Chouji Akimichi is a Chūnin-level Shinobi of Konohagakure, and is a member Chouji Akimichi of the Akimichi clan, as well as a member of the chūnin team, Team Asuma, which was formerly led by Asuma Sarutobi. Alongside Shikamaru Nara and Ino Yamanaka, he forms the new Ino-Shika-Cho.

Can always be found snacking, but never utter the words "fat" in his presence. The consequences can be deadly.