Shino Aburame

Insect User Ninja

A taciturn ninja belonging to the Aburame clan who manipulates Kikaichu. Characterized by roundabout speech patterns, excels in intellectual battles that anticipate moves several steps ahead by utilizing insect properties.

Quotes

  • Because ~, therefore ~.
  • Insects are my friends.
  • The movements of insects foresee the path of battle.
  • My insects, go forth.
  • Approach like a silent wind.

Trivia

  • Cheating on the written exam using insects was shocking.
  • Though taciturn, his catchphrase is unforgettable once learned.
  • What appears to be sunglasses is actually a device for concealing insects.
  • Maintains good relations with village leadership, but ruthless in combat.
  • Subtle differences in insect depictions between original work and anime.

Alternate names

Shino Aburame シノ

Tags

Aburame Clan Insect User Konohagakure Taciturn Chunin Ninja Kikaichu Strategist Exploration Ability

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
unknown

Appearance

Overall appearance
Wears glasses or sunglasses and covers most of the face with clothing. Calm atmosphere and composed appearance.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Sunglasses
  • Covers most of face with clothing
  • Taciturn and calm expression
Iconic items
  • Sunglasses
  • Kikaichu (Parasitic Insects)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Taciturn and rarely shows emotions, but intelligent and a strategist who devises tactics. Prefers roundabout expressions. Uses superior analytical skills to turn battles in his favor.
Keywords
  • Calm and Composed
  • Strategist
  • Taciturn
  • Mysterious Aura
  • Roundabout Speech
  • Loyalty
  • Sense of Responsibility
Motto
Because ~, therefore ~.
Talents
  • Insect Manipulation
  • Analytical Ability
  • Exploration Ability
Skills
  • Ninjutsu
  • Kikaichu Combat Deployment
  • Tracking and Intelligence Gathering
Motivation
Protecting comrades and mission accomplishment
Habits
Roundabout speech. Catchphrase is 'Because ~, therefore ~.'
Favorite foods
unknown
Hobbies
Insect Research, Information Gathering

History

Backstory
Born into the Aburame clan, possesses special ability to manipulate Kikaichu. Taciturn and calm personality since childhood. Became a ninja of Konohagakure and participated in numerous missions as a member of Team 3. Masters diverse tactics utilizing insect characteristics.
Debut date
circa 2002
Work title
Naruto
Media type
Manga

Chunin Exams Participation

Significant event
Chunin Exams Participation
Description
Participated in the Chunin Exams, demonstrated exceptional abilities such as cheating on the written test using Kikaichu.

Konoha Crush Battle

Significant event
Konoha Crush Battle
Description
Tracked and defeated the Sound Village puppeteer Kankuro using insect scent, proved combat prowess despite injury.

Promotion to Chunin

Significant event
Promotion to Chunin
Description
Actively operated as chunin from Part 2 onward.

Ninja Academy Teacher Appointment

Significant event
Ninja Academy Teacher Appointment
Description
After the war, serves as a teacher at the Ninja Academy, contributing to next-generation training.

Fourth Shinobi World War Participation

Significant event
Fourth Shinobi World War Participation
Description
Participated in the war as a member of the Allied Shinobi Forces.

Relationships

Shibi Aburame

Father

Father and fellow Aburame clan insect user. Also responsible for treating and raising Shino's insects.

Gaara of the Sand

Teammate

Comrade who fought together in the Allied Shinobi Forces.

Kurenai Yuhi

Ally

Interacts as a similarly calm and capable comrade.

Konohagakure

Konohagakure: unknown

Team 8

Team 8: unknown

Media appearances

Naruto

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 1999

Naruto

Anime / Supporting

2002 TV series

Naruto: Shippuden

Anime / Supporting

2007 TV series

Naruto Theatrical Edition Series

Movie / Supporting

Multiple works

Naruto Game Series

Game / Supporting

Appears in many

Voice cast and creators

Shoji Kawada

Voice actor
Shoji Kawada
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime (Early)

Takaomi Honda

Voice actor
Takaomi Honda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime (Post-World Tour)

Masashi Kishimoto

Creator name
Masashi Kishimoto
Role
Original author

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Shino Aburame Figure

Item name
Shino Aburame Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Insect User Shino Sunglasses Replica

Item name
Insect User Shino Sunglasses Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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