AKAMARU AND OTHER ANIMAL COMPANIONS IN THE ANIME

BY : Animes Photo , TIme NOw Digital

AGUST 27 / 2024

Akamaru, a loyal ninja dog, is one of the most beloved animal companions in the anime. Alongside other animal partners like Pakkun, Gamakichi, and Tonton, these creatures play vital roles in assisting their human counterparts during battles and missions.

AKAMARU

AKAMARU

When thinking about animal companions in the series, Kiba's pet dog Akamaru is often one of the first that comes to mind. Their bond is heartwarming, and their unique fighting style showcases the strength of their partnership.

TONTON

TONTON

It's easy to assume that Tonton belongs to Shizune, given how inseparable they are. However, Tonton is actually Tsunade's fiercely loyal pet pig, who is mostly kept in Shizune's care.

ENMA

ENMA

Although the relationship between shinobi and their summoned animals is typically contractual, it can evolve into something deeper for some. This is especially true for Hiruzen and his summon, the monkey king Enma.

THE TOADS

THE TOADS

The toads are the most frequently summoned creatures in the entire series. This is due to Naruto, Jiraiya, and Minato all being able to summon them, and each of these characters has a significant impact on the series' overall plot.

NINKEN

NINKEN

Kiba isn't the only character with a dog companion in the series—Kakashi also has a pack of ninja hounds at his command. The key differences are that Kakashi's hounds are summon-only and possess human-level intelligence and speech, unlike Akamaru.

TORTOISES

TORTOISES

One of the rarer animal summons in the series is Might Guy's tortoises. They make their first appearance before the Chunin Exams when Guy arrives to reprimand Lee for going too far against Sasuke.

MANDA

MANDA

Manda is unique among summoned animals, as his relationship with Orochimaru is unlike any other in the series. While most summoning contracts are based on mutual respect, Orochimaru’s bond with Manda is maintained solely because Manda lacks the strength to overthrow him.

KATSUYU

KATSUYU

Among the three summons of the Legendary Sannin, Katsuyu stands out as the most laid-back and respectful compared to Gamabunta and Manda. Both Lady Tsunade and her student, Sakura, hold Katsuyu in high regard,

 ELUSIVE WEASEL

Shinobi from the Hidden Leaf aren't the only ones with personal pet summons; Temari also has one in the form of a giant white-furred weasel. The weasel wears an eyepatch over its left eye and wields a sickle nearly as large as itself.

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