Jerry is a contributor based out of India. His educational background in architecture and design has given him a firm grounding in deconstructing the visual building blocks that define the mediums of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ahmed Yehia is a contributor from Egypt. As a lifelong fan of Japanese anime and manga, Ahmed brings his passion for the genres to his writing for Game Rant. The Akatsuki started as orphans seeking ...

The “Pervy Sage” of Konoha has been one of the biggest deaths ever unveiled by creator Masashi Kishimoto, and it seems as though the casualty that came about as a result of the battle against the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Naruto Shippuden introduced Akatsuki, a group of rogue ninjas. Nagato, the leader, had a troubled childhood. He possessed the Rinnegan, a powerful ability. Jiraiya believed Nagato was the child of ...