All Akatsuki Members in Naruto – Core Members of the Organization

Olivia Rolls

November 5, 2024
members of Akatsuki

Naruto is not just an anime, it’s an emotion. As someone who grew up watching Naruto, this anime is very close to me. Do you know the best part that makes this one-of-a-kind show? Characters from Naruto anime showed me that villains are not born, they are made by society.

All Naruto Akatsuki members and every other villain in the series had a reason for why they turned out that way, but yes, some are exceptional because a handful were pure evil. One of the most powerful evil organizations in all anime is Akatsuki. It was created by Yahiko during the Third Ninja War. It was later led by Nagato and after that Tobi. 

Even though Akatsuki was portrayed as an abominable organization, the real motive why it was created was to protect Amegakure aka Village Hidden By Rain. In this write-up, I’ll be mentioning all Akatsuki members’ name, their ranks, and their special abilities. So sit tight and read about all these amazing Akatsuki characters in Naruto. 

Nagato (Pain)

Akatsuki Leader Nagato Pain
RankLeader (Secretly Under Madara/Tobi)
Special AbilitiesRinnegan, Six Paths of Pain, Almighty Push, Planetary Devastation
VillageHidden in Rain

Konan

Co Leader of Akasuki Members in Naruto
RankCo-Leader
Special AbilitiesPaper Ninjutsu (Paper Clone and God Technique)
VillageHidden in Rain

Itachi Uchiha

Strongest Akatsuki Member Itachi Uchiha
RankMember
Special AbilitiesMangekyō Sharingan, Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu, Susanoo
VillageHidden in Leaf

Kisame Hoshigaki

Kisame Hoshigaki c
RankMember 
Special AbilitiesWater Style Jutsu, Shark Mode, Swordsman (Weilder of Samehada)
VillageHidden in Mist

Deidara

Akatsuki Member Deidara
RankMember
Special AbilitiesKekkei Genkai (Explosive Clay, C4 Karura, C0 Suicide Bomb)
VillageHidden in Stone

Sasori

Sasori
RankMember
Special AbilitiesPuppet Mastery, Human Puppets, Poison
VillageHidden in Sand

Kakuzu

Kakuzu
RankMember
Special AbilitiesEarth Grudge Fear (Multiple Hearts), Immortality, Masks Power
VillageHidden in Waterfall

Hidan

Hidan
RankMember
Special AbilitiesImmortality, Jashin Ritual
VillageHidden in Hot Water

Zetsu (Black Zetsu & White Zetsu)

Zetsu Black Zetsu and White Zetsu
RankMember 
Special AbilitiesChakra Absorption, Clone creation, Environment Merging
VillageNone

Tobi (Obito Uchiha)

Tobi Obito Uchiha
RankLeader (After Nagato)
Special AbilitiesMangekyō Sharingan, Kamui, Wood Ninjutsu, Rinnegan
VillageHidden in Leaf

Orochimaru

Orochimaru c
RankFormer Akatsuki Member (Legendary Sanin)
Special AbilitiesReincarnation Jutsu, Immortality, Snake Techniques
VillageHidden in Leaf

Other Akatsuki Members

You might think that the above-mentioned are all Akatsuki members in Naruto, but you are wrong. The 11 members that I mentioned above are the ones who played a crucial role in the series, but there are two more contributors who didn’t get much screen time, regardless they are part of Akatsuki. 

Yahiko (Deceased)

Founder of Akatsuki Yahiko Deceased
RankFounder and Leader of Akatsuki (Before Nagato)
Special AbilitiesSkilled in Water Based Jutsu
VillageHidden in Rain

Jūzō Biwa (In Anime Only)

Jūzō Biwa In Anime Only
RankFormer Akatsuki Member 
Special AbilitiesSwordsman (Weilder of Kubikiribōchō)
VillageHidden in Mist

Wrap Up

So, this is it. I have mentioned all 13 Akatsuki members in Naruto who were part of the organization, but many believe that Sasuke, Karin, and Jugo were also part of the group. Let me tell you they were not. Yes, Sasuke did carry a mission for Obito, but he never officially joined the organization. Sasuke led his team called Taka. 

If we talk about the current Akatsuki that is in Boruto: Naruto Next Generation, it is still active as it was led by Shin Uchiha. Akatsuki might be an evil group, but its members had a great impact on fans, and they would very much love to see more of them in the ongoing Boruto series.

FAQ

Who are the top 10 Akatsuki?

The ten members of the Akatsuki group are Nagato Pain, Konan, Itachi Uchiha, Kisame Hoshigaki, Deidara, Sasori, Kakuzu, Hidan, Zetsu, Tobi, and Orochimaru.

What are Itachi Uchiha special qualities?

Itachi Uchiha is one of the prominent Akatsuki members in the Naruto, his special qualities include, Mangekyō Sharingan, Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu, and Susanoo.

Who is Nagato aka Pain?

Pain aka Nagato is the leader of the Akatsuki group, the most notorious ninja group in the Naruto. His special skills include Rinnegan, Six Paths of Pain, Almighty Push, and Planetary Devastation.

Why was Akatsuki created?

Originally, Akatsuki was created to fight against the tyranny who were attacking Amegakure. Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato were the only members of the organization when it was formed.

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