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| − | A {{translation|'''forehead protector'''|額当て|Hitai-ate}} is a [[wikipedia:headband|headband]] composed of a metal plate and a band of cloth. Forehead protectors are worn by most [[shinobi]] and are engraved with the symbol of their [[hidden village]]. Forehead protectors have been worn since at least the time of [[Asura Ōtsutsuki]], though there was no engraving then.<ref> |
+ | A {{translation|'''forehead protector'''|額当て|Hitai-ate}} is a [[wikipedia:headband|headband]] composed of a metal plate and a band of cloth. Forehead protectors are worn by most [[shinobi]] and are engraved with the symbol of their [[hidden village]]. Forehead protectors have been worn since at least the time of [[Asura Ōtsutsuki]], though there was no engraving then.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 462</ref> |
== Meaning == |
== Meaning == |
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| − | Forehead protectors are usually worn as a sign of pride and fealty for one's village. Ninja consider it an honourable, important part of their tradition, and make a point of wearing it at all times, especially when [[Traditional Shinobi Sparring|sparring]] with a comrade from the same village. Although not wearing a forehead protector is frequently viewed as disrespectful to one's village and peers,<ref> |
+ | Forehead protectors are usually worn as a sign of pride and fealty for one's village. Ninja consider it an honourable, important part of their tradition, and make a point of wearing it at all times, especially when [[Traditional Shinobi Sparring|sparring]] with a comrade from the same village. Although not wearing a forehead protector is frequently viewed as disrespectful to one's village and peers,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 175</ref> a ninja who does not wear one may still be loyal to their village. Similarly, to have one's protector removed is to denote one's unworthiness to the name "ninja", as [[Naruto]] did to [[Boruto]] for cheating during the [[Chūnin Exams]].<ref>[[Boruto: Naruto the Movie]]</ref> When a ninja is to be stripped of their position from the [[Shinobi Organisational System]] due to a transgression of protocols, they are to relinquish their protectors as well, as Boruto, [[Sarada]] and [[Mitsuki]] were to give up their forehead protectors for their unauthorised entrance to [[Iwagakure]] (despite Naruto personally praising them for their noble actions).<ref>''Boruto'' episode 92</ref> |
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+ | [[File:Itachi.png|thumb|left|A scratched forehead protector.]] |
Some [[missing-nin]], such as [[Zabuza Momochi]], continue wearing their forehead protector even after they've left their village. [[Akatsuki]] members who retain their forehead protectors carve a long, horizontal scratch across the symbol, to show they have rescinded their allegiances and rejected their villages. Villagers of [[Amegakure]] aligned with [[Pain]] bear the same scratches across their forehead protectors, but remain loyal to the village; it symbolises their victory during the civil war against [[Hanzō]]. |
Some [[missing-nin]], such as [[Zabuza Momochi]], continue wearing their forehead protector even after they've left their village. [[Akatsuki]] members who retain their forehead protectors carve a long, horizontal scratch across the symbol, to show they have rescinded their allegiances and rejected their villages. Villagers of [[Amegakure]] aligned with [[Pain]] bear the same scratches across their forehead protectors, but remain loyal to the village; it symbolises their victory during the civil war against [[Hanzō]]. |
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+ | [[File:Headband.png|thumb|The Allied Shinobi Forces' forehead protector.]] |
In preparation for the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], [[Mifune]] designs a new forehead protector to be worn by members of the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]]. Engraved with the kanji for {{translation|''shinobi''|忍}}, it symbolises that, whereas once each ninja fought for their villages separately, they now stand united under one banner for the same cause. The members of the Alliance wear this in place of their original forehead protector. |
In preparation for the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], [[Mifune]] designs a new forehead protector to be worn by members of the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]]. Engraved with the kanji for {{translation|''shinobi''|忍}}, it symbolises that, whereas once each ninja fought for their villages separately, they now stand united under one banner for the same cause. The members of the Alliance wear this in place of their original forehead protector. |
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Despite being called a "forehead protector", it is not necessary for a ninja to wear it on their forehead or even on their head at all. |
Despite being called a "forehead protector", it is not necessary for a ninja to wear it on their forehead or even on their head at all. |
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*[[Sakura Haruno]] wears hers as a hair-band. |
*[[Sakura Haruno]] wears hers as a hair-band. |
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| − | *[[Genma Shiranui]] wears his like a bandanna with the village symbol facing |
+ | *[[Genma Shiranui]] wears his like a bandanna with the village symbol facing backward. |
*[[Kankurō]] wears his on his hood. |
*[[Kankurō]] wears his on his hood. |
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*[[Kakashi Hatake]] wears his as a makeshift eye-patch. |
*[[Kakashi Hatake]] wears his as a makeshift eye-patch. |
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| − | *[[Hinata Hyūga]] wears hers |
+ | *[[Hinata Hyūga]] wears hers around her neck. |
*[[Shikamaru Nara]] wears his on his upper left arm. |
*[[Shikamaru Nara]] wears his on his upper left arm. |
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| − | *[[Chōjūrō]] uses |
+ | *[[Chōjūrō]] uses his like a badge on his chest. |
| − | *[[Yagura]] uses |
+ | *[[Yagura Karatachi]] uses an undershirt in which his protector is in the middle. |
| + | *[[Fū]] wears hers on her right arm . |
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*[[Gaara]] wraps his on his sand gourd. |
*[[Gaara]] wraps his on his sand gourd. |
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| − | *[[Might Guy]] |
+ | *[[Might Guy]] and [[Rock Lee]] wear theirs as a belt. |
| + | *[[Ino Yamanaka]] ties hers around her midsection in Part I. |
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| − | *[[Konan]]'s is not ordinarily visible; she wears |
+ | *[[Konan]]'s is not ordinarily visible; she wears hers underneath her cloak on her right hip. |
| + | *[[Sasuke Uchiha]] keeps his forehead protector on him at his waist as a symbol of his friendship with Naruto. |
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| + | *[[Iwabee Yuino]] wears his by attaching to his belt like a keychain. |
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=== Colour === |
=== Colour === |
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* '''Brown''': Seen briefly in the [[Chūnin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru!|ninth OVA]], worn by a Kumokagure genin. |
* '''Brown''': Seen briefly in the [[Chūnin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru!|ninth OVA]], worn by a Kumokagure genin. |
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* '''Dark Green''': Has been used by [[genin]] of [[Kusagakure]] in the anime: [[Team Kazami]]. |
* '''Dark Green''': Has been used by [[genin]] of [[Kusagakure]] in the anime: [[Team Kazami]]. |
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| + | * '''Light Green''': Has been used by [[Wasabi Izuno]] of [[Konohagakure]] |
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| + | * '''Orange''': Has been used by [[Namida Suzumeno]] and [[Tsuru Itoi]] of [[Konohagakure]] |
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=== Design === |
=== Design === |
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There have been some cases where the design of the metal plate or cloth has been modified in some way, beyond mere cloth colour. |
There have been some cases where the design of the metal plate or cloth has been modified in some way, beyond mere cloth colour. |
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Gozu profile pic.png|[[Gōzu]]'s one-horned forehead protector. |
Gozu profile pic.png|[[Gōzu]]'s one-horned forehead protector. |
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Meizu.png|[[Meizu]]'s two-horned forehead protector. |
Meizu.png|[[Meizu]]'s two-horned forehead protector. |
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Tobirama Senju.png|[[Tobirama Senju]]'s [[Wikipedia:Mengu (Japanese facial armour)#Happuri|happuri]]-style forehead protector. |
Tobirama Senju.png|[[Tobirama Senju]]'s [[Wikipedia:Mengu (Japanese facial armour)#Happuri|happuri]]-style forehead protector. |
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Zabuza2.PNG|[[Zabuza Momochi]]'s long-clothed forehead protector. |
Zabuza2.PNG|[[Zabuza Momochi]]'s long-clothed forehead protector. |
