The Philosophies of The Akatsuki (Naruto)

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[@SagesRain]

who’s your favourite akatsuki member?

[@heyitsmeobama4335]

Deidara for me, love that guy

[@siroollen]

itatchi

[@lccreaper9209]

Sasori

[@BryerTheKing1]

Kakuzu no doubt.

[@matthewsaunders8604]

Konan. Because she held the principles of the original akatsuki at the cost of her life

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I liked when Pain attacked the Leaf, everyone in the Leaf was looking at Pain like, "Why are you attacking us? We never did anything to you." And Pain was like, "This is for my parents and Yahiko."

[@dandelarosa64]

_Danzo just left the chat_

[@deelaw.]

I wish pain hunted down Danzo when he attacked the leaf would have been really cool seeing Tendo Pain killing him or at least a fight

[@KarmaPaym3ntPlan]

@@deelaw. or Hanzo, maybe. Narratively, it’s too crucial for Sasuke to be the one to end Danzo

[@Jdudec367]

@@deelaw. Yeah...while Sasuke deserved to be the one to go after Danzo it would have been interesting to see Pain's reaction to him. Hm...seems like Danzo may have even been afraid of Pain lol.

[@deelaw.]

@@KarmaPaym3ntPlan pain already kills Hanzo lol that's how he becomes the leader of the hidden rain

[@mr.skateandwatch]

Sage’s rain just became Sage’s pain

[@Realitylex]

Sage’s six paths of rain

[@brinettevalorie4554]

sage's rain (village)

[@MasquedMocha]

The Rain Sage

[@Isthatthegrimreaper170]

The sage hidden in the rain

[@freezer0752]

Oh you must think you're terribly clever. Alright the name is fitting, thank you.

[@Monica..]

Sasori's ending pretty much became what he wanted. A puppet to be recreated over and over from his disciple Kankuro, he will also teach the next generation of puppet masters about Sasori's techniques, this means Sasori left a huge impact on the village.

[@pony3284]

A masters truest mission ♥

[@dennisnkosanampofu7212]

Assassinated the third kazekage

[@darryljack6612]

Dont get me wrong the majority of the current iteration of the Akatsuki are (for lack of a better word) vile. But i always loved how (not counting Orochimaru) they all had this "honor among thieves" mentality to them. They never really betrayed the akatsuki even when it was in their best interest and even among certain pairings they seemed to (in a sense) cared or have respect for each other. All of them despite being mass murders, traitors, scum etc. They present more of a code of "honor" with each other, than most villages have done for their people.

[@ofcrgry]

and then theres zetsu lol

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

@@ofcrgry who ruined it all

[@darryljack6612]

@@ofcrgry Well even before the twist i never saw Zetsu as a member of the akatsuki, Obitio is also in a very similar boat. I guess i should have included them next to Orochimaru in my comment.

[@dytgyfgyffuh243]

Yeah that is why I like the akatsuki more than the five vliages

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

@@dytgyfgyffuh243 the villains made Naruto Shippuden rewatchable

[@haruokumura4271]

It's a utterly minor and ultimately inconsequential scene, but a moment that has always stuck in my head is when Kakuzu reveals he picked up Hidan's ninja headband and hands it back to him, telling Hidan that his neck scar was an eyesore and to cover it if I recall correctly. Then Hidan basically nudges him on the shoulder and goes "Ah, you DO care :3" I just really like that scene, maybe in part because it was such a minor and inconsequential scene. These are two of the most vile characters in the series yet in that little exchange it was just an oddly pleasant moment between two odd couple partners.

[@bluemassgamer17]

And this is why I love Obito being Tobi in the Akatsuki. Being a representation of how two face the ninja world is. Tobi being what the young child ninja think the world is. And Obito being the results of what the ninja world does to those kids.

[@Mr.Needle-Hamster]

Obito is a great villain but I personally like Pain more

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Funny how the Hidden Cloud Village has never affiliated with the Akatsuki, but the Akatsuki's brand are the red clouds.

[@Mr.Needle-Hamster]

Ironic

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Obito: No one betrays the Akatsuki and gets away with it. Orochimaru: *Hiss*

[@Rck-vert]

U do know that Orochimaru went into hiding after leaving the akatsuki right?

[@ofcrgry]

@@Rck-vert still got away with it

[@Rck-vert]

U missed d point.

