Hokage, Der Dritte

Der Dritte Hokage (the Third Hokage) is the aged, wise leader of the Hidden Leaf Village in the Naruto universe, a master ninja who serves as Hokage — the village's highest authority — and mentor figure to the next generation of shinobi.

Stepping onto the page in the pages of Carlsen Comics' German-language Banzai in 2001, Der Dritte Hokage is a Modern Age presence whose brief but notable catalog footprint places him squarely in the early European publication of one of manga's most beloved universes. With only five recorded appearances spread across Banzai and Naruto, this is a character for the dedicated collector — someone who appreciates the fascinating history of how these stories first reached German-speaking audiences. Sharing the page with the likes of Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, he moves in genuinely iconic company, making even a small handful of appearances feel like a meaningful piece of comics history. If you're tracing the roots of manga's breakthrough into the European market, Der Dritte Hokage is a quietly compelling entry point.