Summary
The anime’s epic battles leave a lasting impression with gorgeous visuals and attention to detail. Some battles push the boundaries of animation, showcasing the studio’s talent and dedication. These memorable battles demonstrate the medium’s ability to captivate audiences and showcase its artistic prowess.
Whether it’s dogfights in space or fierce fights in some dark alley, cartoon became famous because of it great battle. Some of these battles have stood the test of time not only for their storytelling value but also because of the obvious effort that went into making them as memorable as possible. Their visual splendor makes them the obvious choice when introducing newcomers to the vehicle.
Many studios save time and energy on climatic scenes, causing the quality of such fight scenes to increase significantly. But being the best takes more than having a high frame count. With a combination of spectacle, choreography and almost frenzied effort, these shows left their mark on the industry’s history with their famous brawls.
10 Saitama vs Boros is too big for Earth to contain
One-Punch Man episode #12, “The Strongest Man”
A common story is that Madhouse’s animators were passionate Man one punch that they worked overtime without pay. If there is any truth in this theory, it is clearly demonstrated in this final battle, where the protagonist fights the leader of an alien invasion. Notably, Saitama was once kicked to the Moon but only once jumped back to Earth.
What makes this fight notable is The incredible amount of detail put into the combat. Punch incinerates surfaces with meticulous red and yellow flames, and Boros flies at speeds that melt the environment. Meanwhile, the animators carefully tracked the two fighter jets as they approached at high speed.
9 Vash vs Knives could be its own movie
Trigun Stampede episode #12, “July Noon”
While Studio Orange is highly regarded for its 3D work, computer-generated animation has a stigma. But Vash and Millions Knives’ battle that threatens to destroy an entire city shows the studio pulling out all the stops in its impressive combination of animation, music and storytelling.
The frame rate and quality of this episode are very good it could be confused with a soap opera. Whether it’s Vash flying through July’s skyscrapers in one continuous take or the haunting image of knives ready to burn his skin, Trample Trigun set a new standard for 3D animation in Japan.
8 Gojo vs Hanami and Jogo raised the bar for Jujutsu Kaisen matches
Jujutsu Kaisen episode #32, “Shibuya Incident”
Midway through Jujutsu Kaisen’s second season, fan favorite Satoru unleashed two Curses that were considered high-level threats early on. The cramped, closed-off urban environments offer a change of pace from other anime battles, which give their fighters plenty of free space to play around.
Perhaps more impressive than the fight itself was it is just one of many scenes of comparable quality, even if Season 2’s visuals were generally toned down considerably. Even so, the strong direction and attention to detail, like Jogo’s mouth or Hanami’s roots, show what MAPPA can do even on the worst of days.
One Piece episode #1076 “The world that Luffy wants!”
Luffy’s battle with the Final Four Emperors feels like the culmination of the series’ efforts, with Toei Animation creating the flashiest, most explosive battle the show has had in over 1000 episodes, as Luffy, Yamato and Kaido attack each other. stone battlefield. The battle went on for a very long time, until it culminated in Luffy’s Gear 5 anime debut, which was so anticipated that it broke Crunchyroll’s servers.
Long-running shows often trade quality for consistency, ensuring a steady supply of average animation, and One Piece is no different. So it was shocking to see this battle played out in such a lovely way. It marked the beginning of a new era, not only for the story but also for Toei’s management of the franchise.
6 Levi vs Kenny showed that this anime is about more than just Titans
Attack on Titan episode #39, “Pain”
This anime’s claim to fame is the Maneuvering Device, which helps its cast of acrobats fly high in battle, with Levi Ackerman being the best at using it. While the battles against the towering Titans were interesting enough, Part 3 pits the heroes against the Anti-Personnel Control Squad, who are armed with gun-mounted variants of the Mobility Gear.
The “pain” is doubled Attack on the giants style, leading to a complex chase scene sends the audience flying around the city at breakneck speeds. It’s a testament to WIT Studio’s understanding not only of setting but also of how to create fights that dazzle audiences without confusing them.
The 5 Arc Climax of the Entertainment District demonstrated Ufotable’s capabilities
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba episode #43, “Never Give Up”
While ufotable’s Demon slayer there are many standout scenes with greater emotional resonance, the end of the Entertainment District Arc being perhaps their best animated spectacle. The fight is an exciting brawl where every character unleashes their most powerful and flashy attacks as all are pushed to the limit.
The studio had to handle six different characters simultaneously in two locations, all highlighted by animated fire and electricity. Perhaps the moment that uses the most animation is when Uzui and Gyutaro destroy the scene with a lavishly detailed sequence of explosions and blood blades, showcasing ufotable’s talent for special effects.
4 Gunbuster vs Space Monsters has stood the test of time
Gunbuster episode #5, “Please! There’s enough time for love!”
Gainax became famous for providing careful work even for the craziest facilities. While Gunbuster is more of a high school girl drama, it ultimately culminates in the reveal of the titular machine. Besides being one of the most powerful machines known to fans, it was also groundbreaking for carnage animation.
Gunbuster’s handling of the Space Monsters is highly imaginative. In addition to blood and guts, Gainax also uses animation tricks like literally erasing parts of drawings to mimic total destruction. These small flourishes are what make Gunbuster so memorable decades later.
3 Guld Goa Bowman vs X-9 Ghost is a crazy dogfight
Macross Plus episode #4, “It’s Time to End This”
Macross helped popularize the “Itano Circus” choreography, where fighter jets and missile batteries become elaborate flying displays. In turn, Macross Plus pushed that concept further with Guld’s dogfights against AI-controlled drones. Driving the mind-controlled Sturmvogel beyond safe limits, two fighter jets flying to the limits of hand-drawn animation.
Future Macross chapters will implement 3D animation to remove some of the subtlety in battles. Guld’s final flight is the series’ climax, with startling images of a body collapsing under g-forces or two jets bursting into flames mid-flight.
2 Spike Spiegel vs Vincent Volaju is still one of the best duels
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
While Cowboy Bebop: The Movie hasn’t caught on yet, most anime fans remember it best for having some of the best hand-to-hand combat Committed to animation. Although bounty hunter Spike Spiegel is known for Jeet Kun Do, it took a new movie to give him an opponent with equally skilled martial arts skills.
The result is a stunning display of humans in motion, people fighting at the limits of human ability. While it may not pack a Dragon Ball punch, it’s still a lively and meticulously crafted fight that can’t be found elsewhere, especially when the temptation to exaggerate is there.
1 Nanashi vs Luo-Lang is a cinematic fight that deserves to be on the big screen
The stranger’s sword
This film from BONES is an underrated masterpiece, offering several sword fights, including a final duel between hero and villain, the main claim to the film’s popularity . Thanks to the length and budget of the film, Nanashi and Luo-Lang’s battle is quite elaborate and well thought out.
The duel was brutal and to the point, sparing no words while trading blows. Furthermore, the clever choreography is appropriate for the terrain the two fight in, which includes heavy snowfall and uneven elevation. Combined with the dynamic staging, the result is a truly cinematic battle worthy of any big screen.