How Popular is Hinata?

[EmberAlchemist0]

Well I like Hinata the shy type, but you know what they say "The quiet ones are the ones we have to watch out for" (Or something like that) O.o

[Rain]

I don't really like Hinata. She's too shy, not that I like Sakura any better though.

@EmberAlchemist0 - I think the exact quote goes "They say it's the quiet ones we have to watch out for"

[Samurai Drifter]

I don't know why, but I've always found something inexplicably attractive about Hinata. So I'll answer "yes".

[chaos link]

This chick is totally or probably the cutiest chick ever. (Well, not yet a chick still maturing)
Ever find it odd? Do you think she is using her Hypnotic Byakugan on us?
I think it's because of her eyes that caused us guys to get attracted. O_O;

[TheAlmightyPuu]

I cannot understand why guys find her so attractive! It's not like I hate her or anything. But if I were to guess wich naruto girl guys would like the best (for looks at leas) I would say ino or something never hinata. But everywhere I go it seems guys are in love with her. And i dont get it! She barely says anything, has NO confidence in herself and has an ugly hair cut (but that's my opinion). I'm not dissing hinata or anything, I think she's an important character and has a cute personality but I just don't get why guys find her attaractive.

[chaos link]

I cannot understand why guys find her so attractive! It's not like I hate her or anything. But if I were to guess wich naruto girl guys would like the best (for looks at leas) I would say ino or something never hinata. But everywhere I go it seems guys are in love with her. And i dont get it! She barely says anything, has NO confidence in herself and has an ugly hair cut (but that's my opinion). I'm not dissing hinata or anything, I think she's an important character and has a cute personality but I just don't get why guys find her attaractive.Us guy's find woman that are silent and naive in such are attractive. Her haircut ain't that bad, it suites her well, I couldn't think of any better hair cut for her anyways. She also tries her best not to get in the way.

[Rain]

I cannot understand why guys find her so attractive! It's not like I hate her or anything. But if I were to guess wich naruto girl guys would like the best (for looks at leas) I would say ino or something never hinata. But everywhere I go it seems guys are in love with her. And i dont get it! She barely says anything, has NO confidence in herself and has an ugly hair cut (but that's my opinion). I'm not dissing hinata or anything, I think she's an important character and has a cute personality but I just don't get why guys find her attaractive.

Could not have said it better myself (although I'm not a guy)! I prefer Ino.

[Ronin]

She is my fav female character

[Professor Funk]

I hate her. She is way to shy and really is very weak. She is just really annoying in my opinion. I like girls more like Ino even though she is very weak also.

[Fullmetalshadow]

I hate her. She is way to shy and really is very weak. She is just really annoying in my opinion. I like girls more like Ino even though she is very weak also.


the anti-hinata count keeps rising

[Professor Funk]

YES LET IT RISE EVEN MORE..... lol JK

[Naster]

why do you guys like ino? women with eating disorders is bad. i would think that makes her WAY more insecure than hinata since she has a disorder that derives from low self-esteem. at least hinata tries to better herself as a person.

[Professor Funk]

Ino has alot more personality then Hinata. Hinata kind of bores me to death, I wish some ninja would just come along and slaughter her. Plus Ino is teh HOTTNESS!!!!

Hinata's eyes suck, her haircut is bad, she is too shy, and she is too NICE...

[DarkDestiny]

the anti-hinata count keeps rising
Huzzah! I love that word :P

[cyborgaaron]

Us guy's find woman that are silent and naive in such are attractive. Her haircut ain't that bad, it suites her well, I couldn't think of any better hair cut for her anyways. She also tries her best not to get in the way.Couldnt have put it better myself.

[Rain]

Us guy's find woman that are silent and naive in such are attractive.

Okay.

You like submissive and obedient women who can't think for themselves and never voice their opinions.

I get it, I really do.

[Fullmetalshadow]

Okay.

You like submissive and obedient women who can't think for themselves and never voice their opinions.

I get it, I really do.

1 more for the anti-hinatas

[Hika]

Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! Don't revive this thread!!!!!

Oh GOD! I've just gone and contributed to it's revival! Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

[chaos link]

I hate her. She is way to shy and really is very weak. She is just really annoying in my opinion. I like girls more like Ino even though she is very weak also.Alright we get the point you don't like her. No one really cares except me so stop with the "I hate Hinata thing" keep it to your self. You’ve already what your feelings about her. Damn it!!

[chaos link]

Okay.

You like submissive and obedient women who can't think for themselves and never voice their opinions.

I get it, I really do. Alright...I think you are not that kind of women, I see. Why are you always on the negative way anyways?

[Jeikobu]

I cannot understand why guys find her so attractive! It's not like I hate her or anything. But if I were to guess wich naruto girl guys would like the best (for looks at leas) I would say ino or something never hinata. But everywhere I go it seems guys are in love with her. And i dont get it! She barely says anything, has NO confidence in herself and has an ugly hair cut (but that's my opinion). I'm not dissing hinata or anything, I think she's an important character and has a cute personality but I just don't get why guys find her attaractive.
What's wrong with being more quite? She talks, it's just when she's around Naruto she gets very shy, which is perfectly understandable when it's someone you like in that way (though I don't know why she still likes him so much, because he never gives her the acknowledgement she deserves and is often rude even. Dense dense dense ><;;; ).
Who says she has no confidence? They can't all be like Naruto. She's humble and conservative. And at least she's constantly working hard to become stronger and better in everything, not just in ninja arts. She's come a long way since the beginning of the anime.
Ugly? I think her hair looks great, it has a look that really suits her, and if you ask me has a certain elegance to it that gives her an even more Japanese look.
Well, to each their own. ^^;
I hate her. She is way to shy and really is very weak. She is just really annoying in my opinion. I like girls more like Ino even though she is very weak also.
Weak? Ha! Watch eps 147-151, then we'll talk. And I cannot begin to see how she is in any way annoying.
Ino has alot more personality then Hinata. Hinata kind of bores me to death, I wish some ninja would just come along and slaughter her. Plus Ino is teh HOTTNESS!!!!

Hinata's eyes suck, her haircut is bad, she is too shy, and she is too NICE...
Ino has more personality? How? Ino's character really hasn't even been developed alot, at least for as far as I've watched. Their personalities are just different. Hinata may come off plain to you, but you obviously just don't like characters like her or just fail to see her depth. She may be shy and quite but as I said, she's grown alot, and there's nothing wrong with her personality.
Ah, so you're one of those 2-dimensionals who only looks on the outer appearance. One of those "ooh I like this character because she's just so hot" people. I don't get at all how people can just oogle over someone just for their looks. I personally think Hinata is a very beautiful character on the outside (and I'm not speaking from a perverted point of view), but Hinata's inner beauty surpasses the inner or outer of just about any anime character that comes to mind IMO. And would you knock off the nasty "I hate her, I wish she would get slaughtered, blah blah blah" comments? You're asking for a flame war, which is something we really don't need.
What's wrong with her eyes, haircut, or anything else? And what's wrong with beig shy? You don't have to be loud and super outgoing to be a good person. You say she's "too NICE...". So she should be nasty, cold, dense, self-centered, or something else of the sort? I think her big heart is the neatest thing about her. What on earth is wrong with being nice?
Sorry if I've lost my temper or been rude in return or anything, but you've really frustrated me. I can understand if you dislike her. That's fine, we all have our own opinions. But please express them in a nice, non-offensive way, or people like me will take it personally, and things will start turning ugly. There's no need for hyper comments about "she sucks and I hate and I wish she would just die". There are alot of things I dislike that I'd love to rant on like that, but I don't if I think there are people around that like those things, because it would just make me rude and inconciderate, and I'd be asking for a big argument.

[Professor Funk]

Weak? Ha! Watch eps 147-151, then we'll talk. And I cannot begin to see how she is in any way annoying

I have seen up to episode 184. And so far she has done nothing to impress me skill wise. If you are talking about her taijutsu I guess it is kind of strong. I think Neji's is alot better though. I admit Ino does nothing for a team either but she is loud-mouthed and actually very funny at times. Most of the girls besides Ten-ten really just hold there team back anyway.




Oh I am sorry for pissing you off. I did not mean to do that...

[Quattro Ninja]

I have seen up to episode 184. And so far she has done nothing to impress me skill wise. If you are talking about her taijutsu I guess it is kind of strong. I think Neji's is alot better though. I admit Ino does nothing for a team either but she is loud-mouthed and actually very funny at times. Most of the girls besides Ten-ten really just hold there team back anyway.




Oh I am sorry for pissing you off. I did not mean to do that...

Don't mind Jeikobu, he's the biggest Hinata fan on AN forums, or at least the most vocal one. ;)

(I'm the biggest Temari fanboy, so don't disparage her either. :P )

[Professor Funk]

Don't mind Jeikobu, he's the biggest Hinata fan on AN forums, or at least the most vocal one. ;)

(I'm the biggest Temari fanboy, so don't disparage her either. :P )

No I actually like Temari alot. She is my 2nd favorite Naruto female behind Ino.

[Rain]

WOW. That musta been the longest post I've ever seen coming from a rabid Hinata fanboy. You set the record, man.

Okay, first of all. Ino has damn well more personality than Hinata. You like the quiet and shy types? I get that. You can't take other peoples opinions? I get that. Even if someone wishes that Hinata should get shot, why do you have to personally take offense to that? I don't get that.

She's a drawing on paper, dude. You don't have to get all upset.

Y'know? I actually think she's pretty on the outside, but I dislike her personality. I don't dig her eyes but whatever, that's not the point.

What's wrong with her eyes, haircut, or anything else? And what's wrong with beig shy? You don't have to be loud and super outgoing to be a good person. You say she's "too NICE...". So she should be nasty, cold, dense, self-centered, or something else of the sort? I think her big heart is the neatest thing about her. What on earth is wrong with being nice?

Why can't you acknowledge that some of us (excluding me) don't exactly like the way she looks? You've also gotta accept that some guys don't like shy chicks - you do but they don't, obviously. Y'know, the opposite of being too nice doesn't mean that she has to be a nasty cold-hearted *****. There's nothing wrong with being nice, she's too nice and that certainly bugs some people. She seems like the sort to be easily taken advantaged of.

There's no need for hyper comments about "she sucks and I hate and I wish she would just die". There are alot of things I dislike that I'd love to rant on like that, but I don't if I think there are people around that like those things, because it would just make me rude and inconciderate, and I'd be asking for a big argument.

I don't mind if someone disses my favorite character (Gaara).
I'm sure there're people out there who'd wish he'd just drop dead and die. Not like he could anyways - he's not real. Of course for everything that you like, there's gonna be someone else that hates it. That's just the way it is. If you don't wanna rant 'bout something just because you think there's gonna be someone else that likes it, that's pretty damn stupid. Of course there's gonna be someone who likes what you hate, and hates what you like.

... I still don't see what the whole deal is with Hinata.

[Professor Funk]

WOW. That musta been the longest post I've ever seen coming from a rabid Hinata fanboy. You set the record, man.

Okay, first of all. Ino has damn well more personality than Hinata. You like the quiet and shy types? I get that. You can't take other peoples opinions? I get that. Even if someone wishes that Hinata should get shot, why do you have to personally take offense to that? I don't get that.

She's a drawing on paper, dude. You don't have to get all upset.

Y'know? I actually think she's pretty on the outside, but I dislike her personality. I don't dig her eyes but whatever, that's not the point.



Why can't you acknowledge that some of us (excluding me) don't exactly like the way she looks? You've also gotta accept that some guys don't like shy chicks - you do but they don't, obviously. Y'know, the opposite of being too nice doesn't mean that she has to be a nasty cold-hearted *****. There's nothing wrong with being nice, she's too nice and that certainly bugs some people. She seems like the sort to be easily taken advantaged of.



I don't mind if someone disses my favorite character (Gaara).
I'm sure there're people out there who'd wish he'd just drop dead and die. Not like he could anyways - he's not real. Of course for everything that you like, there's gonna be someone else that hates it. That's just the way it is. If you don't wanna rant 'bout something just because you think there's gonna be someone else that likes it, that's pretty damn stupid. Of course there's gonna be someone who likes what you hate, and hates what you like.

... I still don't see what the whole deal is with Hinata.

WOW!!! I wish I could word and type things like you... YOUR MY IDOL....

[Fullmetalshadow]

i love u mel

[Blueboi]

hinata is the best.anti hinatas lose...

[Rain]

hinata is the best.anti hinatas lose...

Lost what? Our viginities? Hell yea!

[chaos link]

What's wrong with being more quite? She talks, it's just when she's around Naruto she gets very shy, which is perfectly understandable when it's someone you like in that way (though I don't know why she still likes him so much, because he never gives her the acknowledgement she deserves and is often rude even. Dense dense dense ><;;; ).
Who says she has no confidence? They can't all be like Naruto. She's humble and conservative. And at least she's constantly working hard to become stronger and better in everything, not just in ninja arts. She's come a long way since the beginning of the anime.
Ugly? I think her hair looks great, it has a look that really suits her, and if you ask me has a certain elegance to it that gives her an even more Japanese look.
Well, to each their own. ^^;

Weak? Ha! Watch eps 147-151, then we'll talk. And I cannot begin to see how she is in any way annoying.

Ino has more personality? How? Ino's character really hasn't even been developed alot, at least for as far as I've watched. Their personalities are just different. Hinata may come off plain to you, but you obviously just don't like characters like her or just fail to see her depth. She may be shy and quite but as I said, she's grown alot, and there's nothing wrong with her personality.
Ah, so you're one of those 2-dimensionals who only looks on the outer appearance. One of those "ooh I like this character because she's just so hot" people. I don't get at all how people can just oogle over someone just for their looks. I personally think Hinata is a very beautiful character on the outside (and I'm not speaking from a perverted point of view), but Hinata's inner beauty surpasses the inner or outer of just about any anime character that comes to mind IMO. And would you knock off the nasty "I hate her, I wish she would get slaughtered, blah blah blah" comments? You're asking for a flame war, which is something we really don't need.
What's wrong with her eyes, haircut, or anything else? And what's wrong with beig shy? You don't have to be loud and super outgoing to be a good person. You say she's "too NICE...". So she should be nasty, cold, dense, self-centered, or something else of the sort? I think her big heart is the neatest thing about her. What on earth is wrong with being nice?
Sorry if I've lost my temper or been rude in return or anything, but you've really frustrated me. I can understand if you dislike her. That's fine, we all have our own opinions. But please express them in a nice, non-offensive way, or people like me will take it personally, and things will start turning ugly. There's no need for hyper comments about "she sucks and I hate and I wish she would just die". There are alot of things I dislike that I'd love to rant on like that, but I don't if I think there are people around that like those things, because it would just make me rude and inconciderate, and I'd be asking for a big argument. Hah! this (^) just got you guy's burned to dust!!! Hinata wins you Anti-Hinata lose. LOSER!!!

[Hika]

Mate, I don't think anti-Hinata's are against 'nice' characters. I think what they don't like about Hinata (well, what I don't like) is her lack of a back-bone. Her lack of 'get-a-grip-and-get-over-yourself-woman. Her lack of resiliance. Her lack of confidence. Her lack of ability to stand up and tell everyone to f**k off for mistreating her. She is presented by Kishimoto as a victim (which is a whole other issue. I for one, don't like how Kishimoto presents most of his female characters but that is another thread).

Okay, she redeems herself in the fight against Neji and earns points for courage and stubborn persistance and for trying to overcome being a victim. I don't watch fillers and don't know how she is being presented in those (and they don't count anyway), but since that fight, I fail to see how she has learned from her experience against Neji. Granted, her character has not exactly been paid attention to, but then, that tells you something don't it?

Evidently, Kishimoto does not value her character enough to further develop it and when the creator does not value his character, how can the readers value her?

[Professor Funk]

Hah! this (^) just got you guy's burned to dust!!! Hinata wins you Anti-Hinata lose. LOSER!!!

Hah... Mel burned Jeikobu though. Go jump off a cliff you Hinata lover...

[Fullmetalshadow]

just because we disagree with u we are losers ok thats mature. But as mel said at least we have lost our virginities

[Jeikobu]

I have seen up to episode 184. And so far she has done nothing to impress me skill wise. If you are talking about her taijutsu I guess it is kind of strong. I think Neji's is alot better though. I admit Ino does nothing for a team either but she is loud-mouthed and actually very funny at times. Most of the girls besides Ten-ten really just hold there team back anyway.




Oh I am sorry for pissing you off. I did not mean to do that...
I thought her Shugohakke Roku Juu Yon Shou ("Protection of the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms" as Wikipedia translates it) in ep 151 (I think it was 151) was awesome, her accuracy and speed were incredible. But what I really admire is her determination. She never gives up and always is trying to better herself and gain confidence.
Kishimoto Masashi said "humans are separated by differences they are born with but I want to believe that people can change and wanted to express that. Hinata's theme is 'by believing in yourself, you can become a new person.'"

Oh, it's ok. I really appreciate the apology and the nice response. ^^

WOW. That musta been the longest post I've ever seen coming from a rabid Hinata fanboy. You set the record, man.
lol, sankyuu XD

Okay, first of all. Ino has damn well more personality than Hinata. You like the quiet and shy types? I get that. You can't take other peoples opinions? I get that. Even if someone wishes that Hinata should get shot, why do you have to personally take offense to that? I don't get that.

She's a drawing on paper, dude. You don't have to get all upset.

Y'know? I actually think she's pretty on the outside, but I dislike her personality. I don't dig her eyes but whatever, that's not the point.
How does Ino have more personality? Hinata's had her character developed alot more. She has alot of depth, it just may not be evident to you since she's often so quiet and shy.
I can take other's opinions as long as they're delivered in a respectible enough way. I thought I had made that clear, but I'll re-elaborate. If someone says "I don't like Hinata" and explains why without being insulting, that's one thing. But someone getting out of control and saying things insulting to fans of the character is another story.
Maybe I do take it too personally, but I really get into it, and Hinata runs deeper with me than just being a fictional character, but that's another, more personal subject.
You don't have to like her personality. That's ok. Everyone has different opinions. If everyone was exactly the same, the world would be boring. All I ask is that things are stated in a way that wouldn't be frustrating to people who have a different opinion.

Y'know, the opposite of being too nice doesn't mean that she has to be a nasty cold-hearted *****. There's nothing wrong with being nice, she's too nice and that certainly bugs some people. She seems like the sort to be easily taken advantaged of.
I didn't say that. Maybe I got a little overdramatic but I was frustrated at the time.
I don't really understand how being very nice is a bad thing, though I understand what you mean about being taken advantage of. I think I understand where you're coming from more now at least, though obviously our opinions differ. That's ok though.

I don't mind if someone disses my favorite character (Gaara).
I'm sure there're people out there who'd wish he'd just drop dead and die. Not like he could anyways - he's not real. Of course for everything that you like, there's gonna be someone else that hates it. That's just the way it is. If you don't wanna rant 'bout something just because you think there's gonna be someone else that likes it, that's pretty damn stupid. Of course there's gonna be someone who likes what you hate, and hates what you like.
Yes, I understand that. I again, I don't mind if someone disagrees with me, I just wish they'd be more respectible in response.

... I still don't see what the whole deal is with Hinata.
Yes, that's also quite apparent, you didn't need to repeat yourself... ^^;;;

Mate, I don't think anti-Hinata's are against 'nice' characters. I think what they don't like about Hinata (well, what I don't like) is her lack of a back-bone. Her lack of 'get-a-grip-and-get-over-yourself-woman. Her lack of resiliance. Her lack of confidence. Her lack of ability to stand up and tell everyone to f**k off for mistreating her. She is presented by Kishimoto as a victim (which is a whole other issue. I for one, don't like how Kishimoto presents most of his female characters but that is another thread).

Okay, she redeems herself in the fight against Neji and earns points for courage and stubborn persistance and for trying to overcome being a victim. I don't watch fillers and don't know how she is being presented in those (and they don't count anyway), but since that fight, I fail to see how she has learned from her experience against Neji. Granted, her character has not exactly been paid attention to, but then, that tells you something don't it?

Evidently, Kishimoto does not value her character enough to further develop it and when the creator does not value his character, how can the readers value her?
Have you seen eps 148-151? I think that did alot to develop her character.
She doesn't lack a backbone, again she has come a long way since the start of things. It's hardly abnormal to have confidence issues. She's a just a quiet, shy and sweet person by nature. And that's fine. It's who she is. But she has also learned alot over time, and has gained more courage, and she constantly works hard to better herself. What more can be asked of her? She does the best she can, and she's growing more and more in every aspect. I know alot of the characters in the show may be super gutsy and confident, but not everyone can be like that. In fact, that wouldn't even be realistic. Not everyone is like that. But she is improving more and more. And her personality sets her apart from the other characters. That's one of the coolest things about Naruto. It's full of very unique characters who may share traits with certain others but are really their own characters. Hinata is obviously no exception.

[Fullmetalshadow]

I thought her Shugohakke Roku Juu Yon Shou ("Protection of the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms" as Wikipedia translates it) in ep 151 (I think it was 151) was awesome, her accuracy and speed were incredible. But what I really admire is her determination. She never gives up and always is trying to better herself and gain confidence.
Kishimoto Masashi said "humans are separated by differences they are born with but I want to believe that people can change and wanted to express that. Hinata's theme is 'by believing in yourself, you can become a new person.'"

Oh, it's ok. I really appreciate the apology and the nice response. ^^


lol, sankyuu XD


How does Ino have more personality? Hinata's had her character developed alot more. She has alot of depth, it just may not be evident to you since she's often so quiet and shy.
I can take other's opinions as long as they're delivered in a respectible enough way. I thought I had made that clear, but I'll re-elaborate. If someone says "I don't like Hinata" and explains why without being insulting, that's one thing. But someone getting out of control and saying things insulting to fans of the character is another story.
Maybe I do take it too personally, but I really get into it, and Hinata runs deeper with me than just being a fictional character, but that's another, more personal subject.
You don't have to like her personality. That's ok. Everyone has different opinions. If everyone was exactly the same, the world would be boring. All I ask is that things are stated in a way that wouldn't be frustrating to people who have a different opinion.


I didn't say that. Maybe I got a little overdramatic but I was frustrated at the time.
I don't really understand how being very nice is a bad thing, though I understand what you mean about being taken advantage of. I think I understand where you're coming from more now at least, though obviously our opinions differ. That's ok though.


Yes, I understand that. I again, I don't mind if someone disagrees with me, I just wish they'd be more respectible in response.


Yes, that's also quite apparent, you didn't need to repeat yourself... ^^;;;


Have you seen eps 148-151? I think that did alot to develop her character.
She doesn't lack a backbone, again she has come a long way since the start of things. It's hardly abnormal to have confidence issues. She's a just a quiet, shy and sweet person by nature. And that's fine. It's who she is. But she has also learned alot over time, and has gained more courage, and she constantly works hard to better herself. What more can be asked of her? She does the best she can, and she's growing more and more in every aspect. I know alot of the characters in the show may be super gutsy and confident, but not everyone can be like that. In fact, that wouldn't even be realistic. Not everyone is like that. But she is improving more and more. And her personality sets her apart from the other characters. That's one of the coolest things about Naruto. It's full of very unique characters who may share traits with certain others but are really their own characters. Hinata is obviously no exception.


i see your point and in some cases agree with it but nonetheless you need to put more energy into other things besides this. I mean i hate hinata and can go on all day bout why i hate her but writing a damn near term papers length on it is just too much. You some great points and very thoughtful but just imagine if you put your energy into other more productive things. : )

[minmae]

dang, FMS, did I miss alot?

Oh and hello, Mel!!!!

[Fullmetalshadow]

the gangs all here, well almost, wheres dark destiny?


anti-hinatas....ASSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEMMMMMMMMMBBBBLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEE

[minmae]

Yeah, this is like a reunion. Where's Hika and dark Destiny?

Okay here's my point. I don't see why that most people think Hinata so popular. I mean srsly, it's just in this thread. I mean if you saw a title, "Is (your fev.charater's name) that popular?", you would vote yes right? Well, that's most of the people. But some they just vote, ya' know?

Anyways back on topic...

[Jeikobu]

i see your point and in some cases agree with it but nonetheless you need to put more energy into other things besides this. I mean i hate hinata and can go on all day bout why i hate her but writing a damn near term papers length on it is just too much. You some great points and very thoughtful but just imagine if you put your energy into other more productive things. : )
Good point (I guess I need to do more with my time ^^; ), however look what happens when you don't explain your side more. I guess it'd be ok to simply say you don't like her, but if you're going to be more dramatic than that, you should at least explain your reasons, though of course it doesn't have to be a super long post like mine. ;) XD

[Professor Funk]

the gangs all here, well almost, wheres dark destiny?


anti-hinatas....ASSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEMMMMMMMMMBBBBLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEE


lol.... Assemble... We must fight the Hinata Lovers...

[Fullmetalshadow]

Anti Hinata members:
Fullmetalshadow - thats me
minmae
Dark Destiny
Mel?
Professor Funk?
Hika?

u guys want in, cmon dont conform think outside the box

[BigBet]

Hello! I joined ANF 'bout 2 months ago, and I've mostly stayed in the Evangelion forum. I thought I'd start looking through the others...

I'm not really a fan of Naruto but I think Hinata's a pretty cool character. Not great or hot or anything... but she's definitely a character with a lot of potential.

Oh yeah.. I saw this on page 2 and I just couldn't resist...
besides she not that hott i mean im generally not attracted to anime girlsand im not critizing ppl that are but i dont see why ppl think she is hot i dont see it the pale face, the blue hair it dont work for me but w/e
Say that to the fans of this particular character:
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/archon256/ReiVol9small.jpg
:P

[Jeikobu]

Fine, you haters have assembled...now I call for all who are in favor of Hinata! *stands proudly* I will fight for her honor! ^^ And the poll is in our favor...now if only the others who voted for her would show up...I haven't seen many recently... o_O

[EmberAlchemist0]

I like Hinata. How's the one saying go though?? "The silent ones are the most dangerous" ???

[u_nick]

i think shes a good character. i dont love her, but i certainly dont hate her.

[chaos link]

lol.... Assemble... We must fight the Hinata Lovers...You can go do that and the other Anti-Hinata. Your wasting your time...better yet your life.

[likenewbie]

i like hinata, i like quiet girls, i'm a quiet guy.

[chaos link]

Alright.....-___-;
He-heh...-_-;
Ahem*- Hinata is only a cartoon why not check out her voice actor instead.
http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/58/128569659452ok.jpg

[Professor Funk]

Alright.....-___-;
He-heh...-_-;
Ahem*- Hinata is only a cartoon why not check out her voice actor instead.
http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/58/128569659452ok.jpg

WOW, Her voice actor is very cute...

[Jeikobu]

You can go do that and the other Anti-Hinata. Your wasting your time...better yet your life.
Now now, let's not fight this kind of offense with the same thing... ^^; *sees two sides building up power to attack in a rage* While I agree it's a waste to not acknowledge Hinata and hate her despite all of the great things about her, that could be worded better...

WOW, Her voice actor is very cute...
Ee, hountou. ^^

[chaos link]

She looks a little like Hinata though.

[Fullmetalshadow]

she definantly reminds me of her


oh completely unrelated but something i think cowboy bebop fans would enjoy
http://cosbybebop.ytmnd.com/

[Jeikobu]

She does kind of. I was really surprised to find that she's 26, according to ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=436). She looks younger to me. Japanese seem to usually age really well.

[Professor Funk]

she definantly reminds me of her


oh completely unrelated but something i think cowboy bebop fans would enjoy
http://cosbybebop.ytmnd.com/

Something Cowboy Bebop Fans would enjoy. Yes the infamous male faye returns.. This is disgusting so please do not throw up...

http://www.cosplayuniverse.com/cosplay/manfaye/gallery/1/110_1027.jpg

[Fullmetalshadow]

^^^that was unnecessary bro, i mean just damn like im sick to my stomach

[chaos link]

She does kind of. I was really surprised to find that she's 26, according to ANN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=436). She looks younger to me. Japanese seem to usually age really well.I thought she was 25...or maybe I miss counted it. I have 1 Q. are you asian.

[likenewbie]

Alright.....-___-;
He-heh...-_-;
Ahem*- Hinata is only a cartoon why not check out her voice actor instead.
http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/58/128569659452ok.jpg

i like =-)

[Jeikobu]

Prof. Funk, you have officially polluted this thread. o_O

chaos, it says her birthday is January 1980, so seeing as it's past January 2006, she's 26. ;) And no, I'm not asian on the outside. Only at heart (Japanese to be precise, but I'm sure that was easy to guess XD). ^^

[chaos link]

I see...at first I thought she was 16-17 -_-;
Oh- cuz I have this thing about Japanese since my GF is one. She's as cute as Nana seriousely.

[Rain]

Oh and hello, Mel!!!!

Hey girl! ^_^

How does Ino have more personality? Hinata's had her character developed alot more. She has alot of depth, it just may not be evident to you since she's often so quiet and shy.

Hate to break it to you bud but just because a character is developed more doesn't mean that he/she HAS to have more personality. A personality doesn't have to be overly developed to be in-depth. And when I mentioned that Ino had more personality, I didn't mean that she had been developed more, I just meant that she has more spunk to her personality and she has way more character even she hasn't been developed as much, so to speak.

I mean, Ino's not at all shy 'bout flirting with Sasuke and fighting with Sakura over her crush. Guess what Hinata does?! She takes a quick glance at Naruto and then goes back to being her shy self. Like, c'mon! Pucker up some courage, chick! Even though Ino can be pretty crude and blunt at times, that sets her apart from Hinata and that's what the mangaka wanted her to be like.

didn't say that. Maybe I got a little overdramatic but I was frustrated at the time.
I don't really understand how being very nice is a bad thing, though I understand what you mean about being taken advantage of.

There you go again. I said TOO nice - not VERY nice. There's a pretty significant difference, actually. Sure, you could be easily taken advantaged of if you were very nice, but you'd know it. If you were too nice, you might have gotten jipped and not even know it. There's a difference.

Yes, that's also quite apparent, you didn't need to repeat yourself... ^^;;;

Repeat myself? That was the first time I've said that in this whole "HINATA IS SO CUTE AND I LOVE HER" thread.

You can go do that and the other Anti-Hinata. Your wasting your time...better yet your life.

Hah! this (^) just got you guy's burned to dust!!! Hinata wins you Anti-Hinata lose. LOSER!!!

Sorry but am I hearing you wrong dude? Wasting our lives? Over? At least we aren't wasting our lives obsessing over some fictional character.

And lose what exactly? I'm not dust yet, or am I? If I were, I wouldn't be able to type - oh and look what I'm doing now.

Loser? You don't have to call us losers just because we don't see eye to eye with you. I'm not you and you're not me. You can't expect me to like Hinata just because you do. I'm not your clone.

[Jeikobu]

I see...at first I thought she was 16-17 -_-;
That's about what I guessed. ^^
Oh- cuz I have this thing about Japanese since my GF is one. She's as cute as Nana seriousely.
I envy you. ^^; I've never had a girlfriend, but then I've been homeschooled most of life and haven't been very involved in alot of stuff in the outside world, but I really believe the Lord has the perfect person out there and so I'm just trying to be patient. I hope she's Japanese, but then I know I'll love her no matter who she is... *turns himself off before he rambles anymore*

lol, and all this time I thought you were talking about Mizuki Nana in your sig...

[chaos link]

Loser? You don't have to call us losers just because we don't see eye to eye with you. I'm not you and you're not me. You can't expect me to like Hinata just because you do. I'm not your clone.[/color]I'm not asking you to like Hinata i'm just saying that she is more popular than Ino is. Just go look at the pole or something. And i'm also not asking you to mimic me.

[Rain]

I'm not asking you to like Hinata i'm just saying that she is more popular than Ino is. Just go look at the pole or something. And i'm also not asking you to mimic me.

Oh, that's a new one! So? I don't really give a damn if Hinata is more popular than Ino. This isn't what this thread is about is it?

That's a figure of speech, I didn't mean it literally.

Hah! this (^) just got you guy's burned to dust!!! Hinata wins you Anti-Hinata lose. LOSER!!!

Am I blind or what? I don't see anything about you saying Hinata being more popular than Ino in that quote! All you said basically, is that, "THIS GUY BURNT YOU GUYS! THE HINATA FANS WIN AND THE ANTI-HINATA FANS LOSE!!!! OMG LOSERS!!!"

Am I getting old and blind?! Oh god, no. :lol:

[Jeikobu]

Hate to break it to you bud but just because a character is developed more doesn't mean that he/she HAS to have more personality. A personality doesn't have to be overly developed to be in-depth. And when I mentioned that Ino had more personality, I didn't mean that she had been developed more, I just meant that she has more spunk to her personality and she has way more character even she hasn't been developed as much, so to speak.

I mean, Ino's not at all shy 'bout flirting with Sasuke and fighting with Sakura over her crush. Guess what Hinata does?! She takes a quick glance at Naruto and then goes back to being her shy self. Like, c'mon! Pucker up some courage, chick! Even though Ino can be pretty crude and blunt at times, that sets her apart from Hinata and that's what the mangaka wanted her to be like.
Just because she's more outgoing doesn't mean she has more personality. Again, Hinata's more quiet and shy so she doesn't express herself as much. Ino's very outgoing and outspoken. Their personalities are different, but it doesn't mean that Ino has more personality or is more interesting than Hinata.

There you go again. I said TOO nice - not VERY nice. There's a pretty significant difference, actually. Sure, you could be easily taken advantaged of if you were very nice, but you'd know it. If you were too nice, you might have gotten jipped and not even know it. There's a difference.
I don't really see how you can be "too" nice. It's not good to be taken advantage of, but nothing's wrong with being nice. And we don't know if she'd let that happen, since I can't recall an instance like that. And yes, I know, it was an observation and you didn't say it actually did happen.

Repeat myself? That was the first time I've said that in this whole "HINATA IS SO CUTE AND I LOVE HER" thread.
Well, maybe I confused you with someone else. But even if you didn't actually say it like that before, you already had made it plenty clear by that point. And as I see it, it's not a "HINATA IS SO CUTE AND I LOVE HER" thread, as you put it, but rather a "what do you think of her" thread. Or maybe at this point, a simple debate thread. I'm seeing plenty of people throughout the thread posting both negative and positive comments.

[Rain]

Just because she's more outgoing doesn't mean she has more personality. Again, Hinata's more quiet and shy so she doesn't express herself as much. Ino's very outgoing and outspoken. Their personalities are different, but it doesn't mean that Ino has more personality or is more interesting than Hinata.

Lemme rephrase that: "She has a more vibrant and outgoing personality compared to Hinata." Still, I think she has more personality simply because she's more outspoken and loudmouthed.


I don't really see how you can be "too" nice. It's not good to be taken advantage of, but nothing's wrong with being nice.

Sorry, but what?!?! Where have YOU been living? There can be extremes of any personality trait etc. You can be too shy, too loving, too obsessive... too anything. Uhm, nothing is wrong with being nice. What's wrong is what Hinata is like, being too nice. It makes her seem vulnerable and gullible.

Well, maybe I confused you with someone else. But even if you didn't actually say it like that before, you already had made it plenty clear by that point.

OKAAAAY. Let's agree to disagree and move on with this whole Hinata thing!

I'm sick and tired of it now. -_-

[Blueboi]

Lost what? Our viginities? Hell yea!
Makes no sense...has nothing to do with this topic.Go make a poll about ino but lets face it regardless of how much personality she has her attitude towards naruto is what people judge her by, another sakura.Only hope naruto never settles for being sakuras silver medal...