[@ofcrgry]

@@Rck-vert look i get that akatsuki shouldnt be doublecrossed but its still funny that oro managed to avoid retribution from both the Akatsuki and the Leaf

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

@@Rck-vert how? Orochimaru outlived all of them

[@haydenhoodless2055]

What I loved so much about the Akutsuki, the way Kishimoto wrote them originally, is that they meant business, and for the most part, they were inconsolable and ruthless, but the scariest part about them is that they acted with purpose. They weren't just a ragtag collection of powerful rogue ninjas who were out for personal gain, they were serving something higher than themselves.

[@pelzebub6664]

I think this also illustrates why Narutos Ending and by extension Boruto fall flatt in certain areas. The hidden villages were run on conflict, they even killed each other at times, but now these conflicts no longer exist and there just are no issues because of it? All the money that was made through the war, no longer supports the villages and no problems arise from that? I don't think that issue is ever really adressed and it just makes this very complicated problem of a system that is kept alive by blood seem so easy to dismantle. "Just stop fighting each other lol" shouldn't be the entire answer.

[@SagesRain]

agreed

[@Reality-Distortion]

There are problems between nations because of it, especially in Shikamaru Retsuden where they were 1 step from 5th Great War and Shikamaru openly threatened to kill Tsuchikage and Mizukage in middle of the Summit after catching them in Shadow Possession. Moreover there are tensions between smaller nations like in Shikamaru Hiden where they try to oppose Shinobi Union due to their monopoly in missions or large terrorist group being very upset over Naruto stopping Infinite Tsukuyomi forcing them to go back to reality while poverty strikes them down so badly that their children die due to no money for healthcare. It's just that Boruto would rather concern itself with... aliens. But the novel stories are usually fantastic, give a proper follow up to the world and cast and expose realistic problem that could arise as an aftermath.

[@hihi-nm3uy]

@@Reality-Distortion While I would much prefer if Naruto and Sasuke never got Hagoromo powers, and stuck with their well-earned KCM2 and EMS (because honestly, who can fight them at that point anyway), this is precisely the endgame Naruto content I’d want to read. That genuinely sounds like it respects the rest of the series, but I still can’t shake the feeling that the era of stability was handwaved a bit too much. -At least, I’d have liked if they explained that it’s a ‘Hashirama’ deal where nobody wants a war because Naruto exists.

[@Reality-Distortion]

@@hihi-nm3uy Well, Naruto with KCM2 and EMS Sasuke after loosing few times, inventing some fusion, as well as breaking opponents will who's weapon (Obito's Nunoboko Sword) depended specifically on it, as well as powered up 10 other people with cloak and Rasengan, BARELY beat Juubito. So no, I don't agree that those two could really scrap with Juubidara. Sasuke couldn't even touch him when he was still blind and Naruto got beaten all other Bijuus at once, before Madara became a Jinjuuriki. Anyway, I highly recommend giving them a read some time, at least the 6 Hiden ones and 3 Shinden ones that happen long before Boruto era, some even as soon as before The Last. Most of them are A and S tier arcs worthy and none of them is even 200 pages.

[@ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣΛΑΧΑΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ]

The thing is, the villages never needed to fight. They can still do missions for the nations and fund themselves but instead of being used as tools to further the Damiyos' agendas, because of their alliance they have the bargaining power to function on their own terms. And that's showcased in the post war light novels

[@michaeld4861]

Deidara's art is the literal version of real art. A metaphor. Real art is incendiary, sparks revolution of thought and progress.

[@michaeld4861]

I was never a huge fan of Deidara but I do love the thought that went into the anime.

[@Oera-B]

Does it? Examples, please?

[@unknown.1043]

@@Oera-B Deidara's art captures the essence of life's ever-changing beauty, embracing its fleeting nature. It's a powerful contrast to Sasori's quest for eternal ideals. Now, I don’t know if this was intentional by Kishimoto or not, but this dynamic mirrors broader cultural beliefs: Japanese culture cherishes impermanence and the ephemeral, influenced by Buddhist philosophies and ideas, while Abrahamic faiths such as Christianity or Islam seek eternity beyond the transient world. You could almost say Deidara represents Eastern philosophies whilst Sasori symbolizes Western beliefs.

[@MrOiram46]

@@unknown.1043I find that quite ironic though, since Japan tends to be more conservative and traditional while western values are generally more progressive and ever changing

[@unknown.1043]

@@MrOiram46 Yes but it's important to recognize that liberal values are relatively recent compared to what we consider "traditional" values. Historically, philosophies and worldviews such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto (using these terms as broad categories) shaped the Far East. In the Western world, Christianity and Islam-often seen as rival religions-dominated, each deeply influencing their respective cultures and societies. Even today, many people maintain their religious beliefs, which of course reflects the enduring nature of faith. Liberal and Western values began to emerge more prominently in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. And even then these ideas arose not out of a direct opposition to religion, but rather in response to the perceived corruption and hypocrisy within the Catholic Church, which led to the rise of various Christian denominations, including Protestantism, in the 16th century. For Europeans, adapting to these new values and establishing a separation between church and state was a gradual process, with religion remaining a significant aspect of life.

