Series: Naruto

Kakashi Hatake, also known as the Copy Ninja, is a fictional character in the Naruto manga and anime series created by Masashi Kishimoto. He is the teacher of Team 7, which consists of the series' main characters, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno. Kakashi is initially portrayed as a detached and apathetic figure, but as the series progresses, his loyalty to his friends and students becomes increasingly apparent. His past has been extensively explored in the series, resulting in a gaiden being devoted to his past experiences. Kakashi has appeared in several pieces of Naruto media, including the featured films in the series, the original video animations, and the video games. He is voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue in Japanese and Dave Wittenberg in the English dub. Kakashi has been praised and criticized by anime and manga publications for his character. Although he has been noted to be an echo of similar detached shōnen manga characters, the duality of Kakashi's apathetic and serious sides has been praised. Kakashi has been highly popular with the Naruto reader base, placing high in several popularity polls. Merchandise based on Kakashi has also been released, including key chains and plush dolls.