Highlights
- Hinata's character in Naruto evolved from a shy girl to a powerful fighter independent of her love for Naruto.
- Her development was driven by her teammates, confidence boost, and mastering Hyuga techniques.
- Hinata became one of the strongest characters, marrying Naruto and continuing to be a resilient protector in Boruto.
Characters have always been the strongest point of Naruto, as many fans have grown up with them due to which they have fostered a unique connection. Some of these characters have had incredible arcs over the course of the series, as many events in their lives have proven to be catalysts for great change, while some others have largely stayed the same from their first appearance to their last.
Hinata Hyuga is a great example of the former. When she was introduced in the series, she was a shy and timid girl who had a massive crush on Naruto, though, by the end of the series, she was an incredibly powerful fighter who was defined by more than just her love for the main character of the series. So, in this article, let's examine Hinata's character arc and see how much she changed since season 1.
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The Shy Girl From Team 8
First Appearance | Naruto, Episode 1, "Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!" |
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Debut Date | October 3, 2002 |
Story Arc | Prologue - Land of Waves Arc |
The first few episodes of the first season of Naruto serve as foundational episodes that not only introduce the characters but also the world of the setting. One of these characters was Hinata, introduced as a timid girl who seemed to be very fixated on the titular character. Despite this, however, she was an incredibly sweet person who cared very much for someone who had been ostracized by the rest of the village.
She was the heiress to the powerful Hyuga clan, but her meek nature came in the way of that, as her father believed her to be far too docile to inherit the title, which would eventually go to her younger sister. It became quite a theme with her character, as she cared too much for the feelings of others, making her quite weak in the beginning. However, her enrollment into Team 8 marked the beginning of her personality change.
I will never go back on my word... Because that too is my nindo, my ninja way!
After getting a major boost in self-confidence from her teammates, she began to feel as if she truly served a bigger role. Though she would initially rely on them far too much to make up for her weak points, she began to see a shift when they considered her to be a valuable member with her own unique qualities and attributes that she brought to the team, wanting to help them rather than being a burden.
Though regressive, her primary motivation at the start of the series was Naruto himself, due to his kindness towards her. Then, she would eventually find many similarities between the two of them, which would only serve to deepen the love she had for him. However, this same trait would later be a great part of her character, as she would improve and get stronger to prove herself to Naruto so she could be worthy of him, now confronting danger instead of running from it. By the end of Part 1, the Hyuga clan finds faith in her once more.
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Shippuden And Beyond
Naruto: Shippuden marked the second part of the franchise and in it, Hinata's character remained largely the same in the beginning, though she was far more confident and far stronger this time around. At some point, she underwent special Chakra training and further honed her strength, while at the same time gaining substantial control of her energy.
Her bravery had increased to the point where she confronted Pain to protect Naruto, despite knowing that it would almost certainly ensure her death at the villains' hands. Over time, she perfected her clan's techniques, making the Gentle Step Twin Lion Fist her signature move, which would drain her target's Chakra every time it connected. Inheriting her clan's gift of the Byakugan eyes, Hinata would master these too, giving herself pinpoint accuracy in her fights against the targets, also giving her a great support role as she could increase the accuracy for others.
Byakugan Princess. Do not let the world my elder brother created come to an end.
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Eventually, her personality would change to one that was completely different from the way she was back in season 1, finally getting her love for the main character reciprocated. By protecting Naruto and many others during the Fourth Great Ninja War and being one of the greatest assets on the side of the heroes, she would eventually go on to marry Naruto and give birth to the titular character of the next part of the franchise; Boruto.
In Boruto, Hinata's character is a picture of strength and resilience, always supporting her family in various ways. Throughout the series, she is also seen to have kept her combat prowess, as she continues to help against the many threats that plague her home and loved ones. In conclusion, Hinata turned from a fairly one-note character to one of the best and most inspirational characters in the entire franchise!
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Naruto
A popular shonen anime based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga, Naruto follows its eponymous shinobi's journey as he goes from his town's outsider to its hero.
- Release Date
- October 2, 2002
- Seasons
- 5
- Creator
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Number of Episodes
- 220