[@BlickolasCage]

I remember when Naruto tried to use talk-no jutsu on Pain saying how it isn't fair to disrupt all the innocent lives of the leaf and Pain asked about the absence of that sentiment when war ravaged his home "Shinra Tensei"

[@kadeemk4679]

Looked at him like "That's nice" *Anyways*💥💥💥

[@imitationpitaya]

And Naruto didn’t even have a real argument. But whatever

[@tutumazibuko2510]

@@imitationpitaya neither did Nagato when Jiraiya questioned him, so he chose to kill him instead. All Naruto did was say what Jiraiya said after beating Nagatos ass

[@piyoweb]

I love these complex characters.....so much different from any Boruto's arc. Now, it just feels like every threat just keep upping the stakes. Always the same threat of destroying the entire village, world etc..... Back then, these frightening villains all have different goals, methods, motives etc. It reminded me why I loved this series back then.

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

People want complex and deep characters but hate Sasuke for going down a dark path

[@champ1159]

@@Seasonal-Shadow_4674 facts

[@Jaydenreco]

Fr Deidara, Tobi, Itachi, and Kisame were all so cool to me as a kid. From Deidara's cool lines of dialog to Itachi's impact on Sasuke to Tobi revealing to be Madara Uchiha. Kisame was always cold too. Akatsuki full of troopers

[@frosty6395]

This is what happens when you dive deep into naruto characters but refuse to dive deep into villains from boruto and try to understand their reasonings. Except the main bad otsutsuki, every other villain in boruto had a complex reasoning to do what they want. And a lot of it has still not been revealed of why things are being done by sone characters. So my advice, think deep in both cases, you’ll find that it’s the same in both cases. Both have complex villains as well as simplistic ones.

[@ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣΛΑΧΑΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ]

@@frosty6395 Could you elaborate?

[@thedevilluis]

One of the best groups in all of anime. Every character is S tier. Legendary.

[@princet4468]

I like how he played each member of the Akatsuki individual theme songs while describing their philosophy.

[@charliekowittmusic]

I’m not sure that Kisame ever changed. He was a man who realized somebody had to do the dirty work. Somebody had to safeguard information for the greater good, at the expense of individual people. Being that this was a moral good in his eyes, he was vicious and morbidly proud of his record. He believed in this code so deeply and truly, that he let his sharks cannibalize even himself to not let intel fall into the wrong hands. That’s Kisame to me: a true shinobi who followed his twisted code to the last.

[@berilsevvalbekret772]

I think he shifted that idea of 'doing the dirty work to keepsake information' from 'for the greater good' to 'keeping a valued comrade/friend safe'

[@charliekowittmusic]

@@berilsevvalbekret772 I think if it was Itachi who was going to give the info away, Itachi would’ve been devoured instead. But you have a point. He had to choose self sacrifice for the first and last time. I guess I’m just more impressed by Kisame’s lack of hypocrisy in sticking to his code. It’s real easy to say “people should die before giving up intel.” It’s another thing entirely to hold yourself to that standard. The flashbacks in those episodes also subtly hint at some guilt and regret he may have about killing his former comrades. So there’s definitely some truth to your interpretation too.

[@metarock3054]

You've misunderstood kisame. Individual people< village. His purpose was to serve the village, thereby saving millions of younger shinobi. He did that. He became a monster post fuguki's betrayal. Even post that he found Akatuski and served

[@donjoel6754]

What I love about the Naruto series is that its steeped heavily in philosophies. There is something for everyone in their. As the other anime also have philosophies but are more action heavy than their counterparts. Thanks @Sage'sRain for another great video.

[@snakey934Snakeybakey]

THANK YOU for describing Itachi's actions as "what he felt was right"rather than describing them as "the right thing"

[@papapalpatine5308]

What's really unique about the Akatsuki that most people overlooked is that they did start out as a group of local heroes just trying to make their homeland a better place.

[@capone9975]

@Carinaud Ricardo before the salamander killed yahiko

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Remember when Itachi and Kisame fought Asuma and Kurenai? Yeah. They were holding back a ton of strength.