[Jeikobu]

Lemme rephrase that: "She has a more vibrant and outgoing personality compared to Hinata." Still, I think she has more personality simply because she's more outspoken and loudmouthed.
Ok, I understand more now. I guess it really just comes down to one's view of what personality is.

Sorry, but what?!?! Where have YOU been living? There can be extremes of any personality trait etc. You can be too shy, too loving, too obsessive... too anything. Uhm, nothing is wrong with being nice. What's wrong is what Hinata is like, being too nice. It makes her seem vulnerable and gullible.
But we haven't seen that happen, so let's not jump to conclusions. And even if it did, she's always seeking to better herself, I'm sure she'd overcome it in the end.

OKAAAAY. Let's agree to disagree and move on with this whole Hinata thing!

I'm sick and tired of it now. -_-
You and me both... X_X

[Hika]

Have you seen eps 148-151? I think that did alot to develop her character.

In what way? Let's be clear about what it means to develop character. Character development occurs when a character experiences a change in their ideals, attitude, or behaviour as a result of experiences that happen to them (or around them). To me, she hasn't changed her ideals, attitude or behaviour. Note: character development does not necessarily mean a change in character personality.

She doesn't lack a backbone, again she has come a long way since the start of things.

How can you tell? What clues do we have, or what evidence do we have that she has come 'a long way'?


It's hardly abnormal to have confidence issues.

Didn't say that is was. Just that I don't like characters with so little confidence.

But she has also learned alot over time, and has gained more courage, and she constantly works hard to better herself. What more can be asked of her? She does the best she can, and she's growing more and more in every aspect

Man...you must see waaaaay more than is there. So what's she learned over time? In how much time? In what ways does she 'work hard to better herself'? How can you tell that she 'does the best she can' and in what ways is she 'growing more and more' and in what aspects?

I know alot of the characters in the show may be super gutsy and confident, but not everyone can be like that.

True. As I say, it's not that she's nice that bothers me. I like nice characters. It's that she continues to be pathetic and won't stop being that way. A character can be nice and assertive (and developed!) at the same time.

[Quattro Ninja]

Man...you must see waaaaay more than is there. So what's she learned over time? In how much time? In what ways does she 'work hard to better herself'? How can you tell that she 'does the best she can' and in what ways is she 'growing more and more' and in what aspects?




Jeikobu's right. After watching Naruto it inspired Hinata to work harder. The entire section with her in the Chuunin exams was about just that, And she did become a chuunin, so she had to have gotten better.

I do not like or dislike hinata, I am ambivalant towards her.

[Leader Desslock]

Lordy, lordy... I've tried to stay out of this thread and dodge the fanboys, but I can't let this one slide...

Let's be clear about what it means to develop character. Character development occurs when a character experiences a change in their ideals, attitude, or behaviour as a result of experiences that happen to them (or around them).
What inevitably happens when someone talks about "least developed characters" on AnimeNation is that half the crowd gathers around one definition, half gathers around the other definition, and they proceed to throw apples and oranges at each other despite their mutual distaste for fruit salad. ^_^

Let's separate the two meanings of character and what the word "develop" means in each context:

"Character" as in "a character in a story" - This means an entity with a name within the narrative. Some characters are well developed, many are not. A character can be considered "well-developed" if their definition of function within the narrative is clearly defined. In simplified terms, "if you usually know what he's gonna do, he's got a well-developed character".

...let's not confuse this with...

"Character" as in "you know, boy - shoveling two feet of snow at 5:00am is a good way to build character" (so my dad told me) - This means strength of personality, personal resolve and a good moral center. It means "having your head on straight", "doing the right thing", etc. To 'develop' a character in this context means that the character learns from his own mistakes, sees the error of his previous ways or otherwise has an epiphany that causes him to evolve as a human being. In fact, so that we don't confuse the term for the rest of this post, I will excusively call this type of character development 'character evolution'.

The best example I have of the difference between Character Development and Character Evolution is Ranma 1/2. The humor in that series relies on a tremendously complex set of character interrelations. The reason it's funny is because as a zany situation is tossed onto that web of interrelations, you know exactly how every character will react. Thus, the characters are very well developed, even though they never evolve significantly. At the end of the series, they're still the same crew that they were at the start, except that Ranma has managed to express his feelings for Akane. Once. Briefly.

So - as for the question of Hinata:
1) Does the viewer know what she is going to do in any given situation? Are further aspects of her character revealed as the series progresses? Are her actions and words consistent with her defined personality? Are her motives understood? Then she's a well-developed character.

2) Does she learn from her mistakes? Does she overcome a personal obstacle? Does she become a better person? Then her character develops (evolves).

All of that is irrelevant to the thread, but I get sick of fruit salad as quick as the next person. This is just a popularity thread that asks nothing more than "are you smitten with Hinata"? My answer (and my vote) - No. She's a good character and she serves a good narrative function in showing Naruto's ability to inspire those around him and lead by example. But smitten? No.

[Hika]

Lordy, lordy... I've tried to stay out of this thread and dodge the fanboys, but I can't let this one slide...
The best example I have of the difference between Character Development and Character Evolution is Ranma 1/2. The humor in that series relies on a tremendously complex set of character interrelations. The reason it's funny is because as a zany situation is tossed onto that web of interrelations, you know exactly how every character will react. Thus, the characters are very well developed, even though they never evolve significantly. At the end of the series, they're still the same crew that they were at the start, except that Ranma has managed to express his feelings for Akane. Once. Briefly.

Ah, Leader Desslock, I always enjoy your well thought out posts and generally agree with you on everything (you should have your own thread: Ask Leader Desslock) but on this occasion I have to disagree.

I think what you are referring to in the above quote is characterisation. That is, a character’s personality, personal attributes, qualities, traits, mannerisms, stock reactions and so on and so forth. Characterisation may be done well, or done badly.

Character development is when that crew is not quite the same crew at the end of the story as they were at the beginning. You call this character evolution and that’s fine. I call it development and that is also appropriate.

To be certain, let’s check on the definition of development and evolution (also because I am a dork). And no, I did not look this up on Wilkapedia, but used my beloved and dog-eared Collins Dictionary.

Development: 1. the process of growing or developing. 3. an event or incident that change a situation (so in this case, substitute ‘character’ for ‘situation’).
Evolution: 1. OK the first one is about biology and is too long to type out. 2. a gradual development.

So the two words can be used interchangeably.

Finally, my point was that character development occurs when an incident, event or experience happens to or around the character that causes them to change their ideals, opinions or behaviour (either radically, or subtly) but not necessarily their personality (the characterisation ultimately can remain unchanged – although having said that, most people when they go through changes in their ideals etc also experience to a degree, changes in their personality).

[Hika]

Sorry for the double post but the edit button is not working for me (Mods! It logs me out! Also the quote button logs me out! WTF?)

But anyway, forgot to mention, therefore...to me Hinata might have great characterisation (although I don't personally think she does) but my complaint is that she is hardly developed. Again, this is because Kishimoto does not see fit to develop her, which is fine, but is also the reason I don't like her.

[Professor Funk]

Sorry for the double post but the edit button is not working for me (Mods! It logs me out! Also the quote button logs me out! WTF?)

But anyway, forgot to mention, therefore...to me Hinata might have great characterisation (although I don't personally think she does) but my complaint is that she is hardly developed. Again, this is because Kishimoto does not see fit to develop her, which is fine, but is also the reason I don't like her.

Exactly, which is probably the reason why I can't stand when Hinata fans say that she is so deep. I don't understand how Hinata can be so deep if she barley ever talks...

[Leader Desslock]

I think what you are referring to in the above quote is characterisation.
That which we call a rose, by any other name would still cause arguments. ^_^

So the two words can be used interchangeably.
Yep, they sure can; I said as much. I merely pointed out that the phrase 'character development' (correctly or not) is often interpreted by folks on AN in two different and unrelated ways. Which results in people in Camp A calling the folks in Camp B wrong, even though they're using the same words to describe two separate concepts. And as I also pointed out, the poll is dedicated to whether people are smitten with Hinata, not whether they think she's a well-developed character or whether she grows as an individual.

[Hika]

Haha!! Leader Desslock, right you are in pointing out the thread title but it's rather a narrow topic to stay on (and I might add, the divertion is far more interesting). People can't resist temptation.:D

[Sharp-kun]

Tenten is superior.

[Miduki]

In NGNT3, Hinata is the worst playable character.

Though we're not factoring in that Kabuto and Asuma/Kurenai should have been PC's in lue of worthless Akamaru and Karasu.

[Professor Funk]

Tenten is superior.

That's because Tenten is a kick-*** character in every respect...

[Eriana]

I don't think Tenten is superior, sure, she's a cool shinobi but I think Hinata tops her easily. Hinata already has a winning personality that is kind, generous and loving but then she also has Byakugan and her jyuken to match. I think that Hinata is the best female character in Naruto. (This is my own opinion and I will not start a debate with somebody if they disagree.)

