Nishi in Naruto

Nishi is a fictional character in the popular manga and its anime adaptation, the Naruto series, that was written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto.

Disclaimer: This article will contain details revolving around Nishi and might contain spoilers for some viewers. Readers are advised to proceed at their own discretion.

Nishi is a resident of Konohagakure, also known as the Village Hidden in the Leaves. He once worked at Ichiraku Ramen.

All About Nishi

Name	Nishi
First Appearance	Naruto Chapter 320: Bounties…!!
Japanese Voice Actor	Akihiro Nishikawa
English Voice Actor	Steve Blum
Birthdate	Unknown
Gender	Male
Status	Presumably Alive (Has not made an appearance yet)
Affiliation	Konohagakure (Village Hidden in the Leaves) Land of the Moon
Team	Matsu’s Partner
Clan	Unknown

Nishi’s Background

There is much uncertainty about Nishi's past as we still don't know anything about his clan and his history. In the manga or its anime adaptation, he only made a few brief appearances.

Nishi, when known as Nishikawa, used to work alongside Matsu in the Land of the Moon for a circus, now owned by Michiru Tsuki, the current king of the Land of the Moon. Later, he and Matsu relocated to Konohagakure.

He first debuted in Akatsuki Suppression Mission in the canon series. In the arc, Teuchi, the owner of Ichiraku Ramen, hired Nishi and Matsu when his daughter Ayame went on a vacation to assist him in the shop in her absence. When Naruto Uzumaki comes to Ichiraku Ramen, Nishi serves him but accidentally trips over and spills scalding, hot ramen all over Matsu.

Nishi hasn't shown up since these appearances, and his absence makes it impossible to ascertain whether he's dead or alive. Nishi is currently assumed to be alive and well unless any information surfaces indicating otherwise.

Nishi’s Personality

Nishi never had the chance to interact much in the series and did not have any significant role in the series. He never had an opportunity to showcase his personality. However, Nishi has been described as being very rhetorical and not particularly intelligent. He also seems very clumsy.

Nishi’s Appearance

Nishi has black eyes and short, spiky hair. He is wearing a headband made of a short length of rope that is wrapped around his forehead. He is dressed in a white kimono and a pair of sandals.

Nishi’s Abilities

Nishi is a common citizen and based on the information at hand, does not possess any remarkable abilities.

Nishi in Other Media

In addition to the Naruto manga, Nishi also appears in Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom. In the movie, Nishi and the other circus members distracted Shabadaba and his men, giving Team 7, consisting of Naruto, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno, led by Kakashi Hatake, the opening they needed to rescue Michiru Tsuki.

Did You Know?

The third databook states that "crewcut" is Nishi's favorite word.

FAQs

Q. Who is Nishi in Naruto?

A. Nishi is a resident of Konohagakure, also known as the Village Hidden in the Leaves. He once worked at Ichiraku Ramen.

Q. Who is Nishi’s voice actor in Naruto?

A. Nishi is voiced by Steve Blum in the English version of the movie. Akihiro Nishikawa voiced Nishi in the Japanese version of the Naruto movie.

Q. Who is Teuchi?

A. Teuchi is a citizen of Konohagakure and he is the sole owner of the famous Ichiraku Ramen Bar. He along with his daughter Ayame runs the Ichiraku Ramen Bar and is among the individuals who always treated Naruto with kindness, often treating him with free ramen.