Talk:Shikamaru Nara

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Question

Why is "Shikamaru" in Katakana and not in Kanji(鹿丸)? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.17.122.239 (talk) .

Well I could be noted in the trivia section....The Gerg 05:51, 22 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ino, Shika, Cho

In the trivia section someone said that 'Ino' means Boar. As far as im aware it means dog. I do not speak Japanese fluently and so i could be reading the name in the wrong context or something but i'm pretty sure the word 'Ino' means dog. I have seen it many times and have also seen the japanese for boar, which i currently cant remember but it is not 'Ino'. Feel free to correct me if im wrong. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.130.244.130 (talk) .

The Japanese word for dog is "inu". Ino means wild boar. Hence the insult to call Ino, "pig".--Dasherman 02:37, 23 June 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, ok, sorry, my bad. But isnt "pig" an insult anyway *rolls eyes* —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.130.249.58 (talk) .

We are talking about a different culture here. Also, "buta" would mean pig, "ino" is specifically means boar. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.17.122.239 (talk) .

Shikamaru and the Knight

I think the paragraph about what a knight means in reference to Shikamaru should be changed. Other translations explain what Asuma meant in much more detail. What’s up there now is a little lacking. This gives a more accurate translation. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/Spooky21/316_13.gif --Dasherman 20:51, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Tayuya, a man?

Where is it stated that Tayuya of the Sound Four (or Five) is actually a man? --Beef noodles 22:18, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It's not. She's a woman. – Someguy0830 (Talk | contribs) 22:20, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

That's what I thought. Someone had previously typed it in the trivia section of this page. --Beef noodles 18:02, 4 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Requested move

Nara Shikamaru → Shikamaru Nara – As pointed out in Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Anime_and_manga#Naruto_character_article_titles, the current names for articles about Naruto characters are inconsistent with the names used for other anime characters (Naruto characters use Japanese order for names, while most other anime characters have their name in Western order), as well not following the naming guidelines in WP:MOS-JA.

DO NOT COMMENT HERE. Please participate in the centralized discussion at Talk:Uzumaki Naturo

--Kunzite 01:58, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No Current Team?

Wasn't it a little hasty to remove Ino, Shika, and Chouji's team affiliation? Asuma still referred to them as a team up until chapter 317 and they were clearly going on missions with each other post time-skip. Considering their father's close ties, it's highly unlikely they will go their separate ways and will probably form a second generation of ino-shika-chou. And almost everyone still identifies them as a team. Why should they be any different than other chuunin teams like Team 7, 8, or Team Gai? I believe their current team should be added back, obviously minus Asuma, until we have some definitive word that they won’t be working together. Dasherman 21:00, 24 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The only problem is: without Asuma as their jonin-sensai, there really isn't a team 10. If Kishimoto adds a new sensai they might be team 10 again. If not, then the the chances are they're just a team. Let's not forget also, that Ino and Choji have their own Niju Shotai team, if that's what they are. Team 7,8 and Gai all have their jonin still, even though Neji himself is Jonin.

Well than its a three man cell, isn't it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.232.3.83 (talk) 16:35, 26 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Shikamaru's favorite phrase

It seems like the last five modifications of this page concerned the same bit of article: Shikamaru's phrase. Some people kept changing it to "Live each day quietly", while I never saw him say such a thing in the anime or manga. Does it come from the databook? Or am I right to think it is still "How troublesome"? ImPhil 22:54, 7 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Databooks. – Someguy0830 (T | C) 23:01, 7 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Vandalism?

Everything in the "Curent Arc" section has been deleted. I suspect vandalism. MoChan 18:02, 24 November 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Somebody just wrote that Shikamaru is the Rokudaime Hokage - I removed it as obvious vandalism. DarthDylanBlue 08:42, 24 January 2007 (UTC)DarthDylanBlue[reply]

Why is Shikamaru's rank "Idiot"? I realize i'm not up to date on the manga but there isn't a description for such a rank in the Ninja Rankings page either. Krickly 20:28, 25 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

yeah i just removed a vandilism saying he was hot Gamemaster1026

There was vandalism on his page about this-- "He seems to have intimate relations with Ino Yamanaka, Temari, Kin Tsuchi, and Tayuya."-- Which, in itself, sounds completely sexist, incorrect to the series, and disgusting.

Pimp much? But there should be more InoShika or Shikamari speculation.

