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Hypebeast
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
FREAK'S STORE Unveils 'Naruto: Shippuden' Collaborative Collection
Summary Japanese fashion and lifestyle retailer FREAK'S STORE, known for its eclectic blend of American casual and global trends, has announced an exciting new partnership that will delight anime enthusiasts worldwide. The brand is set to unveil a specialNaruto: ShippudenCollaborative Collection, bringing the iconic ninja world to a range of apparel and accessories. This collection marks a significant cultural crossover, leveraging the enduring popularity ofNaruto: Shippuden, which continues to resonate with fans globally. FREAK'S STORE, with its keen eye for capturing niche interests and translating them into wearable fashion, is well-positioned to execute this collaboration authentically. Expect designs that subtly blend the anime's distinct visual elements and character motifs with FREAK'S STORE's signature relaxed and contemporary aesthetic. This collection ranges from graphic tees featuring fan-favorite characters like Naruto, Uchiha Itachi and other members of the ninja group 'Akatsuki' across five designs. By tapping into the rich lore and vibrant imagery ofNaruto: Shippuden, the collection promises to offer fans a stylish way to express their fandom, seamlessly integrating elements of the shinobi world into their everyday wardrobe. The collection is poised to be a must-have for anime enthusiasts and fashion-forward individuals seeking unique, pop-culture-infused pieces. The collection is available nowonline.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Naruto: Did Obito Uchiha truly deserve a redemption arc?
The legacy of one of Naruto's most controversial characters continues to divide fans even today. In reality, was Obito Uchiha truly deserving of such a golden redemption or was it poor storytelling at best? Forgiveness and redemption may be the most potent themes present in the world of Naruto. The anime has resurrected a number of baddies from the brink of evil's abyss, restoring them to life — and glory. From Sasuke Uchiha to even Orochimaru, most characters stride the precarious tightrope between hero and villain. Of all of them, though, none deserved to surprise fans with how black his heart had gone as Obito Uchiha. Once a dreamy, lovesick ninja, his turn as a villain saw Obito become one of the most formidable antagonists in the whole Naruto saga. His crimes alienated him from the ninja community, as he became Nico's only nemesis, with his awful deeds sending ripples across the ninja world. Yet, in the dying minutes of Naruto: In Shippuden, the series provided him with a real redemption arc — leaving viewers to argue on whether or not Obito's turnaround was deserved or if it was too sudden. The dark legacy of Obito Uchiha Obito wasn't simply a cruel villain — he orchestrated many of Naruto's most devastating tragedies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вот что поза во сне говорит о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo After opening the series as Tobi, he manipulated the strongest ninjas ever, puppeteered entire nations, and sparked the world-destroying Fourth Great Ninja War. Here are just some of his many unpardonable sins. Activating the Akatsuki's Reign of Terror: Traumatic events in Obito's life completely twisted his perspective. He transformed Nagato and the Akatsuki into weapons of mass destruction, and by utilizing pain and trauma he was able to control others. To allow him more leeway, he psychologically manipulated the Fourth Mizukage into submitting, reducing the village to a culture of violence through fear and death. Catalyzing the Uchiha Massacre As mentioned with Itachi, Obito was instrumental in ordering the Uchiha Clan's extermination. Upon the city of Konoha, he set loose the Nine-Tails which resulted in the death of Naruto's parents and thousands of others. Cultural Heritage and War Crimes He pretty much unilaterally launched the Fourth Great Ninja War, killing thousands in the process, enslaving the tailed beasts, and attempting to cast an infinite illusion over the entire world. These aren't minor errors — they're monumental blunders that reshaped the world we live in today. Unlike typical villains, Obito's crimes were mass and calculated. Obito's final redemption: Too late or just in time? Yet in spite of all the turmoil he unleashed, Obito's end gives him a vastly different interpretation. Though he is initially consumed by hopelessness, after fighting Naruto and coming to recognize a younger version of himself in him, Obito starts to have doubts about his decisions. In Union military affairs, when he defects to the other side, his actions tip the balance of war: Sacrificing Himself literally, as Obito dies saving Naruto and the rest of the ninja alliance from Kaguya's lethal assaults. He extracts the tailed beasts' chakra from Madara, rescuing Naruto when he was about to die. Forming an Alliance to Destroy the Rinnegan Obito, realizing everything, told Sakura to destroy his last Rinnegan to prevent Madara from using them, showing that he had truly redeemed himself. As far as fans are