The characters of the Naruto universe have left a lasting impression on audiences across the world — for their gallantry, generosity, and willingness to sacrifice when necessary. With roughly seven hundred episodes, many diverse characters have assisted the titular protagonist on his journey. In Japanese culture, the year of a person's birth is often considered to be a major contributing factor in the development of their personality. Over the years, fans have often wondered how astrology fit into the creation of their favorite characters. Each Naruto character's birthday is a contributing factor to who they are.

They all have unique personalities, backstories, and motivations, rendering them believable and endearing individuals. By listing all the Naruto birthdays, fans can better understand the origins of the series' saviors, as well as the many ways they contributed to Naruto's efforts in becoming the Hokage.

Updated on March 1, 2024 by Jenny Melzer: This article has been updated to adhere to CBR's current publication standards, as well as to include more in-depth analysis of each character's personality traits in relation to their zodiac sign.

Might Guy Has All of Capricorn's Best Qualities

Birthday: January 1

• Height: 184 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Might Guy is a taijutsu expert as well as Rock Lee's teacher and source of inspiration. As his ambitious and proactive spirit suggests, he was born on January 1st. Might Guy is also one of the most self-assured characters in Naruto, further demonstrating his Capricorn spirit. That said, his unwavering determination can sometimes lead him astray, but he always finds his way back.

Fortunately, Might Guy does not embody the more negative traits of his Capricorn sign. That sign is known for its unforgiving and condescending attitude, but Might Guy is much the opposite. He is easy to get along with, and he is always happy to lift other people up rather than talk down to them.

Darui Exhibits Capricorn Traits Like Discipline and Self-Control

Birthday: January 6

• Height: 185 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Darui is one of the Cloud Village's most skilled shinobi and the man who would become the next Raikage. He shares a birthday with the villainous Danzo Shimura. However, he's considerably calmer and more amenable than Shimura. That said, Darui can take things a bit too lightly at times, although he's always quick to make amends for his mistakes. This Naruto character's birthday falls on January 6.

Darui is a Capricorn, like Might Guy, and he embodies that sign's traits of discipline, responsibility, and self-control. Darui may complain a lot in Naruto Shippuden, but as a hardworking Capricorn, he knows his duty, a fact the Raikage warmly acknowledged, to Darui's pleasure.

Gaara Was Born on the Capricorn/Aquarius Cusp

Birthday: January 19

• Height: 172.5 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Gaara was a former adversary of Naruto Uzumaki and now serves as the Sand Village's Kazekage. Additionally, he was once the Jinchuriki of the Shukaku, explaining why the inhabitants of Sunagakure were so terrified of him. While Gaara's young life was filled with bigotry and prejudice, he manages to break the shackles of his past with Naruto's help. He remains one of the most popular characters in Naruto.

Gaara was born on the last day of Capricorn's birthdate range. His patient, serious attitude roughly embodies this sign's traits of self-control and discipline, which became even more important after the teenage Gaara became the new Kazekage. Capricorns are hard workers, similar to Virgos, so they're comfortable with office work.

Shino Aburame Embodies Aquarius' Sense of Aloofness

Birthday: January 23

• Height: 186.5 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Shino is a member of the Aburame clan and among the strongest of the Leaf Village's top Genin. Unfortunately, he was overlooked during Shikamaru's mission to retrieve Sasuke. He now works as a teacher at the Ninja Academy. As an Aquarius, Shino retains an air of mystery around him. Most people are unable to predict his choices and moods because he camouflages his feelings.

Shino's birthday makes him an Aquarius, an earth sign that's all about idealism and the power of the people. Shino Aburame doesn't generally feel that idealistic in Naruto, but he still upholds shonen traits like honesty, trust, and teamwork, at least. He also lives up to Aquarius' reputation for being aloof and emotionally unexpressive. Aquarians also tend to be lonely because of their detachment from the world around them, which fans saw play out in Shippuden, when Naruto seemingly forgot Shino even existed.

