It may have ended a decade ago, but Naruto is still one of the most popular anime franchises in the world. Fans enjoyed the ninja battles and wordlbuilding, but they also loved the characters. Like most shonen series, Naruto has plenty of memorable villains, but many of them only appear in Naruto: Shippuden - the anime that covers the second half of the manga. These villains may be memorable, but certain Naruto: Shippuden villains are better than others.✕ Remove AdsMost of Naruto: Shippuden's best villains were part of the Akatsuki - the criminal organization that wanted to gather the nine Tailed Beasts. Some of the best villains are not part of the official canon, but they still stand out because of their actions and characters arcs. Several of these villains have done terrible things, but from a certain point of view, their actions were righteous. Related Every Akatsuki Member's Best Fight in Naruto Shippuden The Naruto Shippuden era had many brutal fights, with the Akatsuki actually...
