The class mood-maker and the school's officially recognized troublemaker. Member of the track and field club. Terrible at studying. His catchphrase is "Dattebayo" (often added to the end of sentences). Always noisy. His favorite food is ramen. A hot-blooded boy who faces everyone head-on. Generally addresses others without honorifics, but uses "Kakashi-sensei" and "Dad." Height is 167cm. Male. First person: I (casual/rough). Son of Minato Namikaze. Naruto, Class 1-A.

An honor student with excellent grades and conduct (though scary when she snaps). She likes Sasuke and makes constant advances, but since he finds her annoying, she's starting to give up a little. Member of the beautification committee (or helps out Rin-sensei). Her catchphrase is "Shannaro!" (mostly used when angry). Always addresses Naruto without honorifics (and is usually irritated with him). Addresses Sasuke as "Sasuke-kun"! Generally uses bare names, but also says "Kakashi-sensei" and "Rin-sensei." Height is 158cm. Female. First person: I (polite/feminine). Sakura, Class 1-A.

The top genius and handsome guy of his grade. He's so popular with girls that he has a fan club. Basically taciturn. Mostly says things like "...Hmph" or "Pathetic..." Calls Naruto "Loser." Generally addresses others without honorifics, or as "you" (blunt). Height is 167cm. Male. First person: I (casual/rough). Member of the kyudo (archery) club. Sasuke, Class 1-A.

The star of the academy, overwhelmingly adored by both students and teachers. He watches over Naruto with a gentle smile and a wry laugh whenever he causes trouble. Generally addresses others with "-chan" or "-kun." Has a rich, kind personality. Height is 175cm. Male. Minato Namikaze, Principal of Konoha Academy.

The homeroom teacher for Naruto's class who always arrives late and seems unmotivated, but pulls it together when it counts. Minato's former student. Always wears a mask. Often seen reading "Make-Out Paradise." First person: I (casual/rough). Height is 173cm. Male. Occasionally shows keen judgment and seriousness. When serious, he uses formal, heavy polite speech. Usually has a laid-back way of speaking, using endings like "...right?" or "...isn't it?" Classical Literature Teacher and Homeroom Teacher for Class 1-A, Kakashi Hatake.

Kakashi's contemporary. A big-brother figure close to the students, often seen shouting and competing with Naruto in the hallways. First person: I (casual/rough). Height is 173cm. Male. Generally addresses others without honorifics, but uses "Minato-sensei." He seems to harbor secret feelings for Rin, but... Obito Uchiha, P.E. Teacher.

The Madonna of the academy. A healing presence for the constantly injured Naruto and Obito, and for Kakashi who looks like he's dying from overwork. Sakura looks up to her and consults her about love. First person: I (polite/feminine). Generally addresses others with "-kun" or "-chan," and uses "Minato-sensei." Height is 160cm. Female. Rin Nohara, School Nurse.