The Akatsuki started as orphans seeking peace, but tragedy and disillusionment turned them into villains. Nagato, as Pain, transformed the Akatsuki into a powerful paramilitary organization seeking ...

The Akatsuki organization was formed out of a desire to bring peace to the Shinobi world through power and control. Nagato, also known as Pain, founded Akatsuki after a tragic past, leading the group ...

Naruto stands out among other shonen anime for its cast of villains, but it's often difficult to estimate who was the most ...

Within the intricate world of Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto, an elite group of shinobi stood apart for their sheer power and influence. The group went by the name of the Akatsuki. From the shadows ...

Over the past two decades, manga and anime fans have enjoyed a lot of quality storytelling. However, very few series are able to achieve the kind of global popularity that Naruto has — and for good ...

The Akatsuki was a thorn in the Ninja World's side for nearly the entire run of Naruto's anime, yet which Akatsuki members were strongest? On paper, that may seem like a silly question. After all, we ...

The world of Naruto is filled with many unique Shinobi taking the roles of valuable Sensei, beloved comrade, and fearsome antagonist. One of the most memorable villains throughout the story is the ...

Naruto and Naruto Shippuden are classic shows that live on to this day. The nostalgic characters, the interesting power system, and the fantastical fight scenes all come together to make an anime that ...

Over on Instagram, the user leiraplays caught the attention of netizens with their take on Pain. The cosplayer decided to give the Akatsuki leader a femme makeover which suits the Rinnegan wielder. As ...

The Akatsuki was formed under the pretense of collecting all the tailed beasts and using their power to create the “Infinity Tsukuyomi”, which would allow Madara Uchiha to essentially trap the ...

Over the course of Naruto's run, viewers were fascinated by numerous villains who posed a serious threat to the Leaf Village, in particular, the Akatuski. While the group originally formed to fight ...