Sasori is a major antagonist in the anime series Naruto, specifically in the Naruto Shippuden arc. Known as Sasori of the Red Sand, he is a former ninja from the Hidden Sand Village and a member of the Akatsuki organization. Sasori is a master puppeteer, using his skills to create deadly human puppets from the bodies of his victims. His obsession with immortality and art led him to transform his own body into a puppet. Despite his sinister nature, Sasori’s character explores themes of loss and the desire for eternal beauty.