25 Best Swordsmen In Anime, Ranked
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The epic battles of vengeance, competition, and power played a major part in defining the Japanese anime landscape that fans know today. A focal point for most of that action is the anime swordsman — fighters of a special, mid-range martial art that itself has come to be defined by Kurosawa-esque noble warriors, epic clashes, and ridiculous displays of power.
Yet, it is these simple weapons that make sword-wielding anime characters so engaging and innately stoic. They have honed their craft and their mind to become the best swordsmen possible. That said, anime swordsmen are in an entirely different league because of one simple reason: many of them have supernatural powers.
Updated on August 6th, 2024 by Louis Kemner: Swordsmen always rank among the coolest and most popular characters in anime, and anime fans are eager to know who’s the best sword-slinger of all. These characters take swordplay to the next level, often employing advanced tactics, incredible techniques, and even supernatural abilities to slash their foes apart time and again. As such, we’ve updated this list with some more information, adding five more of the best swordsmen in anime.
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