[Jeikobu]

In what way? Let's be clear about what it means to develop character. Character development occurs when a character experiences a change in their ideals, attitude, or behaviour as a result of experiences that happen to them (or around them). To me, she hasn't changed her ideals, attitude or behaviour. Note: character development does not necessarily mean a change in character personality.
I guess it just depends on your definition. But even so, you have to admit she has come a ways since the beginning of the series. She's working harder, has become stronger, and improving all around. And I for one like her as she is. One can always get better, but I'd never want to see her personality or whatever change, since that's what's so neat and unique about her. She may be quiet and shy, but she has a strong will, works hard, sees the good in others (she was probably the first to really acknowledge Naruto) and wants to help and not be a burden, and has a heart as big as anyone, easily.

How can you tell? What clues do we have, or what evidence do we have that she has come 'a long way'?
Look at the anime! Even Shino said in ep 151 that she has been steadily becoming stronger and stronger. You don't have to change who you are to come a long way (and no I am not putting words in your mouth).

Didn't say that is was. Just that I don't like characters with so little confidence.
As I already explained, not everyone has a lot of confidence. Confidence is something you need to build up, which is what she is doing. Already she's a lot more capable and accomplished than she was at the start of things.

Man...you must see waaaaay more than is there. So what's she learned over time? In how much time? In what ways does she 'work hard to better herself'? How can you tell that she 'does the best she can' and in what ways is she 'growing more and more' and in what aspects?
As I see it, I'm not seeing "waaaaay more than is there", but rather you're seeing less than is there. Have you been paying attention to her character in the anime? In her fight with Neji is the preliminaries, despite the tough odds and the fact that Neji was verbally beating her down, she gathered her courage and fought the best she could. And even after it all, she showed no spite toward Neji, and she started working even harder to get better. In eps 147-151, she's constantly training hard, even in the middle of the night. And again, Shino even pointed out how hard she'd been working and how much she'd improved. And even outside physical aspects, despite what's gone on with her (mainly the Neji thing and its after effects) she was never spiteful, never complained, but always tried to maintain a good, hard working, positive attitude. I'd say that's a big accomplishment in itself.

True. As I say, it's not that she's nice that bothers me. I like nice characters. It's that she continues to be pathetic and won't stop being that way. A character can be nice and assertive (and developed!) at the same time.
I don't think she's pathetic, it's just she's naturally very shy and quiet, and is still learning to build her confidence. And you can't blame her for being all blushy and nervous around the one she likes (I'm not saying that you are blaming her, I'm just pointing this out in case). But no one can start out being so confident and self-assured as Naruto, Sasuke, Lee, etc. To me she's a great example of a character who is steadily growing, learning, and developing over time, and that makes it all the more interesting and neat to me. The point is she's always thinking of others and always trying her best. You can't ask for more than that, I don't think. And if she keeps it up, she'll keep getting better in every area. Don't forget what Kishimoto Masashi said about her. "Humans are separated by differences they are born with but I want to believe that people can change and wanted to express that. Hinata's theme is 'by believing in yourself, you can become a new person.' " Obviously her wants to keep developing her, and obviously things will keep improving for her. ^^

[Quattro Ninja]

Okay no more Hinata bashing, or Jeikobu will keep posting his term papers :P

Seriously agree to disagree, it's all a matter of taste. personally I like Temari, a fier,y take charge, hot as all get out, kind of a girl. Others like Shy and demure and quiet, okay? It is all an opionion, no one is truly right or wrong (most of the time).

Oy.

[chaos link]

Man, don't you like wanna have a GF who hide in your chest when they are shy or scared? Thats just the thing we all want, comfort. It's like "aaw how cute. Don't be scared, i'm her with ya."

[Gasaraki]

NarutoxHinata 4 lyfe - http://www.cinnamonstars.com/naruto/

[chaos link]

Friggin awsome (Invy's)

[Hika]

But even so, you have to admit she has come a ways since the beginning of the series. She's working harder, has become stronger, and improving all around.

I can't decide if this sounds like a high school report card or if it reads like an overview of a corporation's annual growth! :P No offense!

Yes, I really do think all must agree to disagree. Obviously, Hinata and her personal qualities (whatever we think they are) do not appeal to everyone. There's nothing wrong with that. Diversity is good. If we all thought the same...there'd be a heck of a lot more yaoi on these boards. :P OK...not going down that road...

Heck, Naruto himself doesn't appeal to everyone, neither does Sasuke (although I have yet to come across anyone who dislikes Gaara. Guess some characters get all the luck!).

In any case, we all still have in common our love for the series and give or take a few differences in opinion over the odd character (like Hinata) I'm sure we'd all agree with that!

[Jeikobu]

Yes, I really do think all must agree to disagree. Obviously, Hinata and her personal qualities (whatever we think they are) do not appeal to everyone. There's nothing wrong with that. Diversity is good. If we all thought the same...there'd be a heck of a lot more yaoi on these boards. :P OK...not going down that road...
X_X;;;; Point taken though, and I agree.

Heck, Naruto himself doesn't appeal to everyone, neither does Sasuke (although I have yet to come across anyone who dislikes Gaara. Guess some characters get all the luck!).

In any case, we all still have in common our love for the series and give or take a few differences in opinion over the odd character (like Hinata) I'm sure we'd all agree with that!
Naruto is a mixed opinion for me, but that's another story. And I really got attached to Gaara because I felt so bad for him and saw that he has good in him yet. Sasuke...time will tell, but for where I am in the series, it's a +/- opinion for me, like with Naruto, but for different reasons. But anyway...

Yeah, I think we should be able to respect each other's differences and focus on what we have in common. More so, we've drained the life out of this debate. ^^;; If someone spoke against Hinata again, I'd certainly jump up to counter it again and defend her. But hopefully, it won't come to that. Now there's something I'm sure we can all agree on. XD

[Eriana]

I totally agree with you Jeikobu.

[Animematt55]

Ok, i saw my first episode of Naruto. But it didnt feature Hinata. So my question is....what are her powers? her story? etc.

[Tidusauron12]

HOLY CRAP!!!

Thank you guys. I'm so happy I created this thread.

PROFFESOR BOBOBO!!!

"As you can see; humans are utterly pathetic; they can find anything to argue about forever, even the attractiveness of a fiction character... you know the one... Hyuuga Hinata? From Naruto?"

Very pathetic. Prof. Bobobo walks away from his class, and into his office. He closes the door and locks it. Slowly, he takes out a small piece of paper. "that's why I have this... hentai!!!" (Guess who's on it.)


Seriously, though. I like this discussion, it is pretty sweet--but it is sorta' sad at the same time... our lives must be hard enough... then we come here and fight more... (if I should speak for myself here, then please tell me.)

[Jeikobu]

Ok, i saw my first episode of Naruto. But it didnt feature Hinata. So my question is....what are her powers? her story? etc.
To learn more about her, go here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hyuuga_hinata), just beware of spoilers.
Prof. Bobobo walks away from his class, and into his office. He closes the door and locks it. Slowly, he takes out a small piece of paper. "that's why I have this... hentai!!!" (Guess who's on it.)
ACK! *kicks down door* SUKEBE!!!! O_O :angry:


Seriously, though. I like this discussion, it is pretty sweet--but it is sorta' sad at the same time... our lives must be hard enough... then we come here and fight more... (if I should speak for myself here, then please tell me.)
I just find it worth my time to defend her character. I've already explained why I like her so much, and if you don't know, then maybe digging up the "favorite character" thread would be a good place to start. But then, I really have to much time on my hands... XD I really hate fighting, and have no desire to do it. And I would consider what went on in this thread more of an argument than a fight. I think the lesson to be learned from it all is to repect other's opinions and be careful how you state your own.

Ack, on a different note, I'm getting annoyed with the filler arcs in Naruto. Nowadays, whenever Hinata is there, the arc is maybe 3 eps long at best. But then others, like the Country of the Bird or Country of the Sea, go for 4 or more easily. The ones where Hinata is involved are just quicky ones. I wish she'd get more attention than that. >< The last great arc with her was 148-151...

[Animematt55]

Well i dont see how people can hate Hinata....from what i read, she actually seems really kool. Keep in mind that i dont know muchabout the other characters though. I have only seen one character.
I might try to find a batch file to download soem episodes though.

[Tidusauron12]

I just find it worth my time to defend her character. I've already explained why I like her so much, and if you don't know, then maybe digging up the "favorite character" thread would be a good place to start. But then, I really have to much time on my hands... XD I really hate fighting, and have no desire to do it. And I would consider what went on in this thread more of an argument than a fight. I think the lesson to be learned from it all is to repect other's opinions and be careful how you state your own.

Ack, on a different note, I'm getting annoyed with the filler arcs in Naruto. Nowadays, whenever Hinata is there, the arc is maybe 3 eps long at best. But then others, like the Country of the Bird or Country of the Sea, go for 4 or more easily. The ones where Hinata is involved are just quicky ones. I wish she'd get more attention than that. >< The last great arc with her was 148-151...


I'm on ep 168 right now. Yeah... they do suck; but the last arc with hinata was very... weird... but cool in a weird hentaish way. (Bug Arc.)

