Prepare for an epic journey through the most savage, jaw-dropping, and internet-breaking anime beatdowns of all time! From godly transformations to brutal revenge, these fights will leave you stunned and craving more intense action sequences that redefined what it means to get absolutely destroyed.
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the one-sided fights in
00:10anime so savage that the online sphere was up in arms.
00:22Number 20.
00:23Playing on Hard Mode, Overlord
00:25The unwritten rule of this anime has always been a simple one, Bone Daddy Ains doesn't
00:31lose.
00:32His magic is broken to such an extent that life and death mean nothing to him.
00:36And while you'd think him going up against an armored monster would be a breeze, Ains
00:41decides to set things on nightmare difficulty by using the weakest melee build he can think
00:46of.
00:53This leads to some of the best choreography the series has ever seen.
00:58And while Ains certainly doesn't mind dabbling in some magic here and there, he mostly sticks
01:02to his guns by using a weak loadout to bring the king to his knees.
01:13Number 19.
01:14Your Ghost Titanic on Assassins, Spy Family
01:18Your impeccable skills as an assassin were already laid bare for all to see.
01:23Though her tenure as the Thorn Princess was truly put to the test when she had to face
01:27off against a ship full of mercenaries.
01:30Despite being cornered by overwhelming numbers, Yur manages to dig deep and go beast mode.
01:36With a little help from Anya off-screen, she's able to weave through blades, block bullets,
01:41and put an end to a shocking amount of high-profile killers by her lonesome.
01:51Freud's wife is just built different.
02:06Number 18.
02:07Subaru Gets Humbled
02:08ReZero starting life in another world.
02:11There have been few that have suffered as much as Subaru after getting his ass isekai'd
02:16into a fantasy world filled with magic, monsters, and a whole lot of death.
02:23Sadly, this was one instance where he really stepped in it.
02:29While trying to defend Emilia's honour, Subaru finds himself challenging Julius, wherein
02:38he gets absolutely demolished.
02:41Whatever illusion he had about having main character energy gets thrown out the window
02:46as he gets beaten into submission in front of everyone.
02:49After this display, it's a wonder he didn't instantly go for another restart.
02:54Number 17.
02:55Lucariowned
02:56Pokemon
03:06It was about time that Pikachu got knocked off their pitch as the official PokéMascot.
03:11Taking on the likes of Karuna's Lucario in a mock battle, all parties involved underestimated
03:17the power of Lucario's Mega Evolution, which not only immensely raises its stats, but also
03:23offers a heaping helping of madness to boot.
03:27From that point on, Lucario goes off, wrecking Pikachu with sheer strength alone before hanging
03:32it out to dry.
03:34Ash was just lucky this wasn't another championship match.
03:45Number 16.
03:46Welcome to the Slaughterhouse
03:48Cyberpunk Edgerunners
03:50There are no happy endings in Night City, especially when you have the likes of Adam
03:54Smasher waiting in the wings.
03:56On a mission to save Lucy before he succumbs to cyberpsychosis, David comes face-to-face
04:02with the most dangerous gonk in the city, leading to an all-out war between them.
04:07Unfortunately for David, his stubbornness hasn't got a patch on Adam's assortment
04:12of chrome.
04:16Picking off the group one by one, Adam eventually leaves David a broken shell before finally
04:22putting an end to him.
04:23The only comfort left is knowing Lucy will live to see another day.
04:43Number 15.
04:45Simps Get Stomped
04:46Baki
04:51Choosing the son of Muhammad Ali as a rival for Baki to battle against was certainly a
04:56wild take, but given this franchise and its history with slipping real-world characters
05:01into the mix, it was nothing truly outlandish.
05:04Then came the Great Simponing.
05:06Whatever charm Eli Jr. had shuffled off the mortal coil when he became obsessed with Kozue
05:12and beating Baki.
05:16Alas, as soon as he steps into the ring, he instantly gets his happy place smashed in
05:24and is then choked out by Baki.
05:27If not for his papa's intervention, that would have been the end of a bloodline right
05:31then and there.
05:33Number 14.
05:34Alpha Nezuko
05:35Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba
05:37While strong in her own right, Nezuko's constant hiding from the sun and fear of giving in
05:42to her own bloodlust hadn't given her much time to grow as a fighter.
05:47That all changed with the arrival of Daki.
05:50Following the sadistic demon's attack on her brother, Nezuko levels up in a big way.
06:01Not only drastically aging, but also showcasing enough force to curbstomp an upper moon with
06:07shocking ease.
06:15Had she been able to contain her primal hunger, Daki would have been beaten into demonic paste
06:20then and there.
06:29Number 13.
