Rock Lee
Hot-blooded Taijutsu Ninja
A hot-blooded ninja specialized in taijutsu who cannot use ninjutsu, disciple of Might Guy. A young ninja who pursues strength solely through his own body and effort.
Quotes
- Effort is always rewarded.
- I have no choice but to do it!
- I won't hold back on effort to win!
- Look at my body! Even without ninjutsu, this is my ninja way!
- Master, I choose this path.
Trivia
- Cannot use ninjutsu at all, but an exceptional ninja who rose to jonin solely through taijutsu.
- Hates the moon. The reason is slightly mentioned in the novel version.
- Uses a unique taijutsu called Drunken Fist, fighting in a drunken state.
- Can use the Eight Gates Formation, a forbidden technique that places immense burden on the body.
- Born as an anime-original character, but later appeared in the manga.
- Usually uses polite speech, but in battle switches to more masculine language at times.
Alternate names
Rock Lee
Lee
Lee-senpai
Rock
Green Ninja
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- November 27
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Green training clothes, bowl cut hair, and thick eyebrows are characteristic. Has a well-trained muscular build.
- Height
- Approximately 172cm
- Weight
- 64kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Thick eyebrows
- Bowl cut
- Muscular physique
- Iconic items
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- Green training suit
- White tabi socks
- Wristbands
- Eight Gates marks
- Drunken Fist
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Hot-blooded
- Detailed personality
- Does not feel inferior about being unable to use ninjutsu, possesses a pure and straightforward personality striving to master taijutsu through effort and grit. Cares deeply for comrades, polite, and strongly respects his master Guy.
- Keywords
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- Hard worker
- Serious
- Pure
- Polite
- Hot-blooded
- Comrade-loving
- Diligent
- Positive
- Self-sacrificing
- Motto
- Effort is always rewarded
- Talents
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- Taijutsu talent
- Physical enhancement
- Strong mental fortitude
- High stamina
- Reflexes
- Skills
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- Eight Gates usage
- Drunken Fist
- Advanced taijutsu
- Tactical judgment
- Pain tolerance
- Motivation
- To become the greatest taijutsu ninja even without ninjutsu, and a ninja like his master Guy.
- Habits
- Uses 'boku' as first-person pronoun. Greets with a full salute. Catchphrase is 'I'll do my best!'
- Favorite foods
- Fried rice, Spicy food, Sweets, Pickled plums
- Hobbies
- Taijutsu training, Running, Martial arts practice
- Favorite colors
- Green, Red
- Person
- Might Guy, Naruto, Tenten
- Disliked situations
- Prejudice against not being able to use ninjutsu, Irresponsible attitude, Laziness
History
- Backstory
- From childhood, aware of his inability to use ninjutsu, but under master Might Guy's guidance, rigorously trained taijutsu and believes in growing strong through effort. Gained nationwide fame during the Chunin Exams, and thereafter participated in numerous missions. Earns comrades' trust with his fierce hot-bloodedness and perseverance.
- Debut date
- September 21, 2002
- Work title
- NARUTO
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 34
Chunin Exam Participation
- Significant event
- Chunin Exam Participation
- Description
- Despite not using ninjutsu, displayed astonishing feats with taijutsu and drew attention from the entire exam venue.
Becoming Might Guy's Disciple
- Significant event
- Becoming Might Guy's Disciple
- Description
- His passionate spirit was recognized by master Guy, honing techniques through intense training.
Eight Gates real combat usage
- Significant event
- Eight Gates real combat usage
- Description
- In combat using the forbidden Eight Gates release, surpassed his limits, suffered massive damage but landed a blow on the opponent.
Promotion to Chunin
- Significant event
- Promotion to Chunin
- Description
- Promoted to chunin rank upon passing the Chunin Exams.
Shinobi Alliance Participation
- Significant event
- Shinobi Alliance Participation
- Description
- Participated in the Fourth Great Ninja War, engaging in fierce battles alongside comrades.
Relationships
Might Guy
Mentor
As his master, forged Lee's body and mind through strict yet affectionate guidance.
Tenten
Teammate
As Team Guy comrades, tackle missions together and support each other.
Naruto Uzumaki
Best friend
Grew together, fought side-by-side, overcame numerous hardships.
Shikamaru Nara
Ally
Cooperated during the Ninja World War, building a relationship of trust.
Sasuke Uchiha
Rival
A powerful rival relationship born from their Chunin Exam battle.
Team Guy
Team Guy: teammate
Media appearances
NARUTO
Anime / Protagonist
2002-2007 TV series
NARUTO Shippuden
Anime / Supporting
2007-2017 TV series
NARUTO
Manga / Protagonist
1999-2014
Naruto Movies
Movie / Supporting
2004-2014
Various NARUTO Games
Game / Protagonist
2003-present
Voice cast and creators
Yoichi Masukawa
- Voice actor
- Yoichi Masukawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
- Notes
- Original and current
Yugo Sato
- Voice actor
- Yugo Sato
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Live Spectacle Version
Masashi Kishimoto
- Creator name
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Role
- Original author
Masashi Kishimoto
- Creator name
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Role
- Character designer
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Pierrot
- Creator name
- Pierrot
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Rock Lee Figure
- Item name
- Rock Lee Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Rock Lee Poster
- Item name
- Rock Lee Poster
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Regular
Rock Lee T-Shirt
- Item name
- Rock Lee T-Shirt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited