What Anime Has The Best Barefoot Scenes

Myself and many friends were introduced to anime with classic shounen titles like Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files, Dragon Brawl Z, and Rurouni Kenshin.

In other words, we were first enthralled by the medium because of all the epic fights with everything from swords and rifles to free energy blasts.

Many years have passed since then (really, two decades) and anime has given fans tons of great fights.

I haven't seen all the action-packed confrontations, and there'due south ever more than come. But I'g certain that these fight scenes ranked here will never fail to impress.

And off-white warning: Spoilers ahead.

thirty. Ichigo vs Ulquiorra

Anime: Bleach

This hasn't aged as well every bit other entries, but I remember being a kid and being hyped after school to meet this multi-episode battle.

Ulquiorra was in control nigh of the time and Ichigo was seemingly out of options — except Bleach is a traditional shounen.

And then Ichigo gets a surprise new form, 1 with a devastating Cero that leaves Ulquiorra (and viewers) in disbelief.

I still discover it amusing when they become huge holes in their chest and only heal dorsum. But on a serious note, I commend the epic strings, organs, and choruses, and how this wasn't a full victory or lost for either side.

Ichigo won against Ulquiorra, but he felt information technology was unfair — and he injure Uryu. Similarly, Ulquiorra lost. But he understood a little more most humanity before disappearing from beingness.

29. Kaneki vs Jason

Anime: Tokyo Ghoul

Tokyo Ghoul never got the adaptation it deserved (especially if y'all've seen Tokyo Ghoul √A and Tokyo Ghoul:re). But Season 1 had a noteworthy finale with this ballsy fight.

This was substantially the timid and confused Kaneki'due south awakening, his coming to terms with being a ghoul.

He never expected to be a powerful monster after a date with Rize, but all he can do is motility forward — and Jason got to witness Kaneki's frightening ferocity firsthand.

Kaneki had to witness people scream in pain and die right in front end of him, with Jason making him choose which ane he kills first. I remember the demented pianoforte keys illustrating the insanity.

But Kaneki gets his revenge on Jason, and combined with the amazing hitting rails that is Ling Tosite Sigure'due south "unravel" (the OP of Tokyo Ghoul), one tin can't help only be entertained with him overwhelming Jason in his own sickening ways.

28. Shirou vs Gilgamesh

Anime: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works

The groundwork music hither isn't anything close to amazing, but the animation and the event are already highly satisfying — and you don't fifty-fifty demand to know the full context to appreciate this scene.

Just from this fight, one can sense the dominance and pride of Gilgamesh and the wit and perseverance of Shirou.

Sure, Gilgamesh has a thousand Noble Phantasms he can summon right out of nowhere. But he hasn't spent the time every bit other warriors in mastering even just one weapon (well, he sees himself as a king rather than a warrior).

I honey that despite Shirou surprising him with his stiff attacks, Gilgamesh was still apprehensive at the thought of using his ultimate weapon Ea, the Sword of Rupture.

That arrogance proved costly. Especially with what happened afterwards (hello, Archer).

27. Edward vs Greed

Anime: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Greed is a cool guy.

Sure, he's also quite narcissistic and craves the money and women (and everything else). Just he's got the charisma.

Notwithstanding overconfidence and underestimating your opponent can exist disastrous. And that's what Greed had to learn the hard way confronting Edward.

Edward was badly injured. Greed was an impenetrable, walking fortress.

Notwithstanding, the MC utilized what little bit of data he had and eventually turned the tide.

Izumi Curtis and King Bradley presently came around to farther pulverize Greed, just this fight shows that you tin can't win a concrete duel with might (or a seemingly impenetrable full-body skin) alone — y'all need the mental fortitude as well to maintain or gain the advantage, no affair how hopeless the situation seems.

26. Takamura Mamoru vs Bryan Hawk

Anime: Hajime no Ippo

This is one of the longest fights in anime — but it'due south also 1 of the all-time. Despite lasting for more than an hour (well, it is a boxing match) this was consistently exhilarating.

Here, Madhouse once again proved they've got some of the finest animators in the industry.

Bryan Militarist looked terrifyingly buff and his antics irritated not but the oversupply simply viewers besides. The studio perfectly captured his confidence and odd boxing manner, especially with his first surprise uppercut.

Also, you could experience every massive punch.

Y'all knew why Takamura and Bryan Hawk had to catch their jiff and revise their strategies.

Moreover, this center-stopping substitution of fists highlighted the value of practice, knowing the nuts, and learning to chop-chop suit to new situations.

This was a glorious, brutal showcase of brute power, insane speed, and incredible reaction times, doused with the right amount of blood, sweat, and crowd thanks and jeers.

25. Gohan vs Jail cell

Anime: Dragon Brawl Z

The Dragon Brawl franchise is infamous for its long fights — and I'm not referring to ten-minute squabbles.

Now this fight between Gohan and Cell lasted for vi or so episodes. It's a characteristic-length activeness moving picture made for TV.

But you know what?

I like this fight more I did many years ago.

It's a defining moment in Dragon Ball Z.

The sprawling battle contains deaths (including that of a main graphic symbol) and destruction (one move literally destroyed an entire planet), characterized by the archetype groundwork music and fighting sounds distinct to the series.

Seriously, this fight had better animation and editing (and was easier to follow) than a ton of newer anime shows.

Merely more than importantly, this fight led Gohan, Goku, and Vegeta towards reevaluating their behavior, peculiarly with how Goku and Vegeta are as fathers to Gohan and Trunks, respectively — and Piccolo actually shined here equally ane of the most admirable characters.

24. Naruto and Sasuke vs Momoshiki

Anime: Boruto

Ii slightly dissimilar versions of this epic fight exist, and I personally think they're both worth watching.

The fight in EP 65 of Boruto and the flick should hands satisfy long-time fans and casual viewers, but manga readers may adopt the episode version because Momoshiki's design in that location is more similar to the i in the manga.

Either way, the clash effectively showcases many things:

The sheer power of Momoshiki (easily beating multiple kage in just a minute), the beautiful tandem of Naruto and Sasuke (that nine-tailed fox with Sasuke'southward Susanoo is awesome), and the emotional cadre of the franchise.

23. Izuku Midoriya vs Shoto Todoroki

Anime: My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia has a lot of centre — and this duel betwixt Deku and Todoroki fabricated me cheer for both guys.

Midoriya wants to win and be a hero of justice like All Might. Likewise, he wants to exist taken seriously.

On the other hand, you have Todoroki who's already quite terrifying with half his powers (ice) alone, initially choosing non to unleash his full potential on Deku.

Yet Deku pushed Todoroki with his speech:

Todoroki realized that if he wants to be the best and become a hero, he has to comprehend his full potential (i.e. use his fire quirk).

Sure, he got the quirk from his father whom he understandably detests, simply that doesn't mean he'll be just like him.

Also, the fight itself is brutal. So much so that others had to arbitrate and reduce the harm of their final hits against each other.

22. Gintoki vs Nizou

Anime: Gintama: Benizakura Arc – A New Retelling

Is information technology really surprising that Gintama is here?

For fans of the acclaimed series, they know exactly why Gintoki vs Nizou (and the Benizakura Arc overall) deserves recognition. You tin can lookout man EP 58 to 61, but the quality in the movie version is far superior.

Simply put, this arc took Gintama to another level, going across its constant hilarity and randomness to offer high-caliber sword fights (I've watched the rooftop scene many times) and compelling drama.

There'southward a sure iconic moment where Gintoki seems to take the chance to decapitate Nizou, only he doesn't — and that just adds to the inherently adept-natured attribute of the honey nose-picking MC.

21. Kakashi vs Obito

Anime: Naruto: Shippuden

A sizable portion of the Naruto fanbase will argue this was better than the final battle between Naruto and Sasuke — and I was previously on the aforementioned boat.

But subsequently many viewings, I feel that this emotional & intimate fight between Kakashi and Obito paved the fashion for Studio Pierrot to assess what worked, and what needed improvement in animating the most special fights in the franchise.

I wish some scenes didn't have any music at all (although the strings were gorgeous) just to further heighten how personal this fight was. But this however made me shed a tear or two.

And for a guy whose full face will probably never be seen by the fandom, Kakashi showed a lot of emotion in this fight. Rest in peace, Rin Nohara.