Minato Namikaze Was an Aquarian Idealist

Birthday: January 25

• Height: 179.2 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Minato was the Fourth Hokage and the technical Jinchuriki of Kurama — he wielded only half of his chakra known as the "Yin" half. Though he had little presence in the original series, he was temporarily resurrected and became an asset of the Allied Shinobi Forces in the Fourth Ninja War. Minato is arguably most famous for sealing a Nine-Tails fragment inside Naruto, his infant child. This Naruto character's birthday falls on January 25.

Minato Namikaze is an Aquarius in many ways. This air sign is an intellectual one that fights for humanitarian causes, and Minato indeed fought hard for not just a mission's sake, but to protect his entire village and its inhabitants. His idealism made an impression on Obito and Kakashi, too.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's Idealism and Pacifism Weren't His Only Aquarian Traits

Birthday: February 8

• Height: 163.1 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Third Hokage of the Leaf and its most stalwart defender. During the Chunin Exams, he gave his life to protect the village from Orochimaru who had joined forces with the Sand Village. Widely renowned as a "God of Shinobi," he is easily one of the most powerful combatants in Naruto. Hiruzen Sarutobi's teaching style helped lay the groundwork for innumerable future pupils.

Hiruzen is one of a few Aquarius Hokage, and like his youthful successor Minato, Hiruzen is an idealistic leader who fought to the end because he believed in his village and its people. He is also rather aloof and unexpressive as an Aquarius, but his heart burns with the desire to fight for justice and hope for all.

Tobirama Senju's Traits Were the Antithesis of Pisces

Birthday: February 19

• Height: 182.3 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Tobirama Senju is best known for founding the Hidden Leaf Village. As Hashirama Senju's younger brother, he later became the Second Hokage of the Leaf. Although an Aquarius trait, Tobirama was best known for his realistic approach and rigid distrust of the Uchiha clan.He also established the sociopolitical and economic frameworks for Konohagakure village. This Naruto character's birthday falls on February 19.

Tobirama Senju was born on the first day of the Pisces sign's range, and oddly, he's practically this water sign's opposite. Pisces is gentle, caring, and intuitive, and those who are born under this sign dislike know-it-alls and any form of cruelty. The sign is also rather trusting. However, Tobirama was more like an anti-Pisces, ruling with a firm hand and never trusting the Uchiha clan that his brother Hashirama totally trusted.

Tenten's Best Qualities As a Pisces Are Her Friendliness and Selfless Nature

Birthday: March 9

• Height: 166 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Tenten is one of the Leaf Village's most expert weapon masters and a member of the Leaf Village's Team 11 under Might Guy. In spite of this, she is frequently regarded as one of the series' least talented kunoichi. Despite her desire to follow in Sannin Tsunade's footsteps, Tenten's mediocre control of chakra prevented her from becoming a medical ninja. On a positive note, Tenten is a great role model for the women in Naruto.

Tenten doesn't say or do that much to live up to her Pisces sign in Naruto, being a more hands-on shinobi who didn't concern herself with the mysticism that water signs like so much. Still, as a shonen hero, Tenten opposed villainy and cruelty in all forms, like Pisces, and she is a caring, supportive person in her team.

Sakura Haruno's Bold Personality and Fiery Passion Are Just Two of Her Clear Taurus Traits

Birthday: March 28

• Height: 165 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Aries

Sakura Haruno is a member of Team Seven and one of the Leaf Village's best medical shinobi, on the same level as Tsunade. Her ability to concentrate chakra into immense physical strength makes her a formidable opponent. Unlike Tenten, Sakura eventually learns to sharpen her chakra control skills enormously, allowing her to perform as a medical ninja. Unfortunately, many fans don't consider her to be anything more than Sasuke's love interest.

As a fire sign, Aries is emotionally intense and proactive, disliking delays, idleness, and waste. Sakura Haruno is quite the Aries, known for her bold, headstrong personality, proactive ways, and intense passion for the things and people she cares about, most of all her teammates Naruto and Sasuke.

