Naruto: Gaara's Original Design Combined Him With a Much Different Ninja
The world of Naruto is filled with many iconic ninja designs and standout characters, and one of the most memorable was Gaara. Upon his introduction to the series, Gaara of the Sand completely captivated readers around the world. His stoic expression which belied a sadistic mind on the verge of breakdown was an instant fan favorite. Despite the immense emotional upheaval and change he once faced, Gaara has remained, to this day, one of the most popular characters ever introduced in Naruto, but his original design actually combined him with one of the Konoha 11.
In Naruto, Gaara is an important character who plays a vital role in not just the plot, but the themes. His introduction in Chunin Exam arc was instantly iconic, setting him up as a dangerous and mentally unstable threat who was ready to kill at a moment's notice. His bloodlust was so extreme, that Naruto's anime cut some of Gaara's more violent scenes for being too much. However, after a fight and talk with Naruto, Gaara was able to turn himself around and become a genuine hero. It's no exaggeration to say that Gaara is one of the most recognizable parts of Naruto, but he almost looked much different.
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In Naruto Secret: Scroll of Formation Character Official Databook, series creator Masashi Kishimoto revealed many original designs for characters such as Itachi and Gaara. The sand ninja, whose original name can be translated as “Black Circle”, was initially created to be a foil to Naruto. This character can also be seen accompanied by an early version of the One-Tailed beast. This beast could also be considered a diverging point for the characters of both Gaara and Kiba. This version
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