NARUTO - Konoha Genin - Hooded Sweat (M)

Naruto — Konoha Genin — Zip-up hoodie

Show your allegiance to the Hidden Leaf Village with this Konoha Genin hoodie, inspired by the world of Naruto. 

The hoodie features a charcoal grey colourway with orange detailing, reminiscent of Naruto Uzumaki’s iconic colours. The Konoha spiral symbol appears on the chest, whilst the orange ‘Konoha Genin’ lettering is printed prominently on the back.

The hood has a contrasting orange lining. The sleeves are adorned with orange and white stripes, emphasising its sporty style and its connection to the outfits worn by the young ninjas in the series.

Its full-length zip fastening makes it easy to put on and allows it to be worn open or closed depending on the temperature. Two separate front kangaroo pockets provide handy storage for hands or small accessories.

This garment is ideal for a casual everyday look and can be paired with jeans or tracksuit bottoms. Its relatively understated design allows the Naruto brand to be showcased without the need for a large character illustration.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Cotton Division

• Licence: Naruto

• Model: Konoha Genin

• Product type: Zip-up hoodie

• Main colour: Charcoal grey

• Secondary colours: Orange, white and black

• Chest design: Symbol of the Hidden Leaf Village

• Back inscription: Konoha Genin

• Hood: Yes

• Hood lining: Orange

• Fastening: Full-length front zip

• Front pockets: Yes

• Long sleeves: Yes

• Sleeve detailing: Orange and white stripes

• Targetaudience: Adults

• Style: Casual and sportswear

• Material: Textile

• Category: Jumper

• Sub-category: Hooded jumper

• Language of lettering: English

Origin and background of the symbol (Lore)

Konoha, also known as the Hidden Leaf Village, is one of the main ninja villages in the universe created by Masashi Kishimoto. It is home to Naruto Uzumaki and many other important characters from the series. The village is led by a Hokage, who is responsible for protecting its inhabitants and overseeing the missions entrusted to the shinobi.

Its emblem depicts a stylised leaf extending into a spiral. The ninjas of Konoha usually wear this symbol on the metal plate of their headbands to indicate their affiliation with the village.

The term ‘genin’ refers to the first rank officially attained after passing the Ninja Academy exam. Genin are usually divided into teams of three students under the supervision of an experienced jōnin. They begin by carrying out simple missions before being allowed to take part in more challenging operations.

At the start of the story, Naruto formsTeam 7 with Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, under the leadership of Kakashi Hatake. Their transition from students to genin marks the beginning of their practical training and their first real missions.

The ‘Konoha Genin’ inscription on this sweatshirt thus refers to the young, newly qualified ninjas who are beginning their journey in the service of the Hidden Leaf Village.