[@BlickolasCage]

especially when Kurenai thought she had Itachi in a genjutsu and itachi was like "deadass bruh 😐💀"

[@ofcrgry]

@@BlickolasCage i expected to see another kurenai genjutsu reference reply to OP and was not disappointed

[@kanekikingstorm2113]

To play devils advocate, she was able to catch a sharingan master in a genjutsu, which even Itachi himself praised her for.

[@christopherfleetwood5252]

@@kanekikingstorm2113yeah, as dumb as it was Itachi was the only genjutsu master for Kuranai to test herself against

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

It's like the Akatsuki united the world in a bad way.

[@vojtechtesar5767]

The Akatsuki are my absolutely favourite villain group. They all contributed to the same goal as a group and were incredibly effective at it, yet everyone of them had their own values, motivations, and ambitions that could be totally unconnected to the goal of the group as a whole. And even though most of the members weren´t given much screentime, their individual characterizations were still incredible. There is a reason Naruto was never the same after the Akatsuki were reduced to just Obito.

[@-UnknownHero]

I am more and more convinced, the Akatsuki were the good guys, if there is something like good and bad guys in Naruto. Arguably, they even united the fove nations with their actions. The overarching theme is whether people can understand each other and it is know for inteosucing back stories that made every 'villains' actions understandable. However, after seeing Nagatos back story, even just the few episodes, I felt like the big Konoha were the bad guys. If we had seen Nagatos story first, it would be hard to sympathize with Konoha. Of course, everyone did what he had to do for his village and his people. Too bad they dropped the idea of the akatsuki building an army. Such a great idea and so refreshing to see economy used by the 'villain' as a weapon to stop potential war parties. To use a popular phrase on Naruto: There are no villains in this series, only fallen heroes

[@dytgyfgyffuh243]

The five vliages are worse than the akatsuki the also did terrible things and they say it's for the sake of the village to theme it's justified to steal destroy and kill innocent people if it for the sake of the village see the are worse than the akatsuki

[@dytgyfgyffuh243]

The sad thing is that many of the so called villains were right pain was right about the cycle of hatred madrara was right about the shnobi system being hell zabuza was right about shnobi being used by thier village and people and neji was right about destiny naruto is the child of destiny they had a better understanding about life than naruto naruto hasn't changed anything in brouto sasuke was right about revolution the world need to change

[@dytgyfgyffuh243]

@@sarveshnathan7559 I am not saying that thier heros I am saying that none is a hero even the five vliages did terrible things the characters are moral gray no one is good or bad

[@dytgyfgyffuh243]

@@sarveshnathan7559 don't remember when pain said what about my friends my family it shows that he is human and he isn't as evil as think it also shows that the village hidden in leaf are not as good as we thought I am justified his actions I am saying that he's haterd toward the leaf is justified they ruined his life the same with sasuke we also see things from naruto perspective but when look at from the so called villains perspective it became hard to call disagree with or call 100 percent evil

[@sarveshnathan7559]

@@dytgyfgyffuh243 "don't remember when pain said what about my friends my family it shows that he is human" Yes Pain had a tragic backstory and no one is saying his motives don't make sense, But that doesn't justify his actions. He slaughtered countless innocent people. Men, women, and even children and infants. People who had nothing to do with his suffering. By doing what he's doing, he's becoming just as bad as the Leaf village, if not worse. Two wrongs don't make a right. "he's haterd toward the leaf is justified they ruined his life the same with sasuke" Neither Sasuke nor Pain were right in taking their hate on innocent people. So yes they are still villains. Are they tragic and sympathetic? Yes. But still evil. If Pain existed in real life, we would hate his guts.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Obito was a great actor. Disguising himself as Tobi.

[@ricksmith7490]

And madara

[@justinemijares9869]

Naruto shippuden is a masterpiece. Even if the akatsuki is a group of antagonist, i loved how each member have their own sense of individuality. Each of their strength is rooted from a very meticulous skill and logic. Their collective teamwork and intelligence is one of a kind. It only shows how great the writer is. Hats off to you Masashi Kishimoto and team for making my childhood and adulthood awesome.

[@jeremycurtis7298]

I like how the pairing of akatsuki members shared similarities in their lives which made for some good stories especially kisame and itachi

[@rpc808]

Can't wait for your next video. Also love your philosophy videos.

[@SagesRain]

thank you!

