Swords are the most commonly used weapons in any anime. While most of the weapons are ordinary with no special abilities, there are certain swords in anime that are blessed with unique powers. Such swords are prized as they provide their users a significant advantage over their opponents in a fight.
Due to the considerable amount of powerful swords in anime, it is obvious that some special swords offer more abilities to their users. Having the right user is crucial for unleashing a sword's true potential, but in a handful of cases, the swords do not require a strong wielder to cause widespread destruction.
Updated on April 23, 2023, by Suzail Ahmad: Swords have become a crucial part of most battle shonen anime series. Not only do they make the design of a character more appealing, but they also grant their wielders an edge in battle. While it is fairly common to find swords in anime, there is a clear disparity between them. Most of the swords are normal, and they only vary in shape and size. They do not have any special powers. However, there are certain blades that grant absurd abilities to their users. Such swords are a cut above the rest, and they are highly coveted. With that in mind, here are the best anime swords.
19 Double Edged Tsurugi From Samurai Champloo
Double Edged Tsurugi is the sword that belongs to Mugen from Samurai Champloo. Mugen is brash, unhinged, and temperamental. Unlike the swordsmen of his time, Mugen didn't utilize a normal fighting style. Instead, he combined his aggression with different kinds of martial arts.
Mugen's aggressiveness is also reflected in his weapon of choice. Mugen doesn't wield a regular sword with one sharp and one blunt side, but he has a blade with both sharp sides. The sword also has two prongs at its base, which he uses to trap the weapon of his opponent and disarm them.
18 Kusanagi From Naruto
The Kusanagi Sword is an incredibly strong blade that was wielded by Orochimaru. The Legendary Sannin member was able to store the blade inside his body and use it whenever required. This particular sword is based on Japanese folklore, which is hardly surprising considering Kishimoto has used it multiple times in his story.
The Kusanagi Sword is capable of extending and retracting its blade at Orochimaru's command. This allowed him to catch his opponents off-guard. Orochimaru was also able to control the sword telekinetically, which gave him an edge in fights. Furthermore, the Kusanagi Sword was said to have the power to cut through anything. After Itachi sealed away Orochimaru, the Kusanagi Sword was also sealed away with him. However, Orochimaru was freed during the Fourth Great Ninja War, and it is possible that the sword is still in his possession.
17 The Scissor Blade From Kill La Kil
The Scissor Blades were created by Isshin Matoi. Originally, they were joined together to form a single weapon, but they were split into two. The Red Scissor Blade was given to Ryouko, and the Purple Scissor Blade was in the possession of Nui Harime.
The Red Scissor Blade can change its size completely. It can go from being a massive sword to a small trinket, making it extremely easy to carry around. The Purple Scissor Blade is able to change its shape and take on a stronger form that has a curved scythe at both ends. Both blades have been deemed very dangerous weapons, and they can cause a lot of damage. When the scissors are combined, their destructive power increases significantly.
16 Ragnarok From Soul Eater
Ragnarok, also known as the Demon Sword, is the weapon partner of Crona. He was melted by Medusa and mixed with Crona's blood. Due to being melted in Black Blood, Ragnarok's form and powers were enhanced. Ragnarok is able to harden the blood inside Crona, which prevents attacks from damaging her.
He is also able to use the Black Blood and transform it into different things. In his regular sword form, Ragnarok becomes a broadsword that can effortlessly cut human flesh. Ragnarok can also use a special ability that causes him to vibrate, increasing the damage output. There is no doubt that he is definitely among the best anime swords.
15 Ryujin Jakka From Bleach
It is the Zanpakuto of Shigekuni Yamamoto, who is one of the strongest characters in the Bleach series. The Zanpakuto is considered to have the highest offensive power among all the Zanpakuto in the Soul Society.
Once the blade's full power is released, it is able to incinerate anything that stands in its way. In addition to its devastating power, Ryujin Jakka has the ability to affect a wide area.
14 Demon Dweller Sword From Black Clover
The sword is wielded by Asta, who uses his grimoire to summon it at will. It is also able to cut through magic and absorb the magic of other people. The Demon Dweller sword is also able to absorb magic spells, which are then released in the form of a slash.
The sword can also be loaded with Anti-Magic, which can be unleashed as powerful slashes. While the sword is exceptional at countering magic, it does not fare as well against physical attacks as it is completely blunt.
13 Nichirin Swords From Demon Slayer
It is difficult to choose just one sword from Demon Slayer as all of them are handcrafted with the utmost care. These swords play an important role in the lives of Demon Slayers as they are used to cut down the demons, who have infested the earth.
The strength of these swords is further bolstered by Breathing Styles as shown when Tengen Uzui's Nichirin cleavers were able to slice Daki's neck quite effortlessly.
12 Kurikara From Blue Exorcist
Kurikara is a special sword that was crafted by Mephisto Pheles. The sword has the ability to seal away demons with its power. The wielder of the sword can cover it with blue flames, which makes it an extremely dangerous weapon.
