Summary
2023 is a great year for action anime, graced by some of the best and most breathtaking battles the genre has ever seen. Rukia’s battle with As Nodt in Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War gave her the opportunity to prove her worth as a captain. The death battle of Mereleona and Princia in the movie Black Clover is a masterpiece. The action-packed duel between two powerful women stands out as one of the series’ best. One Piece featured two of the best fights of the year: Zoro vs King and Luffy vs Kaido both made waves for the quality of their animation.
In 2023, there were many fighting anime that took the internet by storm and went viral like crazy, making this a year unlike any other action anime. 2023 is one of the best years for anime ever, with the return of beloved series and the release of new fan-favorites. It’s been an even better year for fans of the action-focused series.
Big names like Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, and One Piece have given fans endless displays of thrilling action, culminating in some spectacular battles that fans wouldn’t otherwise see. soon forgotten, from emotional and complex battles to battles just for entertainment.
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10. The confrontation between Muichiro and Gyokko demonstrated Hashira’s strength
Demon Slayer season 4, episode #9
While Demon Slayer season 4 doesn’t live up to the excitement and hype of previous seasons, the intense battle between Muichiro and Gyokko is one of the best the series has to offer. The extremely talented and young Muichiro finally appeared after Tengen Uzui, one of the strongest Hashira, praised his strength in part 3, and he was able to exceed the expectations set for him. me. What makes this fight even more memorable is the fact that Muichiro has to face amnesia to remember who he really is, and only then can he defeat the centuries-old demon.
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9. Rukia’s fight with As Nodt gave her the chance to prove her worth
Bleach: The Thousand Year Blood War episode #19
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War part two certainly contains many highlights: Kenpachi’s toughest battle, Senjumaru’s spectacular Bankai and the appearance of Ichigo. However, nothing makes fans happier than Rukia finally having her time to shine and reach captain level. She fought against the man who defeated her brother before: Nodt, a Quincy with the ability to strike fear into the hearts of her opponents. Although it seemed like Rukia would lose when As Nodt used her full power, she gained the advantage when Byakuya helped her regain her confidence and clarity, proceed to use the most beautiful Bankai of the series.
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8. Mereleona and Princia’s death match made the movie Black Clover memorable
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
Black Clover’s hit movie is action-packed from start to finish, which makes sense considering multiple Wizard Kings reincarnate as main villains throughout the movie. It’s a known fact that anime movies tend to have higher quality animation than seasonal shows, but no one expected the high level of production of Black Clover Sword of the Wizard King. Highlighting two strong women who love nothing more than fighting, Mereleona’s deathmatch with Princia saw the two face off in one of the best battles in the series.
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7 Kawaki is the only one who can confront Momoshiki
Boruto: Naruto Next Generation episode #292
One thing the Naruto franchise will always be unmatched in is the intense hand-to-hand combat often seen in fight scenes. With Boruto possessed by Momoshiki, the only person with a chance of stopping him is Kawaki, who has every intention of killing Boruto and Momoshiki. This incredible battle pays homage to the final battle between Naruto and Sasuke, with some direct footage from Naruto’s most legendary battle. With loads of dynamic and vivid plot twists, the intense combat also features brilliant visuals and ninjutsu techniques that further enhance the experience before the anime ends.
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6 Eren confronts his dearest friends in the final part of Attack On Titan
Attack On Titan Final Season: Final Chapters
With Eren slaughtering 80% of the human population, his friends and enemies chose to join forces to stop the genocidal maniac. The final season of Attack On Titan is a masterpiece, perfectly encompassing everything that makes the series one of the best. From intricate plot twists and shocking moments to high-quality animation, the fight between Eren and his former best friends lasts over 30 minutes and every second is a joy to witness. To cap off more than ten years of a groundbreaking story, Mikasa and Levi take down Eren in a tragic scene, It’s ironic that they both went through many life and death situations to protect him.
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5 Itadori and Todo take revenge on Mahito
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 episodes #20-21
Itadori, saddened by the deaths of Nanami and Nobara at Mahito’s hands, lost all will to fight and accepted his death. Miraculously, Todo appeared, not only saving Itadori’s life but also encouraging him to stand up and fight with him. With their incredible chemistry, Todo and Itadori had an even battle with Mahito, resulting in Todo losing his cursed technique, and Mahito also dying. What makes this fight a game changer is that it signals a turning point for Itadori’s character. The scene where Yuji callously pursues a pleading Mahito remains one of the best performed scenes of this crowded season.
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The four snakes challenge Thorfinn’s newly adopted philosophy
Vinland Saga season 2, episode #17
The second season of Vinland Saga is one of the best anime from 2023, despite being a complete contrast to the action-packed and violent first season. Following Thorfinn facing his demons, a series of events leads to his journey to pacifism, vowing never to use violence again. The second half of the season challenges this ideology, and then he realizes that he was wrong. His extremely skilled and vengeful fight against the Snake led him to the conclusion that violence should only be used to protect himself and his loved ones, and even then it is not fatal. For fans wanting action after a slow-paced season, they got it and it shows that Vinland Saga is still one of the best action anime out there.
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3 Luffy and Kaido’s final battle marks an important moment in One Piece history
One Piece episode #1074
While each battle between Luffy and Kaido gets more interesting as the anime progresses, their final battle in Onigashima is the perfect kickoff to the Wano arc. Luffy, in his iconic Gear 5, finally has a chance to win against Kaido, and while the first episode of Luffy’s transformation was awesome, it wasn’t until episode #1074 that Luffy’s awakened form finally pushed his abilities to the limit. With the ability to wield lightning, deflect almost any attack, and turn anything he touches into rubber, there’s no limit to how wild the decisive battle can get.
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2 Zoro and King’s Battle has the best animation in the series
One Piece episode #1062
In an anime that saw Luffy’s Gear 5 literally make waves on the internet, Zoro’s epic battle with King still stands out as one of the most memorable moments in the Wano Arc. As the top commanders of their respective crews, their fight is highly anticipated and the duel is one of the best animated battles in One Piece to date. Toei Animation has recruited many of the best animators in the industry such as Vincent Chansard, Weiling Zhan, YenBM, etc. The Wano arc has the best animation in the entire series, but Zoro and King’s fight was taken to a completely different level. The fact that it wasn’t overshadowed by the subsequent battle between Luffy and Kaido was a great feat.
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1 Sukuna and Mahoraga redefined what war was
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, episode #17
If there’s one fight that perfectly explains the chaos of the Shibuya Incident, it’s the showdown between the Cursed King and the most powerful creature of the Ten Shadows. After nearly all of his attacks, including domain expansion, proved ineffective against the monster, Sukuna unleashed his fiercest and fiercest fire attack that destroyed a most of the area. Sukuna ends the haunting moment by taunting Itadori by showing him what he did and all the damage that was caused when he controlled his body. From the incredible animation to the epic and surreal soundtrack, The 20-minute battle between Sukuna and Mahoraga is not only the best fight of 2023, but also one of the best anime battles of all time.
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