To be clear, nobody expects Naruto‘s world to be perfect. Part of the reason Akatsuki is so compelling is exactly because Kishimoto is so graceful in his depiction of the realities of real-world ...

The introduction of the Akatsuki to Naruto changed the trajectory of the story forever. Before the Akatsuki’s introduction, the world of Naruto felt very small. While viewers were familiar with Konoha ...

Black robes with red clouds symbolize bloody rain. Crossed headbands represent cut off ties to the homeland. Painted fingernails hint at rebellion and concealment. The Akatsuki is one of Naruto’s most ...