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I've heard Champloo has some good shit, but I still haven't seen it. I should have picked up the Blu-Ray while it was cheap.

The Champloo Blu-ray is an absolute steal for $30 bucks. Hell, I think the lowest it has ever been is $20. I got it for $25 over a year ago. The fights, the music(God... this music), the colors/cinematography and standalone episodes are fantastic. Everything about it is well done from start to finish imo.

 

[Branduil]

Toradora - Taiga vs Sumire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du5wRPeQlnU

 

[Deleted member 102362]

Spike Vs. Vincent, Cowboy Bebop: Knocking on Heaven's Door:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-524oeRyiY

Cowboy Bebop fights in general were excellent, in any episode and any part of the movie.

Vash vs. Knives - Trigun

Very intense.

This fight scene is such a fantastic payoff for the series. It's immensely satisfying and everything in it feels right.

 

[Uchip]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li6dx99g7jA

tails from sonic the hedgehog was surely inspired by this...
Dragonball was so much better than Z simply because it was so much more unpredictable

 

[Kite]

Hunter x Hunter - Gun vs Hisoka: What impressed me about this is that this is a tv show, no movie or ova budget and it looks this nice. In fact I've been impressed in the show's consistency, this is shonen anime done right!

Kenshin OVA - so many nicely animated fights.

 

[Soma]

Yozakura Quartet: Hoshi no Umi is also great for some good, well-animated fight scenes. It's only three episodes too.

Kotoha vs. Zakuro was awesome. Click for gifs: Here and here

 

[Kusagari]

You should feel remiss because it's a SHAFT show.

I have no idea why I used the word remiss.

To repent I'll post Araragi getting the shit beaten out of him.

 

[pants]

Hunter x Hunter 2011 has been really good about redoing fights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S8BINlrQMM

 

[pancakesandsex]

I LOVE YOU.

More people need to watch that series. Just so great.

My picks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdKiPOkh0K8

I wish more than just a few dozen people watched Real Drive in the west. Such a great series, and has some great fights to boot.

I'm with you on birdy, moribito and real drive. Wonderful stuff. I love it when IG does their more experimental shit.

I'll throw in Gon vs Hisoka from HxH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCDShOxhjyg (1999 version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znEu-FxJ7Xw (2012 version)

Kurapika vs Uvogin from HxH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7y44OEt1VU (1999 version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtwQVtbtCxc (2012 version)

Both versions have their merits and some points that were done better than the other. Really great scenes.


Edit: Beaten by like 4 posts.

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

No samurai champloo mentions? Mugen vs jin 1 was awesome. hell the series is mostly awesome match ups

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByMZYcDk18M

 

[Kite]

I'm happy to see that I'm not the only one enjoying the 2011 Hunter x Hunter remake

 

[godofcookery]

There are 2 scenes in Seirei no Moribito Episode 3 that rank as one of the best fight scenes in an anime I have seen. with great strategy and actual tactics, all with full animated scenes, and some great angles. Both are short, but quite well done.

Spoiler

especially take note at the end of scene 2

Seirei no Moribito 1

Seirei no Moribito 2

 

[pancakesandsex]

I'm happy to see that I'm not the only one enjoying the 2011 Hunter x Hunter remake

It has some issues. I don't like the soundtrack as much, it's a little more shounen explain-it-all in it's direction than the prior incarnation, and the opening is fucking tired at this point, but hopefully they change it up now that GI is coming the next ep. Overall I think it's a successful reboot, and I enjoyed the brisker pace of the hunter exam.

 

[Vibed]

I really liked the fight scenes in Angel Beats. Very dynamic.

Hunter x Hunter 2011 has been really good about redoing fights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S8BINlrQMM

Wow, this convinced me to watch this show.

 

[Branduil]

I can't believe I almost forgot to link the best fight scene of all time.

http://youtu.be/9A_0e1xg_tA?t=4m11s

 

[Moaradin]

Most of the fights in Yu Yu Hakusho

 

[Dark Octave]

Sword of the Stranger: The Thread

YES! I came in here to say this.

Also Ninja Scroll.

 

[cryptic]

Most of the latter HnK fights, Juuza vs. Raoh, so awesome.

 

[Dubbmobile]

Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood: Definitely enjoyed the remake a lot more than the original! Too many great fights to choose from but this one had me on the edge of my seat!

Greed vs Bradly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIiuLGCuyGI

Naruto: Another series with too many fights to pick from but this was always one of my personal faves.

Kidoumaru vs Neiji

Panty & Stocking: I started out on this series late but the first episode I saw was this one!

Panty & Stocking vs Scanty & Kneesocks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW_ans4o1JA

 

[Pein]

There are 2 scenes in Seirei no Moribito Episode 3 that rank as one of the best fight scenes in an anime I have seen. with great strategy and actual tactics, all with full animated scenes, and some great angles. Both are short, but quite well done.

Spoiler

especially take note at the end of scene 2

Seirei no Moribito 1

Seirei no Moribito 2

yes, I love moribito so damn much. Really need to rewatch it.

Anyway, most of things I watched are mentioned but I always liked rock lee vs garra and team asuma vs kakuzu and hidan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEBjkkuKQV0

 

[Famassu]

Berserk's anime's end. So brutal.

 

[_Isaac]

Nobody ever mentions this one, but Sasuke vs Killer Bee was a pretty cool one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8oskgDvBr8#t=150s

My personal favorite: End of Evangelion - Unit 02 Vs. Mass Production Evas (pretty violent if you haven't watched it before)

I really loved this one.

 

[El Sloth]

I'm too lazy to look up the fights, but both Ippo vs Senda matches in Hajime no Ippo and of course Takemura vs. Bryan Hawk.

 

[bangai-o]

Frieza vs Goku

 

[Mesoian]

End of Evangelion

btw , where are these from?

First one is Bakemonogatari, second one is Magi

It's a fucking shame that Magi is being rushed down it's plotline, it is the best manga in publication right now. At the rate their going, they're going to run into the manga by next season.

 

[Secret Fawful]

Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood: Definitely enjoyed the remake a lot more than the original! Too many great fights to choose from but this one had me on the edge of my seat!

Spent hours analyzing both series, and all I can say is I'm out of this topic before I lose my fucking shit.

 

[smurfx]

no Hajime no Ippo love? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWMsc9Tabpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=AWMsc9Tabpo#t=126s

this part is one of my fav fighting scenes ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ9u3lCLFKM

the ending of luffy vs crocodile is also one of my favs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNH4zodURxc

kuroro vs silva and zeno

 

[heliosRAzi]

This post is a big fuck you to Chrome

Now if you haven't seen this movie yet, go watch it now

EDIT - It's Sword of the Stranger

 

[wingz]

One of my favorites would have to be Spike vs. Vicious. The fight is definitely short, but it is sooo freakin sweet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0hryrytbO0

And not a fight per se, but the most EPIC showdown in anime would have to be Luffy vs. The 3 admirals. The scene is so well done, with excellent background music and great animation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oboVpZqfziM

 

[Empty Space]

This post is a big fuck you to Chrome

Now if you haven't seen this movie yet, go watch it now

What anime is this?

 

[Dubbmobile]

Spent hours analyzing both series, and all I can say is I'm out of this topic before I lose my fucking shit.

Don't take it so serious, not trying to offend, this thread is about personal opinion. Nothing wrong with liking the original more if that's your opinion.

 

[heliosRAzi]

What anime is this?

Sword of the Stranger

 

[Net_Wrecker]

What anime is this?

Sword of The Stranger. It's a movie. Watch it now.

The best part of the fight aside from the amazing animation and choreography is the music. It's so good. Gonna go watch it again.

 

[Nabster92]

There are 2 scenes in Seirei no Moribito Episode 3 that rank as one of the best fight scenes in an anime I have seen. with great strategy and actual tactics, all with full animated scenes, and some great angles. Both are short, but quite well done.

