Anime Lore Explained

Chakra is physical energy mixed with spiritual energy. Here’s how it actually works, from hand seals to the five natures and Sage Mode.

Every hidden village in Naruto, from the five great nations down to Amegakure, Otogakure, and destroyed Uzushiogakure, with what each is known for.

Ninjutsu is chakra used to do what the body can’t. Here’s every type, from elemental jutsu to sealing, and how it differs from taijutsu and genjutsu.

The Sage of Six Paths is Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the man who created ninjutsu. Six Paths Sage Mode is the temporary power he later gave Naruto. Here’s both.

Kekkei genkai is a bloodline power, hiden is a taught secret. Once you know that split, every clan in Naruto makes sense. Here’s the full roster.

The Akatsuki started as a peace movement founded by Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan. Here’s the full roster, the two-man cell system.

Sharingan, Byakugan, Rinnegan, and the rarer eyes beyond them, all explained. Plus the four things people mistake for dojutsu that actually aren’t.

All nine tailed beasts, their animals, abilities, home villages, and jinchuriki, in one table. Plus the Ten-Tails origin that connects all of them.