Akatsuki Member’s Cloak from Naruto
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I’m so far outside the targeted age group that it’s rather an embarrassment to admit, but I’m fond of Naruto. (Brian calls it the “screaming ninja children anime,” and he’s really right on the mark.)
This cloak is the uniform of Akatsuki, the group of powerful, outlawed ninja whose members become the primary antagonists in the later part of the series. Even if they are ruthless and pursuing world domination, they’ve got a little more fashion sense than most of the ninjas in Konoha (where most of the protagonists are from), where the hot styles of the day involve bulky olive vests and far too much fishnet.
Tags: akatsuki, anime, black, cloak, clouds, coat, naruto, ninja, red, shinobi
anime, burning eagle ninjitsu strike, fantasy, geeky stuff, paperdolls | Liana February 27, 2008
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By kira, August 11, 2008 @ 10:14 pm
i have taken a liking to the fishnet (expecally on shikamauru) and the green vests are a simple tradition for jounins(i think that is how you spell it) but i take it offensive that you would diss konoha clothing
By Liana, August 11, 2008 @ 10:25 pm
You’ve definitely got a point there — especially after reading the latest issues, Shikamaru in his fishnet beats Sasuke in his Akatsuki cloak. Sorry, Sasuke, you don’t carry it off quite like your brother did…
Well, I’m of the opinion Shikamaru beats everything, so for him I give a pass on the fishnet and olive life jacket. ;)
By saquiwan, August 16, 2008 @ 3:40 pm
where can i get it
By JanxAngel, October 10, 2008 @ 10:43 pm
Not to be a nitpicker, but it’s not fishnet. It’s a fine mesh of metal wire used as a type of armor that’s lightweight, very flexible, and quiet.
By Liana, October 11, 2008 @ 6:29 am
You know, I’m quite happy for the clarification, because I now feel a little better about Shikamaru’s chances, what with this whole Pain invasion thing, but I still think “fishnet” is a reasonable description, even if it is extra-special fishnet. I present exhibit A and exhibit B in support of my position. ;)
By Silverpaw, January 12, 2009 @ 4:29 pm
AKATSUKI RULE!!!!!I’m a member akatsuki. IF YOU ARE IN THE AKATSUKI I DIDN’T DUCK TAPE TOBI TO THE CELING OF THE CAVE, if you arent in the akatsuki i totaly did.
By Liana, January 12, 2009 @ 4:43 pm
I always knew missing-nin and paperdolls were a baaaad combination…
By Tongz, March 27, 2009 @ 2:13 am
Wow.. I like it..
By Anna, October 11, 2009 @ 1:13 pm
If you think it is good now, rewatch them all in the original Japanese, with sub-titles. I know it sounds weird, but it is amazing. So different!