Haku, the sidekick of Zabuza, is the one character who managed to win over fans despite having just a brief appearance in the anime. First appearing in Naruto in one of the very first arcs, Haku cemented a place forever in the fans’ hearts. However, during all of Haku’s appearances, there was one common question on everyone’s mind regarding Haku’s gender. Is Haku a boy or a girl in Naruto? This is one of the most heated and never-ending discussions among Naruto fans, and it still eludes some of them. Nevertheless, the anime and manga have already provided an answer to this question. So, continue reading to learn about Haku’s gender in Naruto.
Spoilers Warning:
This article contains spoilers about Haku from Naruto. We suggest you watch the anime and read the manga first to avoid ruining your experience.
Is Haku a Boy or a Girl in Naruto?
Now, this is a contentious topic among Naruto fans, which has been discussed for decades. As mentioned earlier, the simple answer to this unsolved mystery was already answered in the anime (and the manga). In episode 12 (or manga chapter 21), Naruto met Haku for the first time, and he was mesmerized by Haku’s cuteness. During their whole meeting, Naruto considered Haku to be a female (much like all fans) until Haku cleared the confusion in the end.
Haku wished Naruto to get strong and hoped to meet him again in the future. And finally, when taking leave, Haku mentioned that “I’m a man,” putting an end to all the confusion among fans. This is a clear statement that confirms that Haku is indeed a male character in the Naruto anime series. So yeah, Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto didn’t leave us in the dark about Haku’s gender.
Haku is not a young girl, as we assumed at first, and lived as a young boy until he died in the same arc. We discuss Haku’s character and his backstory in detail in the section below.
What Is the Tragic Backstory of Haku in Naruto?
- Debut: Naruto Episode 9, Manga Chapter 15
- Clan: Yuki
- Kekkei Genkai: Ice Release
- Classification: Mercenary Ninja
- Nature type: Ice, Wind, and Water Release
Haku was born in the Kirigakure village to an unnamed couple. He is neither from the renowned Uchiha clan nor the Uzumaki clan in Naruto, but is confirmed to be a descendant of the Yuki clan. Haku was born to a simple family in Kirigakure village; his father was a farmer. But he was orphaned at a young age because he possessed the Kekkei Genkai technique (inherited from his mother).
Haku could use the Kekkei Genkai, and his mother kept it a secret from everyone in order to survive, as the villagers considered it a taboo. When Haku showed the technique to his mother, she became hysterical and explained to him that he had to hide his power at any cost. But it was already too late since Haku’s father had witnessed his powers from the shadows.
As a result, Haku’s dad gathered all the local villagers and killed his own wife. When he tried to kill Haku next, Haku unleashed his ice techniques to kill his dad and the rest of the villagers who tried to eliminate him.
Later on, Zabuza took the orphaned Haku under his wing and trained him to become a great shinobi. Right after that, they both teamed up to become a Mercenary Ninja duo. Haku was with Zabuza until his last breath, and even when he was reincarnated later in the Shinobi War. appearance.
How Did Haku Die in Naruto?
After getting defeated by Naruto, Haku asked Naruto to finish him right away. But as we all know, Naruto isn’t that kind of person. While this was going on, Haku noticed that Zabuza was going to be killed by Kakashi. So, he immediately threw himself in front of Zabuza, which resulted in Kakashi piercing his heart with Chidori.
Haku always wanted to be useful to Zabuza until his end, and well, unfortunately, that’s how he died in the series. Finally, Zabusa and Haku were both buried together.
Where Is Haku Right Now in Naruto?
Years after Haku’s death, he was reincarnated into the world by Kabuto, along with Naruto’s Pain, a few Akatsuki members, and several others during the Fourth Shinobi World War. Again, he was reunited with Zabuza and forced to fight against the Allied Shinobi Forces in Naruto.
Before his memories were erased by Kabuto, Haku and Zabuza were able to share some time with Kakashi. Fortunately, they were informed about Naruto’s growth. Once they became complete puppets of Kabuto, this duo was a nightmare to the Allied forces.
But Itachi and Sasuke quickly put an end to the Impure World Reincarnation technique. The technique was subsequently stopped, and the resurrected warriors from the past began to vanish one by one. As a result, Haku’s spirit was sent back to the afterlife along with Zabuza, as he had previously wished for.
While Haku’s tale came to an end, at least he got the end he wished for, along with his master. Haku is one of the best examples of a minor supporting character leaving a lasting impact on the fans. We hope fans revisit Haku’s introduction to get the confirmation regarding his gender in the story. In the meantime, let us know why Haku is your favorite character in the comments below.
Haku’s gender in Naruto was confirmed to be male both in the anime and the manga by author Kishimoto.
There is no definite answer to this question, but feminine-looking boys (also known as bishonen) have slowly found their way into modern pop culture. And Haku is the perfect example of a bishonen character and is a beautiful-looking male character in the Naruto anime.
Zabuza was the one who took the helpless orphan Haku under his wing and taught him everything to become a shinobi. At first, Zabuza considered Haku like a tool. But in the end, this changed as they both shared a deep familial bond.
