Orochimaru made his debut in Naruto Chapter 45 and has had a tumultuous relationship with the Naruto fans since then. He was an orphan who eventually became a pupil of the third Hokage (Hizuren ...

Orochimaru initially serves as a dangerous and monstrous threat, effectively destabilizing the Hidden Leaf village. Orochimaru's character arc in Naruto Shippuden sidelines him, turning him into a ...

Villains in Naruto share a similar trait across the franchise: they are tragic characters who facilitate empathy from the audience. Orochimaru isn't a tragic character, nor is he worthy of empathy ...

At present, Orochimaru has been absent from the fight against the Kara Organization in the latest chapters of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations manga, with the anime allowing the snake ninja to ...

Of course, the ninja is rocking some arm braces for battle, and they have a replica of the sword which Orochimaru gifted them. Really, the biggest change in outfit comes down to Sasuke’s hair.

Orochimaru helps with science and ninja tools, and his son Mitsuki is loyal to the Hidden Leaf. Even though he was once a feared villain, Orochimaru’s story shows how the ninja world now works.

Naruto had been lagging quite a bit these past couple of episodes. They weren't horrible, but this story didn't have any kind of sense of danger and it never had us fearing that the group would ...