Explore why Naruto's Pain remains the franchise’s greatest villain, and why Boruto's god-tier Otsutsuki threats still can’t ...

Although their showdown ended with Naruto victorious, much of what Pain espoused resonated with Naruto. Pain likened his experiences to Naruto’s and even referred to Naruto’s resolution to kill him in ...

Naruto's popularity in the anime industry is not something to joke about. The series has gained an insane amount of fanbase since its anime adaptation from 1999 to 2017. During that time, millions of ...

Naruto's peak arc refuses to be beaten — and even the franchise's currently running Boruto won't be able to top it.

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Spoiler Warning: Due to the nature of this list topic, narrative spoilers for the Naruto anime are discussed in each entry. Pain's Six Paths pose a formidable challenge due to unique, powerful ...

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Over the course of its run, Naruto has introduced fans to all sorts of memorable allies and foes that Naruto himself had come face to face with. The series put Naruto at the center of so many massive ...

Following the emotional peak of the Pain arc, Masashi Kishimoto faced the challenge of sustaining Naruto's narrative momentum. Introducing new antagonists like Obito, Madara, and Kaguya created pacing ...

The world of Naruto is filled with many unique Shinobi taking the roles of valuable Sensei, beloved comrade, and fearsome antagonist. One of the most memorable villains throughout the story is the ...

Pain stands out as one of the most iconic and charismatic villains in Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto series. Originally depicted as the leader of the menacing Akatsuki organization, Pain was revealed to ...