20. All Might vs Nomu

Anime: My Hero Academia

Even if you don't call up everything that happened in Episode 12, every knows about this exhilarating fight between All Might and the shock-absorbing Nomu.

I hateful, this is the kind of fight that inspires kids to be on the side of justice. To find heroes who'll inspire them and exist heroes themselves in the hereafter.

When Deku and the rest were watching All Might go beyond 100 percent of his… well, might, information technology felt like I was with them. Characters and viewers alike witnessed a fiesta of punches and then potent their shockwaves prevented others from interfering.

Fans keep coming back to this fight. And I think I'm non solitary when I say that All Might should exist super proud, even if he had to do 300 punches instead of five.

19. Netero vs Meruem

Anime: Hunter x Hunter

Y'all could say this was essentially an epic version of an old man trying to slap a persistent insect with his bare hands, and you wouldn't exist incorrect.

On one mitt, yous had the as feared and admired Chairman Netero, who was annihilation but fragile. And so there was the King of Ants seeking to know his name and deal with Netero diplomatically.

Meruem was cunning and analyzed Netero's moves, and he managed to cut his leg, arm, and strength him to use his last-resort option, Poor Human Rose.

Even so, Netero's defeat wasn't in vain. He lost the boxing, but the succeeding events proved he won the war.

xviii. Goblin Fight

Anime: Grimgar of Fantasy of Ash

Out of all the fights on my listing, this is mayhap the one with the least spectacle and sakuga blitheness — because that'due south not its focus.

I included the goblin fight from EP 02 because of its different accept on isekai.

Instead of making the MCs immediately overpowered in their new strange fantasy globe, the young group here are undoubtedly anxious and inexperienced in gainsay.

In this goblin encounter, they realize that it'south non a mere game:

Their motility and attack speed volition depend on their weapon, they can actually miss their attacks, and that the monsters they slay aren't ever going to be dumb, inherently evil creatures.

Sometimes it's only a goblin that merely wants to survive no thing what — and it'due south the aforementioned for people.

When you're actually the ane trying to kill (and not go killed), and then killing suddenly doesn't seem and then like shooting fish in a barrel or glorious.

Hit bone and musculus, seeing copious amounts of blood, and taking the life of another isn't a walk in the park. And it shouldn't feel like it.

17. Luffy vs Lucci

Anime: I Piece

I know this isn't the absolute truth, merely I'll always stand by Luffy vs Rob Lucci every bit my favorite fight yet in the entire series.

I Slice itself is unique amid all other shounen titles for its masterful worldbuilding, effective mix of comedy (especially physical one-act) with flatulent activity, and its visual style.

Lucci forced Luffy to his limits.

The MC utilized his rubber abilities every bit much as he could (and it's hilarious seeing him with a gigantic arm, leg, and when he became a large ball), just that wasn't enough.

Luffy had information technology in him to bring downward Lucci using Gomu Gomu no Jet Gatling, merely he needed his dear friends (especially the tsundere-esque Usopp) for motivation, that if he beat Lucci, they could all finally become back together.

Lastly, it's funny how hands frustrated Lucci got when Luffy poked his leopard olfactory organ and Ussop chosen him a worthless kitten.

16. Kenshin vs Shishio

Anime: Rurouni Kenshin

The local Idiot box network probably showed this anime's Kyoto Arc many times when I was a kid, and I'm glad they did.

I recommend all duels in the arc, merely Rurouni vs Kenshin takes the cake. Later all, this was the boss fight.

These ii guys were highly skilled (and notorious) sword fighters who slaughtered many people, but the MC and the main villain of Kyoto Arc have taken different paths since their early years of murder. Kenshin yearns for peace and redemption while Shishio is hungry for power and anarchy.

Still, this wasn't just about the losing or winning:

It was also virtually Kenshin reaping the fruits of his journeying to redemption.

He was no longer lonely and feared past all. He had good friends ready to back up and fight by his side and make daily memories together.

He wouldn't have survived (and eventually won) if Sanosuke, Aoshi, and Saito weren't in the same expanse to accept on Shishio while he was down and out.

Similarly, the idea of going back to Tokyo with Kaoru and the residue of the gang made him snap out of his dire situation to land the Kuzuryusen on Shishio.