concerned, his redemption arc is too little, too late. Was Obito controlled by Madara? The truth behind the curse tag Yet somehow the biggest detail overlooked in Obito's story is the cursed tag that Madara farcically made sure to stick to Obito. This seal made it so Obito had no choice but to follow specific orders, so what he did wasn't necessarily done of free will. Though he did indeed operate with free choice for the majority of his offenses, the curse of Midas indicates there was ever the sense that he was being forced — and forever monitored. Is Trauma a valid excuse for Obito's actions? Obito's transformation into an agent of evil started when he had to watch the dying breath of Rin, the young woman he loved. Crushed by grief and then later on manipulated by Madara, he lost faith in the world. Can the personal experience of trauma really justify this type of state-orchestrated mass murder and global epic war? Naruto sometimes largely addresses the questions of how pain brings people into the darkness, the narrative argues that individuals need to be held accountable for their choices even if they have been harmed. Obito's posthumous effort to make amends is admirable. It never atones for the tragic destruction and trauma he inflicted during his lifetime. Does Obito Uchiha deserve forgiveness? Obito's story is among the most tragic and complicated tales in the whole of Naruto. He was a beloved hometown hero, became a supervillain, then unsuccessfully attempted to return to heroism. His redemption arc may have seemed premature to many, his ultimate sacrifices weren't without purpose. Does that make all that enough to forgive the blood on his hands? Whether or not they get moved to action by it, that's really a question only each viewer can answer.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Naruto: Why Tobi acted like a goofball before revealing his true identity
Unlike much of the world of Naruto, where antagonists are often left-wing, terrorist, and brimming with hardcore backstory, When fans were first introduced to Tobi in Naruto Shippuden, he appeared to be the exact opposite—a goofy, clumsy character who was unexpectedly cheerful for a member of the vicious criminal organization Akatsuki. He couldn't be a locker room distraction because he joked around, got on his teammates' nerves, and didn't seem like a threat at all. Beneath that goofy mask and terrible pun delivery, though, was Obito Uchiha — one of the franchise's most complex and devastating characters. Tobi's behavior puzzled fans for the entire first half of Naruto Shippuden. It turned out his character and motives were far more sinister than they ever imagined. Tobi's goofy behavior wasn't Obito's idea To truly grasp what made Tobi such a petulant child, we must revisit the time when Obito Uchiha was believed to be deceased. After being crushed beneath a rock in the Third Great Ninja War, Obito was rescued by longtime series big bad Madara Uchiha, who took the broken pieces of Obito's body and replaced his lost limbs and organs with cells from the original Hokage, Hashirama Senju. Obito wasn't the only one who was recovering during this time. He was raised by an odd creature named Guruguru, a spiral-bodied White Zetsu clone. Even as a child, Guruguru had quite a goofy and childish personality, frequently teasing Obito and joking with him, using jokester tropes such as bathroom humor to get a rise out of the boy. He seemed to be the only one in the 'evil' trio that genuinely cared for Obito, becoming one of his first friends after his near-death experience. Guruguru's name, which means 'swirly' in Japanese, was chosen by Obito—named after the clone's spiral pattern. When Obito started getting bad at following and required assistance in traveling with his still-very-much-undone self, Guruguru joined him in the form of a Living Suit of ~Armor~ Guard. This combination formed the first 'Tobi'—a mix of Obito's consciousness and Guruguru's shape and character. Tobi was created to hide Obito's true identity Once returned from the dead, Obito eventually took over the Akatsuki, a rebellion of rogue ninjas with murderous intentions. Obito put on an act. He retained Guruguru's goofiness, he is a major comic relief character who plays unintentional straight man to Deidara, another Akatsuki member. Besides being badly written, this act served a dubious purpose to raise suspicion. Filling the Akatsuki with powerful, paranoid shinobi like Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki meant Obito couldn't just saunter in and start calling the shots. By appearing foolish he rendered himself powerless and insignificant. Someone that could not be heard, someone who was no danger. Behind the scenes, Obito had already been working under the guise of 'Madara,' orchestrating the events, recruiting the members and forming the Eye of the Moon Plan—a plan to cast the world into an eternal illusion using the power of the Ten-Tails and the Sharingan. How Guruguru and Obito became one Tobi's child-like exuberance didn't last. Except, at last, during the Fourth Great Ninja War, the truth was revealed. Tobi was actually Obito Uchiha. Though he pixelated his face, he took off the mask, dropped