Team Chōza
CharacterTeam Choza is a Leaf Village genin unit from an earlier generation, pairing three future stars, Might Guy, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu, under the Akimichi clan head in the anime continuity.
Overview
This Konohagakure genin cell brings together Might Guy, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu during their younger years. The anime version places Choza Akimichi at the head of the squad as its instructor, guiding the three through their formative missions and trials.
Role
The group takes part in one of the Leaf's Chunin Exams, where its members square off against Team Minato in the contest's second phase. Later on, the squad finds itself trapped by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, a deadly encounter they only walk away from thanks to a timely rescue by Guy's father, Might Duy.
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Notable Members
Might Guy, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu round out the roster, each going on to notable careers within the village. Choza Akimichi stands as their supervising jonin in the animated telling of their exploits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the members of Team Choza?
Team Choza is made up of Might Guy, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu during their younger years as Konohagakure genin.
Who leads Team Choza?
In the anime continuity, Choza Akimichi heads Team Choza as its instructor, guiding Might Guy, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu through their missions.
Who did Team Choza face during the Chunin Exams?
Team Choza's members squared off against Team Minato in the second phase of one of the Leaf's Chunin Exams.
What danger did Team Choza survive?
Team Choza was once trapped by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and only escaped thanks to a timely rescue by Might Guy's father, Might Duy.
When did Team Choza first appear?
Team Choza debuted in manga chapter 599 and anime episode 343.
Sources & Information
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Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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