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Hidero from Naruto in a close-framed cel-shaded anime scene with a detailed environment
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Hidero

Character

Hidero is a popular screen actor who appears in the first Naruto feature film, the one set amid the Land of Snow. In its Princess Gale series he portrays the swordsman Shishimaru, sharing the screen with leading lady Koyuki Kazahana.

Japanese Voice: Kan Tanaka
First Appearance (Movie): Ninja Clash (1st Naruto film)
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Appearance

Hidero cuts a tall figure with spiky dark hair and small eyes, and he favours a sleeveless kimono in a dark shade.

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Personality

Easygoing by nature, Hidero takes things in stride, though he makes no secret of his distaste for the cold.

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History

Though an actor rather than a trained fighter, Hidero showed real nerve when he snatched up a sword to shield the princess, hinting at both courage and a passing skill with a blade. He first turns up resting between takes with his co-stars Kin and Michy, passing the time with Team 7 and the director, and grumbling that he can only hope their frosty destination, the Land of Snow, comes with some heating. On screen he plays Shishimaru, joining Kin and Michy to summon their rainbow chakra and topple the Armoured Warriors along with their leader. When shooting the follow-up film, his character is written to die, leaving the Princess he served stricken with grief.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Hidero in Naruto?

Hidero is a popular screen actor who appears in the first Naruto film, playing the swordsman Shishimaru in the in-universe Princess Gale series alongside leading lady Koyuki Kazahana.

What role does Hidero play in the Princess Gale films?

Hidero portrays Shishimaru, a swordsman who joins his co-stars Kin and Michy in summoning rainbow chakra to defeat the Armoured Warriors and their leader.

What happens to Hidero's character in the sequel film?

In the follow-up Princess Gale film, Hidero's character Shishimaru is written to die, leaving the Princess he served stricken with grief.

What does Hidero look like?

Hidero is tall with spiky dark hair and small eyes, and he favours a sleeveless kimono in a dark shade.

What is Hidero's personality like?

Hidero is easygoing and takes things in stride, though he makes no secret of his dislike for the cold.

Sources & Information

Looking for more on Hidero? The Naruto Wiki on Fandom has a dedicated page with community notes.

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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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