Neji Hyūga
Byakugan Wielder of the Genius Ninja
A genius ninja from the Hyūga clan's branch family. Possessing the kekkei genkai Byakugan and wielding the close-range taijutsu Gentle Fist, he undergoes growth due to his stern personality. After fighting Naruto in the Chūnin Exams, he confronts his own destiny, reconciles, and his personality becomes gentler.
Quotes
- I will decide my own fate.
- My power belongs to me.
- I will carve my own path.
- Don't give up, it's not over yet.
- Looking down on the weak is shameful for a ninja.
Trivia
- In his childhood, he had a cruel personality that looked down on those without talent.
- Known as a genius ninja who mastered the Byakugan through self-study.
- His match against Naruto in the Chūnin Exams was a major turning point that greatly changed his personality.
- Praised as a hero who died shielding Naruto in the Fourth Great Ninja War.
- Had a destiny to be controlled by the branch house curse seal but overcame it.
- His personality change came from mental growth during the Chūnin Exam fight against Naruto.
Alternate names
Neji
Hyūga Neji
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- July 3
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- He has long black hair and refined facial features, with the branch family's curse seal engraved on his forehead. He possesses the Byakugan characteristic of the Hyūga clan and has a calm gaze.
- Height
- 約167cm
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- White
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Branch House Curse Seal on Forehead
- Byakugan
- Slender Build
- Iconic items
-
- Ninja Tools
- Ninja Sword
- Branch House Curse Seal
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Determination
- Detailed personality
- As a child, he cursed his fate and had a strict, tough personality that coldly looked down on those inferior to him, but upon meeting Naruto, he learned that fate can be changed, and after reconciliation and growth, his personality became gentler and warmer. He possesses insightful discernment to calmly analyze battle situations.
- Keywords
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- Genius
- Calm
- Resilient Spirit
- Proud
- Patient
- Growth
- Motto
- I will decide my own fate.
- Talents
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- Byakugan Abilities
- Genius Gentle Fist User
- Tactical Insight
- Agility
- Taijutsu Proficiency
- High-Sensitivity Dōjutsu Perception
- Skills
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- Chūnin Exam Combat Experience
- Varied Gentle Fist Techniques
- Overwhelming Concentration
- Crisis Detection Ability
- Curse Seal Control
- Motivation
- To surpass the fate that binds him and become a truly free ninja.
- Habits
- Habit of calmly analyzing things.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Favorite colors
- White, Indigo
- Disliked situations
- Being Bound by Fate, Despising the Weak
History
- Backstory
- Born into the branch family, he was bound by fate and raised without freedom despite his talent. A rare prodigy who mastered the Byakugan through self-study, he fought his childhood friend Hinata and Naruto in the Chūnin Exams, and afterward, liberation from the chains of fate brought great change to his inner self.
- Debut date
- September 21, 1999
- Work title
- NARUTO -Naruto-
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- 第39話（中忍試験編）
Fight with Naruto in the Chūnin Exams
- Significant event
- Fight with Naruto in the Chūnin Exams
- Description
- Cursing his own fate and looking down on others, but through the battle with Naruto, he learned that fate can be overcome, greatly changing his mindset.
Reconciliation with the Branch House Curse Seal
- Significant event
- Reconciliation with the Branch House Curse Seal
- Description
- He learns the true intentions of his father, who sacrificed himself to protect his younger brother Hinata, and is freed from the curse seal's bondage.
Participation in the Fourth Great Ninja War
- Significant event
- Participation in the Fourth Great Ninja War
- Description
- Participates in the battle against the Ten-Tails, shields Naruto, and dies in battle. Remembered as a hero who supported the future of ninjas.
Relationships
Hinata Hyūga
Sibling
Cousin; overcame family conflicts, reconciled, and built a trusting relationship.
Hizashi Hyūga
Father
Twin brother. Killed as a substitute, and upon learning the truth of his death, they reconciled.
Hiashi Hyūga
Uncle
Head of the main house. Initially hostile to each other, but reconciled upon knowing the truth.
Naruto Uzumaki
Best friend
The battle and friendship that gave him the chance to overcome fate.
Might Guy
Mentor
Strong trust as a mentor.
Rock Lee
Comrade
Coordination as comrades excelling in taijutsu.
Third Squad
Third Squad: teammate
Media appearances
NARUTO -Naruto-
Manga / Protagonist
1999年連載開始
NARUTO -Naruto-
Anime / Protagonist
2002年～2007年 第一期
NARUTO -Naruto- Shippūden
Anime / Protagonist
2007年～2017年 第二期
Naruto the Movie
Movie / Supporting
複数作出演
Naruto Game Series
Game / Protagonist
多作品出演
Voice cast and creators
Kōichi Tōchika
- Voice actor
- Kōichi Tōchika
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Keiko Nemoto
- Voice actor
- Keiko Nemoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Childhood Role
Masashi Kishimoto
- Creator name
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Role
- Original author
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Pierrot
- Creator name
- Pierrot
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Neji Hyūga Figure
- Item name
- Neji Hyūga Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Neji Hyūga Action Figure
- Item name
- Neji Hyūga Action Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited