What’s up Nerds! I started this list back in 2020 and I’m here in 2021 to finally finish it up! If you would like to see who was in part 1 you can click here. Now for rest of Favorite Anime Swordsmen List!
Tanjiro
One of the new additions, Tanjiro and respectively Demon Slayer literally took the anime world by force. It’s lovely animations and compelling story between siblings left many, including myself, completely enamored with this franchise. As those of us in the West eagerly wait for the continuation of the story with Demon Slayer’s first movie, Mugen Train you can soak up all of the epic swordsmanship that is the Breathing styles. These styles practiced by the Demon Corps are used to increase one’s lung capacity, which allows for more oxygen to flow to the blood. The breathing styles executed with the Nichirin blades that are forged specifically to slay demons. Because demons can both mentally and physically surpass humans, the Breathing styles give users a chance to enhance their mental concentration and physical talents.
He has 11 different forms that can do various actions such as swinging the blade that mimics the waves or striking the opponent so that they feel no pain. In the first season alone there are various forms of the water breathing style and just how natural it comes to Tanjiro. Not only does he have impeccable swordsmanship, he also has enhanced smell and physical prowess that aids him as a Demon Slayer.
Asta
The orphan boy who has no magic but the physical ability to rival any magic knight. Although Asta is lacking in magical ability he makes up for it for his endless hours of training. It is said that because of his enhanced physical abilities this has helped him wield both ___ and ____. Asta has proven time and time again how dedicated he is to become the Wizard King. So much so, that it matters not that he has not an ounce of mana in his body. He does have a form of power adequately called Anti-Magic, which is used to nullify magic. He has an extremely rough swordsman style from only having one teacher for the basics. Despite this lack of training, Asta has gained the skills of an expert swordsman due to this difficult battles with other great magic swordsmen like his captain Yami.
To add to Asta’s skill he wields anti-magic swords and they are stored in his grimoire. He can choose different ones for different attacks as long as they are to fight against magic. If they are used to strike anything else, they are reduced to blunt weapons. As Asta has developed his skills he can even use his power to ride his Demon-Slayer sword. One of his signature moves is Black Meteorite, a powerful slash that can be performed with his Demon-Slayer or Demon-Dweller sword.
Those are my favorite swordsmen part 2! It’s really just a Tanjiro and Asta appreciation post, but that’s alright! Who is your favorite swordsman? Let me know in the comments below and keep nerding out!
