Top 10 Anime Fights Won Without Lifting a Finger
#10: King Appears
“One Punch Man” (2015-)
Goes to show just how powerful rumours can be. Before a new monster of the week can leap out and attempt to bite Saitama’s head off, along comes one of the most revered S-Class Heroes of them all, the man known to all as the strongest mortal. Pure coincidence of course, and as we find out later on he’s so weak even Mumen Rider looks like a beast by comparison. Naturally, the villain surrenders on the spot rather than face the non-existent wrath of a living legend. Lucky him, otherwise Saitama would have likely splattered him across the sidewalk.
#9: Automatic Phoenix
“Cautious Hero: The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious” (2019)
Because why wouldn’t an OP protagonist from Japan have a homing attack to take care of minor enemies? In his pursuit to save a fantasy world from a Demon Lord but in the most careful way possible, Seiya continues to stock up technique after technique that pretty much renders the rest of the group moot, which is kind of a bummer for Mash and Elulu, who haven’t really be able to do anything since joining except be baggage handlers. Still, can’t deny having a phoenix swoop down and incinerate any low-level threats in the immediate vicinity is kind of a chad way to flaunt your stuff.
#8: Sawada vs Julius…Or Not
“Kengan Ashura” (2019)
Turns out that shady business dealings and behind the scenes fiascos come with the territory when death matches are involved. Before the first real match of the tournament can get underway, the chairman of Murder Music is threatened to the point where she is forced to forfeit the match, allowing Juluis the Monster to progress while her precious Bird of Darkness is left to dwell in defeat. Needless to say, he is not happy about it, soon triggering a brawl of his own in retribution.
#7: Oingo and Boingo Fail at Life
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“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders” (2014-15)
There have been many a Stand user that Jotaro and company have beaten into the ground with zero difficulty, but only a certain duo managed to fail so hard at exterminating them that they ended up kicking themselves to the curb. By relying on a book that reveals the future and cements the fate of all within its pages, these murderous brothers believe their assassination attempts to be without fault…until fate screws them over again and again to the point of incapacitation, all without Jotaro ever really noticing their existence.
#6: The Fall of Bandit Keith
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“Yu-Gi-Oh!” (2000-04)
Hey, playing children’s card games is a do or die business, where things can turn ugly at the drop of a hat. Following his defeat at the hands of Joey in the Duellist Kingdom quarterfinals, Keith demands that Pegasus hand him his fortune, or risk getting a bullet to the hand/finger to the temple. Not that it matters, since with but a click of his heel, the eccentric billionaire sends the all-American bandit hurtling into the ocean thanks to some conveniently placed trap doors. Hope he enjoyed the view.
#5: Job Interview, Goblin Slayer Style
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“Goblin Slayer” (2018)
Well, at least he has alternate career choices if he ever gets out of the goblin killing business. As a favour to the beautiful Guild Girl, the armoured decimator of little green lives partakes in an interview process to see if an up and coming adventurer is worthy of improving in rank. After getting shot down due to his illicit acts, the dejected imp contemplates striking out, only for Goblin Slayer’s intimidation skill to be so high that he imagines himself getting punched out if he goes through with it. And this is why GS gets all the ladies.
#4: Pitou’s Arrival
“Hunter x Hunter” (2011-14)
That’s the problem with cats; they’re always listening. After discovering just how strong his Nen is, Rammot declares that he’s powerful enough to snatch the throne away from the king and become the ruler of the Chimera Ants. While it’s always good to dream big, his little monologue just so happens to overlap with the birth of Pitou; a royal guard with die-hard loyalty to Meruem. Caught in the act, the wicked kitty decides to shatter this little act of rebellion by giving a quick demonstration of his own Nen. Given its immense magnitude, it’s fair to say Rammot quickly gave up his dreams of being the new king in that moment.
#3: Hail to the Chief
“Dr Stone” (2019)
With the power of science and a set of capable minions to do the actual punching, everyone’s favourite, exhilarating genius managed to elevate himself from outsider to the leader of Ishigami Village, and all he had to do was stand still and look pretty. The combat abilities of Kinro and Kohaku combined with Chrome’s flame-filled surprised pretty much cleared the gauntlet, and while he was originally going to let his science bro to take the position… he passed out, making Senku inherit the position be default.
#2: Luffy vs 50,000
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“One Piece” (1999-)
If you want to point to a defining moment that demonstrated just how much stronger Luffy had become following his two years of training, then look no further than the time he took down half an army of oncoming Fishmen by flexing his Haki. Having mastered the Colour of the Conqueror, the Captain of the Straw Hats was able to walk up to an oncoming kill squad, and with his inner strength alone, knock out fifty thousand of them without even blinking. Boom.
#1: He’s a Big Guy
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“Vinland Saga” (2019)
We don’t blame you Torgrim, if we were facing down the Thorkell the Tall, we’d lose our heads as well. After his little rebellion against Askeladd ends up going south, the traitorous henchmen is offered a chance to die on his feet like a true Viking. However, he’s so consumed by fear of said giant killing him that he snaps, becoming nothing more than a husk from the fright alone. Kind of poetic how his cowardly actions ended up branding him for the rest of his life, while an absolute unit like Thorkell is free to continue to slay his way to happiness.
