Kiba Inuzuka

Ninken user of the Inuzuka Clan

A boy from the Inuzuka Clan who fights alongside the ninken Akamaru. Excels in sharp sense of smell and wild instincts, specializing in close-quarters combat.

Quotes

  • I'm not a Shiba Inu or a mini Shiba, I'm Kiba Inuzuka!
  • Akamaru, let's go!
  • We will win!
  • I still remember that smell from back then.
  • I'll protect my comrades.

Trivia

  • Akamaru started small but grew huge in Part 2, large enough for Kiba to ride on his back.
  • After losing to Naruto in the Chunin Exams, acknowledged him as a rival.
  • Kiba's red facial paint is a traditional Inuzuka Clan marking.
  • Signature teamwork techniques with ninken, fighting almost as one body.
  • Regularly appears in major roles in anime and movies.

Alternate names

Kiba Inuzuka Kiba Kiba-kun

Tags

Ninja Inuzuka Clan Konohagakure Team 8 Ninken Partner Hot-blooded Guy Mid Hero Akamaru Chunin

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A boy with red inverted triangular paint on both cheeks and prominent fangs as defining features. Muscular build giving a strong impression. Always accompanies his ninken Akamaru.
Height
About 170cm
Weight
Unknown
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Red inverted triangular paint on both cheeks
  • Prominent fangs
  • Muscular and strong physique
Iconic items
  • Akamaru (ninken)
  • Ninja tool belt
  • Hunting attire-style clothing
  • White jacket (around Part 2)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hot-blooded
Detailed personality
An active ninja brimming with confidence and passion. Impulsive and charges headlong, but also has a caring side for comrades. Sometimes takes rash actions, but is trusted for his straightforward personality.
Keywords
  • Hot-blooded
  • Brave
  • Loyal to comrades
  • Cooperative
  • Honest
  • Quick senses
Motto
I will become strong together with Akamaru!
Talents
  • Excellent sense of smell
  • Wild instincts
  • Teamwork with ninken
Skills
  • Close-quarters combat techniques
  • Communication with animals
  • General basic ninjutsu
  • Outdoor survival skills
Motivation
To become strong together with the ninken Akamaru and protect comrades
Habits
Has a habit of occasionally saying "Gao~" like a catchphrase. Extremely indulgent toward Akamaru.
Favorite foods
Meat, Grilled meat, Konoha bowl, Ramen, Food in general
Hobbies
Training with ninken, Exploration, Village strolls, Combat training
Disliked insects
Insects in general (not particularly weak to them but sometimes acts childishly scared)
Disliked situations
Unfair treatment, Showing weakness

History

Backstory
A young ninja of the Inuzuka Clan, raised together with his ninken Akamaru since childhood. Was one of Naruto's playmates during his isolated childhood. Knowledgeable about Konoha's geography, supports comrades with sharp sense of smell and combat prowess. In the Chunin Exams, battled Naruto but lost, afterward acknowledging him as a rival. Participated in the Sasuke Retrieval mission and the Fourth Great Ninja War, showing great活躍.
Debut date
September 21, 1999
Work title
NARUTO―ナルト―
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 1

Chunin Exam defeat and recognizing Naruto as rival

Significant event
Chunin Exam defeat and recognizing Naruto as rival
Description
Lost to Naruto in the Chunin Exams but acknowledged his strength, forming a friendly rivalry thereafter.

Sasuke Retrieval mission participation

Significant event
Sasuke Retrieval mission participation
Description
Participated as a member of Shikamaru's team, clashing with the Sound Four's Sakon and Ukon.

Post-Pain invasion reconstruction activities

Significant event
Post-Pain invasion reconstruction activities
Description
Grew sharper sense of smell surpassing even ninken, engaged in reconstruction missions.

Fourth Great Ninja War participation

Significant event
Fourth Great Ninja War participation
Description
Assigned to the 2nd Division, fought Zetsu and achieved victories.

Relationships

Tsume Inuzuka

Mother

Special Jonin active alongside her ninken Kuromaru. Kiba's mother. Supports the family as a strong and kind mother.

Hana Inuzuka

Sibling

Chunin and skilled veterinarian. Kiba's older sister and particularly close within the family.

Akamaru

Partner

Raised together since childhood, inseparable in battle, forming an unbeatable duo as the best partners.

Shino Aburame

Teammate

Teammate in Team 8, performs coordinated attacks utilizing ninken and insects.

Hinata Hyuga

Comrade

Fellow Chunin peer, always supporting each other as comrades.

Team 8

Team 8: unknown

Media appearances

NARUTO―ナルト―

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 1999

NARUTO -ナルト-

Anime / Supporting

TV series started in 2002

NARUTO -ナルト- Theater Edition Series

Movie / Supporting

2004–2015

Naruto Ultimate Hero Series

Game / Playable

Around 2003 onward

Voice cast and creators

Kosuke Toriumi

Voice actor
Kosuke Toriumi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Edition
Notes
current

Yuta Iiyama

Voice actor
Yuta Iiyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live Spectacle Edition (early)

Shogo Samukawa

Voice actor
Shogo Samukawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live Spectacle Edition (later)

Masashi Kishimoto

Creator name
Masashi Kishimoto
Role
Original author

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Pierrot

Creator name
Pierrot
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Kiba Inuzuka Figure

Item name
Kiba Inuzuka Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Akamaru Plush

Item name
Akamaru Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Ninken Concept Accessories

Item name
Ninken Concept Accessories
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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