Naruto Cosplay Gives Temari the Spotlight She's Always Deserved
Masashi Kishimoto's hit series Naruto is the birthplace of some of the greatest characters in manga and anime. The series features a diverse cast of personable and relatable characters from all over the ninja world, guaranteeing a favorite character for everyone. For one Instagram cosplayer, the Hidden Sand's Temari is that character, and her stunning display puts the kunoichi in the well-deserved limelight.
Temari is a minor character in the grand scheme of Naruto's story, but in scenes where she is present, she steals the show. She is introduced during the Chunin Exams arc along with her two brothers, Gaara and Kankuro. Temari sports a giant fan that she uses to cast wind-based jutsu. During the exam, she effortlessly works her way into the final where she battles and wins against Shikamaru. From there, Temari is mainly seen interacting with Shikamaru (usually saving his life after he gets himself in trouble), and eventually the two develop a romance and have a child together, Shikadai.
A new cosplay found on Instagram by user pretty_garden_inside_you showcases Temari in her Shippuden-era outfit. She pulls off a strong side pose with a hand on her hip and one foot up on a rock. Her giant fan is closed as she leans on it for additional support. Something out of sight seems to have her attention, as she isn't looking directly at the camera. In the background, rolling dunes of sand sprawl out beneath the desert sky. The cosplayer seems to be very fond of Temari because this isn't her only cosplay as the character. Other cosplays as Naruto heroines like Sakura grace her timeline, but Temari stands out with her incredible action shots. One has her sitting on a rock, leaning against her wide-open fan. Another has her using the fan to kick up some wind and sand as the sun peaks out from behind the clouds. Seeing these immersive depictions, it is fair to say that pretty_garden_inside_you understands Temari like no other.
While Temari might be a minor character within the canon of Naruto, her spotlight in this set of cosplays makes a clear and compelling case for why she always deserved more attention than she actually got in the series. Needless to say that Temari has more than earned her fanbase. With her combination of intelligence, skill, and raw power, she's a fighter that should never be underestimated.
Naruto is one of the top manga series in the entire world, so popular that it's considered one of the "Big Three" alongside Bleach and One Piece. Not only does Naruto feature a large cast of characters, but it also shows these characters at several different points in their lives, making it lush and fertile ground for cosplayers all over. This time around, Temari was given the spotlight, something her character has deserved for a long time.
Source: Pretty Garden Inside You