Not everyone will forgive Kenshin for his grave sins. But there's also no harm in making apology and changing for the meliorate.

15. Balsa vs Hunters

Anime: Moribito – Guardian of the Spirit

This is a quick fight early in the series, but I've never seen anything similar it:

A spear-wielding female MC takes on iv hunters specializing in different weapons at one time in a paddy field leading to a wood — on a night where the moonlight shines bright and the heaven is reflected on the shallow waters.

The music was thrilling, sound design was on-point, voice actors did tremendously well, and the action never felt monotonous.

It's a confrontation with no magic whatsoever. Just good sometime sharp weaponry and shut combat skills — and it's so proficient.

14. Rock Lee vs Gaara

Anime: Naruto

I can't fully recall the matches during the chunin exams, but this fight remains to exist ane of Naruto's best ever moments. This could've been the season finale and I wouldn't take complained.

Rock Lee was this thick-browed dude who wasn't talented in either ninjutsu or genjutsu.

On the flip side, with the assist of Might Guy, he was a prodigy in taijutsu — and Gaara and the residual were unprepared to see Lee take off his impossibly dense weights and amplify his already impressive agility.

To this day I think Lee'south consecutive kicks, sending Gaara up the air, and so finishing with a Front Lotus (this was like Undertaker in WWE but from five floors high) never fails to amp me up.

But this wasn't all about Lee.

Yes, Lee opened many of his Eight Gates and delivered the Hidden Lotus. Only the fight also gave viewers a peek into Might Guy'southward caring side and established Gaara as a menacing young character.

xiii. Eren vs Armored Titan

Anime: Assault on Titan

I've seen the entire Season ii of Shingeki no Kyojin twice, only I've replayed this scene more that.

The episode preceding this had the biggest reveal of the season. And this fight brought back memories of erstwhile shows like Ultraman.

Trees got wiped out every bit Eren and Reiner duked it out, then you run into the former use mixed martial arts to counter the latter's brawn and farthermost durability.

I read that the author Hajime Isayama took inspiration from several mixed martial artists such as Yushin Okami, Alistair Overeem, and even WWE superstar Brock Lesnar for the titan forms of Eren and Reiner, and this is the phenomenal product.

And if the colossal MMA fight wasn't enough, the fight includes sakuga animation featuring Misaka and a terrifying moment when the Jumbo Titan falls, allowing Reiner and Bertholdt to escape with Eren.

12. Homura vs Mami

Anime: Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion

Kyouko Sakura versus Sayaka Miki in the series was well-executed. Only this all-out gunfight betwixt Homura and Mami in the movie is like how John Wick would become if he was a magical girl.

Mami didn't have much screen fourth dimension in the series.

But Rebellion gave fans a peek into her existent potential.

Yous'd think Homura would easily win with her temporal abilities and years of experience (across different timelines, I should add), but Mami could see right through her.

Shaft handled this scene with flight colors from the creepy & artsy background, to how the bullets hitting their targets all at the same fourth dimension, putting the entire place into ruin.

xi. Levi vs Kenny Squad

Anime: Attack on Titan

As a non-manga reader, I nonetheless had a feeling Season 3 was going to start with a blindside like in S1 and S2. But I didn't wait it would literally involve guns courtesy of Kenny and his team.

This encounter lasted more than or less five minutes.

But the fast-paced, high-flying action here capably beats entire arcs of other activeness-heavy titles.

From this fight alone, you know that Wit Studio gave their all.

Multiple gun-toting individuals were chasing Levi in Trost District, and he had to act fast with cipher just his 3DMG and quick thinking skills.

You could sense the rush and panic just by watching the pursuit, and this fight further cemented Captain Levi every bit a tiptop-tier protagonist (and one of anime's best guys always).

ten. Naruto vs Sasuke

Anime: Naruto: Shippuden

This was the moment all Naruto fans were waiting for since they first read the manga or saw the showtime episode back in 2002 (or 2005 for the English air date) — and it was all worth it.

I love how the fight began and how most scenes didn't have background music:

Information technology was just Naruto and Sasuke giving it their all from start to finish. And when it did accept music, it was exactly what was needed to drag hype and drama.

I accept no major qualms near this terminal battle and only take tons of praise.

