Although Zoro won this position for years, manga and anime fans are clear about who the new strongest swordsman is.
The world of manga and anime is always changing. Not only do we find new licenses and characters that stand out in completely unique ways, but we also have the possibility of meeting characters with great potential both in story and character.
The skills of these characters are also evolving, proving to have great potential when it comes to surpassing their rivals. This has led us to meet characters like Zoro, a swordsman whose skill has led him to be considered one of the most powerful. However, did you know that for Japanese fans he is no longer the most powerful of swordsmen? At least that’s what the latest fan survey indicates.
The most powerful swordsman in anime and manga according to Japanese fans
It was through PR Times, in collaboration with the back company Eirakudo, where this information was made known. This is because they asked a thousand men and women, fans of manga and anime, who they considered to be the strongest swordsman and, to the surprise of many, a classic character was the big winner. In fact, it is Goemon Ishikawa, a character from Lupine III.
The highlight is that, right after, is Zoro, the character from One Piece, followed by Kenshin Himura, protagonist of Kenshin. Below, we detail the complete list of the strongest swordsmen so that you can get an unexpected surprise.
The 10 strongest swordsmen in anime and manga
1. Goemon Ishikawa (Lupin III)
2. Roronoa Zoro (One Piece)
3. Himura Kenshin (Rurouni Kenshin)
4. Tanjiro Kamado (Demon Slayer)
5. Inuyasha (Inuyasha)
6. (Empate) Kyojuro Rengoku (Demon Slayer)
6. (Empate) Dracule Mihawk (One Piece)
6. (Empate) Giyu Tomioka (Demon Slayer)
9. (Empate) Gintoki Sakata (Gintama)
9. (Empate) Saito Hajime (Rurouni Kenshin)