If you never have the desire to fight; that makes me and you two very different people! :P

[Jeikobu]

Why does everyone always seem to view that one night scene with her naked on the water in a perverted way? ^^; She's very well shaded anyway and I really doubt it was meant to be a dirty scene. ><;

I never desire to fight, but I'll stand up for something or someone if the situation calls for it. ;)

[Hika]

Why does everyone always seem to view that one night scene with her naked on the water in a perverted way? ^^; She's very well shaded anyway and I really doubt it was meant to be a dirty scene. ><;

I never desire to fight, but I'll stand up for something or someone if the situation calls for it. ;)

Oh gee...let me see, I wonder why? ^_^ Cos, guys well, I think they're naturally programed to see the dirtier *cough* sexier side of everything! In any case, this is anime - hardly a girl that was featured naked or semi-naked wasn't drawn that way in order to be drooled over!! But er..as for me...nup. I found nothing about her looks remotely appealing!

[Jeikobu]

I think that scene was beautiful and she is very beautiful outwardly, but unlike most I view it in a respectable, non-perverted way. And best of all she's even more beautiful inwardly, which is why I love her character so much.

[Fullmetalshadow]

dude shes only a character try not to use words like love

[Animematt55]

dude shes only a character try not to use words like love
He said he loved her character. It is just that a character. But if a character is made properly, given personality, emotions, etc. They become much more 'real'.

[minmae]

Okay, I don't hate Hinata. I just don't find anything "over-appealing."

Okay, like in this fanart, they drew Hinata in a way where I like her, looks sexy, in a simple kind a way. But I saw the supposed-to-be, future Hinata, I did not like it at all.

Other than that, I think she's just Hinata.

[minmae]

I'm on ep 168 right now. Yeah... they do suck; but the last arc with hinata was very... weird... but cool in a weird hentaish way. (Bug Arc.)

If you never have the desire to fight; that makes me and you two very different people! :P


What happen?? I need to catch up.

[Rain]

He said he loved her character. It is just that a character. But if a character is made properly, given personality, emotions, etc. They become much more 'real'.

A character can't be a character without those given attributes.

However, in this case, I think that Jeikobu meant that he loves Hinata's character but also loves her as a character.

You can't love her as a character without loving her character. You can't have one without the other. It's like having salt without the pepper, or having sugar without the spice - they go hand in hand.

[Jeikobu]

I love her character but I also know she's obviously ficitional. I can't describe how it feels well, but I think I described it best I could in that favorite character thread. I guess she makes me think about the special person I know God has for me out there somewhere. If you don't understand, that's alright. It's personal and hard to describe anyway.

[djcubez]

She's more of the type of girl I'd be interested in in real life.Sakura is just annoying because she always ditches Naruto. I hate after 170 Episodes Sakura hates Naruto just as much as ever. Ach, that gets on my nerves. And Hinata is really the only nice girl. That's why I like her.

[chaos link]

She's more of the type of girl I'd be interested in in real life.Sakura is just annoying because she always ditches Naruto. I hate after 170 Episodes Sakura hates Naruto just as much as ever. Ach, that gets on my nerves. And Hinata is really the only nice girl. That's why I like her.Hum ^ ^, and Hinata is a really understanding person. She really care a lot about everyone specially Naruto. Lucky daug. ^_^

[DarkNataku]

all i have to say is wow (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Hinata005.jpg)

[chaos link]

Hinata naked? I don't like it when shes somewhat 'NAKED'. It's so uncomfortable.

[Jeikobu]

Hum ^ ^, and Hinata is a really understanding person. She really care a lot about everyone specially Naruto. Lucky daug. ^_^
Indeed, he seriously doesn't deserve her. Dense dense dense. Poor Hinata. ><;;;

[DarkNataku]

hopefully he will come to his senses and ditch his one way feelings he has on sakura, and FINALLY pick up on the hints that Hinata has been dropping.

[blackknight]

Nah. Hinata could drop and ten ton weight on Naruto and he wouldn't notice.

Still, Kishimoto may respond to the fanbase and finally do something about it.

[chaos link]

Indeed, he seriously doesn't deserve her. Dense dense dense. Poor Hinata. ><;;;Naruto's an idiot! Although main characters usually are not the type of person who would end up having a girl friend during the series. I do want to see some random person in the series asking Hinata out. I wonder how she would react on that. :lol:

[DarkNataku]

if it did happen it would probably be kiba.

[Rain]

I do want to see some random person in the series asking Hinata out. I wonder how she would react on that. :lol:

Interesting! I'd think that she'd be too choked up to give a response and then she'd get all embarassed and instead end up saying nothing.

[DarkDestiny]

She's more of the type of girl I'd be interested in in real life.Sakura is just annoying because she always ditches Naruto. I hate after 170 Episodes Sakura hates Naruto just as much as ever. Ach, that gets on my nerves. And Hinata is really the only nice girl. That's why I like her.
You mean Sakura in the filler episodes? In the current manga, she seems to be quite fond of Naruto, showing a lot of concern.

Hinata being approached by someone else would be great! Then all this Naruto Hinata stuff would go away! :P

[HitokiriShadow]

I support Hinata x (the shadow guy who's name I can't remember at the moment) myself. Hinata deserves better than Naruto.

[chaos link]

I support Hinata x (the shadow guy who's name I can't remember at the moment) myself. Hinata deserves better than Naruto.Shikamaru...? Wow, thats just imposible since asking someone out is too troublesome.

[Gasaraki]

No, it's impossible because it's quite obvious Shikamaru already likes Temari and vice versa.

[DarkDestiny]

^Yeah, I like the Temari/Shika pairing. Let's leave that one alone. It's the only one that makes sense :D

[DarkNataku]

^first time i heard of this. how did it come about?

[Alice Catherine]

Well, as far as I know:
I believe their parents wanted them to marry each other or something like that. I forget, though.


And it became a good almost-canon, I guess.

[DarkDestiny]

^ They are also shown together, such as when they make their debut in Naruto II...together. More fuel for that love fire! :D

[Alice Catherine]

^Do you download the manga?

I get all my info off of Wikipedia.

Because, once again...I'm too poor for ANYTHING.

[Jeenathee]

D'oh!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!!!!

[Alice Catherine]

^But you have to pay for it, right?

[Hika]

Random thought....damn forgot it again...I hate it when that happens.

[Jeenathee]

Friendly warning. Mods don't take kindly to mention of download sites. You might want to edit your post and er...*cough*usePM*cough* ^_^
Okay, thanks. Yikes!

Could you edit yours, too? :lol:

[Alice Catherine]

It's no problem. DarkDestiny PMed me a site.

[Jeikobu]

Nah. Hinata could drop and ten ton weight on Naruto and he wouldn't notice.
Man, isn't that the truth... ><;;;
Shikamaru...? Wow, thats just imposible since asking someone out is too troublesome.
lol! XD

[mireisen]

Okay long post to defend Hinata...because she was the character I connected most with. Uhm let's see how should I start...

Hinata is cool because...

- She fits into the mysterious beauty archetype. Her modesty is a plus in JP culture because covering up is better than showing skin. Posters took this as "being fat" when c'mon...weren't you like "holy **** she's skinny" when you saw her without her jacket? She fits into a lot of Asian beauty standards. Dark hair, milky pale skin. Gentle personality. I like that a lot since I'm Asian and this is something that I like about Asian beauty, although for Westerners Asian beauty is more of the suntanned, big-lipped, bleached hair, island beauty kind of thing. You should see Hinata with long hair in Part II, I think she's really hot.

- Her crush on Naruto could be seen as a fan-rockstar relationship. She wants to be like him. When she fights she thinks of him because she wants to understand why he's so strong. I think she's more embarrassed to be around him because she admires him a lot and not because he's her crush. I don't think it's a childish crush because she actually learns a lot about herself through Naruto. So yah, it wouldn't be in vain if it didn't work out.

- As for Sakura vs. Hinata...Hinata has more resolve to improve because of her family lineage and she knows this. She is in a more difficult situation than Sakura so I give her more props for it. She has more obstacles than Sakura does (unless someone can help me out?) and she's determined to succeed. She's also very saintly. I say this because of her feud with Neji. She's already forgiven him by recognizing his suffering, although he tried to kill her. She understood him and that's why I like her, she's not quick to judge and she gives sympathy to the right people.

- And lastly...her lovelife prospects...Naurto, or someone from her team or Neji (ZOMG incest I know >_<). But with Kiba, Shino, and Neji she's least shy because she's been around these folks long enough. I'd cheer her on if she does confesses to Naruto because that'd just make her a stronger character for her courage, but if she remains like she has been it'd probably be one of the guys from her team or her cousin. She probably knows Neji better than anyone else since they're family. When they first met you could see she did away with her shyness right away, and you don't see Neji genuinely smiling except around her. Plus he called her "cute"...and it's just so adorable how he was watching her train when they were kids (happy happy smiling)...before his dad was struck by the curse anyhow. I always feel that she's her real self around Kiba Shino and Neji, she doesn't stammer around them or blush or anything.

