conceited. He refers to his explosive techniques as 'art' and takes pride in their volatility. His personal pronoun is mainly 'Oira,' but he sometimes uses 'Ore.' His speech and behavior are lighthearted and occasionally provocative.
Keywords
  • Artistic temperament
  • Arrogant
  • Conceited
  • Explosion fanatic
  • Flippant
  • Androgynous
  • Provocative
Motto
"Art is an Explosion"
Talents
  • Clay crafting technique
  • Explosion jutsu
  • Advanced ninjutsu chakra control
  • Aerial combat ability
Skills
  • Various bomb generation using detonating clay
  • Remote-controlled explosions
  • Aerial movement (clay bird form)
  • Transforming bombs (C1-C4)
  • Self-destruction jutsu (C0)
Motivation
To perfect his explosive techniques as the ultimate art.
Habits
Habit of adding 'un' to the end of his sentences.
Favorite foods
Sweets, Sugar candies
Hobbies
Explosive art, Clay crafting

History

Backstory
Formerly a clay sculptor from Iwagakure, he deserted his home village's explosive corps and later joined Akatsuki. He wielded detonating clay and pursued the path of an explosive artist. Though partnered with Sasori, they constantly clashed due to differing artistic philosophies.
Debut date
circa 2003
Work title
Naruto
Media type
Manga

Assassination mission in Sunagakure

Significant event
Assassination mission in Sunagakure
Description
Formerly belonged to the Sand Village's explosive corps and carried out missions using bombs created from clay.

Joining Akatsuki

Significant event
Joining Akatsuki
Description
Deserted Sunagakure and joined Akatsuki, where he worked with Sasori to master explosive art.

Capture of Gaara

Significant event
Capture of Gaara
Description
Along with Sasori, captured Sunagakure's Kazekage, Gaara.

Battle with Sasuke

Significant event
Battle with Sasuke
Description
Defeated by Sasuke, he activated his self-destruct detonating clay 'C0' and died.

Revival via Edo Tensei

Significant event
Revival via Edo Tensei
Description
Revived via Edo Tensei before the Fourth Great Ninja War. Engaged in battle with Naruto and others before being sealed.

Relationships

Sasori

Teammate

Gaara capture mission as partners and arguments over art philosophy

Uchiha Sasuke

Rival

Battle to settle the score with him

Tobi

Ally

Participated together in tailed beast captures within Akatsuki

Akatsuki

Akatsuki: teammate

Media appearances

Naruto

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in Weekly Shōnen Jump in 2003

Naruto

Anime / Supporting

First appearance in TV anime in 2002

Naruto Game Series

Game / Supporting

Appears in multiple titles

Voice cast and creators

Katsuhiko Kawamoto

Voice actor
Katsuhiko Kawamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version
Notes
Representative voice actor from the early episodes

unknown

Voice actor
unknown
Language
English

Masashi Kishimoto

Creator name
Masashi Kishimoto
Role
Original author

Related goods

Deidara Figure

Item name
Deidara Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Detonating Clay Replica

Item name
Detonating Clay Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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