“In an era when there were few strong, cool female characters, Temari was exceptional.”
(Auto-translated from Japanese)
My Story
When Naruto was first broadcast, most female characters were on the "protected side. In such an environment, my first impression of Temari, who appeared for the chunin exams, was shocking. She dominated the battlefield with a single fan, and her attitude of not flirting with anyone overwhelmed the boys of her generation. And he wasn't just strong. It was the true face he showed in his relationship with Shikamaru, the diplomatic role he played in building a relationship with Kinoha with Suna no Sato on his shoulders, and the way he protected his family as a mother in the Bolt generation. I think the best part of the Naruto series is that we can follow the same characters as they continue to grow over the decades. I still love the setting where Temari is stronger in marital fights, and every time I watch BORUTO, I look for Temari.
Favorite scene / line
The scene where Temari tells Shikamaru to "surrender" during the chuunin exam. I liked the way she said that line so much that I still think of it sometimes.
Stories I'd love to see
I would like to read a short story about daily life in Sunagakure. Temari, the sibling relationship between Gaara and Gaara, the politics of Suna no Sato, and diplomacy with Kinoha. I would like to read more stories about the three siblings, including Kankuro.