It WAS one of the biggest mysteries in anime, and now, the reveal of Kakashi Hatake’s face will finally make its anime debut in episode 469 of Naruto Shippuden, titled “A Special Mission.”

Naruto mangaka, Masashi Kishimoto revealed what Kakashi’s face in a special event manga chapter for Kishimoto Masashi Naruto Ten (Exhibition) last spring, but before you proceed, note that there will be SPOILERS.

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This is the first time that Kakashi’s actual face has been seen in the anime, and the mystery lasted for more than 15 years. In fact, Kakashi’s face was never revealed even when the main Naruto manga ended back in 2014, and was only revealed afterwards.

Source: Crunchyroll