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When the topic of discussion being who is the best written character in the series; names such as, Sasuke, Naruto, Itachi or Sakura show up in the conversation.
Whether it's due to sheer amount of exposure, popularity, preference or tragic backstory.
But really, the best written character to me is Kakashi Hatake*.
His story in itself is self-contained for the most part without the need of prophesies, contrived revenge plot lines or a overly dramatic background that beats you over the head the entire series (His/her clan was killed, the village hates him, Revenge etc.)
His early character was always surrounding a mythos that he was always deeper than what was on the surface. His story showed more than it told with little words and his lessons were all from experience.
These scenes in part 1 more than anything looking back displayed a characterization greater than any character in the series.
#1
#2
The Gaiden itself delved deeper into Kakashi's psyche. His motivations and faults.
The regrets of a man and survivors guilt.
Even his death and revival was handled so perfectly with him finding closure with his father
To drive it home, him alluding to this fact with Naruto. Kakashi draws from his pain to give lessons and endures. But his reasons for that are even deeper.
He seeks repentance and considers himself garbage.
He saw the world as hell (much like Obito, yes another well written character)
But despite that, he still looked beyond with the very eye that Obito gave him and explained why he was able to still move on.
People believe Naruto TNJ'd Obito when really, all Naruto did was create doubt, enough to win the tug-of-war. Kakashi, someone who knew his pain and TNJ'd him.
(like what Minato said with friends being able to understand better leading Naruto to look at Sasuke hint hint, Vote 2's ending)
Note: This panel doesn't really have much to do with Kakashi as much as it does Obito
(But damn, that's some amazing representation of Obito's eyes finally gaining light) (or seeing light once again. And it's reflected through the Sharingan a "cursed" eye.)
I truly believe the reason Obito and Kakashi reverted back to children in the pure world was because the death of rin was when both of them "died"
Then we finally have his reasoning for becoming Hokage:
And him finally accepting his team. "I love you guys" contrast their first meeting (until Sasuke gets written to **** it all up so we can get that anticipated rematch)
All in all Kakashi is a solid character and honestly the best for me.
My top 3?
1. Naruto
2. Kakashi
3. Sasuke
4. Obito
Also, people hate on my boy Obito hard
"He caused a war because of rin, etc." "He's a Pedo"
It's way, way deeper than that.
Whether it's due to sheer amount of exposure, popularity, preference or tragic backstory.
But really, the best written character to me is Kakashi Hatake*.
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His story in itself is self-contained for the most part without the need of prophesies, contrived revenge plot lines or a overly dramatic background that beats you over the head the entire series (His/her clan was killed, the village hates him, Revenge etc.)
His early character was always surrounding a mythos that he was always deeper than what was on the surface. His story showed more than it told with little words and his lessons were all from experience.
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These scenes in part 1 more than anything looking back displayed a characterization greater than any character in the series.
#1
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#2
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The Gaiden itself delved deeper into Kakashi's psyche. His motivations and faults.
The regrets of a man and survivors guilt.
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You must be registered for see images
You must be registered for see images
You must be registered for see images
Even his death and revival was handled so perfectly with him finding closure with his father
You must be registered for see images
You must be registered for see images
You must be registered for see images
To drive it home, him alluding to this fact with Naruto. Kakashi draws from his pain to give lessons and endures. But his reasons for that are even deeper.
You must be registered for see images
He seeks repentance and considers himself garbage.
You must be registered for see images
He saw the world as hell (much like Obito, yes another well written character)
You must be registered for see images
But despite that, he still looked beyond with the very eye that Obito gave him and explained why he was able to still move on.
You must be registered for see images
People believe Naruto TNJ'd Obito when really, all Naruto did was create doubt, enough to win the tug-of-war. Kakashi, someone who knew his pain and TNJ'd him.
(like what Minato said with friends being able to understand better leading Naruto to look at Sasuke hint hint, Vote 2's ending)
You must be registered for see images
(But damn, that's some amazing representation of Obito's eyes finally gaining light) (or seeing light once again. And it's reflected through the Sharingan a "cursed" eye.)
You must be registered for see images
I truly believe the reason Obito and Kakashi reverted back to children in the pure world was because the death of rin was when both of them "died"
Then we finally have his reasoning for becoming Hokage:
You must be registered for see images
And him finally accepting his team. "I love you guys" contrast their first meeting (until Sasuke gets written to **** it all up so we can get that anticipated rematch)
You must be registered for see images
All in all Kakashi is a solid character and honestly the best for me.
My top 3?
1. Naruto
2. Kakashi
3. Sasuke
4. Obito
Also, people hate on my boy Obito hard
"He caused a war because of rin, etc." "He's a Pedo"
It's way, way deeper than that.
*Obviously Naruto is going to be the best written character, But i'd be damned if Kakashi doesnt come in close.
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