[@NotMyOriginalHandle]

Something little and maybe subtle that I noticed during this video but really set it over the top for me at least, was adding the themes for each character as you talked in depth about them. It really added to the theme of the video and made it so much more enjoyable

[@flareinc7413]

This analysis is amazing. :O Never have I found such deep analysis in such a comparatively short video and never have I found such a deep analysis of the duos and their comparisons to each others. Well done. 😊

[@SagesRain]

thank you!

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

*Akatsuki Deaths* - Sasori was slain by his puppet parents. - Hidan got buried alive and has potentially died from lack of nutrition. - Kakuzu had two hearts destroyed by Naruto, two hearts destroyed by Kakashi and one from Hidan, accidentally. - Deidara blew himself up to kill an edgy Sasuke. - Itachi succumbed to illness in front of Sasuke. - Nagato died, reviving everyone he in the Leaf Village. - Kisame killed himself so that intel wouldn't be leaked. - Konan was killed by Obito. 😢 - Obito died so he could be with Rin. - Zetsu got thrown to the moon.

[@songobravo3694]

I like how every one of these are accurate. Good on you, mate.

[@CommanderShepard-wq3wo]

Love how Deidara blew himself up for nothing. That was the icing on the cake for me

[@darklight9063]

The only akatsuki members that didn't kill themselves was hidan n kakuzu

[@chriscollins3225]

Try not to be bias next time towards Sasuke Uchiha

[@4zt4t48]

now list all deaths of the white zetsu

[@yourtypicalwimpical]

never give up on these videos rain you’re incredibly talented and incredibly underrated you’ll receive flowers soon enough keep doing amazing

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Fun fact: The Akatsuki translates to "Red Moon" in Japanese.

[@alpharaccoon1638]

I thought it meant «Dawn». I think dawn makes more sense since it is the first light in the sky in the morning. Could be interpreted as A new day/beginning.

[@champ1159]

@@alpharaccoon1638 I think it means both. The word as a whole is Dawn I believe but aka=red and tsuki=moon

[@syn_2529]

Dude learn japanese first before you say this. Sure, it CAN mean "red moon" but it can also translate to dawn or cloud. Don't say shit just to seem smart

[@alpharaccoon1638]

@@syn_2529 bro did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed or something?

[@sophiemendez5567]

It means a new bloody dawn. Basically revolution for peace.....with lots of violence first. Konan kinda explains the outfits they use and part of their philosophy.

[@Morningstar818]

Been deep in Naruto Stories, You Have Impecable Timing. Always loved the Philosophies of the Inhabitants of the this Universe

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

I love the villains and antagonists the most in Shippuden

[@Morningstar818]

@@Seasonal-Shadow_4674 Likewise, óbito for me is the saddest outcome of his beliefs. Itachi is a close second. If you really step back from the lore I truly believe he was a victim of his own genius. He had the mind and body of a legend but the emotions of a child. No matter how he rationalized it his emotional maturity lacked enough to always influence his choices. His heart in the right place but his loyalty to the village and his desire to be a sin eater destroyed him which is why he rubs me the wrong way if I think about him too hard now. Óbito to me was indoctrinated and manipulated in a cult like fashion by Madara. Orchestrated events and plots took his team and first love away taking his only stability away from him at the same time betrayed by watching Kakashi be the one to do the worst of it by the time he really looked up he had murdered countless people destroyed lives and lost his soul to a dream that never came to pass.All because a man out of his time refused the natural order of the world he was born into and couldn't reconcile the fact that you can only do so much and there will be things that are beyond your life that you have to accept. You aren't God. Your pain gives you no right

[@kingnamor777]

@@Morningstar818 I agree and you are right. Madara had no right to manipulate Obito and orchestrate events so Rin can be killed by Kakashi. If he really wanted peace and wanted created illusionary world of only winners. He should've done it alone and he didn't need to caused a war to achieve his goal😒. Also him manipulating Obito like that. Makes him a worse, no different and no better than the Shinobi system, the Shinobi World and the Shinobi village leaders who betray and backstab their own personal goals.

[@bijuubomb3964]

This is gonna be what I listen to for my next work out

[@Reality-Distortion]

I like how Itachi exemplifies everything about shinobi world that Kisame despises the most. He would never respect him the way he does if he knew. Also Kisame was probably the most loyal of all members where as Itachi is the only one who didn't like the organization at all for one moment. Interestingly, in Akatsuki Hiden there is a moment where Kisame question's Itachi's allegiance and threatens to kill him if he ever finds proof he lacks it. Also Hidan isn't the only Jashinist. He was part of the cult and the only member to achieve immortality. Also within Akatsuki Hiden, he finds somebody who became interested in his religion and gives more detailed description of why exactly you should want to kill other people.

