Naruto: A Complete Guide to the Akatsuki Members – The True Faces of the Charismatic Villains

2026年3月25日 Panda, Chief Editor

The Ruthless Genius Puppet Master – Sasori

A prodigy puppet master from the Hidden Sand Village. Sasori is the only known shinobi capable of creating “Human Puppets” from corpses. These puppets retain the abilities and techniques they had in life, and Sasori has even modified his own body into a puppet. By combining puppet techniques with hidden poisoned weapons, he possesses enough destructive power to bring down an entire nation.

Hiruko, a puppet used for both offense and defense, controlled from within [16]

His favorite Human Puppet: the Third Kazekage, a user of Magnet Release [17]

A mad genius who turned himself into a puppet [18]

The Embodiment of Explosive Art – Deidara

A rogue ninja from the Hidden Stone Village who manipulates explosive clay, combining sculpture and detonation into what he calls “art.” Despite his flamboyant and provocative personality, Deidara is a highly skilled combatant, capable of overwhelming enemies with instantaneous destructive power.

A famous line often associated with Deidara [19]

An aerial combat specialist who rides clay birds and launches attacks from above [20]

Devastating wide-area bombardment from the sky [21]

The Immortal Bounty Hunter Who Defies Time – Kakuzu

A rogue ninja from the Hidden Waterfall Village who has lived for decades through a forbidden technique that allows him to steal the hearts of others and integrate them into his own body. Prioritizing money and survival above all else, Kakuzu combines cold, rational judgment with formidable combat ability.

One half of the infamous “immortal duo” with unique abilities [22]

A forbidden technique that allows him to steal and assimilate others’ hearts [23]

With up to five hearts, he can use all five basic nature transformations [24]

The Fanatic with an Immortal Body – Hidan

A rogue ninja from the Hidden Hot Water Village and a devout follower of the Jashin religion. Through a forbidden ritual, he has gained an immortal body. His distinctive combat style involves using his opponent’s blood to activate a curse, allowing any damage inflicted upon himself to be mirrored onto his enemy.

Preparation complete after ingesting the enemy’s blood within a ritual circle [25]

His deadly curse technique, Death Possession Blood [26]

The Masked Man Hiding His True Intentions – Tobi

A masked man who joined the Akatsuki after Sasori’s death. At first, he appeared frivolous and comical, often acting in a lighthearted and playful manner. However, his true identity is Obito Uchiha, the one who had been manipulating the organization from the shadows. His Mangekyō Sharingan ability, Kamui, allows him to transport parts of his body—or anything he touches—into another dimension, making it appear as though attacks pass right through him.

Comical scenes where he pretends to be defeated [27]

Revealed to be Obito Uchiha, the true mastermind behind the organization [28]

That concludes our introduction to the members of the Akatsuki. Be sure to check out this timeless masterpiece—no matter how many times you revisit it, it never fails to impress!

Bonus Track

For those who want to continue the story beyond NARUTO, we recommend BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS, which follows Naruto’s son as the new protagonist. Kishimoto serves as the original creator and supervisor, while Mikio Ikemoto — Kishimoto’s former assistant — handles the artwork. Opinions are divided because NARUTO was such a complete masterpiece, but if you approach it as a separate work within the same universe, you can enjoy it!

A next-generation story featuring Naruto’s son as the main character [29]

Image Sources:
[1] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 48 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media / SHONEN JUMP, 2011, p.69
[2] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 48 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media / SHONEN JUMP, 2011, p.91
[3] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 27 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media / SHONEN JUMP, 2011, p.66
[4] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 41 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media / SHONEN JUMP, 2011, p.91
[5] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 41 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2008、p.187-188
[6] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 45 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2009、p.185
[7] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 48 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2009、p.24
[8] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 41 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2008、p.74
[9] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 26 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2005、p.168
[10] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 32 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2014、p.32
[11] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 42 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2008、p.18
[12] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 42 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2008、p.187-188
[13] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 17 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2003、p.45
[14] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 50 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2010、p.153
[15] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 50 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2010、p.154
[16] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 28 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2005、p.121
[17] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 30 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2005、p.86
[18] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 30 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2005、p.179
[19] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 28 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2005、p.75
[20] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 28 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2005、p.67
[21] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 28 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2005、p.101-102
[22] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 35 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2006、p.63-64
[23] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 37 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2007、p.122
[24] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 38 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2007、p.11
[25] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 36 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2006、p.78
[26] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 36 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2006、p.83
[27] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 42 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2008、p.21-22
[28] 岸本斉史、NARUTO -ナルト- 63 (ジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2012、p.42
[29] Masashi Kishimoto, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations,Vol. 1 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media / SHONEN JUMP, 2017, cover