If you like Japanese anime, and you are a ninja fan, you are sure a fan of Kakashi from the Naruto series. But what is the actual age of this brave and skilled ninja? How old is Kakashi in Boruto? This is what we are about to find out in this article!
Kakashi goes through several age stages around the series, reaching his latest age in Boruto: Naruto Next Generation. And even if his age is not clearly expressed in the show, there are clear clues that indicate how old he is. You might be confused by the fact that he seems to look the same over the years, but this is according to the Japanese people, who are known for maintaining their looks longer than others.
The Evidence that gives away Kakashi’s age based on the storyline:
The complete name of the character is Kakashi Hatake. He starts as a teacher in the first series. His class is called Team 7. The first part of the series is called Naruto, and the students are around 12 years old. Here, Kakashi is a young teacher with an apathetic attitude. We can easily place him in his mid-20s considering that he had to graduate the needed studies to become a teacher. There is a difference in age between Kakashi and his students of at least 14 years. So, he could easily be 26 years old in this series of the story.
It is easier to get clues regarding Kakashi’s age in comparison to his students. The students graduate by the time they are 16 which places Kakashi in the 30 years old box as soon as the Shippuden part. By this time, the character of Kakashi also suffers different changes. He becomes less strict and a bit more attached to his students. He creates connections and involves emotionally in the relationships he makes with others. He acts more mature and appreciates the life he has. Another year passes in the Shippuden part and the students are now 17. we can safely say Kakashi is about 32 minimum by this time.
There is a big jump that occurs until the Epilogue. Here is where Boruto, the son of Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Uzumaki, join the Academy. We know this happens 15 years later. Because of that, we can see that the students from Team 7 are now 32. this places Kakashi at around 47. we have to mention that Boruto had to be around 10 or 11 years old to join the Academy. This only confirms our estimations. As two years pass by and Boruto gets to be 12 years old, the Team 7 reaches their 35 years old. Under this logic, Kakashi is about 49 years old, pushing his 50s by this phase.
As the story goes by, we notice that Kakashi gets some bags under his eyes and discreet wrinkles as well. This is another important clue considering his aging. These changes happen as the Boruto: Naruto Next Generation is released. The fans of the series noticed them and started to wonder about the age of the so much loved character Kakashi Hatake.
We also notice that Kakashi appears less in this final series. He seems not only more tired but less active and a lot calmer. He is more concerned about the depths of life and to grow his connections in a healthy way. He is a mentor to his group and a very loved character. But the age starts to say its word and there is a big difference between the beginning of the series where Kakashi was so full of energy and almost always present. You will have to watch all the series to notice these differences. And the background story is quite complex as well. Even if he is pushing the 50s, Kakashi remains a very good ninja. The other characters have what to learn from him and his interventions in the show, tend to be in the most crucial moments!
Conclusion: So, How old is Kakashi in the Boruto Series?
Based on this evidence, as well as the way the rest of the characters age, we can safely conclude that the character Kakashi Hatake is around 50 years old.
You should dedicate your time to discover this show if you didn’t already. It is a great anime but also an impressive series of books and there are even video games with it. This is not the type of show that only children and teenagers enjoy. It has fans all over the world and in all age boxes. If you want to look deeper, you can try to explore the impressions of Kakashi about life, war and even love. This 50 years old ninja still has a lot to show and hopefully, there will be more series coming. For being in his 50s, he sure is a role model to follow in the fictional world!
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Irina Maria Tracy is a published author, writer, and journalist who lives in Bucharest, Romania. She completed her journalism and mass communication degree from the University of Bucharest and went on to publish some top books in the fiction genre. Some of her top books include 'Haunted Aliens' 'Vampires Rapture' 'Adverbs of Love' etc. Irina also worked as an investigative journalist for a year and even collaborated with a TV channel for a political talk show (Bah TV). She loves writing and has contributed to many top magazines and newspapers such as the 'Story Magazine' 'Curentul Newspaper' and many others.