06:30Shogo the Survivor
06:32That time I got reincarnated as a slime.
06:40On paper, Shogo is unbeatable.
06:43By activating his unique skill, Survivor, he automatically regenerates from any and
06:48all wounds.
06:49To Geld, though, that just sounds like a challenge.
06:53How much can Shogo take before he breaks?
06:56The answer is, a lot.
07:04As brutal as it is, there is something distinctly satisfying about seeing the arrogant Shogo
07:09get pounded into oblivion again and again.
07:13In fact, Shogo got punched in the face so many times, it became a bit of a viral meme
07:18for a time.
07:19Say what you will about his methods, but clearly no one doles out punishment quite like an
07:24Orc King.
07:27Number 12.
07:28Never Mess With a Ghoul – Tokyo Ghoul
07:31Don't get it wrong, this isn't a standard fight.
07:34This is pure unbridled vengeance.
07:40Back when Tokyo Ghoul was still in its prime, people were lining up to see the sadistic
07:45Jason finally get his due.
07:47And after enduring days of unspeakable torture, Kaneki was more than happy to do the honours.
07:55It's bloody, but damn if it's not a sight to behold.
08:01Kaneki decides it's only fair to take an eye for an eye, or in this case, a torture
08:06for a torture.
08:07He even eats Jason's own ghoul organ to supercharge himself.
08:13Kaneki's revenge was long overdue, but based on the explosive reaction from viewers, it
08:22was worth the wait.
08:23Number 11.
08:24Mob Mentality – Mob Psycho 100
08:33Some advice?
08:34Never stand between Mob and his brother.
08:36If you're like Koyama, and think you're the exception, you'll be facing a mob that
08:41isn't even in control of his own power anymore.
08:44At that point, all that's left is fury, determination, and a 100% chance of some ass-kicking.
08:54Mob Psycho always looks great, but you can tell the animators really went all out with
09:02this one in particular.
09:04Thankfully, their work paid off with a visual spectacle that single-handedly put the show
09:09on the map.
09:14This isn't the first time Mob goes 100%, and it wouldn't be the last either.
09:18But based on this scene's impact, it's certainly the most memorable.
09:23Number 10.
09:24Shanks Unsheathed – One Piece
09:25For years now, we've heard constant stories about Red Hair Shanks and the fearful strength
09:31he wields as one of the Four Emperors of the Sea.
09:35That being said, this was the first time we were witness to just how powerful Captain
09:39Shanks could truly be when he allows himself to cut loose.
09:49Taking on the full might of the Kid Pirates and their arsenal, Shanks makes a beeline
09:53for the front of the conflict, wherein we get to see the sheer magnitude of his haki.
10:03All it takes is one swing, and Eustace Kid's dream of wiping out another Emperor is severed.
10:08Poor guy never stood a chance to begin with.
10:11Number 9.
10:12Hollowed Out – Bleach
10:18He's saying something when Ichigo almost dies, and that's not even the most iconic
10:22part of the episode.
10:24Although, that's probably because he immediately bounces back, completely hollow, and ready
10:29to kick some arancar tail.
10:35From there, it's not really much of a fight at all.
10:38Poor Ukiyura never even stood a chance.
10:41But on the bright side, he certainly got a lot of people talking.
10:44To this day, Bleach fans are still reeling from Hollow Ichigo's bloodthirsty fight
10:49against Ukiyura.
10:51For an anime with hundreds of episodes, that's saying something.
10:54If you're going to die a painful death anyways, you could do a whole lot worse than Ukiyura's
10:59legacy.
11:08Number 8.
11:09100 Punches – Vinland Saga
11:16If there's one thing Torfinn knows how to do, it's take a beating.
11:20That's a good thing, because in order to get an audience with King Canute, he must
11:25endure 100 straight punches.
11:27So, he does.
11:29He doesn't fight back.
11:30He doesn't resist.
11:31He simply takes it on the chin, without so much as a whimper.
11:39Accompanied by beautiful music, it's impossible not to be moved by Torfinn's display of
11:45grit, passion, and perseverance.
11:48Especially knowing what he overcame to get there.
11:51Torfinn should be angry, but when he finally meets the King, he chooses forgiveness with
11:56a single line that deserves to be heard for itself.
12:02And cue the waterworks.
12:04Number 7.
12:05Steely Defeat – JoJo's Bizarre Adventure – Stardust Crusaders
12:16In all of anime, there aren't many shows that get memed more than JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
12:21And with Jotaro front and centre, Stardust Crusaders was no different.
12:26See, he didn't just get revenge on the mischievous Steely Dan, he did it with style.
