Ino Yamanaka
Energetic girl from Ino-Shika-Cho who uses the Mind Body Switch Technique
Energetic girl from Ino-Shika-Cho with mind control ability via the Mind Body Switch Technique, active as a Konoha chunin. The only female member of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.
Quotes
- “The Ino-Shika-Cho clan is the flower of Konoha”
- “Switch the mind to control the opponent's body—that's the Mind Body Switch Technique”
- “Leave it to Ino!”
- “As Ino-Shika-Cho, I want to lend everyone my strength”
- “Once you're a full-fledged ninja, you can do anything!”
Trivia
- Ino-Shika-Cho trio friends since parents' generation, all wear matching piercings.
- Post-chunin promotion, received new piercings from Asuma, plans to pass to her child.
- Only female among Ino-Shika-Cho three, enjoys strong fan support.
- Father is Konoha elite jonin Inoichi Yamanaka; Ino now clan head.
- Masters medical ninjutsu in addition to combat techniques.
- Highly popular character with abundant merchandise.
Alternate names
Ino Yamanaka
Ino
Ino of Ino-Shika-Cho
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- July 27
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Lively girl with long golden hair and striking blue eyes. Her ninja attire features a sleeveless light purple shirt, black miniskirt, and black tights reaching mid-calf as her trademark.
- Height
- Approximately 160cm
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Blond
- Distinguishing features
-
- Long blond ponytail
- Blue eyes
- Intelligent and sharp gaze
- Iconic items
-
- Ninja forehead protector (Konohagakure emblem)
- Ninja tool pouch
- Gauntlets
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Bright
- Detailed personality
- Strong-willed with a solid core. Friendly and loyal to friends. Sometimes feisty but kind and sensitive at heart. Shows compassion, like helping the bullied Sakura. Grows to observe surroundings well and matures mentally.
- Keywords
-
- Energetic
- Brave
- Kind
- Friendly
- Compassionate
- Confident
- Loyal
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Highly competitive
- Motto
- Protect Ino-Shika-Cho traditions and live strongly
- Talents
-
- Mind control ability (Mind Body Switch Technique)
- Ninjutsu aptitude
- Leadership
- Medical ninjutsu mastery
- High chakra control
- Information gathering
- Skills
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- Mind control via Mind Body Switch Technique
- Medical ninjutsu
- Tactical teamwork
- Ninja tool equipping and handling
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork
- Motivation
- Protect Ino-Shika-Cho traditions, become a strong and skilled ninja, and devote her strength to the village and comrades
- Habits
- Bright and snappy speech, occasionally strong-toned. Dotes on Inojin and is devoted to parenting.
- Favorite foods
- Fried rice, Sweets, Mountain vegetable steamed rice, Ramen, Japanese sweets
- Hobbies
- Flower shop operations, Ninjutsu training, Child-rearing, Chatting with comrades, Information gathering
- Favorite colors
- Purple, Pink, White
- Disliked situations
- Bullying, Lies, Betrayal, Lack of cooperation
- Disliked insects
- Bees, Spiders, Snakes
History
- Backstory
- Raised as an excellent ninja inheriting Ino-Shika-Cho traditions, succeeding her father Inoichi, head of the Yamanaka clan. From childhood, showed kind heart and strong spirit by stopping Sakura's bullying. After ninja academy graduation, passed Chunin Exams, tackled missions as Ino-Shika-Cho trio. Learned medical ninjutsu in battles and grew. Post-war, as Yamanaka clan head, leads village security while balancing career and family as a working woman.
- Debut date
- 1999
- Work title
- NARUTO - Naruto -
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 3
First Chunin Exam Participation
- Significant event
- First Chunin Exam Participation
- Description
- Participated in Chunin Selection Exam as Ino-Shika-Cho trio, experienced fierce battle with Sakura.
Ino-Shika-Cho Trio Formation
- Significant event
- Ino-Shika-Cho Trio Formation
- Description
- Formed Ino-Shika-Cho trio with Choji Akimichi and Shikamaru Nara, engaging in combat via teamwork.
Participation in Fourth Great Ninja War
- Significant event
- Participation in Fourth Great Ninja War
- Description
- Fought in Ten-Tails battle as Allied Shinobi Forces member, fulfilling key role.
Marriage to Sai
- Significant event
- Marriage to Sai
- Description
- Married Sai, fellow Allied Shinobi Forces member, bore son Inojin.
Assumed Yamanaka Clan Head Position
- Significant event
- Assumed Yamanaka Clan Head Position
- Description
- Succeeded father as clan head, balancing village defense and family flower shop management.
Relationships
Inoichi Yamanaka
Father
Yamanaka clan head. Father to Ino and her ninja educator/guardian.
Sai Yamanaka
Spouse
Allied Shinobi Forces comrade, later husband. Father of son Inojin.
Inojin Yamanaka
Child
Inherits ninjutsu from parents, new generation growing freely in the clan.
Shikamaru Nara
Best friend
Long-term missions as Ino-Shika-Cho trio, deep bond of trust.
Choji Akimichi
Teammate
Close friend fighting and cooperating as Ino-Shika-Cho trio.
Sakura Haruno
Friend
Classmate and childhood friend, mutual support many times.
Ino-Shika-Cho
Ino-Shika-Cho: leader
Konohagakure Chunin
Konohagakure Chunin: unknown
Media appearances
NARUTO - Naruto - (TV Anime Season 1)
Anime / Supporting
2002-2007
NARUTO - Naruto- Shippuden (TV Anime Season 2)
Anime / Supporting
2007-2017
Naruto Shippuden the Movie (Multiple Works)
Movie / Supporting
2007-2014
NARUTO Series (Multiple)
Game / Supporting
2003-現在
Voice cast and creators
Ryōka Yuzuki
- Voice actor
- Ryōka Yuzuki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
- Notes
- Original voice actress
Anju Ibawa
- Voice actor
- Anju Ibawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live Spectacle version (2015)
Kaoru Fujiki
- Voice actor
- Kaoru Fujiki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2016 World Tour
Sari Kojima
- Voice actor
- Sari Kojima
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Stage version from 2022 onward
Masashi Kishimoto
- Creator name
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Role
- Original author
Masashi Kishimoto
- Creator name
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Role
- Character Designer
Pierrot
- Creator name
- Pierrot
- Role
- Animation Studio
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Ino Yamanaka Figure
- Item name
- Ino Yamanaka Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Ino-Shika-Cho Set Goods
- Item name
- Ino-Shika-Cho Set Goods
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Ino-themed Stationery
- Item name
- Ino-themed Stationery
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular