The Six Paths of Pain raised the stakes and tension with extreme force, and gave Naruto one of the anime's best villains.

Naruto villain debates don’t get more heated than Pain versus Madara. Both characters left a mark on the series in very ...

Ikemoto redefines Boruto villains as irrational forces, moving beyond Kishimoto’s sympathetic foes to create darker, ...

Pain may not have been the final villain of Naruto Shippuden, but his presence and motivation were so close to Naruto’s that his words highlighted truths about Naruto’s character.

Reflecting Naruto's coming-of-age, this moment was a turning point in Part II, featuring the epic introductions of Sage Mode and the Rinnegan.

But series creator Masashi Kishimoto struggled to write a convincing ending for the Pain’s Assault arc, and elaborated on how much his struggle had an effect on the arc itself.

Nagato's Six Paths of Pain was a powerful technique that proved nearly impossible to overcome. Some Paths are stronger than others, however.

Embark on an epic journey through this article that has ranked the best Naruto Shippuden arcs in the series. As one of the most beloved and enduring anime series, “Naruto Shippuden” continues ...

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 ...

Masashi Kishimoto discusses the obstacles he faced in continuing Naruto's story after the iconic Pain arc, exploring character development, emotional depth, and pacing challenges in the aftermath ...