the clowning act, and began to reveal just how strong and evil his authoritarian nature truly is. His complete 180 on the issue surprised the hell out of both the fans and characters in the show, as his political flip flopping came out of nowhere. No longer was the Ninja Turtle who made puns about food and avoided battle. In his place loomed the figure of a new, implacable soldier, poised to remake the globe through violence if necessary. This transformation went to the heart of Obito's trauma—from seeing his friend Rin Nohara killed, to being used by Madara, to thinking peace could only come through absolute domination. The shift from clown to threat: Tobi's dark turn Tobi's childlike persona became more than just comic relief. This was a clever strategy that allowed Obito to walk among enemies undetected. It gave him the space to make clandestine plans, earn loyal protection, and conceal his true strength until the moment he was ready to pounce. It served to greatly amplify his eventual reveal. Fans had known him as comic relief for over half a season. The mask was finally ripped off, and the emotional gut punch landed that much deeper. To this day, Tobi's two-sided identity remains one of the biggest and most impactful twists in the Naruto franchise, an illustration of how far a person can travel in order to conceal pain, trauma, and ambition from a world behind a mask. Why Naruto fans still talk about Tobi's masked trickery Tobi's goofy disposition was by design. It had become a mask—both in the literal and figurative sense. Behind the playful child voice and learned circus-like mischief was a man brimming with pain, rage and a plan to change the world as we know it forever. His story serves as one of the most important Naruto lessons to fans, that in the Naruto universe, nothing is ever exactly as it seems, and often, the greatest threats arrive in the most surprising forms. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Obito Help Itachi in the Uchiha Massacre? Explained with reasons
Itachi and Obito in Uchiha Massacre Itachi and his saga from Naruto Shippuden were one of those that the fans can never forget. His journey from being a fierce Chunin to becoming a clan killer and a crucial part of Akatsuki . And one of the biggest highlights of his career was the Uchiha Massacre , where he wiped out his whole clan except his younger brother Sasuke Uchiha. Now, one of the major questions that arises here is whether Obito Uchiha helped Itachi in carrying out the Uchiha massacre or not. And the answer to the question is a little twisted, but straight. Moving ahead, let's have a look at the answer along with what actually happened on the night of the Uchiha massacre. Uchiha Massacre and the involvement of Obito Uchiha in the same Obito Uchiha helped Itachi in conducting the Uchiha massacre, but he didn't use his original name at that time. Yes, Obito was hiding his identity under the name of Tobi, and he was looking for reasons to wreak havoc on Konoha. When Itachi was given the mission to eradicate his clan, he knew that killing the whole clan is not a one man's job. To carry out the mission, he went to Obito, who was then using the alias of Madara Uchiha. After that, Obito and Itachi massacred the whole clan, leaving only Sasuke behind. To be precise, Obito was not just a helper in the cause but a co-conspirator who took advantage of the situation and messed up Konoha. After the Uchiha massacre, Itachi went to join Akatsuki, and he became an esteemed member of the terrorist organisation. Coming to Obito Uchiha, he took the alias of Tobi, and then he also went on to join Akatsuki and play a funny role until the death of Pain, after which Obito declared the Fourth Great Ninja War. Also Read: Gojo vs Sukuna: One of the most electrifying battles of all time Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Akatsuki in Naruto: Why they went to war — And what it says about real-world conflicts
From revenge and money to love and peace, the Akatsuki's motives mirror real life reasons why wars are fought. Along with the Aerial Seven of Mobile Fighter G Gundam, the Akatsuki has to be one of the most memorable criminal organizations in anime history. Headlined in the wildly popular anime Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, this cohort of rogue ninja is famous for their devastating powers, shadowy figures, and twisted ambitions. Yet beneath their fights and endless carnage is something more profound and poignant – a heartwrenching message on war, suffering and the darker side of humanity. Akatsuki delivers adrenaline rushes in spades to veterans and rookies of the series. There's still more to their story than meets the eye. Each of these members has a personal reason for fighting and their reasons at times sound eerily similar to why actual wars are fought all over the globe. So Naruto's creator Masashi Kishimoto developed a tragic, rich backstory for each one of the Akatsuki members rooted in concepts such as patriotism, radical religion, revenge and quest for peace. Let's unpack what motivates each Akatsuki member — and what their narratives can tell us about real-life geopolitics. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Deidara & Sasori: War as expression and control See Naruto villains, Akatsuki motives, Deidara art, Sasori control. Most significantly, Deidara illustrates how war can be an art form. His dramatic clay assaults are his means of making something 'ugly' beautiful. Similar to real world terrorists who believe that destruction is the surest way to achieve notoriety, Deidara battles in a quest to be remembered forever — even if his mark is found in a bloody crater. Sasori transforms humans into puppets to replace the emotional void from his parents' death. His obsession with ability and control showcases how flesh-and-blood autocrats like to use dread and strength to control nations just like North Korea's routine. Kakuzu & Hidan: War for profit and belief Image credit … Naruto religion Keywords … Kakuzu Naruto, Hidan religion, Naruto war themes Kakuzu is a cruel pragmatist that fights for profit. He takes bounties and kills for them, stealing hearts to prolong his own life. Kakuzu's war is purely driven by profit. Hidan as a religious extremist. He thinks that the more people he kills, the more his religion is widespread. His violent devotion illustrates how religion has motivated some of the deadliest conflicts in human history, such as the Crusades. Itachi & Kisame: War from loyalty and betrayal Image courtesy of Crunchyroll Keywords Itachi Uchiha, Kisame Akatsuki, Naruto Shinobi patriotism Heroes like Itachi Uchiha who was forced to wipe out his own clan to stop a civil war. He fought for the interests of his village, which ultimately destroyed him. Itachi's story is one of tragic patriotism — the kind that demands soldiers sacrifice themselves so others can enjoy the fruits of peace. Earlier in the story, Kisame had turned on his own village upon discovering that his higher-ups were leaking their plans. After being betrayed, he took the war to defend the truth. His tale is a reflection of how countries such as Britain and the US prepared for war after devastation of trust and political discord. Zetsu: War for land and loyalty Image keywords: Zetsu Naruto , bloodbath over territory, Naruto cultural awareness motifs Zetsu pretends to be an advocate for land, but the reality is that he is an agent for Madara Uchiha. He stands for fatalistic, blind loyalty — the sort that we've seen up-close used against any tyrant by their Robespierre . Zetsu teaches us that not everyone is fighting for themselves, many fight to protect or continue someone else's dream. Konan: War for love Keywords, from left to right, bottom to top: Konan Naruto, Trojan War in anime, Naruto kunoichi Konan battles to uphold the dream of her deceased comrade, Yahiko. Her loyalty to Pain and the Akatsuki comes from an understandable place of love and loss. Her motivation echoes that of the mythical Trojan War, where empires fought over the ill-gotten prize of one kidnapped queen. With Love, Beauty & Bloodshed, Konan proves that love brings us beauty, and beauty can bring a great deal of bloodshed. Pain (Nagato) war to end all wars Keywords: Pain Naruto , Naruto fighting for peace, anime moral tales From an early age, Pain (or Nagato, as he is known) was forced to live in a world filled with death and despair. He argues that peace will only be achievable through mutual suffering by making the world experience real devastation. Like leaders in civil wars who think violence is a path to peace, Pain's reasoning may be warped beyond comprehension, but it's human and easy to get. So much so, he'll go to war to achieve peace. In fact, he wants peace so badly he's willing to destroy for it. Obito & Madara: War for control and perfection Image keywords: Obito Uchiha Madara Uchiha Infinite Tsukuyomi Naruto final villains Obito and Madara are the true villains and masterminds of the Akatsuki. Their aim? Trap everyone in a deceptive dream world with the Infinite Tsukuyomi — essentially a fake, peaceful Moon-dictated dream. Just as insidious, they convinced themselves that only they could 'fix' the world. That's the mentality of historical imperial powers just like Rome, who justified their conquests by arguing that their brutal assimilation of a people introduced law and order. What the Akatsuki can teach us about war Keywords naruto akatsuki explained anime life lessons war psychology Each Akatsuki member is more than just a villain — they are an embodiment of real-world conflict. Their motivations for waging war allude to how we've fought for millennia— dominion, honor, passion, wealth, vengeance and serenity. By revealing the sources of their pain, Naruto invites us to empathize with the roots of violent behavior. It's a reminder that war is never black and white — and neither are the heroes who are willing to fight it. The Akatsuki's story is more than a tale of nigh-unstoppable combatants or forbidden jutsu. It represents a powerful exploration of the reasons that people choose to engage in combat. Specifically, the way Masashi Kishimoto transformed a motley crew of anime antagonists into an allegorical representation of human civilization. That's why the Akatsuki are still one of the most iconic elements of the Naruto universe. 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