Whew okay let the bombardment begin.

[Jeikobu]

Her modesty is a plus in JP culture because covering up is better than showing skin.
One of many things I love about her. I think when women don't wear much to try and show off their body, it's very inattractive. It feels very immoral when people dress immodestly. That's also one of many things I loved about Aoi in Ai Yori Aoshi. In the episode where everyone went to play at the beach, because of her modesty she didn't feel comfortable being around others in a bathing suit. Only when she could be alone with her love, Kaoru, would she expose herself more, and even then it was a good, modest bathing suit, not some tiny, revealing bikini or something.

Great post! Alot of interesting views. I enjoyed reading it, and I agree very much with a lot it (not so sure about much of the last paragraph but most of the rest I liked).

[Jeenathee]

I like Hinata, too. I think she's gentle and sincere, and she saw the good in Naruto when almost nobody else did. I feel sorry for her when she's hurt or insulted, and I think it's cute when she gets flustered.

She's not one of my very favorite characters, but I appreciate what she brings to the series.

[Tidusauron12]

Why does everyone always seem to view that one night scene with her naked on the water in a perverted way? ^^; She's very well shaded anyway and I really doubt it was meant to be a dirty scene. ><;

I never desire to fight, but I'll stand up for something or someone if the situation calls for it. ;)

Actually I wasn't thinking about that nude scene when I posted that...

[Mr. sickVisionz]

I've only seen up to episode 58. I used be "whatever" about her but after seeing her fight, I like her character. The same with Rock Lee and Garra. I couldn't care less about them before, but they've become my favorite characters after seeing them during the two rounds of the Chunnin exam. Garra cuz he's bloodthirsty and heartless and Rock Lee because he tries hard and is a nasty with martial arts... plus he can do that 8 gate thing and thats like DragonBall Z to me.

[Hika]

Hey, keep watching! It gets even better!

[Jeikobu]

Hinata's greatest moments are in episodes 148-151, I think. Yes it's filler, but obviously the anime seems to be developing her character to the point where it sounds like the manga sadly is not. >< Never the less, it's my favorite part of the series. ^^
As for Gaara and Lee, the best is also yet to come.

[Tidusauron12]

Hinata's greatest moments are in episodes 148-151, I think. Yes it's filler, but obviously the anime seems to be developing her character to the point where it sounds like the manga sadly is not. >< Never the less, it's my favorite part of the series. ^^
As for Gaara and Lee, the best is also yet to come.

Yeah, but that sucks; because whenever they develope characters in filler; when the true manga-derived eps come back, all that development goes to crap.

[HitokiriShadow]

Not necessarily. Keep in mind that there is a huge time skip coming up. They could just be showing the development and changes that happen anyway after the time skip.

[Jeikobu]

Besides, they could work that into things. Anime doesn't often follow manga 100%.

[Tidusauron12]

Not necessarily. Keep in mind that there is a huge time skip coming up. They could just be showing the development and changes that happen anyway after the time skip.

Yeah... never thought of it that way... wow.

[cucbait]

I like Hinata because of her personality and how shes different from Ino and Sakura personalities.. I also like Hinata because of how she was unsure about herself and work hard to change herself. And how shes trying to get acknowledged by her father liek how naruto is trying get everyone to acknowledge him. She also was one of the first if not the first to acknowlege naruto.

[Powatanner]

i put no

you gotta know
she's not real
sry if i killed someone's dreams

[cucbait]

BTW wikipedia says a lot of ppl call hinata, "sailor hinata". Why is that?

[Denisa]

BTW wikipedia says a lot of ppl call hinata, "sailor hinata". Why is that?
The sailor Hinata stuff is from a filler epsiode where Naruto sees a pretty girl doing some sort of dance near a waterfall. It's Hinata, but he doesn't know this which makes Hinata freak out again when he mentions it to Kiba. I guess when Hinata is doing her water dance thing she looks like one the of the sailor scouts. Hence the nickname

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d9/Hinata005.jpg

[DazzleKitty]

I voted yes, because I think she's very cool. I like her a lot more than Sakura, and support her and Naruto together rather than Sakura and Naruto.

Oh, and the picture above really does make her look like Sailor Mercury.

[Suki]

I hate her.

[Jeikobu]

I hate her.
Not to start another debate, but how is it possible to hate her? Could you at least logically explain why?

[Daisy_Chainsaw]

I`m impartial. She`s sort of just...there. It`s like, if she does succeed in life, that`s great, good for her. If she doesn`t, oh well that`s too bad, but it wouldn`t really bother me. I just don`t care.

Except for when it comes to NaruHina. That I don`t like. :P

[neoXellos]

mmm hinata *wipes drool away* oh right to the serious stuff. Hinata is kool because she may have been born into a 'geuiness' (and i cant spell worth crap) family but she has 2 work hard to succeed and i like that. she does her best and becomes not only cute but quite kick ***!

[Tidusauron12]

I hate her.

Why? Your boyfriend like her better than you? :P

My god (I said god again!) this thread should just die. Windscar!!! There, it's dead.

[Jeikobu]

I'll see you a Kaze no Kizu, and raise you a Bakuryuuha (it's a counter attack, but there's plenty to counter in this thread :P). ^_^

[Dj_Saito]

I LOVE hinata >_< she is so sweet :)

[Tidusauron12]

I LOVE hinata >_< she is so sweet :)

^Yep..... :P

[Leader Desslock]

Not to start another debate, but how is it possible to hate her? Could you at least logically explain why?
Is there logic to hate? It's a feeling.

Frankly, I'm dumbfounded that a character like Hinata spawned a 27 page thread. Or that ANY character in Naruto spawned a thread this long, really.

[Tidusauron12]

Is there logic to hate? It's a feeling.

Frankly, I'm dumbfounded that a character like Hinata spawned a 27 page thread. Or that ANY character in Naruto spawned a thread this long, really.

Me too. Lol, I'm so proud of this piece of work I started. Well, atleast we know that Hinata is... one of the more popular characters from Naruto. Now that I think about it, there are no characters in Naruto that go too deep.

[Rain]

Since when was it impossible to hate Hinata? Better yet, since when was it impossible to hate anything, for the matter? Also, since when did one ever need logic to feel? Logic and science can't explain that which comes from the heart, somewhat.

I think that we should get this thread locked as it's gone on for far too long.

[HitokiriShadow]

I've been wishing for this thread to just die for a long time, but people keep bringing it back. But if people want to keep on arguing something so stupid in a (relatively) civil manner and aren'r breaking rules, I didn't see any reason to actually start calling for the thread to be locked.

However, this thread needs to be retitled "Hinata fans vs. Hinata haters."

[Tidusauron12]

^You got that right. The battle of the fans!! Man, anything can cause a big hassle these days.

[GaaraRoseHinata]

I'm sorry for anyone that hates Hinata..Yeah I'm a lover(of her character)
I just can't see it.. I've read this forum and I'm alittle dissapointed about all the reasons some people give to hate her give the real season geez!!
Ok sure her little fainting and obessesion with naruto gets terribly annoying at times but tell me this isn't:
"OMG SASUKE-KUUUNN"Quote by Sakura
And before you say oh Sakura loves him so if ino was put on that team except Sakura would you say the same?:naughty:
And for heting her it's like bullying imagine a girl just like Hinata you would at least try to help her right? I mean yes she needs to get over naruto but alot of people I've met that hate hina is mostly pro sasusaku narusaku and gaasaku they just hate the couple with Hinata so they thought them selves to hate her which is pretty childish..And I've also saw the count of sasuhina becoming higher and sasusaku fans are getting mad and start hating Hinata.
Hinata is very sweet and deterimend and have you ever thought about her childhood? Yes Gaara,Sasuke, and Naruto have had worst but it still hurts and causes someone to turn distant if you think about having your father call you worthless is worst because there actually the ones putting you down.
Oh and just because Ino is loud and out going doesn't mean she has more personality it's different maybe it's because you have the same personality as ino or something.;)
Oh and maybe the reason the creator of Naruto is trying to devlop more feelings between Naruto and Sakura first the shows not over and I'm sure Hinata will prove herself worthy. Oh yeah and how the hell is Sakura a freakin Mary-Sue and she still needs help she would have died with Chiyo-sama!!
And if SakuNaru does happen what would she do if Sasuke came back probably leave Naruto because her "feelings" for Sasuke came back she's just another fan-girl ok? That just goes by the guys looks.
Ah oh and I'm sticking by Hinata's side forever she reminds me of me so much that's why i can really relate to her.
Also i like Temari,Tenten,Ino and Anko there the personalities I love it's funny and badaasss Sakura's is annoying>.<:P

[Tidusauron12]

Ah... so this is that embarrassing thread I made way back when...

Thanks for bumping it from the graveyard! -_-;

[GaaraRoseHinata]

haha yep I found this on google and got toally defensive!!^_^

lolz:P

[Anchalis Kinei]

Hinata is easily one of my favorites. She has the most potential for character development, and beyond that, I love her personality. She reminds me of someone close to me.