Pain is the recognized leader of Akatsuki, partnered to Konan, with Tobi acting as his benefactor. He is the principal figure in the tailed beast sealing ceremony.   ~!The first and leading "Pain" appearing in the series is actually Yahiko, one of six animated corpses collectively known as "The Six Paths of Pain" that are all controlled by one person's will[ch. 378, 419]: Nagato of Amegakure. At a young age, Nagato was secretly visited by Madara Uchiha who implanted his Rinnegan (lit. "Saṃsāra Eye") into the child's body, giving him the ability to use abilities based on the six Buddhist paths of reincarnation. Orphaned, Nagato met fellow orphans Konan and Yahiko before they are all trained by Jiraiya. Nagato desired peace for the world, aiding Yahiko to create the Akatsuki to achieve that shared dream. However, a trap laid by Amegakure's dictator Hanzo led to Yahiko's death, causing Nagato to take over as the new leader of the organization. Though the encounter crippled Nagato, the experience of having his best friend die caused Nagato to come to the realization that peace could only be attained by teaching the world the pain caused by war.  To that end he adopted the alias "Pain" to conquer Amegakure and invented the Six Path of Pain to overcome his handicap and kill Hanzo, becoming a "god" in the eyes of Amegakure's citizens. Having made cosmetically alterations to the other Paths by dying their hair to match Yahiko's, the Paths are all outfitted with a number of body piercings that serve as a means for Nagato to control them and to give them a "more dangerous" appearance in relation to their name's installation. Through Nagato's Rinnegan, they can also share visual information and coordinate attacks.  Jiraiya would later confront Nagato regarding his role as "Pain", the leader of Akatsuki. The two would fight with Nagato dismissing his former mentor's ideals as well as killing him. During Pain's attack on Konoha, the six Paths are defeated by Naruto. Talking with Naruto, Nagato renews his faith in his late master and in the possibility of peace. Nagato sacrifices his life in order to revive the people he killed in Konoha.[ch. 449] Nagato is later resurrected by Kabuto and sent alongside Itachi to battle Naruto and Killer Bee, but is sent back to the afterlife.!~

Naruto: Shippuuden is the continuation of the original animated TV series Naruto. The story revolves around an older and slightly more matured Uzumaki Naruto and his quest to save his friend Uchiha Sasuke from the grips of the snake-like Shinobi, Orochimaru. After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work, though it will not be easy, as he has amassed a few (more dangerous) enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki. 
(Source: Anime News Network)

Victor Joseph Mignogna was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He was always interested in drama, film, music,acting, and majored in Film in college. Vic spent approximately ten years acting in independent films and composing, transposing and producing music for ad agencies, TV series, and movies. 

In 1998, through a connection from a work associate at the time, Vic made his debut as Vega in "Street Fighter 2" under ADV Films. Vic enjoyed the anime dubbing experience and continued working for ADV. Soon, he landed his first main character role as Gawl in "Generator Gawl". Over time, Vic also began working for FUNimation Entertainment, and moved from Houston, Texas to Los Angeles, California to continue work there in late 2008. In February 2019, studios Funimation and Rooster Teeth cut ties with Mignogna after a number of sexual harassment allegations surfaced. Mignogna has denied the allegations and filed a lawsuit against Funimation and several individuals in April 2019 alleging defamation and tortious interference, however, the case was dismissed on October 2019 and he was ordered by the court to pay the defendants' legal fees. Mignogna lost his appeals from Funimation and their actors in 2022.

Since then, his acting career has relatively stalled, though he remains active on social media and continues to attend fan conventions. He founded dubbing studio "AM Studios" in partnership with the Anime Matsuri convention. 

__Music:__
Vic has continued his music career, releasing five albums, Selah (original piano music), Metafiction (original music, including the anime-related songs Nothing I Won't Give [Fullmetal Alchemist]) and Soldier A, saluting the generic soldiers of anime), If These Walls Could Talk (original music), a Christmas album (including 2 original songs), and Selah II (the sequel to Selah, also original piano compositions). His sixth album, which is a remix album, remixing some of his original songs and some popular songs, is set to be released in February of 2010. This album also contains Vic's English version of the Brothers Theme from "Fullmetal Alchemist" and the English version of the "D.N.Angel" opening theme, True Light, both of which are licensed.

