Sasori

Master of Puppet Technique

A member of Akatsuki and a former Sunagakure ninja who excels in puppet technique. Possesses a calm and composed personality and a tragic past.

Quotes

  • Puppets do not die. They are my soul.
  • It is all a repetition of meaningless slaughter.
  • I will surely avenge my mother.
  • Discarding emotions and fighting calmly is the way of the ninja.
  • Techniques are a mirror reflecting one's philosophy.

Trivia

  • Has transplanted his own heart into a puppet's body.
  • Favorite food is dried sweet potato.
  • Originally a promising young ninja of the village, but his mother's death was the turning point.
  • Puppets are loaded with many poison needles.
  • The mouth-covering mask is for protection when handling poison.

Alternate names

Red Murder Demon Sasori Puppeteer Concealed Hand

Tags

ninja puppeteer Akatsuki genius Sunagakure calm puppet technique tragic past

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Wears red Japanese-style clothing, a cloth mask covering the mouth, and black hair on the head. Eyes are dark in tone. Sometimes wears durable armor for movements suited to puppet operation.
Height
Approximately 165cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • mouth-covering mask
  • traces of human body modification for puppet technique
  • red robes
Iconic items
  • puppet dolls (puppets)
  • shuriken filled with poison needles
  • sharp needles built into the arms
  • mask on the mouth
  • red robe

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Always composed and rarely shows emotions. Loyal to missions and takes efficient actions, but due to past sad experiences, cautious in human relationships and prefers solitude. Has strong beliefs and sometimes shows unexpected kindness to comrades.
Keywords
  • calm and composed
  • tragic
  • meticulous
  • loyal
  • puppeteer
  • solitary
  • intelligent
Motto
Life and death are a mere paper's thickness apart.
Talents
  • puppet technique
  • knowledge and handling of poison
  • ninjutsu
  • strategic thinking
  • adaptability to body modification
Skills
  • puppet operation and combat
  • taijutsu
  • assassination methods with poison needles
  • handling of ninja tools
  • stealth actions
Motivation
To seize a quiet future for his comrades.
Habits
Expressionless and speaks little. Occasionally mutters about the past or family as if talking to himself.
Favorite foods
dried sweet potato, tea
Hobbies
puppet making and improvement, spending time in quiet places
Favorite colors
red
Disliked situations
unnecessary killing, betrayal, emotional actions
Disliked foods
overly sweet things

History

Backstory
Was a ninja from Sunagakure village, but his foster mother passed away, and from that tragedy, he devoted himself to puppet technique. Established a combat style using puppets. Later joined Akatsuki and was active as a cold-blooded assassin. Complex emotions swirl within him, but he never lets them show outwardly.
Debut date
December 3, 2003
Work title
Naruto
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 127

Defection from Sunagakure

Significant event
Defection from Sunagakure
Description
Triggered by his mother's death, he left the village and resolved to master puppet technique independently.

Joining Akatsuki

Significant event
Joining Akatsuki
Description
Became a member of the powerful assassination group 'Akatsuki' and carried out missions targeting key figures in the ninja world.

Battle with Gaara

Significant event
Battle with Gaara
Description
Engaged in a fierce battle with Sunagakure's Kazekage Gaara, and later showed a temporary reconciliation.

Team-up with Deidara

Significant event
Team-up with Deidara
Description
Cooperated with Akatsuki colleague Deidara to defeat a powerful enemy.

Relationships

Kusei Tamaari

Mother

Foster parent and a woman who deeply influenced his puppet technique and worldview. Remains a spiritual pillar even after her death.

Deidara

Teammate

Building a deep bond of trust through joint combat

Gaara

Rival

Respect and understanding blossomed through fierce battle

Akatsuki

Akatsuki: strategist

Media appearances

Naruto

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started 1999

Naruto

Anime / Supporting

2003 TV series

Naruto the Movie

Movie / Cameo

2004 onwards

Voice cast and creators

Tomokazu Seki

Voice actor
Tomokazu Seki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Dan Green

Voice actor
Dan Green
Language
English
Version or series
English dub version

Masashi Kishimoto

Creator name
Masashi Kishimoto
Role
Original author

Masashi Kishimoto

Creator name
Masashi Kishimoto
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Sasori's puppet figure

Item name
Sasori's puppet figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Naruto anime art settings collection

Item name
Naruto anime art settings collection
Category
Stationery
Availability
Regular

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