Naruto’s Ten Tailed Beasts are the most powerful and valuable creatures in the ninja world.
In the Naruto universe there are nine powerful beasts known as Bijū, each with a certain number of tails and a power that exceeds natural chakra levels. Are creatures are feared and respected throughout the ninja world for its great destructive capacity. The only way they have managed to contain them is by capturing and sealing them in humans known as Jinchūrikiswho by having them inside, have the ability to control and use their powers in combat.
During the anime plot they show us that each of the Jinchūrikis has a unique story and a special bond with their Bijū. For example, Naruto Uzumaki with the Kyuubi and Killer Bee with the Gyūki, are characters that have different abilities and personalities that make them unique, just like the other beast bearers with Tails. In this article, we explore each of the Bijū and their respective Jinchūrikis in detail, discovering their stories, abilities, and curiosities that make them one of the most iconic elements of the series.
Naruto: all the Jinchūrikis and their Biju
Throughout the history of the anime, these characters are introduced and have a great impact on the future of the ninja world. Although you have to see Naruto in order to understand it better, in the following information we teach you a little more about these powerful beings.
Shukaku: One Tailed Beast – Gaara
Shukaku is the Wind Release One-Tailed Biju, also known in some places in the ninja world as “The Incarnation of Sand” or the Tanuki Monster. His appearance is inspired by the japanese raccoononly here he is represented with a corpulent form the color of sand, while incorporating blue lines throughout his body and black eyes with yellow irises.
On the other hand, her personality is quite illogical, but at the same time intelligent and she is considered the weakest because it has the least amount of glue. Despite that, even if he is not the one with the best offense, he is the only one with a almost impenetrable defense. Shukaku was previously sealed in the priest Bunpuku, but was later inherited by Gaara, the newest wielder and Fifth Kazekage of Sunagakure (Hidden Sand Village).
Matatabi: Two Tailed Beast – Yugito Nii
Matatabi was sealed in Yugito Nii, a young ninja of Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village) who after a forced training came to control his transformation into a Tailed Beast at his own will from a very young age. The Two-Tailed Biju is of the Fire Element, being similar to a cat manifested as spirit with black reflections and has heterochromia in the eyes. As for his characteristic abilities, she is the ability to throw large balls of fire.
Isobu: Three Tailed Beast – Yagura Karatachi
Isobu is the Three-Tailed Biju that is shaped like a Giant Tortoise, with a large covering of gray armor, shrimp-like tails, and a single eye. Originally the beast was sealed in Rin Nohara of Konoha (Hidden Leaf Village), upon his passing, Yagura Karatachi of became the jinchuriki, while also he was the Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure (Village Hidden in the Mist).
Unlike other Biju, this one does not have such an aggressive and hateful personality, but rather is more shy and friendly. Isobu is of the Water Element and has an incredible ability to battle in the sea.
Son Goku: Four Tailed Beast – Rōshi
Yes, just like Son Goku from Dragon Ball, his name is a reference to Dragon Ball because the creator of Naruto is a fan of the anime. In fact, his animal form is based on a gorilla and the jinchuriki is called “Roshi”, another reference to said franchise. The Four Tailed Biju is also known as “Wise Monkey King”His fur is red and his skin is very light green, likewise, his eyes are yellow and he has two horns on the front of his head.
Son Goku was sealed in Roshi, an old man from Iwagakure (Village Hidden in the Rocks) with great prowess in the Fusion Element, though he was defeated by Kisame. In addition, the Four-Tailed Beast has the abilities of Green Fire Flare, the use of Taijutsu, and a great physical strength compared to other Biju.
Kokuō: Five Tailed Beast – Han
Kokuō’s strange appearance looks like a combination between the body of a horse and the head of a dolphin with five horns, although it is also completely white with beige details. This fast and strong Biju was sealed in Han, a soldier from Iwagakure who participated in World War III Shinobi and was recognized for his skill with the Boiling Release ninjutsu.
Saiken: Six Tailed Beast – Utakata
The Six-Tailed Biju appears as a large white slug with snail-like eyes. This one has a strange way of resist powerful kinjutsu attacks and also gains the ability to communicate telepathically with other beasts. Due to its composition, it can generate both liquid and toxic gasbeing able to use the Field of Sticky Slime and Soap Bubbles.
Saiken was sealed in Utakata of Kirigakure, who became a renegade ninja after murdering his master Harusame by transforming into the Six-Tailed Beast in an attempt to get rid of the Biju.
Chōmei: Seven Tailed Beast – Fū
Chōmei’s jinchuriki is a kunoichi from Takigakure (Hidden Waterfall Village) named Fū, an expert in surprise attacks and distance communication. Regarding the design of the Seven Tails Biju, she is based on the Japanese rhinoceros beetlewhere its wings represent each of its wings, while it features a pincer-like jaw and glowing orange eyes in the shape of a cavalry helmet.
Gyūki: Eight-Tailed Beast – Killer B
Killer B is one of the most popular anime characters for his interesting manner of speaking rapping and funny moments, but also for being Naruto’s mentor and the Gyuki’s jinchuriki in Kumogakure. This Eight-Tailed Biju has a body composition half octopus and half ox.
Furthermore, it is considered as the second most powerful Tailed Beast of all, since he has great experience in combat, where some of his most striking abilities are the Whirlwind, containment of the Tailed Beast Ball, resistance to Amaterasu. Gyūki is one of the few who maintains a very good relationship with his jinchuriki.
Kurama: Nine Tailed Beast – Naruto Uzumaki
Although known to many as “Kyubi”, the Nine-Tails Biju’s real name is Kurama. Of all the Tailed Beasts, this is the most aggressive and hateful for his way of always thinking of himself or for his benefit, although over time changes when communicating with Naruto in difficult situations and helps him.
Kurama’s design is inspired by a fox with a semi-human body and the Kitsune from Japanese mythology. This is considered the most powerful of all Biju and the hardest to control. However, after all there cannot be a Naruto without Kurama and a Kurama without Naruto, since both need each other to stay alive.
Ten Tailed Beast – Hagoromo
Last but not least is the Ten-Tailed Jubi, also known as the Nation Builder God or the One-Eyed God. This was the first of all created with Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and the Tree God from the earth. He would soon become a great threat and would be sealed in Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, who before passing away, would divide the power of the Ten Tails into 9 parts, which would be the Bijus with Tails. After many centuries, Akatsuki would have the objective of capturing the Tailed Beasts to revive him, that is why Madara Uchiha is one of the most hated characters in Naruto and also one of the most powerful villains in the entire ninja world.