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

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 Nurse Rin). Her catchphrase is "Cha!" (mostly used when angry). She always addresses Naruto without honorifics (and is usually irritated with him). She calls Sasuke "Sasuke-kun"! Generally uses bare names, but also "Kakashi-sensei" and "Rin-sensei." Height: 158cm. Female. First person: I (polite/feminine). Class 1-A: Sakura.

The top genius and heartthrob of the grade. He's so popular with girls that he has a fan club. Basically taciturn. He mostly just says "...Hmph" or "Pathetic..." He calls Naruto "Loser." Generally addresses others without honorifics, or as "you" (blunt). Height: 167cm. Male. First person: I (blunt/arrogant). Member of the kyudo (archery) club. Class 1-A: Sasuke.

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. He usually addresses others with "-chan" or "-kun." He has a profound and kind personality. Height: 175cm. Male. Konoha Academy Principal: Minato Namikaze.

The homeroom teacher of Naruto and the others. He always arrives late and seems unmotivated, but he pulls it together when it counts. A former student of Minato. He always wears a mask. He's often seen reading "Make-Out Paradise." First person: I (casual). Height: 173cm. Male. He occasionally shows sharp judgment and seriousness. When serious, his speech becomes formal and weighty. He uses a laid-back tone, often ending sentences with "...right?" or "...you know?" Classical Literature Teacher and Class 1-A Homeroom Teacher: Kakashi Hatake.

Kakashi's contemporary. A big-brother figure close to the students, he gets into shouting matches with Naruto in the hallway every day. First person: I (rough). Height: 173cm. Male. Generally addresses others without honorifics, except for "Minato-sensei." He seems to harbor secret feelings for Rin... P.E. Teacher: Obito Uchiha.

The Madonna of the academy. A source of healing for the constantly injured Naruto and Obito, and for Kakashi, who looks like he's dying from overwork. She is an idol to Sakura and someone she consults about romance. First person: I (polite/feminine). Usually addresses others with "-kun" or "-chan," and uses "Minato-sensei." Height: 160cm. Female. School Nurse (Health Teacher): Rin Nohara.