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Kō Kogare

Character

A young Konohagakure civilian of the Boruto era, Ko Kogare enrolled at the Academy and shared a classroom with Shino Aburame's students. Short on self-belief, he hesitated at the threshold of a ninja career, declining to sit the exam that would have made him a genin.

English Voice: Billy Kametz
Japanese Voice: Hirokazu Sekido
Village & Affiliations: Konohagakure
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Appearance

Ko is a fair-skinned boy with dark hair gathered into a ponytail, set off by very thin brows above black eyes. His outfit pairs a cyan shirt and matching trousers with a turquoise cape fastened by a large gold button, worn with sandals.

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Personality

He comes across as short on confidence. Handed the chance to advance, he held back rather than test himself in the promotion exam.

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History

Upon entering the Academy, Ko landed in the homeroom overseen by Shino Aburame. With his classmates he traveled to Kirigakure on a school trip, where Kagura Karatachi met the group as their guide. When Shino's students were finally offered the opportunity to become shinobi, Ko opted out of the Genin Exams.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kō Kogare in Naruto?

Kō Kogare is a Konohagakure Academy student from the New Era who ultimately decides against pursuing a career as a shinobi.

Who was Kō Kogare's homeroom teacher?

Kō Kogare's homeroom teacher at the Academy is Shino Aburame.

Did Kō Kogare become a genin?

No, Kō Kogare opted out of the Genin Exams when his classmates were finally given the chance to become shinobi.

What does Kō Kogare look like?

Kō Kogare is a fair-skinned boy with dark hair gathered into a ponytail, thin brows, and black eyes, dressed in a cyan shirt and matching trousers with a turquoise cape fastened by a gold button.

What is Kō Kogare's personality like?

Kō Kogare comes across as lacking in confidence, holding back from testing himself in the promotion exam even when given the opportunity to advance.

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