Deidara is a member of the Akatsuki, a criminal organization in the anime series Naruto. Known for his explosive art, he uses special clay to create bombs that detonate on command. His left eye is equipped with a scope to counteract genjutsu. Deidara is a former ninja from the Hidden Stone Village, and he became a missing-nin after stealing a forbidden technique. He is partnered with Sasori and later with Tobi in the Akatsuki. His character embodies the theme of art as a fleeting moment of beauty.