Choji Akimichi Is Patient and Friendly, Two of Taurus' Most Positive Traits

Birthday: May 1

• Height: 178 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Choji Akimichi is one of Naruto's most reliable allies. He participated in the Sasuke retrieval mission and was a valuable asset under the leadership of his friend, Shikamaru Nara. Unfortunately, his entire childhood was filled with rejection and bullying. And yet, he refuses to permit his past to shape his future. In fact, he gains a lot of confidence after growing up — Choji is currently the "Sixteenth Head of the Akimichi Clan".

Choji neatly embodies the best traits of his Taurus astrological sign. Like any Taurus, Choji is a friendly worker, being reliable, stable, and patient in Team 10. He values friendship and cooperation, using his strength not to show off, but to serve his duty and little more. Taurus also enjoys cooking, and sure enough, Choji is all about savoring good food.

Kankuro's Patience and Reliability Are His Most Obvious Taurus Traits

Birthday: May 15

• Height: 180 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Kankuro is Gaara's older brother and a shinobi from the Sand Village. The puppets he commands engineer horrifying deaths for his adversaries, making him a feared addition to the heroes' ranks. Kankuro initially treats his brother with fearful admiration, but ultimately accepts his role as Gaara's closest ally and guardian. Kankuro would later take on critical leadership positions during the Fourth Shinobi War.

Kankuro vaguely embodies his Taurus sign in Naruto. He is appreciably reliable and patient as a crafty ninja who would rather wait for the right moment to strike than charge right in. He's not as stubborn or possessive as the Taurus sign would suggest, though.

Killer Bee Doesn't Have Many of Taurus' Signature Traits, but His Tailed Beast Does

Birthday: May 15

• Height: 190 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Killer Bee is the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki and a friend to Naruto. Intriguingly, he shares a birthday with Kankuro despite their many personality differences. Killer Bee also wants to become the best rapper in the world, a goal that somehow doesn't conflict with his prodigious combat skills. As a stereotypical Taurus, Killer Bee takes great pride in his overwhelming strength, a sense of confidence that regularly spills over into arrogance. This Naruto character's birthday falls on May 15.

Killer Bee is determined to run off and get into trouble, contradicting the Taurus sign's traits of being reliable and stable. He does not embody the sign's other traits either, but his bull-like tailed beast does symbolically match Taurus the bull.

Iruka Umino Lacks Gemini's Dual Nature, Instead Embodying Their Gentle Affection

Birthday: May 26

• Height: 178 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Iruka was Naruto's previous teacher at the Leaf Village's Ninja Academy, as well as one of his closest friends. Without his open-minded guidance, the young hero may have experienced many hardships and struggles during his formative years. Iruka is easily one of the kindest characters in Naruto, but he also expects his pupils to follow his orders. Further, Iruka helps Naruto adjust to his unique situation vis-a-vis the Nine-Tails.

Iruka is a Gemini, a free-spirited air sign that explores life on its whims. However, Iruka is more like an earth sign, having a stable, routine-oriented career as a ninja instructor. He's not indecisive or curious like Geminis, but he does embody that sign's gentle and affectionate ways at times.

Ay Was Far More Grounded Than Air Sign Gemini Dictates

Birthday: June 1

• Height: 198.2 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Ay was the Fourth Raikage and wielded unparalleled physical strength. He harbored a vendetta toward Sasuke for his actions against Killer Bee and was not easily persuaded by Naruto's pleas. This is because of Ay's stoic and uncompromising attitude towards everything. Although he generally means well, Ay's shameless hypocrisy is one of his biggest flaws as a character. This Naruto character's birthday falls on June 1.

The Raikage, Ay, was born under the air sign Gemini but feels much more like a Virgo or Aries instead. He is a bold, passionate leader like an Aries and is stubborn and tough like earth signs, having few traits of any air sign to balance things out.

Itachi Uchiha's Dual Nature Is a Definite Reflection of Sun Sign Gemini

Birthday: June 9

• Height: 178 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Itachi Uchiha was introduced as a villain for the genocide he enacted on the Uchiha clan. Itachi teamed up with the Akatskuki after slaughtering his own family, turning Sasuke on a path of vengeance. However, as the story continued to unfold, it was discovered that his actions were a necessity in preserving the shinobi world. As counter-intuitive as it sounds, Itachi preferred to finish his battles without causing too much damage.