No speculation. And while I appreciate al everyone has done to help this page, we really don't need all these vandalism reports. Just remove the vandalism, state what you're doing in your edit summary, and you're good. // DecaimientoPoético 14:38, 20 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

As a crazed fanboy (foaming at the mouth, if you will) I thing Naruto pairings should have a page to themsleves. There, the pros and cons shall be debated. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.248.102.97 (talk) 04:08, August 26, 2007 (UTC)

this should be trivia

In chapter 96, Shikamaru explains that any damage done to someone trapped in his shadow possession hurts him too. How come this didn't happen at any other time, like when he gave Kin a concussion, or blew up Hidan? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.136.170.126 (talk) 01:16, 2 February 2007 (UTC).[reply]

It only mimics movement. Chalk that up to a simple continuity error. – Someguy0830 (T | C) 01:36, 2 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Does it actually say that it hurts him? Or just that it forces him to move like they do if something acts on them? So, when Naruto puched Gaara, it snapped Shikamaru's head to one side. That would make more sense. Retlor 12:16, 2 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

There has been enough evidence to show that it only effects movement. A recent example. When Izumo and Kotetsu stabbed Hidan on both sides with their giant kunai, Shika still had on the kage mane. Dasherman 22:49, 7 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Can someone confirm or deny for me whether or not Kage Mane was still active when Asuma decapitated Hidan? If it's confirmed, it should be the last nail to the coffin for this debate =/ -- Seraphchoir 12:51, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Hidan was bound with Shadow Sewing at the time, which has no impact on Shikamaru's movements. ~Snapper T o 19:34, 20 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, in the Chuunin exam arc, when Shikamaru traps Gaara in Shadow Imitation, Naruto hits Gaara, and Shikamaru says,"Any injury done to the opponent while in shadow imitation will also be felt by the user."(From Naruto Volume 11. Reread the manga.Shindo9 Hikaru 01:14, 3 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Shikamaru's Picture

I really think that we should change is picture. It looks weird and it makes his nose disapear. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Nicoler1 (talk • contribs) 21:52, 10 May 2007 (UTC).[reply]

I agree. Plus, I believe the picture was from one of the filler episodes. Dunnlo 02:24, 11 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Troublesome Women

On Shikamaru's background, it keeps saying that Shikamaru finds his mother, Ino, and Temari to be the most troublesome women he knows. But one part of that isn't true. There is no evidence of Shikamaru claiming Ino to be the most troublesome anything. Chapter 172 proved that Shikamaru imagines both Ino and Sakura on the same level of bossy and annoying, but not the most troublesome/scary of all.

Ino definitely should be mentioned. There have been many times where Ino has annoyed Shikamaru, particularly with her former interest in Sasuke and bossy attitude. She is his teammate and he spends more time with her than any other female in the series. Ino and his mother have probably had the most to do with shaping Shikamaru's somewhat negative view on women. If anything, Temari challenges his view of women for the better. Dunnlo 17:52, 13 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It's funny, but I happen to agree with a lot of your response. One thing however, "[Ino] is his teammate and he spends more time with her than any other female in the series" That really can't be proven, if he spent /that/ much time with Ino, then it would have been mentioned. If anything, Shikamaru spends more time with his own mother than with other troublesome girls...if not avoiding them all together.

I generally meant when we see the character. I am sure all the characters spend their time mostly with their families. But Ino is the girl he is most seen around on panel in the manga and on screen in the case of the anime. Due to the fact they are on the same team. His mother Yoshino only appeared in a few panels. Dunnlo 06:55, 15 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Shika and Temari are dating according to Tsunade?

Episode 8 of Shippuden. Tsunade mentions something about Shikamaru and Temari dating. I know it's the anime but I was suprised. I guess they are the first canon couple.

That episode actually pointed out that they were not dating, mainly because Naruto jumped to the "wrong" conclusion when he first saw them together. I personally think the first canon couple is AsuKure.

It added fuel to the fire by saing they are not, but it's more a possibility now then ever.

Naruto Movie 2

There doesn't seem to be any mention of Naruto Movie 2 on his page. He filled in for Sasuke on Team 7 and played a big part. So there should be some mention of it in Other Media.

This is just me throwing it out there but if you look on the comic page where Asuma and Kurenai are walking together and the panel where Shikamaru and Temari are walking together, you see that their poses are exactly the same. The feet movement and Asuma's hands are in his pockets, just like Shikamaru. Kakashi made a statement on Kurenai and Asuma being together and Naruto made a similiar statement to Shikamaru and Temari.AnimeNara 18:51, 5 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I know it's in the wrong place but I couldn't figure out how to place my comment in the right place. Don't hate me. I'm new.AnimeNara 18:53, 5 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Shikamaru's appearances with Temari?

