Tsunade

Video Game: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm

Few shinobi in the Hidden Leaf command as much awe as Tsunade does. As a member of the legendary Sannin and eventual Fifth Hokage, her presence in Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm brings the full weight of her myth directly into the player's hands.

Tsunade’s Role and Personality

Granddaughter of Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage, Tsunade carries the bloodline of both the Senju and Uzumaki clans, making her royalty in all but title within Konohagakure. On the surface she is brash, gambly, and fond of sake, but beneath that facade lives a woman who has buried more loved ones than most shinobi can count, which shaped her unbreakable resolve to protect life at any cost. In the game, that duality translates into a playstyle that blends devastating close-range taijutsu powered by her signature chakra-enhanced strength with emergency healing that can turn the tide of any fight.

Combat Style in Ultimate Ninja Storm

Tsunade’s moveset in Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm centers on her monstrous physical power: a single chakra-charged punch can shatter the ground and send opponents flying across the arena. Her ultimate jutsu taps into her Creation Rebirth technique and her summoning of Katsuyu, the great slug, pouring acid and regenerative energy onto the battlefield simultaneously. She represents one of the hardest-hitting melee fighters in the roster, rewarding players who commit to aggressive, in-your-face combat.

Who Voices Tsunade in Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm?

In the English version of the game, Tsunade is voiced by Debi Mae West, who reprises her long-running role from the anime and is widely recognized in the gaming world for voicing Meryl Silverburgh in the Metal Gear Solid series. On the Japanese side, Masako Katsuki brings Tsunade to life, a veteran seiyuu praised by fans for perfectly capturing the character’s commanding authority; Katsuki is also known to anime audiences for her role as Farangis in Arslan Senki.