Who is Kakuzu?
Kakuzu is listed in the Naruto Shippuden character guide with spoiler-safe and full-plot profile sections.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readAn ancient Akatsuki member who can disassemble his body into multiple fighting masks.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersKakuzu is an antagonist character associated with Naruto Shippuden. An ancient Akatsuki member who can disassemble his body into multiple fighting masks.
Series Naruto Shippuden
Role antagonist
appearances 25
First Appearance My Friend
Appearance Map
25 All appearancesAppearances link directly to the episode or movie page so character review stays tied to the guide itself.
71 My Friend Episode Mentioned 72 The Quietly Approaching Threat Episode Mentioned 73 Akatsuki's Invasion Episode Mentioned 75 The Old Monk's Prayer Episode Mentioned 76 The Next Step Episode Mentioned 79 Unfulfilled Scream Episode Mentioned 80 Last Words Episode Mentioned 82 Team Ten Episode Mentioned 83 Target: Locked On Episode Mentioned 84 Kakuzu's Abilities Episode Mentioned 85 The Terrifying Secret Episode Mentioned 86 Shikamaru's Genius Episode Mentioned 87 When You Curse Someone, You Dig Your Own Grave Episode Mentioned 88 Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken! Episode Mentioned 89 The Price of Power Episode Mentioned 221 Storage Episode Mentioned 267 The Brilliant Military Advisor of the Hidden Leaf Episode Mentioned 270 Golden Bonds Episode Mentioned 273 True Kindness Episode Mentioned 413 Hopes Entrusted to the Future Episode Mentioned 434 Team Jiraiya Episode Mentioned 440 The Caged Bird Episode Mentioned 445 Pursuers Episode Mentioned 456 The Darkness of the Akatsuki Episode Mentioned 457 Partner Episode Mentioned
Character FAQ
4 quick answersWhen does Kakuzu first appear?
Kakuzu's first mapped appearance is My Friend.
How many appearances are mapped for Kakuzu?
Kakuzu currently has 25 mapped appearances in AnimeAnchor.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe profile, then reveal the full plot biography only when you want deeper story detail.