For those fascinated with anime’s interesting art of swordplay, there exists a realm where blades transcend plain steel and become conduits of unfathomable power. While many swords stand as towering behemoths, seemingly unwieldy to all but the chosen, it’s in the hands of these select few that mastery is effortless. However, not all blades are created equal; some possess supernatural abilities, capable of unleashing horrors in the wrong hands.
In the annals of anime history, tales abound of legendary swords that outshine all others, their entire essence linked with the wielder’s destiny. Though a swordsman may think they have picked their weapon, in reality, the blade chooses its master. Herein lies the histories of the most powerful swords.
A look at the strongest swords in the anime universe
1) Dragon Slayer - Berserk
The enormous sword known as Dragon Slayer was forged by Godot, a blacksmith, who believed his masterpiece was worthless since no one could wield it. But once Guts got his hands on it, he demonstrated his versatility with it because, even as a small child, he learned swordsmanship by using swords twice his size.
Owing to its massive size, the Dragon Slayer can constantly eliminate multiple opponents with ease. The range of Dragon Slayer protects its users from any harm.
2) Demon-Slayer - Black Clover
The Demon-Slayer Sword is an Anti-Magic Weapon that emerges from a grimoire at the summons of its owner. It cannot cut through material like traditional blades can; instead, it becomes a blunted weapon that cuts through opponents with great force. Its main use is to cut off and ward off magic, using its flat side as a barrier against magical attacks.
In addition, by using the power of Anti-Magic, the wielder can control the sword from a distance, allowing it to soar over the skies and glide with ease. The Demon-Slayer Sword can expand when needed, enhancing its destructive power to defeat enemies more powerfully.
3) Bustermarm - Fairy Tail
One of the largest swords in the Fairy Tail universe, Bustermarm overpowers its wielder by a margin of four. The chosen bearer discovers that slicing through the very Earth involves no effort, although managing such a giant requires great strength.
Amazingly, for such a large weapon, Bustermarm is extremely fast, able to draw back quickly without compromising its powerful hilt. Huge craters are carved into the Earth’s surface with just one explosive stroke, indicated by the sword’s core glowing reddish-orange, indicating oncoming destruction.
4) Toyako Bokuto - Gintama
Sakata Gintoki’s prized wooden sword, Toyako Bokuto, supposedly found on the shores of Lake Toya, has a unique mark identifying it as his. Gintoki keeps a blade at his side despite the government’s ban on them; its humble look hides its real purpose.
Even though Toyako Bokuto seems like a toy, it has a secret: it was made from the wood of a ten-thousand-year-old tree that came from a distant planet. Its blade has an unmatched sharpness that allows it to cut through any material with flawless accuracy. Gintoki bravely faced Housen, one of the strongest Yato warriors, wielding this powerful weapon, and revealing the sword’s amazing power.
5) Lostvayne - The Seven Deadly Sins
Meliodas, the leader of The Seven Deadly Sins, got the Demon Sword Lostvayne directly from King Bartra. Its powers have to be activated by the user saying “Sacred Treasure Activate.”
The user of Lostvayne is granted the amazing ability to call forth six identical duplicates, each possessing a fraction of the original’s power. All clones are capable of using Full Counter, which reflects attacks from opponents back at them with deadly power. When used by a select few, Lostvayne, the fourth Sacred Treasure revealed in The Seven Deadly Sins, may be an extremely deadly weapon.
6) Samehada - Naruto
Said to be the most frightening of the Seven Ninja Swords of Hidden Mist, Samehada is a Sentient Blade. It is sentient, symbiotic with its wielders, and has a unique ability to absorb the energy of opponents when it comes into touch with them.
Apart from its ability to drain energy, Samehada may also partially merge with its users, granting them access to huge energy resources. It’s amazing how quickly it can heal the wounds of people it unites with. Kisame used Samehada to show off how strong it was, defeating Jinchuriki by sapping their chakra and leaving them exposed. Moreover, Samehada displays the amazing ability to subdue even a Tailed Beast Ball with its ravenous appetite.
7) Tesseiga - Inuyasha
As the most powerful weapon in the Inuyasha universe, the Tesseiga sword is rightfully referred to as the “Sword of Destruction.” Made from one of Toga’s fangs, the strongest Dog Demon in the world, its provenance gives it unmatched power.
With so many destructive powers at its disposal, any opponent must be terrified by even a little portion of its might. Its sheath is remarkably capable of easily fighting off demonic attacks. The ultimate strength of Tesseiga, however, is found in its unmatched ability to absorb demonic energy, which secured its position as an unbeatable weapon.
8) Sword of Totsuka - Naruto
The supernatural weapon Itachi Uchiha uses is the Sword of Totsuka, which he obtains by using the Susanoo. Its scabbard looks like a rice jar, which is used to contain opponents in an unbreakable Genjutsu when the sword is drawn.
Totsuka is renowned for its unmatched cutting ability, easily slicing past any obstruction in its path. Remarkably, even the crafty Orochimaru, who had long desired the Totsuka Blade, was unable to obtain it. Itachi became invincible when he used it in combination with the Yata Mirror, solidifying his supremacy in his crucial battle with Orochimaru.
9) Ea - Fate Series
Gilgamesh is the only one who possesses the attributes of a genuine king, and he alone has the right to handle Ea and the Sword of Rupture. Even though it is considered one of the strongest Noble Phantasms, it is not mentioned in modern stories.
Crafted ages before humans even existed, the details of Ea’s work are impossible to duplicate. Reaching the heights of Ea’s power might distort space-time and create an unimaginably vast emptiness that would eventually swallow all of creation.
10) Ryujin Jakka - Bleach
Ryujin Jakka by Genryusai Yamamoto is the most powerful and ancient Zanpakuto in the Soul Society. Its swings release infernos that consume everything in their path, leaving enemies completely covered in uncontrollably burning flames.
When Ryujin Jakka unleashes its Bankai, it gathers its fire inside and takes on the appearance of a katana that has seen better days. Its aura draws moisture from the air around it in this state. Moreover, the sword’s Bankai technique, Higashi: Kyokujitsujin, displays the sword’s unmatched destructive power by having the horrifying potential to destroy everything it comes into contact with.