[@cyb3rG33k]

Members of the Akatsuki found a home in each other, just as the 3 orphans became family, that principle translated through the times and continued on in later iterations of the Akatsuki. That's what I love about them.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I wish we knew more about that Akatsuki killed by Kakuzu, before Hidan.

[@olmade1]

Naruto really shows us how the World works in World Domination.. the concept of some nations totally dependent on others is reality..

[@Haxelmoon]

Even though I’m done with the anime in terms of not rewatching it . I’m glad of channels like you exist i still feel connected to the anime and learn new things bout it so thanks 🙏🏼.

[@raven3067]

Pain had the most realistic ideology out of all the Akatsuki members.

[@dispater101]

I may have quite alot of disagreements with how he handled the series during the War arc, but still gotta give massive props to Kishimoto for creating one hell of a character in Pain..truly one of my favorite characters in all of anime

[@Jupiterssilhouette]

I must say, that this is a absolutely phenomenal channel which excellently explores complex ideas in fiction. Great job and continue the hard work, I feel quite inspired to write about these shows as well.

[@jesse.chijioke6958]

Now you're sponsored by Audible! I love that! Loved your videos since the beginning and love to see you make money through it!

[@hokagesama3394]

Omg literally so excited for this

[@billybobjr762]

The naruto series could be summed up by this one phrase : " The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth "

[@tochukwuifeanacho3843]

👍👍👍👍

[@CommanderBow934]

Deidara : bro that’s cool and all but my art….. IT’S AN EXPLOSION ! 💥

[@AmberHeardofme]

Griefers in minecraft be like sometimes:

[@jamesrom6222]

Something I always wondered was whether Itachi really stayed in the Akatski as a “spy” or if he actually had a deeper attachment to its broader cause. After watching this, it cements the latter for me more

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Sasuke and his group are still technically apart of the Akatsuki.

[@sincerelyspazz]

Naruto was filled with so much philosophy.

[@speedracerxxl6269]

I rewatch your naruto videos at least 1k times 😂

[@DeVill3007]

Me too!!! 😁🤝🥂

[@baboon500]

I just got hit with nostalgia. I used to watch Naruto in junior high school like 15 years ago and I was really obsessed with it.

[@sniler5072]

Love your videos! I'm always excited when I see that you've uploaded a new video, especially if it is Naruto related. Keep it up!

[@KjtheGreatPro]

I watched your orichimaru video years ago it feels like. Your style and careful, almost assassin like style is very entertaining. Dude you are awesome!

[@Milty2001]

Out of all the members of the akatsuki members pain is actually my favorite mainly because he's the only member that didn't force people to help him scheme his plans like tobi, he suffered so much during the war to the point where he lost his parents and well he almost died but thanks to konan and nagato they made him feel like family and well since his goal to create peace he notices the flaws of each nation wanting peace by simply hating on one another except for themselves which is why I think he turned bad in fact I was sad when he killed master jariaya and i wanted naruto to kill him but after learning his backstory I begin to understand why he did what he did although I enjoyed his arc

[@tranquilo8881]

Another Masterpiece well done sage 👏

[@tranquilo8881]

Wow really ?

[@heheboi18199]

The videos on this channel are pure art,I've watched most of your videos and they've really left an impact in my life,made me think about these things for very long periods of life. Please keep releasing new videos and thank you for your efforts♥️!

[@sivanlevi3867]

I actually made a presentation like this years ago, but I never put it into a video format. I figured someone like you would do it at some point, so I never showed it to anyone. Thanks, Sage. I like every one of the Akatsuki for who they are, but I like Itachi and Kisame most of all.

[@g.i.y.u]

Would love to take a look at it if you dont mind 🙂

[@sivanlevi3867]

Unfortunately, I don't know how I would share it. I have never made videos before and besides, it's not even my best work.

[@luccid8288]

@Sage's Rain this is Exactly why I love watching your videos especially on Anime. You always deliver a unique prospective.

[@jayd.doubledubs]

One of the best anime villain groups of all time, arguably the best

[@thenew4559]

Above all, the Akatsuki were a group of outcasts, people who were either kicked out of their ninja villages or else severed those ties themselves. Thus it makes sense that they would come to be united under the ideology of destroying the current order of the ninja world.

[@22noash]

SO EXCITED TO WATCH THIS

[@SagesRain]

hope you enjoy it!

