Do you know what makes a redemptive and revenge anime cool? The swordsmen who have special expertise and can slice through even a mountain using their swords.
Japanese culture is closely associated with samurai swords. The majestic slice from an unrealistic blade speed is quite a moment in the anime and manga action world.
There have been many shows since the 70’s showcasing the realistic-sized blades to the epic and unrealistically huge blades. Plus the male or female protagonists holding the impossible blades have majestic and inhumane powers to be good at their slicing craft.
Tomohiko Ito, director of Sword Art Online, is one of the many anime producers excelling in directing distasteful sword scenes, over-hated revenge stories, and yet funny fighting plots.
Let’s take a look at who has cut through our list of 6 most legendary swordsmen in the anime and Manga world to make it to the top.
Dracule Mihawk
Dracule Mihawk is an exemplary swordsman in the anime One Piece. The length and width of his sword is enough to scare away the enemies. As a somber and calm swordsman, he is expertly trained in cutting his rivals with a single slash. One Piece houses many great swordsmen but none on the same level as Mihawk. His power is not backed by a large crew or the devil’s fruit.
That is why Zoro wants to share his position so badly. Given Mihawk’s reputation and respect from even Bao Hancock. Zoro has a long way to go before he reaches Mihawk’s level. Additionally, Mihawk ruled the hill incredibly and protected the Strawhats with elegant yet powerful cuts from his Yoru.
Himura Kenshin
The Himura Rurouni Kenshin anime sword is not to be underestimated. He is an esteemed swordsman in the series Rurouni Kenshin which takes place in Japan during the Meiji period. Kenshin’s story is a classic redemptive journey. He wants to atone for his past sins and protect the landscape.
Kenshin is an expert in Battojutsu technique that employs the use of a sword at the speed of light. Kenshin relied more on speed than strength. To make up for his weak physical appearance compared to his buff master. He started training at a young age and knows the precision to deliver the deadliest yet clean cuts. Lastly, his Sakaboto is an essential part of life to help him reach his optimum potential.
Ichigo Kurosaki
Ichigo Kurosaki is a character from the anime Bleach. He is an expert swordsman who has undefeatable core strength and masterly skills. Even when Ichigo lost his sword ability he was able to kill a random thug with his knife relying on core memory.
A novice like Ichigo is fearless with his sword tactics and can defeat other samurai expert men and women with a flick of the concave blade. Furthermore, Ichigo is a legacy in Shiba Clan and uses his Zanpakuto to practice Getsuga Tensho. He channels his fighting energy into the blade and swings with double the strength giving him an amplifying edge.
Artoria Pendragon
Saber Artoria is a strong Saber servant with an unbelievably deceptive façade. She is the guise of King Arthur in female form. Despite her nefarious and cruel reputation Artoria possesses great and elegant swordsmanship. She is a constant part of the Fate franchise participating in the deadliest duels.
Artoria wields an Excalibur. Which is considered to be the most powerful sword in the Nasuverse world and beyond. Because of her seamless sword technique and illustrious status, she was able to defeat the undefeatable White Titan Safer and Sasaki Kojiro using the holy sword.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni
Yoriichi Tsugikuni is another sword wielder who surpassed the standards of an average swordsman at an early age. He is Kokushibo’s brother in The Demon Slayer. Tsugikuni is a determined demon slayer and has the biggest army of slayed demons behind his back. Yoriichi showed his awe-inspiring skill when Muzan broke into 1800 pieces and he successfully killed all of them.
He picked up a sword first thing as a child and killed a highly skilled swords master effortlessly. Additionally, Yoriichi may not have a lot of screen time but the exhibit of his sword abilities has been compared to Zoro and Toji Fushiguro.
Roronoa Zoro
Last but not least is another character from the skilled manga and anime sword world of One Piece. Zoro is not only a fun character to watch but has added a new meaning to sword fighting duels. He is funny yet deadly in his blows. He may not be able to top Dracule Mihawk. Yet his unique fighting style has landed him in a successful sword-ranking position.
Zoro treats his blade like an extension of his limbs and mouth. Yup, he holds one in his mouth. Though the third blade is of no use but a backup. In the realistic world, it would be a hindrance. But the fantasy anime world lets us dream of the wild. So Zoro gets full potential to show off his blade skills.
Final Say
We are sure many anime fans would fight us with their swords. To argue who they would rather have as part of our list. Yet we are confident there is no defeating the six slaying characters we have mentioned from the anime and manga world.
The anime and manga sure is an exaggerated sword world with unrealistic power scenes. The fun lies in enjoying the duels and comparing the fictional characters on their belligerent and quick blade-swinging abilities.