Fans accept slogged through fillers and sketchy animation for years, but the studio outdid themselves this fourth dimension.

Studio Pierrot delivered with jaw-dropping, tear-inducing (for long-fourth dimension fans, at least) action sequences.

Whether information technology was Naruto and Sasuke punching and kick each other hard, or Naruto'south Tailed Beast Style and Sasuke'due south Susanoo changing the landscape, the animators handled intimate and large fights with grace.

This is everything fans take always wanted and more — and i tin't aid but imagine how Shippuden would have been if the quality was like this throughout.

ix. Super Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann vs Anti-Spirals

Anime: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

It'southward easy to see this as a standard mecha fight.

Just this scene literally involves unabridged galaxies thrown to each other as if they were mere snowballs.

You're not looking at extra-large drills from the hardware store.

When Kamina says that his drill creates the heavens, he means it. The Giga Drill Break and the opposing Anti-Spiral Giga Drill Intermission are unfathomably large for humans to fully encompass.

But even if you don't know what's happening, this is a testament to Gainax and their passion for mecha. It's hype-inducing, colorful, and inspiring, telling viewers to never settle, exceed one'southward limits, and just do information technology.

viii. Mob vs Koyama

Anime: Mob Psycho 100

Ane has two unique manga projects that both offer spectacular activeness: Mob Psycho 100 and One Punch Human.

Somehow, these titles got superb anime adaptations — and at present I accept entries from both series on this list.

As one of the highlights of Season 1 (and Season 2 was fifty-fifty better), Mob vs Koyama gave Studio Basic quality textile to showcase their mastery of audio design, editing, and animation.

Its seemingly amateurish and rough look eventually gives Mob Psycho 100 its unmistakable identity, and this scene had punches that did await painful, screams that were indeed filled with anguish, and an angry Mob (get it?) at 100 percent.

It'south beautiful in its own gritty, chaotic fashion.

7. Ryuko vs Satsuki – Get-go Kamui Fight

Anime: Kill la Kill

Ryuko and Satsuki go against each other more than a few times. But it's their first kamui fight that I love nigh.

It literally starts with Ryuko feeling something bad was going to occur — then Studio Trigger starts their distinct combo of animation and music (Kill la Kill has the blessing of legendary composer Hiroyuki Sawano).

The first shot of Satsuki on height watching over Ryuko and Mako is a simple mode of showing how she's a force to be reckoned with.

I honey the unusual magic daughter-esque transformation, the crazy visual angles (especially during their melee fight at one of the corridors), all the similar-looking students being thrown to the air, Ryuko'due south ridiculously long scissor weapon, and how Mako gave an intermission to put the ecchi into context and inspire Ryuko.

This is unapologetically fashionable, aggressive, fun, and oozing with coolness, catastrophe with the archetype preview of the MC'south many foes.

Kill la Kill uses the "don't lose your way" song "My Body is Dry out" a lot… but this is the fight I'll associate it with the near.

half dozen. Saitama vs Boros

Anime: I Punch Man

Madhouse did non disappoint with the first season adaptation of One Punch Man.

They did so well that the series became an instant global phenomenon.

Unsurprisingly, this is my favorite Saitama fight.

In that location he was, with his relaxed pace of walking and talking, while Boros revels in how many planets he'southward destroyed equally he sought a worthy opponent.

However Saitama was no mere worthy opponent:

In reality, he was leagues above Boros in terms of power level. Boros never had a chance — and Saitama didn't even need Boros-tier healing and regeneration, or utilize all his strength.

The theme vocal made information technology much libation, the animation was fluid (I dear when the high-speed chases looked like rays and blobs of light), and the backgrounds are detailed.

Also, Saitama's iconic "OK" face is here.

5. Sakurashin Police Force vs Rokkaku

Anime: Yozakura Quartet: Tsuki ni Naku

I beloved this viii-minute scene.

Sure, I could've said this was a fight betwixt Shidou Mizuki and Rokkaku, but that's a huge disservice to the other characters that were in this too.

Seriously, Tokui, Takao Takemura, Five Juli F, V Lila F, and Nadeshiko Matsudaira upped the coolness factor by tenfold.

Tatsunoko Production delivered crisp sound design, engaging music, and clean action sequences. It was refreshing seeing shut combat from an overhead or elevated shot.