Spoiler

especially take note at the end of scene 2

Seirei no Moribito 1

Seirei no Moribito 2

First series I thought of for this topic. Not that many fight scenes in the anime but loved every one of them. Personally liked this fight the most from it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcbMca_qiU8

 

[heliosRAzi]

Sword of The Stranger. It's a movie. Watch it now.

The best part of the fight aside from the amazing animation and choreography is the music. It's so good. Gonna go watch it again.

Yeah, the heme that plays over the final fight is amazing

 

[Empty Space]

Sword of the Stranger

Sword of The Stranger. It's a movie. Watch it now.

The best part of the fight aside from the amazing animation and choreography is the music. It's so good. Gonna go watch it again.

Thanks it looks awesome! I'll try watching it some time during the holidays.

 

[Net_Wrecker]

There are 2 scenes in Seirei no Moribito Episode 3 that rank as one of the best fight scenes in an anime I have seen. with great strategy and actual tactics, all with full animated scenes, and some great angles. Both are short, but quite well done.

Spoiler

especially take note at the end of scene 2

Seirei no Moribito 1

Seirei no Moribito 2

I was a bit disappointed that there weren't more fight scenes in this because of how well done they were, but yeah these are good too. That move at the end of the 2nd clip is fantastic.

Yeah, the heme that plays over the final fight is amazing

It's a masterful scene in every aspect. It's one of the best sword fights I've seen in ANY medium, really. Camera work is amazing, especially the one shot following the katana sliding across the other one.

 

[Phoenician_Viking]

Ichigo vs. Byakuya
Ichigo vs. Grimmjow
Ichigo vs Ulquiorra
Ichigo vs. Aizen.

I'm a fan of the Black Star vs Mifune fights in Soul Eater. Awesome sword fighting.

Yes. Amazing fight.

 

[bangai-o]

havent you guys seen Frieza vs Goku? Its from Dragonball Z.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Jin VS. Mugen



Yeeeaaah gonna go watch Sword of the Stranger


EDIT: This short fight scene from the Cowboy Bebop Movie is another one of my favorites. Just the music and animation are perfection.

 

[DrForester]

Utena v. Juri from the Utena movie.

 

[Prologue]

I still don't undersatnd this anime 100%. Still rocks though.

That soundtrack and art style.


youtube battle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXN2C_q65n0

 

[Axelstream]

no Hajime no Ippo love? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWMsc9Tabpo

This. Gives me the chills every time.

 

[mr jones]

I hate so much of the anime in this thread. I simply am not the target market.

Ninja Scroll
Sword of the Stranger
Cowboy Bebop
Samurai X
Morbito (even though I don't really like the series)


Those are the 4 that I go to when I want to watch FIGHT scenes. I'd say more, but I don't want to crap up this thread. I'll just say that shonen anime is just not for me.

 

[IrrelevantNotch]

Spent hours analyzing both series, and all I can say is I'm out of this topic before I lose my fucking shit.

You sound like an expert

 

[Wiktor]

Spike Vs. Vincent, Cowboy Bebop: Knocking on Heaven's Door:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-524oeRyiY

This. Ten times this!

 

[Sax Russel]

Spent hours analyzing both series, and all I can say is I'm out of this topic before I lose my fucking shit.

At least you can admit you're probably insane =)

 

[Busaiku]

I thought I already owned Sword of the Stranger.
Luckily I picked it up now.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Sasuke vs. Orochimaru in the episode "The Sharingan Revived: Dragon Flame Jutsu". Such a great battle, imo. Naruto vs. Sasuke at the Valley of the End was also pretty good. Casshern Sins had a lot of great battles, but the final battle between Casshern and Dio was damn good.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

This post is a big fuck you to Chrome

Now if you haven't seen this movie yet, go watch it now

EDIT - It's Sword of the Stranger

I <3 Firefox.

If you're going to watch Sword of the Stranger, you owe it to yourself to watch it on Blu-ray disc. The story is nothing special but the animation is incredible.