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.

Every member of the Akatsuki has a sob story to tell, but this one, in particular, led a much more tragic life than the others.

Naruto's Akatsuki have become an iconic mainstay and a measure of other villain groups in shonen manga. They also said something important.

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 ...

Naruto Shippuden introduced Akatsuki, a group of rogue ninjas. Nagato, the leader, had a troubled childhood. He possessed the Rinnegan, a powerful abi ...

Naruto has many emotional moments that can make anyone ugly-cry, which is why this list will highlight the ten saddest episodes. Different things make people sad, but for the most part, entries ...