"Shikamaru has had a number of his appearances coincide with those of Temari" I think this is unnecessary and wrong. Shikamaru has had most of his appearances coincide with the other Team 10 members, especially Choiji and maybe Ino. Shikamarus has also had a lot of appearances coincide with Naruto. So either we remove the Temari bit, or add these 'cause I don't see point of this. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.197.4.121 (talk)

While Shikamaru frequently appears without Temari, the opposite is not true; Temari rarely makes appearances without Shikamaru appearing with her at some point in time. That's what the point of the section is. ~Snapper T o 18:41, 7 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, Okay. I didn't get that. Now it makes sense. Though it would make more sense to just have this on Temari's page. Because that's a bit confusing.

It's on her page too. It seemed that, since it applied to both, is could use a mention in both articles. ~Snapper T o 19:06, 8 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Just to mention something, Shikamaru thinks Ino's troublesome too. He often says the quote "Troublesome" whenever Ino's around. But, no, now it says "Temari ranks as one of the women he finds most troublesome, possibly more so than his own mother" Ino SHOULD be mentioned here. Because, he finds her troublesome, you have to agree on that. I bet that he thinks Ino is as troublesome as his mother, at least. NazaliaSan 18:03, 24 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think someone just wanted to put the Shikatema in there. his page could be vandalised by heaps of ShikaIno fans and write how her and Shikamaru's relationship is going to happen and how much Temari should stay with guys her own age. superflat

Ironically, Shikamaru's page was vandalised by ShikaIno fans such as you Superflat. I reverted all your edits that had been vandalism. You obviously haven't noticed the messages that I left you. Omghgomg 01:40, 28 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think that the Temari part should be excluded from his biography! It really has nothing to do with his history or anything, and it obviously trying to ship ShikaTema. Shikamaru interacts with plenty of other characters, and yet Temari gets a special mention? That makes no sense. Shikamaru and Temari really only interact about five times in the series. And could someone please explain 'Temari ranks as one of the women he finds most troublesome, possibly more so than his own mother'? That is obviously not a fact stated in the Naruto series. Dearrr 19:58, 3 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

First, the only suggestion of a relationship within this article is the one made by Naruto. You can go complain to Kishimoto about that if you disagree. Second, had you actually read the discussion you'd see why Temari gets "special mention". Finally, although he doesn't use the word "troublesome", he does say Temari is scarier than his own mother. Would your baseless insinuations be satisfied if the word were changed? ~Snapper T o 20:14, 3 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

"Even the toughest woman will show a softer side to the man she loves."

His dad said this to him in the last english dub episode. He also said something about men being no good without women. What is this suppose to mean? What does it have to do with Shikamaru's character?

The history of the men in the Nara clan (the two that were shown, anyways. Does that count?) have a history of being whipped by women. Shikatou is dominated by his bossy wife, while Shikamaru's main two ships (Temari and Ino) are equally annoying. Without the "Even the toughest..." quote, it would seem as through Shikatou is forced to marry and does not love his wife. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.248.102.97 (talk) 04:06, August 26, 2007 (UTC)

Still seems completely irrelevant to me. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.91.28.221 (talk) 15:31, 27 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Test

To help better improve the quality of the Naruto articles, let us add a section about out-of universe information, like we did with Naruto's article. So, as such, I would like to start with Shikamaru, mainly because he seemed like an easy one to start with. So, do I have permission to change his article into this? User:Artist Formerly Known As Whocares, 2:18 (Eastern Standard Time), 3 August 2007 (UTC)

His IQ?

I know it states that it's "over 200." But is there an actual number in the databook? Like 212, 230, or something specific? Or could it be some ridiculous made up number like Ami Mizuno from Sailor Moon. I believe they said her's was 300 which is not even possible. Copy Ninja1 18:53, 11 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It is absolutely possible, it's just not probable. It's never happened, as far as I know, in recorded history, but that doesn't mean Ami and Shikamaru couldn't be ridiculously intelligent enough to qualify. 214.13.209.200 16:08, 27 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Jounin?

I thought that he was Jounin? --RockyMM 16:48, 29 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Nope, Shikamaru was awarded Chuunin. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.89.14.68 (talk) 19:11, 3 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Shikamaru's the series oldest Chuunin from the Konoha 9. The funny thing is, that Temari mentions that Shikamaru could have been a Jounin if he actually got up and worked. --Dubtiger 14:33, 8 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

When does Temari say that?69.118.144.236 17:52, 28 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Episode #7 of Shippuden when Shikamaru escorts Temari out of Konoha. 67.82.52.157 22:03, 29 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Merge

Given the current trend of supporting characters being merged into the Konoha team article, I will be merging this article with the List of major Konoha teams article. Can anyone think of a super important reason why he shouldn't be merged like the rest? Gailim 06:00, 1 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]