In the Naruto universe, the Akatsuki were a group of powerful and notorious criminals who sought eternal peace but in an unspeakable way. Led by Pain in Naruto, the group consisted of ten primary members, each with their own skills and personalities. Akatsuki members were recognizable by their black cloaks with red clouds, as well as their hard-nosed theme. Furthermore, thanks to their ruthless tactics, they are considered one of the greatest threats to the ninja world. Akatsuki's ultimate goal was to capture the tailed beasts in Naruto and harness their power for their own purposes. Throughout the anime series, every member of Akatsuki, be it the calm and collected Itachi or the puppet master Sasori, were show-stealers in their own right. So in this article, we will introduce you to all the Akatsuki members and highlight their abilities and personalities.

Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers about the Akatsuki members. We suggest you watch the anime and read the manga first to avoid spoiling your experience.

In terms of beliefs, Obito Uchiha was comparable to the hero Naruto, but he eventually joined the Akatsuki due to certain events that went down in his life. When he was younger, Obito didn't come across as a ninja either, but eventually he transformed into arguably one of the most recognizable characters we've ever seen.

Disguising himself as Tobi and Madara, Obito had successfully tricked everyone into being a member of the Akatsuki. It was Madara who saw his actual potential and raised him to have superb control over all his skills. Throughout the show, Obito successfully manipulated many to achieve his goals. He tried to join Akatsuki while Yahiko was still alive, but it didn't work.