I’m pretty sure that you’ve heard of the very popular Manga or Anime series, Naruto. Well, Sasuke Uchiha is one of the characters from this series.
If you’re a big Manga or an Anime fan, then you need to know who Sasuke is! He’s probably one of the most famous characters in the history of Manga.
Sasuke has managed to establish quite a loyal fan base and many agree that without his input as a character, the series wouldn’t have been the same. His character made the series so much more enjoyable!
If you’re curious to know more about him, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll be discussing all the details you need to know about the character, Sasuke Uchiha.
So let’s get right to it!
What manga is Sasuke from?
Sasuke Uchiha is a fictional character in the famous Japanese Manga series known as Naruto. It was written and illustrated by the mangaka, Masashi Kishimoto.
The Manga series revolves around a teenage boy named, Naruto Uzumaki who is a young ninja and dreams to become the leader of his village (a Hokage).
The most uplifting theme in this series is hope. Naruto has hope that he can change the world into a better place. This Manga is known for having one of the most complex yet basic plots. But according to the readers, that’s what makes the series so great!
Sasuke Uchiha in the series belongs to the Uchiha clan, which is regarded as the most powerful as well as a notorious ninja family.
The Naruto Manga series has a total of 72 volumes. Even its Anime was pretty long, with a total of 720 episodes. Isn’t that insane?
Despite being extremely lengthy, it’s one of the most loved series in the history of Manga. This is because it’s regarded as a really good battle shonen series with intense and iconic fights.
It also has many interesting characters and plot twists, which keep the readers on their toes.
Is Sasuke the main character?
Yes, Sasuke Uchiha is one of the main characters in the Manga series Naruto. He is the secondary protagonist and the rival of the hero of the series Naruto Uzumaki.
In fact, according to many readers, the series focused on Sasuke a lot more than they did on Naruto in the beginning chapters.
Many people dislike this because they believe that as Naruto is the main character, then only he should be treated like one.
They even went as far as to say that the show should’ve been named “Naruto and Sasuke” if they wanted Sasuke as the main character as well. However because he’s not, then they should also stop treating him like one.
On the other hand, other readers who are also trying to understand the series give an explanation as to why Sasuke is focused on a lot in the Manga series.
They believe that his actions later affect Naruto’s life, making him an important part of the series. Therefore, knowledge is needed beforehand in order to understand the relationship later on.
Moreover, author Kishimoto was also clever to introduce Sasuke Uchiha in the early stages, because every famous Manga will always have two characters who compete with each other.
There will always be an internal rival in competition with a superhero. This allows the author to show competency between the main lead and the second lead.
Therefore, Sasuke in the series is the second lead.
Personality of Sasuke Uchiha
Sasuke was a cheerful child, eager to please and live up to his clan name. One of Sasuke’s most important relationships is with his older brother, Itachi, whose mere mention may provoke intense reactions from Sasuke’s generally placid demeanor.
When he was a youngster, Sasuke admired Itachi, preferring his companionship beyond all others; as an infant, he would scream whenever he was not held by Itachi and would quickly be delighted when he was held by his big brother again. When Itachi assassinated the rest of the Uchiha clan, Sasuke was devastated not just by the loss of his family, but also by what Itachi told him: that he had never loved Sasuke.
What is the appearance of Sasuke Uchiha?
According to Hashirama Senju, Sasuke resembles Izuna Uchiha because he has black eyes and spiky black hair with a blue tint.
Sasuke’s hair is long and has draped over his face as bangs since he was a toddler, which he allows to grow longer and hide more of his face as he gets older. Sasuke grew his hair to conceal the left half of his face, particularly the eye, after receiving his Rinnegan. Most girls his age regard him as attractive.
Sasuke’s clothes have changed several times over his life, although the Uchiha clan’s insignia is usually visible somewhere on his attire, like the back of his shirt collar.
Is Sasuke a villain?
Sasuke Uchiha is regarded as the anti-heroic, final villain of the Naruto Manga series. He is the overall deuteragonist and the secondary protagonist of the series.