The user can also create explosions with the help of the sword, and these explosions can cause massive damage to an opponent.
11 Excalibur From Fate Series
Excalibur is one of the strongest weapons from the Fate series. It was created ages ago to be used as a weapon to fight against external threats. Excalibur has the power to destroy an entire platoon that is made up of hundreds of soldiers.
Due to its immense power, the sword has to be used cautiously as it can prove to be lethal to the surroundings
10 Dragon Slayer From Berserk
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Dragon Slayer is the massive broadsword of Guts, the main protagonist of Berserk. The size of the sword is enough to strike fear into the hearts of the enemies. Dragon Slayer is capable of cutting down the heinous apostles, who possess superhuman strength and durability.
With the Dragon Slayer, Guts has defeated many apostles and humans. Due to its massive size, the sword can slice through several humans at once, which makes it an extremely lethal weapon. Dragon Slayer can also act as a shield to deflect and block attacks from enemies.
9 Yoru From One Piece
Yoru is the sword of Dracule Mihawk, who used to be a member of the Shichibukai. It is a Saijo O-Wazamono grade sword, which makes it one of the few known weapons belonging to the highest grade. Yoru is an all-black blade that has the power to cut through fleets of ships without any difficulties.
A single slash from the blade was enough to slice off a huge piece of an iceberg. So far, no other special abilities of the blade have been revealed, but considering it is a supreme-grade sword, it won't be long until Oda reveals its powers.
8 The Sword Of Totsuka From Naruto
Unlike ordinary blades that are made up of steel or other metals, the Sword of Totsuka is formless. It is a part of Itachi Uchiha's Susanoo, and it is sheathed inside a jar, because of its ethereal properties.
The sword is able to seal anything that it touches inside the jar, and it is impossible to escape from it. Itachi was able to remove Nagato's soul from his body with the help of the weapon. Furthermore, the Sword of Totsuka can cut normal objects.
7 Lostvayne From Seven Deadly Sins
Lostvayne is the Sacred Treasure of Meliodas, who is the captain of the Seven Deadly Sins. It was created by the master craftsman of the Giant Clan. The Sacred Treasure allows Meliodas to create four to six clones of himself and each of these clones is powerful enough to battle other Holy Knights.
The biggest positive of creating the clones is that all of them are able to use Full Counter to their maximum potential. This can come in handy in numerous situations where Meliodas has to fight multiple enemies.
6 Murasame From Akame Ga Kill
The blade was wielded by Akame, a prominent fighter of the Night Raid. Murasame was shaped like an ordinary blade, but what made it truly dangerous was its ability to kill a person with just one cut.
Once a person was cut by the blade, a poisonous curse would enter their bloodstream, which would eventually kill them. In addition, to its ridiculous poison power, Murasame also bolsters the strength of its user with an ability known as Little War Horn.
5 Toyako Bokuto From Gintama
Due to the ban on swords by the Shogunate, Sakata Gintoki used Toyako Bokuto. It is not made up of metals instead it is made up of wood from a ten-thousand-year-old tree from another planet. The veracity of this is unconfirmed since Gintoki is known for joking.
Despite being made of wood, Toyako Bokuto is capable of cutting through almost anything. On numerous occasions, Gintoki has broken the swords of his opponents while using his own.
4 Venuzdonoa From The Misfit Of Demon King Academy
Venuzdonoa is an extremely overpowered weapon that is wielded by Anos Voldigoad.
The sword was created by using the God of Destruction's body. It has the power to erase anything from existence. Venuzdonoa's power is not limited to mortals, so it can also affect immortals.
3 Ea From Fate Series
Ea is a special sword that belongs to Gilgamesh. Unlike his other weapons, Ea could only be wielded by Gilgamesh. Such is the power of the weapon that Gilgamesh only used it against opponents that he think deserved to be slain by it.
The blade's power surpassed that of all the other Noble Phantasms. The attacks from the sword are compared to natural disasters.
2 Tessaiga From Inuyasha
Wielded by Inuyasha, Tessaiga is an extraordinary sword, which was forged by Totosai using one of the fangs of Toga. The sword is called "the sword of destruction," as it is considered to be capable of killing 100 yokai with a single strike.
Tessaiga can absorb the power of any object that it comes in contact with. The blade has different forms that allowed Inuyasha to fight against various enemies.
1 Enma From One Piece
Enma is a legendary sword that was originally wielded by Kozuki Oden. It is one of the few weapons that have actually managed to scar the indestructible Kaido. Currently, the sword is in possession of Roronoa Zoro of the Straw Hat Pirates.
The blade has the special ability to draw out Haki from an individual, which makes it handy for combat. It was only because of Enma that Zoro was able to King. With time, it is possible that the sword could go from being an O-Wazamono to a Saijo O-Wazamono grade weapon.