[@aso375]

For me Sasori and Kisame are the best Akatsuki, because both symbolize the ideal shinobi, who becomes a desensitized weapon at the service of his village, but both end up tired of that lonely and meaningless life. Sasori and Kisame end up resenting their villages for the same reason, for having lied to them and for having turned them into killing machines, and the despair of learning that all the murders they had done had been pointless and meaningless. And they have in common the fact that for them Akatsuki is a new form of identity and meaning, with the ultimate goal of being able to end all the ugliness of the world (lies and weaknesses).

[@yunghoss5812]

Sages rain you’re the goat bro don’t let salty people get you pressed

[@kingnamor777]

I agree. Most members of members of the Akatsuki.(not counting Obito and Orochimaru) didn't betrayed each other or the organization. Because each everyone of them. Know the feeling of being betrayed by their village. And understand and feel the same pain of being "war victim"

[@foolofaguyinlove]

This was so much more refined and tasteful than I had initially presumed it to be, going in. It actually had a surprising level of profundity about it, which I don’t often associate Naruto, with, despite its obvious dark appeals.

[@simirdhawan]

Hey man, I just wanted to say even before watching the videos, your thumbnails are one of the best I’ve seen 🔥

[@andreasimmisch6545]

Another great thing about the Akatsuki I think, is besides the duality each pair shares in foil to one another, they are sometimes also pretty good foils for some of their opponents. Kakazu and Kakashi: First it's easy to point out that their names sound simuler, also they both wear masks in front of their faces, making us link them. Kakashi lost his dad due to him committed suicide after he failed a mission because his village hated him for it. The same thing happened to Kakazu even though he chose to become a rouge ninja instead of killing himself. On a sidenote it might be fitting to state that Kakashis dad, failed his mission because he chose to save his teammates, which we know later becomes a character ark later for Kakashi right before Obito (allegedly) dies. In contrast Kakuzu needs to kill in order to survive and become stronger, witch the chakra nature of others, again it might be fitting that Kakashi is famous for using a sharingang eye which wasn't his to begin with. Shikamaru and Hidan Both have sleek hair pushed back, and exposed foreheads which is rare in the Naruto universe kinda. It's poetic how the both have similar powers in the way one controls the other in a way, by mirroring each. Watching them fight, we might get reminded of how Shikamaru won a fight in the chunin exam by leaning backwards quick enough, forcing his opponent to hit her head into a wall. Hidan as a similar power that requires less strategy, of inflicting pain and wounds on to others, by hurting himself. Deidara and Sasuke Less can be said about Deidara, but it's clear that he seeks to destroy things and or disrupt or change things as a way for him to create "art". Or in other words killing and bombing is his raison d'etre. He seeks the honor of being the best at things, which is why he always wanted to best Orochimaru in battle which we learn after Sasuke kills him. Deidara fights Sasuke and even kills himself in the process only to be the one to best them both in combat. This ties to Sasukes ark in him considering what his revenge over Itachi is worth. Sasori and Sasori or Kabuto or Kankuro? It's poetically ironic that a man that has killed people and turned them into puppets get's killed only to be used by someone else as a puppet. This one is tricky but, but becomes very clear after Kankuro uses talk-no-jutsu on him during the war ark. I also think it's fitting that it's the second time Kankuro uses one of Sasoris puppets against him. Naruto and Nagato/Pain Again two simuler names, also they are both Uzumakis. It's also no mistake that Pain has orange hair which makes us connect the character with Naruto. Which leads me to the next example.. Naruto, Kakashi, Sasuke and Obito First let me point out that Naruto and Obito again look very simuler and again are one of the few orange characters in the series. Obito wants to be hokage and is a clear foil to Naruto in they way he has given up on love and affection for the rest of the world after he has been trough enough hardship. He also abandons the village to join a more powerful rouge ninja, who is just using him, just like Sasuke does before the start of shipudden. Kakashi and Obitos duality speaks for it self.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Fun fact: The Akatsuki was supposed to be a group of monsters.

[@sophiemendez5567]

They were. A god, an angel, a demon, a shark man, a puppet, a terrorist, a Shinobi who wiped out most of his family, an immortal who steals hearts, a tree who plans to murder billions and enslave thier souls, a man mixed with another man's genes that allowed him to fuse with a god plant monster. Also a swordman who killed countless beings before dying next to itachi.

[@sexilatinoboi69]

@@sophiemendez5567 yes but appearance wise

[@pimplejuice8774]

He meant like literally.

[@Gbaby2p-j6o]

great philosopher when it comes to breaking it down with the anime characters‼️💯

[@GabrielCruz-up8ke]

Rlly hyped for this

[@umamelemodumela]

I'm a simple man. I see Sage's Rain I click.

