The main cast of young, growing shinobi that viewers follow throughout Naruto have not only incredibly vibrant and strong personalities but memorably iconic aesthetics as well. One such character is Tenten, squadmate of Lee and Neji, who used to aspire to be like Lady Tsunade before realizing she didn't have the necessary chakra control. This didn't stop her from throwing her all into her training regardless, and she ends up being one of the most versatile weapon masters in the series.

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She's a fiercely independent girl who hates the notion that women can't perform just as well as men, making her one of the stronger starting females of the series. Although she certainly didn't get as much on-screen attention as she deserved, it didn't stop her from capturing the hearts of fans anyway.

10 Fighting Stance

tenten attack stance cosplay from naruto

Tenten is an incredibly capable fighter who primarily uses space-time ninjutsu, a form of summoning, to store a large number of various weapons with which to overwhelm her opponent. KayLynnSyrin's pose as Tenten here is simply striking, giving off the air that her eyes are sharply locked onto an opponent that she's just about to attack, given the hand signs as well. Every part of her cosplay is gorgeously done, and the backdrop combined with her dynamic pose makes the overall shot a real visual joy.

9 Moment Of Relaxation

Although Tenten is one to give her all when it comes to shinobi training, it doesn't mean that she isn't one to value her days off, as well. While Might Guy and Rock Lee might have the energy to never take a moment's rest, Tenten is one who knows to rest when she feels tired. This lounging shot of coldfadingdeath portrays that side of her quite well, and the grassy backdrop works well as it could be seen as the training grounds in which the students spent a lot of time in their earlier days. Topping that off, her costume looks both incredibly accurate and comfortable.

8 The Toughest Kunoichi

The only thing more impressive than a cosplayer perfectly pulling off their character is one showing off their ability to perfectly recreate two, and raylee_cos couldn't have done a better job of that. Everything about their renditions of Tenten and Sakura are simply phenomenal, from the wigs and makeup to the actual poses and expressions themselves. Both of their fierce, determined attitudes are on full display, along with their preferred offensive style. Even if one was unfamiliar with them, it's quite clear that Tenten's ninja tool mastery and Sakura's brute strength are defining parts of their characters.

7 Shuriken At The Ready

In Naruto: The Last, many of the fan-favorite shinobi that fans had been following over the years received updated designs, many of which became an instant hit. One of the best hits had to be Tenten, and _chibikaty's passion and love for the weapon master's new look is on full display in this mini-set.

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Every part of her cosplay looks fantastic, from the outfit all the way down to the accurate styling of her hair. She even mentions in the description that by cosplaying her, she's doing her duty and giving Tenten more of the screen time she deserved, which is quite a cute nod to how underutilized her character is.

6 Bright Smile

Tenten is an inquisitive girl who's definitely bright enough to stand beside the likes of prodigies like Neji and incredibly dedicated workers like Lee. Although she didn't have what it took to fulfill her original dream of being a medical-nin, she had the ambition and confidence to find her own way and follow it without fail. That bright, unstoppable personality is instantly recognizable in this shot of sunnyday_life, as her expression is one of hopeful determination. Every part of her actual cosplay looks fantastic as well, and having the pose makes her look like she's up in the trees is a nice touch.

5 Sharply Scattered

There's not a single other shinobi that can match Tenten's mastery over and passion for ninja tools, especially when she's older and had more time to sharpen her skills. Both of those traits of hers are on full display in maivaan's shot of her, with her well-struck pose, steely expression, and the various ninja tools scattered about the ground around her. She looks as if she just finished putting on a masterful display of her summoning techniques, and she certainly deserves to feel every bit as confident as she looks.

4 Mischievous Grin

There's nothing in the world that Tenten could ever love more than her ninja tools, and enchantedwishcosplay showed that personal passion of hers off quite well in this shot. With her coy expression and her arms resting on top of her scroll, she looks as if she's just waiting for someone to inquire about it so she can whip out her collection of weapons. Every part of her costume looks simply fantastic, and the choice to include the giant scroll she uses in combat is a great touch and makes her pose more dynamic than a simple sitting shot.

3 Brimming Optimism

Nothing could ever crush Tenten's determined spirit, not even having to reconsider the path she'd wanted to walk for her entire life. She sees every experience as something she can analyze and learn from, and keeps a positive spirit no matter what. That spirit was captured incredibly well in this shot of magpie_cosplay, whose expression says all anyone might need to know about Tenten's personality.

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Her costume and wig both look great, as well, and the choice to have her just slightly obscured behind several small branches adds to the shot rather than being a distraction.

2 Stern Expression

Neji is able to get into the heads of others with his preaching early on in the series, such as Hinata and Naruto, insisting that their place in the universe was always set to be below him. He also doesn't always see women as equal fighters, but even though Tenten was on the same team as him, she had the ferocious drive to tell him off when needed. That drive is perfectly pictured in majukonni's portrayal, as her crossed arms and stern expression make her appear as if she just had to dispute more of his nonsense beliefs. Not only is Tenten's personality perfectly shown, but her costume itself looks fantastic.

1 Tough Exterior

The only part of Tenten's personality just as strong as her ever-brimming optimism and love of ninja tools is her unwavering determination. This shot of yxandere's Tenten matches that fierce, determined outlook perfectly, with her hands resting on her hips combined with her stern gaze. She includes another photo in the set to show off Tenten's cuter and slightly less serious side, and both of them do her a great deal of justice.

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