Top 10 Most Iconic Anime Fights of All Time

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Fans will never forget these showdowns! Join Ashley as we look over the pinnacle of anime battles

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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most memorable anime

00:17battles that have withstood the test of time.

00:30Number 10.

00:31Seiya vs. Saga, Saint Seiya.

00:34Sometimes the worst enemy is the one you least expect.

00:37For Seiya, that foe is none other than the gold saint, Gemini Saga.

00:52While most known for his kind-hearted nature, Gemini possesses an evil personality that

00:57forces him to commit less-than-noble deeds in his mad quest to wage an all-out war with

01:02the gods.

01:04Upon discovering Gemini's treachery, Seiya stands his ground and challenges his former

01:09ally.

01:15Despite getting the senses literally knocked out of him, Seiya endures against Gemini and

01:20even lands a few blows of his own using his strongest techniques.

01:31In the end, it takes the combined might of Seiya and his allies to knock some sense back

01:35into their fellow saint before he can harm the goddess he swore to protect.

01:40Number 9.

01:41Charizard vs. Magmar, Pokémon.

01:45This may not be the toughest battle Ash's Charizard has faced, but it is one of his

01:50most memorable.

01:57Although Ash's Charizard was infamous for his disobedient streak, he did make exceptions

02:02so long as he got to satisfy his burning ambition by challenging strong foes.

02:08And what better way to ignite his fighting spirit than an all-out battle on a volcano

02:14against the ace Pokémon of a fire-type gym leader?

02:25While Blaine's Magmar uses creative tactics and puts up a good fight, it does not take

02:30long for Charizard to turn things around.

02:38In the end, Charizard proves himself the superior fire-type and unleashes a new move that flips

02:45the Spitfire Pokémon's world upside down.

02:49Number 8.

02:50Yusuke vs. Tokuro, Yu Yu Hakusho.

02:54Even when faced with overwhelming odds, Yusuke never backs down from a fight, even if his

02:59opponent happens to be one of the strongest demons around.

03:10After reaching the final round of the Dark Tournament, Yusuke puts his new and improved

03:15skills to the test by taking on the fearsome Tokuro in an all-out brawl.

03:21With power so overwhelming it can turn weaker demons to dust, Tokuro quickly proves himself

03:27to be Yusuke's greatest challenge.

03:41Despite the odds, Yusuke survives Tokuro's brutal assault and, in a true underdog moment,

03:48on the line to defeat Tokuro with one last all-or-nothing strike.

04:04Number 7.

04:05Guts vs. Griffith, Berserk.

04:08From brothers-in-arms to hated enemies, the fates of both Guts and Griffith are constantly

04:14intertwined with life-changing battles.

04:24In their first confrontation, despite his superior strength, Guts suffers defeat against

04:29Griffith with his overwhelming ambition.

04:31However, by fighting alongside Griffith and his band of merry-merks, Guts experiences

04:37many life-or-death battles, allowing him to undergo an insane level of growth.

04:52After spending a few years honing both his body and mind, Guts soon reaches a point where

04:58he confidently takes on his rival once more.

05:01Unfortunately for Griffith, Guts easily defeats him with a single blow, winning his freedom,

05:14but also indirectly dooming them both to a fate far worse than death.

05:21Number 6.

05:22Kenshin vs. Shishio, Rurouni Kenshin.

05:26When facing a swordsman whose bloodlust burns hotter than hell itself, even someone as feared

05:31as the Manslayer won't escape unscathed.

05:41When a new movement threatens the Meiji government, Kenshin soon finds himself in a clash of both

05:47blades and ideals with Shishio.

05:50Despite Kenshin's skills, he quickly finds himself on the defensive against Shishio's

05:54brutal fighting style and deadly blade, which packs a surprising amount of firepower.

06:07In the end, their battle becomes one of attrition, as Kenshin endures Shishio's ferocious assault

06:13long enough for the latter to perish by the very flames which gave him strength.

06:25Even if neither Manslayer was at their best, the battle between them remains breathtaking.

06:30Number 5.

06:31Ichigo vs. Byakuya, Bleach Bleach has no shortage of amazing fights,

06:37but very few rival the build-up of Ichigo's rematch against Byakuya.

06:49After a brutal one-sided defeat, Ichigo goes to great lengths to prepare for his next confrontation

06:55with the Kuchiki heir, including mastering Bankai.

06:59When the promised day finally arrives, they do not disappoint.

07:11With newfound speed and power courtesy of his Bankai, Ichigo runs circles around Byakuya,

07:17forcing the latter to stop holding back.

07:29Whether it's Ichigo going all out, Byakuya unleashing his own Bankai, or witnessing Ichigo's

07:35inner hollow going wild for the first time, there is no shortage of amazing moments from

07:40this fight that fans just can't get enough of.

07:52Number 4.

07:53Luffy vs. Luchi, One Piece.

07:56Considered one of the greatest fights in the series, Luffy vs. Luchi is the moment when

08:01One Piece fights ascended to an even greater level.

08:13Along with amazing fight scenes and the introduction of Luffy's third-gear form, this battle

08:19also features unforgettable moments, like Luffy surpassing his physical limits to give

08:24Luchi the beating of a lifetime.

08:37After suffering such a defeat, it is only natural that Luchi would want a rematch.

08:42Unfortunately, he gets his wish nearly 800 episodes later.

08:55With both having awakened to greater heights, their latest fight features stellar animation,

09:00including with one of the most satisfying beatdowns in anime history.

09:14Number 3.

09:15Amuro vs. Char, Mobile Suit Gundam.

09:19There is no shortage of amazing conflicts throughout the Gundam franchise, but the ones

09:23between Char and Amuro from the debut series are probably among some of the most iconic.

09:36While the circumstances that led to them both becoming pilots may differ, there is no denying

09:41that they are the best at what they do.

09:44Indeed, the two have engaged in many clashes over the years, but their first one carries

09:49special significance.

09:57Along with serving as the foundation of their rivalry, their first fight also provides them

10:02with life-changing insights.

10:07For Amuro, it was Char teaching him what it means to fight in a war, while Char discovered

10:18Amuro's talent as a pilot and the potential threats he represents.

10:30Number 2.

10:31Goku vs. Vegeta, Dragon Ball Z.

10:35The first battle between these two shounen legends has remained popular throughout the

10:39anime community for nearly 35 years.

10:50In this historic clash between protector and conqueror, Goku is forced to defend his world

10:55from being ravaged by Prince Vegeta, a foe unlike any he's faced before.

11:09Thanks to his superior power level, Vegeta initially has the upper hand.

11:14However, Goku quickly closes the gap and proves that with a little training, the right technique,

11:20and plenty of willpower, even a low-class Saiyan can surpass the elite.

11:50Number 1.

11:51Naruto vs. Sasuke, Naruto.

11:54Their fight set the stage for a future battle that shook the Shinobi world to its core.

12:06Unable to ignore his desire for revenge, Sasuke's pursuit of power puts him on a collision course

12:12with his rival, Naruto, who goes to great lengths to knock some sense into his disillusioned

12:18teammates.

12:19When it becomes clear that words are no longer effective, the two decide to let their fists

12:24do the talking instead.

12:35Despite their young age, Naruto and Sasuke's conflict turns their surroundings into a war

12:40zone as they unleash their respective potential.

12:53Filled with impressive combats, emotional moments, and destructive jutsu, Naruto and

12:59Sasuke's first serious fight continues to leave fans at the edge of their seats right

13:04up until their very last blow is struck.

13:14Did we miss any of your favourite iconic anime moments?

13:17Let us know in those comments below!

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