Most people even remotely familiar with anime have definitely heard of the international sensation that is Naruto. Kishimoto's magnum opus is one of the most popular shonen manga of all time, featuring a vast world full to the brim with memorable characters that are a joy to witness every single time. Some people might argue that the series ended up sidelining many of its established characters in the final arc, but that's a minor complaint in what is otherwise a great series.
Given Naruto's position as a popular shonen series, it's only a given that the series is full to the brim with several funny moments. Here are some characters from the show who are especially funny when they get the chance to shine.
10 Might Guy
Might Guy is one of the most enthusiastic characters in Naruto, and also one of the funniest as well. The sheer energy he displays in every scene makes him a joy to behold.
The fact that he keeps on forgetting Kisame's name while the latter pretty much considers him to be his arch-rival just adds to the hilarity. His final blitz against Madara is truly amazing and shows just how powerful taijutsu really is, making him a fan favorite in the eyes of many.
9 Rock Lee
It would be impossible to talk about Might Guy without mentioning the potential of his student, Rock Lee. Just like his sensei, Rock Lee is absolutely bursting with energy in every scene he's featured in.
From trying to woo Sakura to figuring out a gift for Naruto, Rock Lee has several hilarious highlights across the series. It's a shame that he was woefully underutilized during the events of Shippuden, especially given the amazing battle he had against Gaara.
8 Killer Bee
Most people would expect the Jinchuuriki to be powerful and serious individuals who had the weight of the whole village on their shoulders. While Killer Bee is definitely quite powerful, it's his relentless optimism and hilarious lines that make him such a great character.
He powered through all the hatred of his village with his positive attitude, becoming a beloved figure in the process. Fans can't help but laugh out loud whenever he ends up spitting one of his many funny rhymes.
7 Sai
Sai is a character who wasn't really shown in a positive light when he was introduced. However, after getting over the trauma of losing his brother and becoming friends with the members of Team 7, Sai found his smile once again.
That being said, he's still pretty socially awkward, which lends itself to several hilarious scenes in Shippuden. Watching him insult the characters in the show with his spiteful choice of words makes for a fun time indeed.
6 Suigetsu Hozuki
Suigetsu is one of the members of Taka, Sasuke's team that is created with the goal of hunting down Itachi before this objective changes to destroying the entire Leaf Village. This character can liquefy himself at a moment's notice and loves collecting the swords of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
He's also pretty funny, with his biting wit getting on Karin's nerves. It's the constant banter he shares with the only female member of Taka that makes him such a treat to watch whenever the group appears on-screen.
5 Karin
Speaking of Karin, it must be said that she's also pretty hilarious in her own right despite appearing rather serious at first glance. However, it doesn't take her too long to display an unhealthy obsession with Sasuke.
This is already pretty funny as is, but what makes Karin even more hilarious is the fact that she tends to get pretty angry, leading to some pretty funny outbursts. The bulk of her anger is taken out on Suigetsu, prompting the red-haired healer to get pretty violent at times.
4 Jiraiya
The Pervy Sage is one of the most beloved characters in Naruto, despite being a bit too creepy at times. His death is easily one of the most impactful moments in Naruto that caused many fans to shed a tear or two.
Fans fondly remember the times when he tries to peek into places he was not supposed to, only for his plans to be thwarted in the most hilarious manner possible. Aside from these perverted moments, Jiraiya's regular interactions and screaming matches with Naruto are also pretty entertaining in their own right.
3 Kakashi Hatake
Kakashi is one of the most powerful and respected shinobi in Naruto... But that's not something most people are aware of when they get to witness his character for the first time. He seems pretty lazy and is always on time, giving half-hearted apologies to his Squad for the same.
It's clear that Kakashi is going to be one of the funniest characters in the show after revealing his patented One Thousand Years of Death move on Naruto. His obsession with Jiraiya's Icha Icha series is also used for a ton of laughs as well.
2 Sakura Haruno
Sakura is one of the most underutilized characters in the show from a battle standpoint. After enjoying a highlight of her own against Sasori, she was relegated to the sidelines once again to the frustration of many fans.
That being said, Sakura has definitely contributed to her fair share of memorable moments across the series from a comedic standpoint. Fans still remember the Inner Sakura that appeared in the pre-time skip portion of Naruto, with the term "Shannaro" being pretty memorable every single time it was said in the series.
1 Naruto Uzumaki
The eponymous protagonist of Naruto is one of the most beloved characters of all time. He has an amazing underdog story that makes it easy to root for him, even if this effect is somewhat lessened when Naruto gains a large number of transformations and jutsu that make him way more powerful than any of his compatriots.
He's also a lovable goofball, with his stupidity being used for some effective comedy every now and then. Even after becoming Hokage, Naruto never stops being a person everyone can laugh with due to how lovable he is.