Jantō
CharacterJantō is a seasoned gambler based in the Tanzaku Quarters who favors games with favorable odds and once fielded questions from Jiraiya and Naruto during their search for Tsunade.
Appearance
Bespectacled and dark-eyed, Jantō keeps his light brown hair short and spiky. He dresses in a black kimono trimmed in white.
Personality
Years at the tables have made Jantō a shrewd, calculating player, one who gravitates toward wagers where the odds tip in his own favor.
History
When Jiraiya and Naruto came asking after Tsunade, Jantō proved oddly out of the loop, having never caught wind of her legendary streak of terrible luck at gambling. He also turns up in Naruto Mobile as a recurring opponent around the Tanzaku location, doing battle by flinging cards at his rivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jantō in Naruto?
Jantō is a seasoned gambler based in the Tanzaku Quarters who once fielded questions from Jiraiya and Naruto Uzumaki during their search for Tsunade.
What is Jantō's personality like?
Years at the gambling tables made Jantō a shrewd, calculating player who gravitates toward wagers where the odds favor him.
What did Jantō tell Jiraiya and Naruto about Tsunade?
When Jiraiya and Naruto asked after Tsunade, Jantō proved oddly unaware of her legendary streak of terrible luck at gambling.
What does Jantō look like?
Jantō is bespectacled and dark-eyed with short, spiky light brown hair, and he dresses in a black kimono trimmed in white.
Does Jantō appear outside the main Naruto story?
Jantō also appears in Naruto Mobile as a recurring opponent around the Tanzaku location, battling rivals by flinging cards at them.
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- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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