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| − | + | Deva Path.png|The [[Six Paths of Pain]]'s headband-style forehead protector. |
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Hoshigaki Kisame.png|[[Kisame Hoshigaki]]'s back-expanded forehead protector. |
Hoshigaki Kisame.png|[[Kisame Hoshigaki]]'s back-expanded forehead protector. |
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Kakuzu mugshot.png|[[Kakuzu]]'s triangular forehead protector cloth. |
Kakuzu mugshot.png|[[Kakuzu]]'s triangular forehead protector cloth. |
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* [[Masashi Kishimoto]], in an interview, noted that he created forehead protectors because he found it too cumbersome to draw Naruto's goggles every week. |
* [[Masashi Kishimoto]], in an interview, noted that he created forehead protectors because he found it too cumbersome to draw Naruto's goggles every week. |
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* In episode 27 of ''[[Naruto SD: Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden]]'', Chōza is seen wearing a forehead protector with the kanji "shinobi", similar to the ones worn by the shinobi of the Allied Shinobi Forces. |
* In episode 27 of ''[[Naruto SD: Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden]]'', Chōza is seen wearing a forehead protector with the kanji "shinobi", similar to the ones worn by the shinobi of the Allied Shinobi Forces. |
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| + | * Upon imagining his life if he had returned to Konoha after [[Rin Nohara]]'s death, Obito depicted himself wearing a modified forehead protector with covers that stretched down his left eye to conceal his empty eye socket.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 651</ref> |
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| + | * Most forehead protectors are depicted as being tied in a knot behind the person's head, although notably Amegakure shinobi wear protectors with no knot required, implying they are elasticated protectors. Several older shinobi are either seen using custom protectors, or older styles. This style used by Amegakure appears to have been universally implemented after the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], as all [[Konohagakure]] genin — such as [[Boruto Uzumaki]] — are shown using them. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 18:49, 6 August 2020
A forehead protector (額当て, Hitai-ate) is a headband composed of a metal plate and a band of cloth. Forehead protectors are worn by most shinobi and are engraved with the symbol of their hidden village. Forehead protectors have been worn since at least the time of Asura Ōtsutsuki, though there was no engraving then.[1]
Meaning
Forehead protectors are usually worn as a sign of pride and fealty for one's village. Ninja consider it an honourable, important part of their tradition, and make a point of wearing it at all times, especially when sparring with a comrade from the same village. Although not wearing a forehead protector is frequently viewed as disrespectful to one's village and peers,[2] a ninja who does not wear one may still be loyal to their village. Similarly, to have one's protector removed is to denote one's unworthiness to the name "ninja", as Naruto did to Boruto for cheating during the Chūnin Exams.[3] When a ninja is to be stripped of their position from the Shinobi Organisational System due to a transgression of protocols, they are to relinquish their protectors as well, as Boruto, Sarada and Mitsuki were to give up their forehead protectors for their unauthorised entrance to Iwagakure (despite Naruto personally praising them for their noble actions).[4]
A scratched forehead protector.
Some missing-nin, such as Zabuza Momochi, continue wearing their forehead protector even after they've left their village. Akatsuki members who retain their forehead protectors carve a long, horizontal scratch across the symbol, to show they have rescinded their allegiances and rejected their villages. Villagers of Amegakure aligned with Pain bear the same scratches across their forehead protectors, but remain loyal to the village; it symbolises their victory during the civil war against Hanzō.
The Allied Shinobi Forces' forehead protector.
In preparation for the Fourth Shinobi World War, Mifune designs a new forehead protector to be worn by members of the Allied Shinobi Forces. Engraved with the kanji for shinobi (忍), it symbolises that, whereas once each ninja fought for their villages separately, they now stand united under one banner for the same cause. The members of the Alliance wear this in place of their original forehead protector.