__Roles:__
Vic has now appeared in approximately 150 anime series and video games, and has sung many English dub theme songs, most notably in the FUNimation dub of "One Piece". He is best known for his roles as Edward Elric from "Fullmetal Alchemist", Tamaki Suoh from "Ouran High School Host Club", Broly from "Dragon Ball Z", Fai D. Flowrite from "Tsubasa Chronicle", Zero Kiryu from "Vampire Knight", Spirit (Death Scythe) from "Soul Eater", Dark Mousy from "D.N.Angel", Kurz Weber from "Full Metal Panic", and Ikkaku Madarame from "Bleach". He made his directorial debut in "Claymore", in which he also plays the role of Rigaldo. Vic won Best Actor at the American-Anime-Awards for his role of Edward Elric in "Fullmetal Alchemist".

Troy Baker is an American actor and voice actor who works with anime films, television series, as well as video games. 

Before pursuing acting, Baker was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the indie-rock band Tripp Fontaine, which released the radio single "Burning Out" from their debut album "Random Thoughts On A Paper Napkin" in 2003.  

He is best known for his video game roles, including Joel Miller in The Last of Us franchise, Booker DeWitt in BioShock Infinite. His voice can also be heard in video game titles including Tales of Vesperia, Brothers in Arms, Red Faction: Guerrilla, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Final Fantasy XIII, Transformers: War for Cybertron, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Catherine, Batman: Arkham City, and Saints Row: The Third.

Animation lovers will recognize him in shows such as Cartoon Network's Generator Rex and Disney XD's Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, as well as several popular anime series such as Naruto: Shippuden and Trinity Blood.

__Agency:__ Arts Vision

**[Profile](https://www.artsvision.co.jp/talent/526/) | [Wiki (en)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomoaki_Maeno) | [Wiki (jp)](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%89%8D%E9%87%8E%E6%99%BA%E6%98%AD) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Tomoaki___Maeno)**

Married fellow voice actor [Mikako Komatsu](https://anilist.co/staff/105071/Mikako-Komatsu) on May 12, 2020.

**Non anime roles:**
- [Zhongli](https://anilist.co/character/209686/) - Genshin Impact (Video Game)
- Luke Sullivan - Street Fighter (Video Game)
- Lif - Fire Emblem Heroes (Video Game)

[Wiki (jp)](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/久嶋志帆)

**Height:** 176cm
**Hobbies:** Eating curry, Puzzle games

Wendel Luís Bezerra da Silva is a Brazilian actor, voice actor, dubbing director, announcer and YouTuber, in the field since he was eight years old. He also directs the dubbing of series and movies. He has four brothers, two of whom also pursue a career as a voice actor, Ulisses and Úrsula Bezerra.

[Twitter](https://twitter.com/ArturoMercadoJr)

Arturo Mercado Leonel de Cervantes, better known as Arturo Mercado Jr. is a Mexican voice actor and dubbing director with more than 40 years of experience. Among his most recognized roles are the voice of Mickey Mouse since 2004, Harry Osborn in the films of _Spider-Man_ and Spirit in _Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron_. 
He is the recurring dub voice of Tom Cruise and James Franco.

He is the son of [Arturo Mercado](https://anilist.co/staff/190009/Arturo-Mercado) and [Magdalena Leonel](https://anilist.co/staff/224054/Magdalena-Leonel).

__Non-Anime Roles:__
- Hal Jordan / Green Lantern (Injustice: Gods Among Us & Injustice 2)
- Zenyatta (Overwatch) 
- Warwick (League of Legends)
- Jun (Halo: Reach)

[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dlaigelles/) | [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14446595)

Dláigelles Ribamares Silva, also known as Dláigelles Riba or Dláigelles Silva, is a Brazilian actor, voice actor, dubbing director and former military officer.

__Non-Anime Roles:__
~!- Shadow Moon (American Gods)
- Wade Ripple (Elements)
- M'Baku (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Mordekaiser (League of Legends)
- Atrocitus (Injustice 2)
- Billiam "Bill" Robert Green (Big City Greens)
- Ra's al Ghul (Gotham)
- Massimo Marcovaldo (Luca)
- Migs (Elena of Avalor)
- Erron Black (Mortal Kombat 11)
- Varl (Horizon Zero Dawn)
- Ivar the Boneless (Assassin's Creed Valhalla)
- Stephen Strange / Doctor Strange (LEGO Marvel's Avengers)
- Hammerhead (Marvel's Spider-Man)
- Kale Vandelay (Hi-Fi RUSH)
- Wade Whipple (Sonic Live Action movies)
- Prior Sala (Castlevania)
- Dang Hai (Raya and the Last Dragon)
!~

[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/eltonm.11)

Elton Machado is a Brazilian actor and voice actor. He is the grandson of [Nelson Machado](https://anilist.co/staff/185016/) and Laudi Regina, great-grandson of Dulcemar Vieira and José Vieira, and stepson of [José Alberto Martins](https://anilist.co/staff/303005/).