Yozakura Quartet has enough of stylish fight scenes. And I hope this scene encourages more people to meet the series.

4. No Proper name vs Luo-Lang

Anime: Sword of the Stranger

If you inquire someone about their favorite fight scene in anime, they'd probable mention Nanashi vs Luo-Lang from the beloved Sword of the Stranger picture show.

Lasting for more than or less four minutes, this doesn't rely on flashbacks, fillers, and long speeches from the villain (or MC) — it'due south purely a clashing of swords in cold, snowy weather.

And this moving picture takes reward of the setting.

The ii must command their move to avoid slipping (or worse, falling from the wooden structure) and have to adapt to weakened visibility because of the wind and snow.

Information technology's a well-choreographed fight, and I appreciate the shaky camerawork, which fits the intensity being captured under the lens (I know it'south anime and there are no real cameras, but y'all get what I hateful).

iii. Spike vs Vincent

Anime: Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

Is it cursing to put this right in a higher place No Proper name versus Luo-Lang? I hope not.

And if it is, y'all can't exactly arraign me.

Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Sky'south Door is an amazing film past a team featuring the legendary duo of managing director Shinichiro Watanabe and composer Yoko Kanno.

If Sword of the Stranger had the best realistic sword fight, this had the all-time realistic hand-to-hand duel (yes, I know they used guns, but merely briefly at the start)) — and the backdrop is a feast for the eyes.

You had Spike and Vincent trading punches and kicks (and Spike's kicks were beautiful) while on a replica of the Eiffel Tower. Below them were throngs of people celebrating Halloween with a parade, balloons all going up the sky.

Everything here was beautiful, from the setting to the fight choreography, cinematography, and the music and the characters themselves.

Vincent could've killed Fasten, but he didn't.

Spike could've persuaded Vincent not to pull the trigger and release the virus amid the crowd, simply he didn't. He claimed he was merely a bounty hunter, non a hero.

And the beauty of this fight is that neither won against each other: It was Elektra who ended Vincent and saved Spike from his demise.

two. Araragi vs Kiss-shot

Anime: Kizumonogatari Function iii

The Monogatari franchise is rife with eccentric/compelling characters and visuals, all thanks to Nisio Isin and Shaft, respectively.

In Kizumonogatari Part 3, I witnessed the clash between Araragi and Kiss-shot, and its entirety is forever ingrained in my mind.

I know all entries on this list are artistic and entertaining.

Just no fight is as unorthodox as this:

Information technology'due south funny and silly nevertheless roughshod and horrific. The high number of beheadings, limb-tearing, and blood spurts in a short fourth dimension feels senseless — but it's not.

This is an ultimately unique confrontation with no weak spot in its execution from start to stop. An instant classic that won't accept issues remaining recognizable for the rest of modernistic anime.

i. Asuka vs Eva Serial

Anime: The End of Evangelion

Earlier I wrote about the superlative five, I idea of putting Kizumonogatari at the tiptop, and this in second place.

But I watched this scene over again — and I realized this was the right selection.

Great fight scenes in anime can make you experience different things: happiness, excitement, anger, and sorrow, to name a few.

Asuka versus the Eva Series units (and military units from the JSDF) makes me feel all sorts of emotions to a higher caste:

I feel elated when she finds the backbone to fight back and experience invincible, reminding herself that her mom is protecting her. When she takes on the Eva Serial units, I'm in awe at all the mayhem.

And when Asuka sees the Spear of Longinus, I feel terrified. Despair and dread fill my mind when the Eva Series units brutalize EVA-02 — and the aforementioned goes for when I hear Asuka repeatedly say she'll impale them, a parallel to her proverb earlier earlier the fight that she didn't want to die.

A svelte piece of classical music by Johann Sebastian Bach played during EVA-02's final act, simply the motion picture was drenched in rage, misery, and bloodshed.

It felt like witnessing the finish of days, the apocalypse, humanity's last-ditch effort to salvation, revealed in the near beautiful manner possible, cheers to Gainax and visionary managing director Hideaki Anno.

This fight has been used over and over for AMVs. But its impact has never waned, fifty-fifty after more than twenty years since the release of The End of Evangelion.

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