Iruka Umino

Teacher at the Ninja Academy and Naruto's first ally

Teacher at the Ninja Academy in Konohagakure. The warm presence with a horizontal scar on his forehead who first acknowledged Naruto.

Quotes

  • Naruto... You are my pride.
  • Don't forget the Shadow Clone Technique.
  • You are a full-fledged ninja.
  • Don't forget the Will of Fire.
  • I won't abandon you.

Trivia

  • One of the first adults acknowledged by Naruto.
  • The scar on his forehead was sustained in battle.
  • Despite being a teacher, he possesses high combat ability as a ninja himself.
  • Secretly watched over Naruto's growth and guided him strictly when necessary.
  • In the anime version, Wataru Takagi voiced Iruka disguised as a Rain ninja.

Alternate names

Iruka Umino Iruka-sensei Konoha's Teacher

Tags

Naruto Iruka Umino Ninja Teacher Konohagakure Ninja Academy Will of Fire Kind-hearted Taijutsu

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Middle-aged man with a horizontal scar across his nose and a ninja headband on his forehead.
Height
Approximately 175cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Scar on forehead
  • Horizontal scar across the nose
  • Black short hair
Iconic items
  • Ninja headband
  • Teacher's baton (sometimes used in the series)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Strong sense of responsibility as a teacher at the Ninja Academy, devoted and warm-hearted toward children. Naruto's first ally and understanding figure, acting as a father figure who encourages and guides him. Though sometimes strict, his gentle personality that cherishes his students is impressive.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Patient
  • Devoted
  • Reliable
  • Caring
  • Sincere
  • Family-oriented
Motto
Passing on the Will of Fire to the next generation
Talents
  • Basic ninja abilities
  • High taijutsu ability
  • Abilities as an educator
  • Psychological insight
Skills
  • Ninjutsu instruction
  • Combat training
  • Student guidance and management
Motivation
Watching over and guiding the growth of his students, especially Naruto
Habits
Has a habit of frequently emphasizing his first-person pronoun with "Ore wa...".
Favorite foods
Ramen, Sweets
Hobbies
Education, Ninjutsu research
Favorite colors
Blue
Favorite places
Ninja Academy, Konohagakure
Disliked situations
Bullying, Injustice, Bullying the weak
Disliked foods
Spicy food (details unknown)

History

Backstory
Teacher at the Ninja Academy in the ninja village Konohagakure. Lost both parents in the Nine-Tails' rampage, endured a painful childhood, but grew as a ninja. Amid Naruto's persecution as the Nine-Tails jinchuriki, he was one of the few who accepted and guided him, acting as a surrogate father. As an inheritor of the Will of Fire, he received that will directly from the Third Hokage.
Debut date
September 21, 1999
Work title
NARUTO
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 1

Becoming Naruto's ally

Significant event
Becoming Naruto's ally
Description
Overlaying his own lonely background on Naruto, who was isolated and suffering as the Nine-Tails host, he approached him strictly yet sincerely, and recognized him as a full-fledged ninja upon succeeding in the Shadow Clone Technique.

Proctor in the Chunin Exams

Significant event
Proctor in the Chunin Exams
Description
Volunteered as a proctor to protect Naruto's mind and safety, supporting the Chunin Exams.

Konohagakure crisis during Pain's invasion

Significant event
Konohagakure crisis during Pain's invasion
Description
Watched over the endangered Konohagakure and shed tears of emotion seeing Naruto and the others hailed as heroes.

Naruto's caretaker in the Fourth Great Ninja War

Significant event
Naruto's caretaker in the Fourth Great Ninja War
Description
Served as Naruto's caretaker on Turtle Island, the isolated island of Kumogakure, and was impressed by his strong will.

Relationships

Naruto Uzumaki

Mentor

Being the first to recognize Naruto as a full-fledged ninja and showing him the path in life

Third Hokage

Mentor

The relationship where he was imparted the Will of Fire

Anko Mitarashi

Supporting

A comrade-like relationship from fighting together

Kiba Inuzuka

Supporting

Cooperative relationship as Konoha ninjas

Konohagakure

Konohagakure: supporting

Ninja Academy

Ninja Academy: teacher

Media appearances

NARUTO

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 1999

NARUTO (Original and Shippuden)

Anime / Supporting

Broadcast from 2002 to 2017

NARUTO Movie Series

Movie / Supporting

From 2004

Various NARUTO games

Game / Supporting

From 2003

Voice cast and creators

Toshihiko Seki

Voice actor
Toshihiko Seki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
current

Taisuke Yamamoto

Voice actor
Taisuke Yamamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Childhood
Notes
childVoice

Wataru Takagi

Voice actor
Wataru Takagi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
When disguised as Rain ninja
Notes
unknown

Masashi Kishimoto

Creator name
Masashi Kishimoto
Role
Original author

Pierrot

Creator name
Pierrot
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Mr. Iruka Figure

Item name
Mr. Iruka Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Mr. Iruka's Ninja Academy Set

Item name
Mr. Iruka's Ninja Academy Set
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular

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