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- Dragon Ball Z. MAL Rated 8.32, Ranked #202 | Aired Spring 1989 | Produced by Fuji TV. Coming in at the top of the list is Dragon Ball Z. Based off the manga, the story has Gokuu, a member of an alien race called the "Saiyans" that was raised on Earth, working with his allies to defend the planet from threats that find their way to it.
- Hajime no Ippo. MAL Rated 8.84, Ranked #20 | Aired Fall 2000 | Produced by VAP. Hajime no Ippo* is based off the manga series, which began in 1989 and is still ongoing.
- Naruto Shippuuden. MAL Rated 7.93, Ranked #623 | Aired Winter 2007 | Produced by TV Tokyo, Aniplex, KSS, Rakuonsha, and TV Tokyo Music. There are very few who have not seen or heard of the Naruto franchise.
- Samurai Champloo. MAL Rated 8.50, Ranked #101 | Aired Spring 2004 | Produced by Victor Entertainment, Fuji TV, Barnum Studio, Tokuma Shoten, and flying DOG.
- Hajime no Ippo. Martial arts not only train the body, but they also forge character, becoming a way of living, and no martial arts anime reflects this better than Hajime no Ippo.
- Kengan Ashura. In the world of Kengan Ashura, disputes between companies aren't solved by talking. Instead, each company will send a representative to settle their disagreement in a fighting match.
- Ashita no Joe. No list about martial arts' anime would be complete without Ashita no Joe. The boxing story is considered one of the most influential series in Japan, even inspiring Megalobox.
- Baki. More than a decade after the original Baki The Grappler first aired, a sequel simply named Baki arrived at Netlfix in 2018. The anime shows Baki Hanma, son of the strongest creature on earth, during his journey to defeat his father.
- What Is The Best Fighting Anime Series?
- Hajime No Ippo
- Samurai Champloo
- Baki The Grappler
- One Punch Man
- Bleach
- Hunter X Hunter
- Kengan Ashura
- Megalo Box
- Keijo!!!!!!!!
Overall, HunterXHunter’s 2011 anime adaptation far takes the lead at 9.10. Its well-rounded shonen anime flow, expansive world that still remains to be seen, and fast-tracking its previous adaptation all helped cement its reputation. Furthermore, its repeated value on teamwork, values, and the importance of training has helped shape the genre. It i...
MAL Score: 8.75 This is a manga running since October 1989, and the anime starting in 2000. Hajime no Ippo is basically the Detective Conan of the sports genre. What sets Hajime no Ippo apart from most entries in this list is in its grounding to reality. It does not have supernatural elements. Also, Ippo does not stretch the limits of being a human...
MAL Score: 8.50 We have tackled Samurai Champloo in the more specific Best Samurai Anime entry. As a fighting anime, you have to give props with its exceptionally choreographed fight scenes. It mostly displays the traditional formality of Jin as a samurai and the street-smarts and hip-hop-inspired style of Mugen. For fans looking for a great fighti...
MAL Score: 7.44 As a fan of the series, right up to where I think the manga currently is (Baki Dou), I’d say that Keisuke Itagaki relays his passion and his interests across to its readers. It.just.hits.home. For yet-to-be fans of his, Itagaki-sensei served in the land branch of the JSDF (Japanese Army) and practiced boxing and Kenpo, or Japanese m...
MAL Score: 8.58 Most of the jokes are usually added to a series to make it more lively. However, in a rare case such as One Punch Man, the joke becomes the central theme of the series and surprisingly works. While its premise initially appears much like a parody of the superhero genre, if not the entire fighting anime, its world-building tells us t...
MAL Score: 7.80 Tite Kubo’s modern classic shonen, it has stood shoulders to shoulders with Naruto and One Piece to complete Shounen Jump’s big three at one point. While Ichigo becoming all races in the series has started dividing fans, we can’t deny the impact this action anime had all over the world. It follows then high schooler Ichigo Kurosaki ...
MAL Score: 9:10 (2011 Series), 8.42 (1999 Series), 8.22 (Greed Island OVA) First, let us settle a decades-old debate, the title is actually read as “Hunter Hunter.” This anime from Yoshihiro Togashi (the same dude who gave us Yuu Yuu Hakusho) has been a timeless classic for its fight scenes, expansive world-building, and character development. Howe...
MAL Score: 7.47 Kengan Ashura might feel a lot similar to Baki, with Netflix bringing its first season to the world in 2019. It follows Tokita Ohma, a street fighter in it for the thrill. He was scouted by a large company to fight on their behalf. He then joins these Kengan matches, where Japanese enterprises pick a representative fighter to settle...
MAL Score: 7.92 Every once in a while, classic stories are reimagined for a newer generation of audiences. It takes a life of its own and becomes an anime for the ages. This is the case for the hidden gem Megalo Box. Made for the 50th anniversary of the legendary boxing series Ashita no Joe, Megalo Box is Real Steel meets Cowboy Bebop. Megalo Box i...
MAL Score: 7.03 Keijo is a rare entry in this list, and even in the fighting anime genre. It centers around a fictional sport, yes, but the amount of action and physicality in this series convinced us that it should be included in this article. In an alternate world, there is a popular women-only sport known as “Keijo.”Conducted over platforms floa...
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In a medium where high school students have magical powers and don neon hairstyles, can good ol’ martial arts even exist in anime? Well of course! From sword fights in medieval Japan to hand-to-hand combat, the diverse forms of martial arts abound in anime.
- Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball is what many people think of when they think of martial arts anime. The original Dragon Ball series focused on some of the most exciting martial arts fights and tournaments ever seen in any anime or manga.
- Samurai Champloo. Coming from the creator of Cowboy Bebop, Shinichiro Watanabe, it's no surprise that Samurai Champloo shows a reverence for martial arts.
- Baki Hanma. Few martial arts anime can match the utter ridiculousness of Grappler Baki. The series follows a young man named Baki as he trains to become a strong fighter in the world of martial arts.
- Yu Yu Hakusho. Much like many Shonen Jump hits, Yu Yu Hakusho uses a mixture of physical combat and energy attacks to create some truly energetic fights that stick with fans.
Oct 11, 2022 · Martial artists go above and beyond in animes. These are some of the strongest and most skilled fighters in anime.
Jan 3, 2024 · From classics like Dragon Ball Z and Naruto to recent hits like Demon Slayer, martial arts anime feature powerful warriors battling to protect their ideals, save their friends, or prove their...