12:32In this case, that looks a lot like a no-holds-barred punch-fest from Star Platinum.
12:43It may not seem all that extreme, but by God, the blows just keep coming and coming until
12:49it's almost funny.
12:51It left such an impression that Steely Dan would be punched again in all sorts of gifs,
12:56edits, and remixes.
12:58Although this is JoJo we're talking about, what else would you expect?
13:08Number 6.
13:09One Man Army – Naruto Shippuden – Naruto Shippuden – One Man Army – Naruto Shippuden
13:11Madara Uchiha had long been fabled as one of the strongest shinobi to ever exist.
13:17So upon his resurrection, he was given ample opportunity to demonstrate his worthiness
13:22of the title.
13:23He did not disappoint.
13:25Single-handedly, Madara takes on the brunt of the Allied Army, where he doesn't so
13:30much hold his own as he completely dominates all who step before him.
13:34Whether with his fists, his flame breath, or calling down a pair of meteors like it's
13:39nothing, it is an unparalleled display of ninjutsu superiority, instantly placing Madara
13:50at the pinnacle of the modern ninja world's greatest threats.
14:04Number 5.
14:05Pride Homunculus – Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
14:19To say this blazing beatdown was a long time coming would be putting it lightly.
14:24Since the original Fullmetal Alchemist anime changed the series' ending, manga readers
14:29spent years waiting for this fiery moment to be animated.
14:33And boy, did it deliver.
14:35Considering Envy murdered Mustang's best friend, the Colonel's burning vengeance
14:39is a gratifying sight to behold.
14:53Each wave of flames is like all five stages of grief condensed into a single snap of Mustang's
14:59fingers.
15:00It shouldn't come as a shock that this lives on as one of the most famous scenes in all
15:05of Fullmetal Alchemist, both the original and Brotherhood.
15:08It's just that good.
15:14Number 4.
15:15Levi Goes Beast Mode – Attack on Titan
15:22Throughout its run, Attack on Titan had a knack for melting social media, streaming
15:27services, and really anything else it got close to.
15:31Moments like this are precisely why.
15:33Directed by Irwin, the death march of the Survey Corps rookies is easily one of the
15:38most stirring scenes in the series.
15:40Yet, somehow, Levi swoops in and immediately one-ups them with a dizzying attack on the
15:46Beast Titan.
15:47There's no other word for it, it's epic, plain and simple.
15:54Given that the Beast Titan had literally just finished slaughtering his comrades, this butchering
15:59feels particularly deserved too.
16:02Attack on Titan fans break the internet a lot, but at least it's for good reason.
16:11Number 3.
16:12Ultra Instinct – Mastered – Dragon Ball Super
16:15There's no discussing record-breaking anime without bringing Dragon Ball into the conversation,
16:21and no moment in the franchise sent audiences into hysteria more than Goku stepping into
16:26the realm of Godhood.
16:28As the tournament of power comes to its end, Goku finds himself on the ropes when up against
16:33Jiren the Grey's seemingly overwhelming might.
16:36That is, until he finally ditches the blue hair for silver, attaining the form known
16:41as Ultra Instinct.
16:50The results speak for themselves, not since he first went Super Saiyan has a DB brawl
16:55sent the fandom alight.
17:08Number 2.
17:09Gone, Gone, Gone – Hunter x Hunter
17:18Everyone has a breaking point, even someone as happy-go-lucky as Gon.
17:23Ironically, he used his breaking point to then literally break Nefapito's face.
17:28Although thanks to a dangerous Nen-boosted power-up, there isn't much left of the Chimera
17:33Ant at all by the time Gon's done.
17:40Admittedly, Pito wasn't the only one caught off guard by this turn of events.
17:48It felt like Gon's sinister new look had everyone's jaw on the floor.
17:52Not just because this was the beatdown to end all beatdowns, but because Gon was barely
17:57recognisable anymore.
18:06For the sake of all of our hearts, fingers crossed no one makes Gon this angry ever again.
18:28Number 1.
18:30Jujutsu Kaisen Look, there's no predicting what scenes
18:38or moments the internet will latch onto.
18:41Anime fans just like what they like, and apparently they really, really like Nanami.
18:47More specifically, they like when he's holding Haruta's hair and getting real up close
18:51and personal to their face.
18:59To be fair, it's still a ruthless pummeling at the end of the day.
19:02But that didn't stop Nanami fans around the world from going absolutely nuts with
19:07lust.
19:08It really goes to show how much power a single frame of anime can have.
19:13If Jujutsu Kaisen is smart, they'll spruce up some more scenes like this.
19:18It's doing wonders for them.
19:24Which of these battles had you by the throat?
19:27Let us know in those comments below.