[@ricksmith7490]

Sasori is my favorite his character was what got me into the show than I'd say my favorites are nagito, kakuzu, deidara and than orochimaru . the akaski is probably the best villens group I have seen in fiction

[@Seasonal-Shadow_4674]

I wish we saw more of the akatsuki lol

[@JD-ip4fs]

Where have you been Sage!? Quality as always!

[@2j-light]

This was really well done. Since finishing shippuden I’ve thought the weakest reason for their actions in the akatsuki came from deidara and kakuzu. Deidara with his sick version of art that we don’t really get an explanation for. Out of all the akatsuki he is the most mysterious. Where his ideals come from and the root of his trauma is a complete mystery. Deidara’s issue seems less to be art but madness it’s self simply for the fact that we have nothing to ground his ideals. This changed my mind on Kakuzu. Him and Hidan are actually exactly the same. Their actions come from a wish for permanence. Something they have in common with Sasori. Kakuzu gaining permanence in peoples greed with wealth and stature being something he thinks could never betray him while Hidan gained permanence from religion. Through devotion, like Itach and Kisame, to his lord he knows he will never be forsaken, unlike Itachi and Kisame who know the only loyalty they can count on is from themselves.

[@MrQuantitySquare]

ngl, Pain's 1st plan that was stated sounded better than what actually happened...

[@livialavendula777]

Love this material analysis of the Akatsuki at the end

[@dytgyfgyffuh243]

The akatsuki represents the darkness of the shinobi system that made them sense their lives were ruined by it

[@JuliusCeaser_]

Amazing explanation

[@Kupo923]

You have a soothing voice. Also, great video

[@ryanroswellcacho]

The Akatsuki are one of the best Villain Organizations in the whole anime.

[@kairyujin11]

Hi I'm your new subscribers. I just notice your channel right after I'm watching one of the Swagkage's video about Obito. I started to listening to your narrative styles of video about Madara. I got hooked up and I genuinely really like your narrative styles. It sounds like I'm watching documentary, loved it. Then I continue watching this video it really makes me want to subscribe to this channel. Keep up the good work Sage, I really liked it. I hope you stay safe and sound because I really like your channel. 😊❤

[@Meekmillan]

Incredible video as always

[@whackedoutcookie4393]

So excited for this

[@OokamiDaBoi1da]

I think a deep dive should be done on the essence of those liek the akatsuki....are they really evil? Life is not an anime. It easy for us to preach peace and love. Meanwhile powerful people only know there to be predators and prey....It would be a nice video. Are Those who preach what we consider evil wrong? Pain is a great example of this.

[@dana4801]

Orochimura, Hidan, Kakazu, and Sasori, were definitely evil. Pain and including Obito, although their intentions for peace is good, they’re still psychopaths.

[@DeVill3007]

Love this!!! ☁️🩸☁️🩸☁️🩸☁️🩸☁️🩸☁️🩸

[@JBOBROSKII]

The older I get, the more manga I read because I slowly realized that anime comes from manga. But with naruto I completely forget someone wrote this first, because I grew up with it as a kid (26 now I was like 13 when shippuden came out). The fact that this was a manga first is so mind blowing to me because he created a whole ass universe that I can believe in. Holy shit man.

[@dzlhighlights7493]

I need to watch this one. Quick question do you have a schedule when it comes to uploading or do you upload randomly?

[@SagesRain]

it’s pretty random i’d say

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

This video is amazing.

[@KkCclean]

I used audiblr just to suport this guy, he desserves it

[@mohammadalfattal2902]

beautiful video like always

[@sonzai19]

Been waiting for this one

[@alexrobinet7576]

Wooo a sage upload!

[@Phillmo8]

Damn man good interpretation honestly very enlightening

[@frankverisco4722]

The Akatsuki were the good guys.

[@Imbrayant]

Amazing video, are you going to make an another video on kratos? I felt like him and Atreus had so much development throughout Ragnarok

[@SagesRain]

very possible :)

[@donbilligatti3004]

Sasori and Deidara are special characters ❤

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Orochimaru got off easy from the Akatsuki.

[@ofcrgry]

from the Leaf too

[@sexilatinoboi69]

Hes good at being a coward

[@jacktaylor6155]

Ove listened to this one so many times. I think I'm more like Sosori. Art is a way to leave something time may not notice. Interesting indeed

[@Balrog-tf3bg]

I love Pain, but Sasori of the Red Sand will always be my favorite Akatsuki member