Variations
Placement
Despite being called a "forehead protector", it is not necessary for a ninja to wear it on their forehead or even on their head at all.
- Sakura Haruno wears hers as a hair-band.
- Genma Shiranui wears his like a bandanna with the village symbol facing backward.
- Kankurō wears his on his hood.
- Kakashi Hatake wears his as a makeshift eye-patch.
- Hinata Hyūga wears hers around her neck.
- Shikamaru Nara wears his on his upper left arm.
- Chōjūrō uses his like a badge on his chest.
- Yagura Karatachi uses an undershirt in which his protector is in the middle.
- Fū wears hers on her right arm .
- Gaara wraps his on his sand gourd.
- Might Guy and Rock Lee wear theirs as a belt.
- Ino Yamanaka ties hers around her midsection in Part I.
- Konan's is not ordinarily visible; she wears hers underneath her cloak on her right hip.
- Sasuke Uchiha keeps his forehead protector on him at his waist as a symbol of his friendship with Naruto.
- Iwabee Yuino wears his by attaching to his belt like a keychain.
Colour
- Navy Blue: The most common colour of forehead protectors. Many ninja keep this colour for the entirety of their ninja career.
- Black: The second most common colour of forehead protectors. Some, such as Naruto Uzumaki, even switch from blue to black after the timeskip.
- Crimson: Common among ninja of Iwagakure. Also used by Rock Lee and Might Guy and, after the timeskip, Sakura Haruno and Chōji Akimichi.
- White: Though rarely seen, several Kumogakure ninja use it, as do the Four Celestial Symbols Men.
- Purple: Has been used by those loyal to Otogakure and Hoshigakure. Inoichi Yamanaka and the Gold and Silver Brothers also use purple.
- Brown: Seen briefly in the ninth OVA, worn by a Kumokagure genin.
- Dark Green: Has been used by genin of Kusagakure in the anime: Team Kazami.
- Light Green: Has been used by Wasabi Izuno of Konohagakure
- Orange: Has been used by Namida Suzumeno and Tsuru Itoi of Konohagakure
Design
There have been some cases where the design of the metal plate or cloth has been modified in some way, beyond mere cloth colour.
Gōzu's one-horned forehead protector.
Meizu's two-horned forehead protector.
Jiraiya's horned forehead protector with the kanji for "Oil" (油, abura), denoting his affiliation with Mount Myōboku.
Tobirama Senju's happuri-style forehead protector.
Zabuza Momochi's long-clothed forehead protector.
The Six Paths of Pain's headband-style forehead protector.
Kisame Hoshigaki's back-expanded forehead protector.
Kakuzu's triangular forehead protector cloth.
Hayate Gekkō's bandanna-style forehead protector.
Trivia
- On the cover for chapter 567, each jinchūriki is shown with a white forehead protector with the kanji for the number of tails of their respective tailed beasts.
- Masashi Kishimoto, in an interview, noted that he created forehead protectors because he found it too cumbersome to draw Naruto's goggles every week.
- In episode 27 of Naruto SD: Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden, Chōza is seen wearing a forehead protector with the kanji "shinobi", similar to the ones worn by the shinobi of the Allied Shinobi Forces.
- Upon imagining his life if he had returned to Konoha after Rin Nohara's death, Obito depicted himself wearing a modified forehead protector with covers that stretched down his left eye to conceal his empty eye socket.[5]
- Most forehead protectors are depicted as being tied in a knot behind the person's head, although notably Amegakure shinobi wear protectors with no knot required, implying they are elasticated protectors. Several older shinobi are either seen using custom protectors, or older styles. This style used by Amegakure appears to have been universally implemented after the Fourth Shinobi World War, as all Konohagakure genin — such as Boruto Uzumaki — are shown using them.
