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 ...

Hands down, Pain is one of the most brutal members of the Akatsuki to be revealed in Naruto Shippuden. Broken and embittered, ...

Naruto’s battle against Pain tested his morality and marked a coming-of-age moment for the main cast, exploring themes of war and revenge. The Pain's Assault Arc is among Part II's best, showcasing ...

Narutois one of the best anime franchises of all time because of its villains, but it can be hard to tell who might be the ...

Masashi Kishimoto's Magnum opus, Naruto is a phenomenal story that has already been immortalized, and for a good reason. The quality of this story is absolutely phenomenal and fans know that Kishimoto ...

Naruto, one of the biggest manga phenomenons in recent memory, has finally come to a close—and as with all the other great Endings, it’s controversial. Basically: all those tongue-in-cheek parallels ...

Naruto is one of the most popular anime series, and one of the most memorable parts of the series is when Naruto returns to defend the Hidden Leaf village from an attacking Pain. But series creator ...

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 ...

While Naruto: Shippuden starts off slow with the introduction of new characters and slow battles, the Pain Assault Arc was the epitome of adrenaline when it came to anime arcs. Unlike other arcs where ...

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 ...