Second part of top 20 Exhilarating Sword Fights in Anime
13.Guts vs. Griffith – “Berserk” While not as flashy as the other battles on this list, the symbolism behind the fight between Guts and Griffith increases its importance. Being the very first exchange of these fatal enemies, this clash had an emotional impact. The contrast between Guts' rough style and Griffith's smooth sword style had a huge impact on fans. Especially when the series ended and they looked back on that fight, the opposing results showed just how far these characters had gone. Guts' raw technique had been improved over many battles, while Griffith remained the same. This simple battle between them was meant for fans to look back on their life journey, and that's mainly why it's ranked on this list.
12.Satsuki Vs. Ryuko – 'Kill La Kill' Although it is shunned by many due to its excessive sexualization of the characters, the richness of its plot and animation is indisputable. In fact, the fight between Satsuki and Ryuko in the third episode alone managed to snatch the 13th spot on this list. As they began to clash, Ryuko was at a disadvantage as he could not convert Senketsu, which Satsuki took advantage of and activated Junketsu. In the end, this flashy and memorable sword battle came down to a tie. What makes this scene a favorite is that when you watch it again, you realize that Satsuki is guiding her opponent to make her a better warrior. This small but important detail adds to the overall picture.
11.Nanashi Vs. Luo-Lang - “The Stranger's Sword” The fight between Nanashi and Luo-Lang is one of the most intense fights of all time.
10.Mika vs. Moon Demon Company – 'Seraph Of The End' Owari no seraph - Mika vs Moon Demon Company Mika counters. Moon Demon Company This particular sequence contains both action and emotion. Like most fights, the fluidity of movements and techniques is well animated; However, what sets it apart is that we can see how far Mika can go just to save her family. Despite fighting for his life, he doesn't kill anyone and sticks to his morals.
9.Afro vs. Jinno – “Afro Samurai” It takes a lot to defeat your best friend, who has given in to his rage and desire for revenge. The fight between Afro and Jinno was both thrilling and heartbreaking to watch. After the former took the dark path, Jinno, who was a sword master fighting for honor, had to stop him. When he lost his mask and began using only one sword, the battle took a brutal turn as the two began to fight more fiercely than ever before. What made this scene even more impactful was the iconic background music. While Afro ultimately had the upper hand, this tragic but spectacular spectacle of fencing is ingrained in our minds
. 8.Saber vs. Assassin – “Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works” Two equally impressive sword styles make their debut in this fight. As Saber is about to save her master, she is stopped by Assassin. As they both clash, the latter's katana and hidden sword techniques manage to gain the upper hand on the knight. However short the fight was, the main highlight was the collision of the different styles against each other.
7.Yato Vs. Rabo – 'Noragami' All Yato ever wanted was to be remembered and have his own shrine built, and just when he found someone who managed to do both, she was threatened by another God. The number one rule of any anime is to never hurt the protagonist's daughter or risk him going crazy. That's exactly what happened when Rabo threatened and hurt Hiyori. With his blue eyes glowing, Yato showed no mercy as he attacked with his sword. His fighting style could be described as beautiful but deadly. In a matter of moments, he overpowered his opponent and showed exactly why he was the God of Calamity
6.Zoro Vs. Ryuma - 'One Piece' As one of the few anime that defined a generation, its battles have always attracted attention. When we talk about the best sword fights, in no way can we leave out the user of the three-sword style - Zoro. While he consistently gave us spectacular fights, his duel against Ryuma was the one that blew us away. Although the latter had more experience, Zoro used two swords to match each attack and even countered with a more powerful one. With various skills on display, this match between a dead sword master and a living master definitely deserves its place on this list.
5.Char vs. Amuro – “Gundam” When thinking of a sword fight, one might imagine two people wearing traditional clothing (old samurai clothing, perhaps) and fighting as if their lives depended on it. However, Gundam defies all expectations and introduces audiences to something they didn't know they needed, which was people fighting in spacesuits. The epic fight between Amuro and Char is balanced perfectly so that it's not too weird, or common and just interesting enough. The rivalry between these two intensifies throughout the show and the final battle is unforgettable. As they leave the safety of their robots and fight, the scene of them bouncing through rubble in zero gravity is why this sword fight is at the top of our list.
4.Jin Vs. Mugen – “Samurai Champloo” Samurai Champloo is filled with quirky characters with sword styles unique to their personalities. Samurai Champloo | Mugen vs. Jin | English submarine Mugen's energetic fighting style, as opposed to Jin's gentle, calm, and traditional style, leads to their frequent clashes. From their very first meeting, swords are drawn as they try to outdo each other. What makes this fight different from the ones above is that both Jin and Mugen use the stationary objects around them with their swords. Top 20 Sword Fights in Anime Samurai Champloo | Source: IMDb Whether it's throwing pots and dishes at each other, or even setting the entire place on fire, the environment plays an active role. This, along with the hip-hop sword style contrasting with the traditional style, makes the fights between them addictive to watch.
3.Kenshin Vs. Shishio - 'Rurouni Kenshin' Rurouni Kenshin is one of the original anime focusing on swordsmanship, and its influence is easily seen in later shows. Man Hunter Kenshin is the best swordsman in the series who uses a special reverse-edged sword to avoid hurting anyone. Kenshin vs Shishio full fight Kenshin Vs. Shishio However, when the situation demands it, he defeats even the toughest opponents and displays the superiority of his skill. Kenshin facing Shishio's merciless and flaming sword forms a direct contrast between their fighting styles and ideologies. While the first only uses the blunt side of his blade, the second burns and breaks his body (literally) to fight. With both mortally wounded, the stakes have never been higher. It's that thrill of watching two men fight for their lives and their beliefs that fans crave.
2.Gintoki vs. Takasugi – “Gintama” Gintama is one of the highest-rated shows, and while its genre of parody turns off a few, a huge fan base has built up around it. As any avid watcher of this series would say, Gintama's comedic scenes are just the setup for the more powerful moments. Behind his carefree face, Gintoki's past is devastating and haunts him to this day. As he faces his former friend and greatest adversary, Takasugi, years of bottled up feelings escape and a bloody sword battle begins. True to his nickname 'White Demon', Gintoki displays extraordinary sword skills that reflect both his past as well as the new changes in his life. Top 20 Sword Fights in Anime Gintama | Source: Warner Bros. On the other hand, Takasugi's sacrificial nature presents itself as he matches his opponent. This fight carries with it tragic undertones, as old friends turned enemies fight to the death.
1.Ichigo Vs. Byakuya – 'bleach' Ichigo and Byakuya's confrontation is the best anime sword fight. During the conclusion of the Ryoka Invasion arc, Ichigo confronts the captain and unleashes his newly learned Bankai. As their fight continues, his reckless and brash fighting style and Byakuya's stoic and gentle fighting style make for a spectacular scene. Ichigo's Zangetsu and Byakuya's sakura like Bankai reveal the audience's panting, which only increases as the elder manifests his inner hollowness. With an equally stunning ending, this fight will be ingrained in the minds of fans for years to come.
