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Hatake Kakashi
Naruto character
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Kakashi Hatake by Masashi Kishimoto
First appearance Naruto chapter 3: Enter Sasuke! (1999)
Naruto episode 3: "Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?"
Created by Masashi Kishimoto
Voiced by Japanese
Kazuhiko Inoue
Mutsumi Tamura (young)
English
Dave Wittenberg
Kyle Hebert (Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals)
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Nickname(s) Kakashi of the Sharingan, The Copy Ninja
Aliases Kakashi of the Sharingan
the Copy Ninja
Title Sixth Hokage
Family Sakumo Hatake (father, deceased)
Ninja rank Jonin (during the series)
Anbu (flashback)
Hokage (Last Movie)
Retired Sixth Hokage (epilogue)
Ninja team Team 7, Team Ro, and Team Minato

Kakashi Hatake (Japanese: はたけ カカシ, Hepburn: Hatake Kakashi), also known as "The Copy Ninja," is a popular character from the Naruto manga and anime series. Masashi Kishimoto created him. In the story, Kakashi is the wise teacher of Team 7. This team includes the main characters: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno.

At first, Kakashi seems a bit distant and uncaring. But as the story goes on, you see how much he cares for his friends and students. His past is a big part of the series. There's even a special story, called a gaiden, just about his younger days. Kakashi appears in many Naruto things. These include the movies, special animated videos, and video games.

Who is Kakashi Hatake?

Kakashi is a very skilled ninja in the Naruto world. He is known for his calm personality. He often keeps his emotions hidden. He is also famous for his special eye, the Sharingan. This eye allows him to copy almost any ninja technique. Because of this, he earned the nickname "The Copy Ninja."

Kakashi's Role as a Teacher

Kakashi is the leader of Team 7. He teaches Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. He helps them learn important ninja skills. He also teaches them about teamwork and friendship. He often gives them tough lessons. But he always wants them to grow stronger.

How Kakashi Was Created

Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, designed Kakashi. He first planned for Kakashi to appear very early. But he decided to wait. This gave him time to make Kakashi and Team 7 better. Kishimoto wanted Kakashi to be a calm teacher. He wanted him to help students in tough times.

Designing Kakashi's Look

Kakashi's design was tricky for Kishimoto. This is because most of his face is covered by a mask. This made it hard to show his feelings. In 2015, Kishimoto finally showed Kakashi's full face. This happened at a special art show.

The Meaning of His Name

Kishimoto thought of many names for Kakashi. He chose "Kakashi," which means "scarecrow" in Japanese. This name fits him well. Sometimes, scarecrows are used to show Kakashi. For example, Naruto trains with a scarecrow dressed like Kakashi. You can also see scarecrows in the background of some scenes.

Kakashi's Voice Actors

In the Japanese version of the anime, Kazuhiko Inoue voices Kakashi. Dave Wittenberg does his voice in the English version. Dave Wittenberg said he likes Kakashi's relationship with his students. He thinks Kakashi is "a very nice person."

Kakashi's Popularity

Kakashi is very popular with Naruto fans. He often ranks high in character popularity polls. Many people like his calm yet serious personality. There are also many products based on Kakashi. These include key chains and plush dolls.

See also

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