A new manga promotional video released for Naruto’s 20th anniversary shows why Akatsuki is still considered the greatest villain faction in anime.
The 20th anniversary of the Naruto anime has brought a lot of exciting projects and initiatives to fans of the acclaimed franchise, but one of the coolest ones must be a promotional video completely dedicated to the Akatsuki, the iconic organization of powerful villains that serves as one of the major antagonists in the series.
Akatsuki is an organization of renegade shinobi who operate outside the jurisdiction of the ninja villages. Founded by Nagato with the noble intent to end war and conflict, Akatsuki was soon manipulated by Madara Uchiha into becoming a tool of his grandiose Eye of the Moon Plan. Akatsuki recruited powerful members who each had their own goals, while only a few were aware of the true goal of the organization.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Akatsuki Set The Standard For Anime Villain Groups The promotional video released on Shonen Jump's official YouTube channel does not use footage from the anime. Instead, an increasingly popular animation technique is utilized to give life to the manga panels. The effect is incredible, and the video really showcases that each member of Akatsuki has a unique style and appearance.
When the Akatsuki made their debut in the series, they left an impression on fans that still lasts to this day. Each member had an imposing and overwhelming presence compared to the characters that appeared up until that point, but also a deadly allure that makes them some of the most popular villains in manga and anime history.
It's undeniable that, through its popularity, Akatsuki set the standard for many villain organizations that followed in the medium. Each member of Akatsuki was mysterious, insanely powerful, and with a cool, unique design, which are all things that people now expect from anime villain groups.
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