Itachi Uchiha is mostly a Gemini on the inside, secretly caring for his family even though he was ordered to slaughter them. Unlike typical Geminis, Itachi is comfortable with routines and order as opposed to exploring new ideas freely.

Neji Hyuga's Pessism and Loyalty Are Both Strong Cancer Traits

Birthday: July 3

• Height: 172.1 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Neji Hyuga was first introduced as an abrasive and imperious young man who viewed himself as superior to others. However, his humbling defeat at the hands of Naruto Uzumaki changed him for the better. Neji's alliance with Team Guy helped him reinforce his own strengths while simultaneously making note of his weaknesses. Neji Hyuga later sacrificed himself to save Naruto, bringing their relationship full circle.

Neji's sign is Cancer the crab, one of the three water signs. This sign is a mystical one, which can be a double-edged sword. Like most Cancers, Neji is somewhat pessimistic and doesn't warm up to strangers easily, but he does care deeply for his small but rich social circle and can be impressively loyal. He even gave his own life to shield Hinata and Naruto from harm, which is quite the Cancer move.

Kiba Inuzuka Lacks the Mysticism Most Cancer Signs Possess

Birthday: July 7

• Height: 173 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Kiba is one of the Leaf Village's 11 top Genin and the only character to actively employ a hound in battle. He and Akamaru made a formidable force, especially when using his Fang Over Fang technique. Kiba is a tad too self-involved on occasions, but there's no doubting his determination and loyalty. At the same time, he can be rather reckless during fights, especially against overpowered combatants. This Naruto character's birthday falls on July 7.

Kiba may be a Cancer by birth, but he's not very mystical. He feels more like a fire sign with his intense personality, like a Leo. Leos like attention and fame, and Kiba even dreamed of becoming a popular Hokage everyone could look up to.

Sasuke Uchiha's Arrogance and Ego Could Be Attributed to His Leo Birthsign

Birthday: July 23

• Height: 168 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Leo

Whether Sasuke is a hero is a debate that's never going to end. Although he began and continues his career in the service of the Leaf Village, he has much to repent for. Sasuke spends a long time in his pursuit of revenge, transforming him into an inconsiderate and unreasonable person. He only makes his way back to the Hidden Leaf Village after the conclusion of the Fourth Shinobi War.

Sasuke often feels more like a villainous Cancer or a Scorpio and less like an attention-seeking Leo, his birth sign. However, Sasuke does embody Leo's more negative traits, such a being self-centered and arrogant.

Tsunade's Generosity and Warmth Toward Those She Cares Most For Are True Leo Traits

Birthday: August 2

• Height: 163.1 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Leo

Tsunade is one of the Legendary Sannin and the best medical ninja in the Leaf Village. Additionally, her service as the Fifth Hokage provided stability at a time when the village desperately needed it. She has both Uzumaki and Senju blood running through her veins, which explains her impressive range of powers. However, there was a time when Tsunade was too melancholy to fulfill her shinobi obligations. This Naruto character's birthday falls on August 2.

Tsunade isn't always the life of the party, but she does whimsically pursue her interests with great enthusiasm, like gambling and drinking, so she feels like a Leo/Gemini cross. She can also be generous and warm-hearted around the people who mean the most to her as a true Leo.

Yamato May Be a Leo, but He Exhibits a lot of Earth Sign Behaviors

Birthday: August 10

• Height: 178 cm
• Zodiac Sign: Leo

Yamato is a master of Hashirama's Wood Release jutsu, a unique and remarkable technique strong enough to seal the Nine Tailed Beast inside Naruto. His abilities are a result of Orochimaru's illegal experimentation, infusing him and many other shinobi with Hashirama Senju's cells. As such, his strength is considerably bolstered by the experiment. Yamato is a valuable side character, helping Team Kakashi during Kakashi's absence.

Yamato may have been born under Leo, but he feels more like an earth sign. Not only is he incredibly reliable when it comes to mentoring Team 7 in Kakashi's place, but he's also dutiful ninja who does not like calling too much attention to himself.