Naruto is keeping busy these days, and if you asked fans, they would say there has never been a better time to check out the franchise. With a sequel ongoing, the IP has come back into its own thanks ...

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 ...

Within the iconic ninja world of Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto, no organization commands terror and fear like the Akatsuki. It is no wonder the group stands among ...

Naruto introduced a lot of interesting characters to the fans, and while all of them are Shinobi, some are scarier and fiercer than others like Hidan. He was a member of the 'Akatsuki' and his main ...

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has been teasing the return of a certain Konoha ninja, Asuma, for quite a few episodes now. Though Asuma’s return is a big deal for the series, almost as important is ...

Ahmed Rehan Nasir is a contributor from Pakistan. With a Psych degree in hand, Rehan has a knack for picking apart anime and dissecting characters. When he isn't writing features, you'll probably find ...

The Akatsuki, a group of rogue ninja in Naruto, embodies real-world reasons for conflict, from revenge and profit to loyalty and the pursuit of peace. Each member's tragic backstory, rooted in ...

The Akatsuki are easily some of the most iconic villains in anime history, as a rogue group of ninjas whose power, mystery, and ideology helped define Naruto. Founded by outcasts seeking peace in a ...