__Non-Anime Roles:__
~!- Luis (Team Zenko Go)
!~

Naruto Uzumaki, a hyperactive and knuckle-headed ninja, lives in Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf village. Moments prior to his birth, a huge demon known as the Kyuubi, the Nine-tailed Fox, attacked Konohagakure and wreaked havoc. In order to put an end to the Kyuubi's rampage, the leader of the village, the 4th Hokage, sacrificed his life and sealed the monstrous beast inside the newborn Naruto. 
Shunned because of the presence of the Kyuubi inside him, Naruto struggles to find his place in the village. He strives to become the Hokage of Konohagakure, and he meets many friends and foes along the way. 
(Source: MAL Rewrite)

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David Richard Paul Wittenberg.  Born in Johannesburg, South Africa.  He was raised in Boston Massachusetts.   Lives in Los Angeles, California.

Before Naruto's birth, a great demon fox had attacked the Hidden Leaf Village. A man known as the 4th Hokage sealed the demon inside the newly born Naruto, causing him to unknowingly grow up detested by his fellow villagers. Despite his lack of talent in many areas of ninjutsu, Naruto strives for only one goal: to gain the title of Hokage, the strongest ninja in his village. Desiring the respect he never received, Naruto works towards his dream with fellow friends Sasuke and Sakura and mentor Kakashi as they go through many trials and battles that come with being a ninja. 

The moon is beginning to fall, and at the rate it's going, it is doomed to fall on the Earth. The countdown for the survival of the planet begins. Among the havoc, Hinata's younger sister Hanabi is captured by the mysterious enemy, Toneri Ootsutsuki. Naruto must overcome great danger on a mission to save Hanabi and the world along with Hinata, Sai, Shikamaru, and Sakura is their final story. "The final story is a first love."
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

A special animation made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the NARUTO anime.

Welcome to the Hidden Leaf Village. The village where Uzumaki Naruto, star of the TV show "Naruto" makes his home. Every day, countless powerful ninjas carry out missions and train to hone their skills. Our main character is one of these powerful ninjas...but it's not Naruto! It's the ninja who can't use ninjutsu, Rock Lee! In spite of his handicap, Lee has big dreams. He works hard every day to perfect his hand-to-hand combat skills and become a splendid ninja! And to achieve his dream, he puts in more effort than anyone else. Under the hot-blooded tutelage of his teacher Guy, he works alongside his teammates Tenten and Neji. Watch the Beautiful Green Beast Rock Lee train, go on missions, and have all sorts of adventures! 
(Source: Crunchyroll)

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Matthew Christopher Miller, known professionally as Matthew Mercer, is an American voice actor, best known for his work in anime, cartoons and video games. 

In video games, he voices Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil, Chrom in Fire Emblem, Jack Cooper in Titanfall 2, Cole Cassidy in Overwatch, Yusuke Kitagawa in Persona 5, MacCready in Fallout 4 and Edér Teylecg in Pillars of Eternity. 

In addition to voice-over, he also developed the Dungeons & Dragons web series Critical Role, in which he plays the Dungeon Master.

(Source: Wikipedia)

A series of Naruto novels. Naruto's allies and enemies take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, which each volume focusing on a particular clanmate, ally, team...or villain. 

1. Kakashi Hiden: Hyouten no Ikazuchi [Higashiyama Akira] 
The story revolves around Kakashi Hatake, who is melancholy despite his new position as the Sixth Hogake. 

2. Shikamaru Hiden: Yami no Shijima ni Ukabu Kumo [Yano Takashi] 
A battle between Shikamaru and the "strongest genjutsu-user." 

3. Sakura Hiden: Shiren, Harukaze ni Nosete [Ohsaki Tomohito] 
The result of Sakura's feelings will be revealed. 

4. Konohagakure Hiden: Shuugen Biyori [Hinata Shou] 
The other ninja in Konoha and what happened to them "after the original manga." 

5. Gaara Hiden: Sajin Gensou [Ukyo Kodachi] 
A story of love—something the Kazekage does not know very well. 

6. Akatsuki Hiden: Sakimidareru Aku no Hana [Shin Towada] 
A story revealing the "truth of the Akatsuki."

Elite ninja Uchiha Sasuke travels the land with his teammates, searching for his brother Itachi. Pillow fights, video games, Christmas parties… There’s nothing this ninja won’t do to avenge his clan!
 
(Source: Viz Media)
 
Note: Includes 3 sets of bonus pages, where each set is considered a chapter; each volume contains a set.

Spin off series of Naruto that will star Rock Lee. To be published in Shueisha's new magazine Super Strong Jump (Saiky&#333; Jump).