The Myers-Briggs type index (MBTI) is a psychological framework that allows individuals to better understand themselves and others around them. A type is determined by the dominant side of four pairs of mental preferences (Introverted v. Extroverted, Sensing v. Intuition, Feeling v. Thinking, & Judging v. Perceiving). The MBTI types are usually applied to real people but may also describe fictional characters in Naruto and other anime.
The main characters of Naruto are all well-written and complex people, and they are often full of surprises. To keep the story feeling fresh, these characters may not always neatly fit their MBTI types, but overall, their MBTI types give viewers a great reference for how those Naruto characters act and think in their daily lives.
Updated on April 9, 2023, by Louis Kemner: We’ve totally revamped this article to fit CBR’s current writing style and re-assess several Naruto characters and their true MBTI types.
10 Naruto Uzumaki
ENFP (The Campaigner)
The protagonist himself, Naruto Uzumaki, fits the Campaigner personality type well, though he also has elements of the ENFJ Protagonist. An ENFP is an outgoing and free-spirited person who likes to inspire others and conceptualize optimistic ideas about how society can be better for everyone.
As a true Campaigner, Naruto uses his intuition, or N, to dream up a more peaceful world free of the cycle of hatred and violence. His extroverted personality marks him as a people person who loudly shares what he’s thinking, while he’s also emotionally sensitive and isn’t too tied down by routines, hence FP.
9 Sasuke Uchiha
INTJ (The Architect)
Naruto‘s longtime rival, Sasuke Uchiha, is best described as an INTJ, or the Architect. It’s more common for aloof anime supervillains like All For One from My Hero Academia and Bleach‘s Sosuke Aizen to have this type. Still, INTJs come in all shapes and sizes, including ambitious boys like Sasuke, who won’t let anyone stop them.
The INTJ type is rare and intense, based on careful planning for the future and not concerning oneself with society or emotionally-charged issues. Sasuke is fixated on reviving his clan and killing Itachi, and he pursues this goal alone while being analytical and thoughtful about everything he does.
8 Sakura Haruno
ESFJ (The Consul)
Naruto‘s tsundere teammate and friend, Sakura Haruno, is an ESFJ who also has some ESTJ traits to her. The ESFJ type is loosely similar to the ENFP since they are both people-oriented types who like to make life better for everyone around them.
An ENFP is a whimsical idealist, while a Consul like Sakura Haruno is more practical and hands-on, concerning themselves with more immediate problems and helping people right away. Sakura admires Naruto‘s idealism, but she doesn’t share it — she fixates on injured people she can heal right then and there with her medical jutsu.
7 Hinata Hyuga
ISFJ (The Defender)
Naruto‘s dandere friend turned lover, Hinata Hyuga, fits one of the most common and beloved MBTI types: the Defender. Often associated with professions like counseling and nursing, the ISFJ type is all about humbly helping other people in need in practical and reliable ways.
The ISFJ is a more introverted and focused ESFJ, making Hinata Hyuga a quieter version of Sakura Haruno. This type is also prone to burnout, being eager to support and heal other people while giving little thought to one’s own well-being.
6 Shikamaru Nara
INTP (The Logician)
The lazy genius Shikamaru Nara is a fine INTP, though when he’s leading other ninjas into battle, he functions similarly to an ENTJ, or Commander. Shikamaru will say or do what he must as a team leader, but on his own, he’s a Logician who prefers a quiet, whimsical lifestyle.
The INTP type has some overlap with the INTJ, except an INTP Logician will have many more ideas and rapidly rotate between them, as opposed to more focused, goal-oriented INTJs. Shikamaru has strong intuition and logical skills but no grand plan to pursue.
5 Kakashi Hatake
INTP (The Logician)
Naruto‘s kuudere team leader, Kakashi Hatake the copycat ninja, is a bit unusual as an INTP. This personality type is associated with inventors and scientists, but Kakashi would rather invent new jutsu and combat plans rather than tinker with a chemistry set.
Kakashi expresses his INTP personality through his effective and flexible leadership, using his intuition and thinking to conceptualize effective battle plans while using his perceiving nature to go with the flow of battle. That’s what sets him apart from a more goal-oriented character like Sasuke.
4 Jiraiya
ENFP (The Campaigner)
Naruto‘s beloved mentor, Jiraiya the toad sage, has the same MBTI type as Naruto himself, which may explain why they got along so well. In fact, Naruto‘s Campaigner-style dream of world peace came from Jiraiya, who sought this idealistic dream before Naruto was even born.
Jiraiya’s ENFP personality also made him a great mentor for the three “rain orphans” Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato, who were inspired by Jiraiya’s friendly, idealistic ways and warmth. Unfortunately, those orphans took Jiraiya’s ideas to a villainous extreme.
3 Itachi Uchiha
INFJ (The Advocate)
Sasuke’s famous older brother, Itachi, is also rather introverted and calculating, like Sasuke, but in a different way. Itachi is an INFJ, one of the rarest MBTI types, dedicated to patiently conceptualizing the best ways to help people and transform society.
The INFJ can be described as a more calculating ENFP or a more people-oriented INTJ, which categorizes Itachi Uchiha well. He is a secretive, smart, and idealistic person who, for all his crimes and brutal jutsu, cares about people and society and wants everyone to be happy and safe.
2 Tsunade
ESTP (The Entrepreneur)
The Entrepreneur personality type can be a lot of fun, being a project-oriented, hands-on type that can get along with anyone and freely pursue a wide variety of interests. The ESTP will concern themselves with the people and the things around them, using their resourceful minds to make new things or solve tangible problems in unexpected ways.
Tsunade, the fifth Hokage, generally fits this mold as a bold, practical woman who will tell things as they are and protect people with her own two hands. Tsunade also lacks serious ambition or goals, sensing and perceiving rather than intuitive and judging, though she is still an effective leader who helped keep the Hidden Leaf Village together.
1 Might Guy
ESFP (The Entertainer)
The ESFP Entertainer is the opposite of the quiet, calculating INTJ type, with Entertainers being whimsical, emotionally sensitive people-pleasers who take a hands-on approach to life. They are similar to ESTPs but are even more receptive to other people’s feelings and quickly form new friendships.
Might Guy the taijutsu master is a colorful ESFP who lives life to the fullest, eagerly befriending others and taking life as it comes. He has serious discipline as a martial artist, while the ESFP type usually lacks focus and discipline. Still, even so, Might Guy cleanly fits this type and is a highly amusing character.