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Many strong weapons across animes determine their user’s fate. One of these is the sword other than any other weapon. These kinds of blades are not mere implements for struggle, rather they are the most powerful in the universe, have defined history, and have strong meanings. Anime fans often recognize certain swords as superior to others based on their legendary status and perceived strength. In this article, we shall look at the ten most powerful swords in anime and their specialty and contribution to the story.
Tessaiga sword (InuYasha):
Tessaiga is a sword with unbelievable power and destructive force employed by Inuyasha. Made out of the fang of a strong demon, Tessaiga can cut down hundreds of demons in one slash. The “Wind Scar” is one special power where the unsheathing of the sword commands a wave of energy capable of cutting across all obstacles. The sword however evolves with Inuyasha as he develops and as such gets powers like in the ‘Backlash Wave’ and ‘Red Tessaiga’.
Dragon Slayer sword (Berserk):
Guts wields the Dragon Slayer, a massive sword, in the anime Berserk. This sword is more than just a weapon; it's a representation of Guts' monstrous nature and his internal conflict. This kind of sword was made to kill dragons and it is impossible NOT to cut through anything, even through demons and armoured knights. Its sheer size and weight should render it unusable as a weapon but in Guts’ hands it handles like a light weapon and becomes death itself.
Excalibur (Fate Series):
Easily one of the most iconic anime swords, Excalibur has made an appearance in the Fate series of various installments. One of the postulators, known as Saber, wields this holy sword, which contains an immense amount of energy. What Excalibur is most famous for is its Excalibur: Sword of Promise Victory, an attack friends exclaim that destroys almost everyone. As such and because of Excalibur’s unearthly nature and unbelievable strength, it also deserves a spot among the best swords in anime.
Ea, a renowned sword in the Fate series, was wielded by Gilgamesh. Unlike conventional swords, Ea was categorized as a Sword of Rupture, capable of severing reality itself. The special move ‘Enuma Elish’ even makes transgression against space itself effective, and hence becomes one great weapon of destruction. Ea is regarded as one of the greatest weapons of the whole Fate series.
Mugen (Samurai Champloo):
Mugen is a distinctive type of sword based on the character after Samurai Champloo a.k.a Mugen. Mugen’s blade is not in any rounding of character swords but in a curved mode rather, similar to the fights Chukick. The sword’s strength is mainly in the fact that it is very adaptable and in the fact that Mugen employs very wild and unpredictable fighting styles. To Mugen, this sword transforms into something that he can identify with his silly and volatile personality.
Zangetsu (Bleach):
Zangetsu is Ichigo Kurosaki's weapon in the animanga series Bleach. It’s a type of weapon known as a Zanpakutō, that is a type of weapon spiritual a kind of weapon spiritual weapon in which its strength is in correspondence with the wielder’s spiritual strength. Zangetsu has many forms, each one more efficient than the last. The ‘Getsuga Tenshō’, its special attack, unleashes a well-focused shot of energy devastating to the enemies. Such is the significance of Zangetsu to Ichigo’s path to being a Soul Reaper that he refers to Zangetsu which makes him out to be a colorful character rather than a gun.
Yoru (One Piece):
Mihawk Dracule, the strongest swordsman in the world, wields Yoru, one of the twelve Supreme Grade swords in the world of One Piece. Known for its black blade, this sword is extremely strong and sharp. You can slice through sod, massive objects including ships with little effort. Very few can match the effectiveness of this weapon because of its power and construction.
Elucidator and Dark Repulser (Sword Art Online):
In Sword Art Online, Kirito wields a pair of swords named Elucidator and Dark Repulser. In the manga, both swords are particularly powerful and remarkably devastating in unison. Kirito, a master of dual-wielding, unleashes devastating, rapid-fire attacks that leave his opponents crippled. His skill with these swords has made him a legendary warrior within Aincrad's virtual realm.
Muramasa (Different Anime):
The Muramasa sword, a legendary blade often featured in anime, is a powerful yet cursed weapon. It has a reputation for thirsting for blood and is believed to drive its owners to madness. However, even with the curse, the sword Murasaki Muramasa is indeed a strong sword that can virtually cut through any material. Such a dark past and terrifying present are the qualities that make one of the most popular swords in anime.
Scissor Blade (Kill la Kill):
Another killing weapon present in the series, Kill la Kill is the scissors blade used to fight Matoi Ryuuko. This one is the scissors, where one-half of these gigantic scissors lie in the animations of the series. The Scissor Blade, a weapon capable of cutting Life Fibers, allows its wielder to neutralize the unreasonable abilities seen in the costumes featured in the film. The Scissor Blade also serves many other purposes making it a very important weapon in the revenge quest undertaken by Ryuko Matoi. It is very attractive among the swords present in the anime while its architecture and specific usage are exceptional.
Top 10 Most Powerful and Iconic Swords in Anime:
Anime often uses swords as more than just weapons. These blades often carry symbolic meaning that significantly influences the plot and events of the series. The ten swords indicated here are not only the strongest in anime but are also the most popular, with each having its distinct powers and elaborate history. These swords are bound to stay in the memory of the fans whether used by the heroes or the villains of the story and so it is with the great legends that they narrate.