Sasuke is the younger brother of Itachi Uchiha and the second born son of the late Fugaku and Mikoto Uchiha. He’s also the husband of Sakura Uchiha. Sasuke wanted to become like his elder brother Itachi and trained to become stronger as a part of the Uchiha clan.
The reason why Sasuke is regarded as the villain is that his main goal in the series is to kill his best friend Naruto and gain the Mangkyo Sharingan.
He even wants to kill his elder brother Itachi, who he dearly loved, only because Itachi distanced himself from the Uchiha clan and was forced by the Leaf village to destroy this clan. Therefore, Sasuke wants to end him.
Here’s a table of information on the character of Sasuke Uchiha:
Category | Character information |
Occupation | Rogue Ninja |
Epithet | Last-survivor of the Uchiha clan |
Personality | Serious, aloof, cruel, ruthless, indifferent |
Powers | Sharingan |
Weapons | Sword |
Why Sasuke should have been the protagonist?
Many readers of the Manga series believe that Sasuke Uchiha should’ve been the protagonist of the series instead of Naruto Uzumaki. While his role as a villain was great in itself, he would’ve been better as a hero.
Many believe that it makes perfect sense for Sasuke to be the protagonist of a series like Naruto. This is because of his skills and personality in comparison to Naruto’s.
Let’s take a look at a few reasons why it should be so. Firstly, Sasuke is the chosen one. A major trope of stories featuring protagonists is the idea that they’re the chosen ones. In the series Naruto, Sasuke is the one who’s actually fulfilling this role.
He’s often referred to as a ninja genius and also comes from a strong ninja clan. He’s a strong character because he’s able to deal with any situation which is thrown at him.
Therefore, it seems natural for him to be the main character, unlike Naruto who’s clumsy and incapable in comparison to Sasuke.
Secondly, Sasuke is the character that’s constantly losing his battles. He is generally unsuccessful in most of the battles. The fun of shonen Anime is to watch a character struggle in order to become stronger.
Sasuke, even as a ninja genius, had to work hard in order to become one of the strongest ninjas. This is why he would’ve been perfect as a protagonist.
Moreover, a protagonist isn’t always very clean with no wrong choices. Sasuke in the series has many times given into the darkness which puts his friends in danger. Seeing him struggle with such decisions as a protagonist would seem much more natural.
Lastly, a protagonist’s story always has tragedies. Sasuke has one of the most tragic backstories in the series.
His brother murdered his entire family and now Sasuke wants to become strong in order to kill him for vengeance. He has a specific target and is focusing his rage on that.
Is Sasuke stronger than Naruto?
Many people who read the Naruto Manga series believe that Sasuke and Naruto are nearly equal when it comes to powers. While some believe that Sasuke is much stronger than Naruto.
This is because he’s regarded as a ninja genius and he also trained to become so much stronger. Sasuke is more gifted and also had more success in battles. However, Sasuke still couldn’t beat Naruto because Naruto has proven abilities.
Sasuke is also the chosen one and had to go through a lot to become this strong. His tragedies and struggles are what make his character development so much better and stronger.
Take a look at this video giving an honest review on who’s stronger:
Final Thoughts
The main points from this article are:
- Sasuke Uchiha is a fictional character from the Naruto Manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto.
- He’s the second lead of the series and a rival to the superhero, Naruto Uzumaki. He belongs to the Uchiha clan.
- Sasuke wanted to become as strong as his elder brother Itachi, who cared for him when their parents died.
- However, as Itachi distanced himself from the clan, Sasuke trained to be stronger in order to kill him and Naruto for vengeance. He’s the final villain of the Manga series.
- Many people believe that Sasuke should’ve been the protagonist of this series because of his personality and skills. He was more serious and determined in comparison to Naruto.
- In terms of strength, Sasuke and Naruto are thought to be almost equal. Although a very strong ninja, Sasuke still couldn’t beat Naruto.