Fascination towards an intense fight sequence with characters indulging in hand-to-hand fight sequences is a preference for many, and anime is a very popular entertainment genre that has gained worldwide recognition for creating such characters over the years. One of the most intriguing aspects of anime is the inclusion of combat scenes, which depict epic battles between different characters.
Hand-to-hand combat is a crucial aspect of many fighting sequences in anime. These characters are strong adversaries due to their skills and powers, and they enthralled viewers with their heroic exploits and epic conflicts. Down below is the list of the top 12 hand-to-hand fighters in anime. These warriors have shown to be among the most talented and deadly in their respective anime series.
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12) Kenshiro From ‘Fist Of The North Star‘
‘Fist of the North Star‘ introduced us to a protagonist with a unique fighting style, called Hokuto Shinken. This combat style focuses on the use of pressure points to inflict damage on opponents. Kenshiro is a highly skilled fighter, capable of taking down multiple opponents with ease. With Superhero senses and beast-like strength, he can easily destroy boulders with just a mere flick of the wrist.
11) Rappa From ‘My Hero Academia‘
Rappa from ‘My Hero Academia‘ is a character whose strength and combat skills remains unparalleled. He is hot-blooded with a warrior-like appearance and can go to any length to attain victory. Being an Eight Bullets member of the Shei Hassaikai, with his powerful punches and strong reflexes, his win over Kirishima is enough to prove his unmatched skills.
10) Amon From ‘Legend Of Korra‘
Amon in ‘The Legend Of Korra‘ was a viciously skilled adversary. He only used martial arts to defeat some of the most potent benders in Republic City. He could easily defeat formidable opponents like Tenzin, Tarrlok, and even Korra. Amon’s godlike agility and unsurpassed power and reflexes were largely responsible for his success.
9) Spike Spiegel From ‘Cowboy Bebop‘
Spike Spiegel is the main character in the anime series ‘Cowboy Bebop‘. He is a skilled bounty hunter known for his hand-to-hand combat skills and is an exceptional marksman. Spike is trained in several martial arts, including Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts system developed by Bruce Lee and Capoeira, and has a keen interest in acrobatics and remains a strong yet relatable character.
8) Uvogin From ‘Hunter x Hunter‘
Considered to be the strongest member of the Phantom Troupe, his strength and aura remain unmatched in the entire series. A best choice for close combats, he can easily overpower even the strongest of the enemies with vigour and perseverance. His single blow is enough to thrash his enemy, who could smash the rocks into pieces and bend hard metals with ease.
7) Ichigo Kurosaki From ‘Bleach‘
A proficient in several martial arts, including Muay Thai, Ichigo Kurosaki created an impact in the anime world by being one of the strongest protagonists ever. He is physically chiseled and built up with his strong analytical skills, making him a formidable opponent in one on one combat.
Ichigo has consistently displayed excellent coordination and quickness during his attacks and with his strong kicks and punches, he easily takes down an opponent with a narrow road of escape.
6) Guts From ‘Berserk‘
The infamous “The Black Swordsman”, Guts, is the protagonist of the anime series Berserk. A skilled swordsman known for his exceptional hand-to-hand combat skills and a master of boxing and wrestling. He also possesses immense strength and resilience, which makes his determination to revenge even more poignant.
Well, his confidence in his strength is undeniably a horror, when he rightly stated, “My sword has gotten very dull. However, it’s three times as thick and does three times the damage of a normal sword. You better pray you die quickly, or this could be painful.”
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5) Saitama From ‘One Punch Man‘
When an entire anime series is dedicated to the strength of the protagonist, we know that his strength is worthy of mention and highly regardable. Saitama is known for his incredible strength and speed, which he uses to defeat his enemies with a single punch.
Saitama is strong enough to defeat anyone and everyone with a single punch whereas no opponent has ever been able to injure him. His mysterious and beast-like strength makes him one of the most powerful characters in the anime world.
4) Eren Yeager From ‘Attack on Titan‘
A skilled Martial Art Practinoer who could easily crush the strongest enemies. He is a quick learner and can easily adapt his fighting experiences to enhance his techniques. With strong physical prowess and exceptional combat skills, Eren becomes an unfailing opponent in a one-on-one battle even in his Titan form. With a strong passion for fighting the Titans, his skills of swordsmanship and use of 3D Maneuver Gear, add up to being a memorable character in the history of anime.
3) Goku From ‘Dragon Ball Z‘
Akira Toriyama created Goku, a man who is the epitome of hard work and superhuman endurance which he has perfected through decades of intense training. Goku is proficient in several combat styles, including karate, boxing, and kickboxing, among others.
A master of energy manipulation, which he can use to enhance his combat prowess, and his ability to transform himself to Super Saiyan and Ultra Instinct, making Goku one of the strongest anime fictional characters ever.
2) Might Guy From ‘Naruto‘
When the most powerful antagonist of all time, after attaining the power of Ten Tails and attaining god-like strength, Uchiha Madara, declares his opponent as the “Strongest Shinobi” he ever fought, deserves a special place on this list. Might Guy is a sheer example of hard work and endurance.
He is considered to be the epitome of Taijutsu, and even without any inheritance of Ninjutsu skills, he developed the mastery of inner gates and ended up defeating formidable opponents like Kisame, also known as “Tailless Tailed Beast.”
1) Yujiro Hanma From ‘Baki‘
Yujiro Hanma is a name that is strong enough to tremble the opponent with fear. Being an antagonist, he earned a reputation for being evil and a ferocious character with monstrous military-like strength. From killing the United States president to taking down gigantic elephants, he is one of the strongest anime characters that one definitely should fear before taking on Hand-to-Hand combat.
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