Top 10 Anime Beatdowns That Broke the Internet

“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” (2018-)

On paper, Shogo is unbeatable. By activating his unique skill, Survivor, he automatically regenerates from any and all wounds. To Geld, though, that just sounds like a challenge - how much can Shogo take before he breaks? The answer is a lot. As brutal as it is, there is something distinctly satisfying about seeing the arrogant Shogo get pounded into oblivion again and again. In fact, Shogo got punched in the face so many times, it became a bit of a viral meme for a time. Say what you will about his methods, but clearly, no one doles out punishment quite like an Orc King.

“Tokyo Ghoul” (2014-18)

Don’t get it wrong; this isn’t a standard fight. This is pure, unbridled vengeance. Back when “Tokyo Ghoul” was still in its prime, people were lining up to see the sadistic Jason finally get his due. And, after enduring days of unspeakable torture, Kaneki was more than happy to do the honors. It’s bloody, but damn if it’s not a sight to behold. Kaneki decides it’s only fair to take an eye for an eye. Or, in this case, a torture for a torture. He even eats Jason’s own ghoul organ to supercharge himself. Kaneki’s revenge was long overdue, but based on the explosive reaction from viewers, it was worth the wait.

“Mob Psycho 100” (2016-22)

Some advice? Never stand between Mob and his brother. If you’re like Koyama and think you’re the exception, you’ll be facing a Mob that isn’t even in control of his own power anymore. At that point, all that’s left is fury, determination, and a 100% chance of some butt-kicking.”Mob Psycho” always looks great, but you can tell the animators really went all out for this one in particular. Thankfully, their work paid off with a visual spectacle that single handedly put the show on the map. This isn’t the first time Mob goes 100%, and it wouldn’t be the last, either. But, based on this scene’s impact, it’s certainly the most memorable.

“Bleach” (2004-12; 2022-)

It’s saying something when Ichigo almost dies, and that’s not even the most iconic part of the episode. Although, that’s probably because he immediately bounces back, completely Hollow and ready to kick some Arrancar tail. From there, it’s not really much of a fight at all. Poor Ulquiorra never even stood a chance. But, on the bright side, he certainly got a lot of people talking. To this day, “Bleach” fans are still reeling from Hollow Ichigo’s bloodthirsty fight against Ulquiorra. For an anime with hundreds of episodes, that’s saying something. If you’re going to die a painful death anyways, you could do a whole lot worse than Ulquiorra’s legacy.

“Vinland Saga” (2019-)

If there’s one thing Thorfinn knows how to do, it’s take a beating. That’s a good thing because, in order to get an audience with King Canute, he must endure 100 straight punches. So, he does. He doesn’t fight back. He doesn’t resist. He simply takes it on the chin, without so much as a whimper. Accompanied by beautiful music, it’s impossible not to be moved by Thorfinn’s display of grit, passion, and perseverance. Especially knowing what he overcame to get there. Thorfinn should be angry, but when he finally meets the King, he chooses forgiveness with a single line that deserves to be heard for itself. And cue the waterworks.

“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders” (2014-15)

In all of anime, there aren't many shows that get memed more than “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure.” And, with Jotaro front and center, Stardust Crusaders was no different. See, he didn't just get revenge on the mischievous Steely Dan. He did it with style. In this case, that looks a lot like a no-holds-barred punch-fest from Star Platinum. It may not seem all that extreme, but by God, the blows just keep coming and coming until it’s almost funny. It left such an impression that Steely Dan would be punched again in all sorts of gifs, edits and remixes. Although, this is “Jojo’s” we’re talking about. What else would you expect?

“Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood” (2009-10)

To say this blazing beatdown was a long time coming would be putting it lightly. Since the original “Fullmetal Alchemist” anime changed the series’ ending, manga readers spent years waiting for this fiery moment to be animated. And boy did it deliver. Considering Envy murdered Mustang’s best friend, the Colonel’s burning vengeance is a gratifying sight to behold. Each wave of flames is like all five stages of grief condensed into a single snap of Mustang’s fingers. It shouldn’t come as a shock that this lives on as one of the most famous scenes in all of “Fullmetal Alchemist,” both the original and “Brotherhood.” It’s just that good.

“Attack on Titan” (2013-23)

Throughout its run, “Attack on Titan” had a knack for melting social media, streaming services, and really anything else it got close to. Moments like this are precisely why. Led by Erwin, the death march of the Survey Corp rookies is easily one of the most stirring scenes in the series. Yet, somehow, Levi swoops in and immediately one-ups them with a dizzying attack on the Beast Titan. There’s no other word for it; it’s epic. Plain and simple. Given that the Beast Titan had literally just finished slaughtering his comrades, this butchering feels particularly deserved, too. “Attack on Titan” fans break the internet a lot, but at least it’s for good reason.

“Hunter x Hunter” (2011-14)

Everyone has a breaking point. Even someone as happy-go-lucky as Gon. Ironically, he used his breaking point to then literally break Neferpitou’s face. Although, thanks to a dangerous Nen-boosted power-up, there isn’t much left of the Chimera Ant at all by the time Gon’s done. Admittedly, Neferpitou wasn’t the only one caught off guard by this turn of events. It felt like Gon’s sinister new look had everyone’s jaw on the floor. Not just because this was the beatdown to end all beatdowns, but because Gon was barely recognizable anymore. For the sake of all our hearts, fingers crossed no one makes Gon this angry ever again.

“Jujutsu Kaisen” (2020-)

Look, there’s no predicting what scenes or moments the internet will latch onto. Anime fans just like what they like, and apparently, they really, really, like Nanami. More specifically, they like when he’s holding Haruta’s hair and getting real up-close and personal to their face. To be fair, it’s still a ruthless pummeling at the end of the day. But, that didn’t stop Nanami fans around the world from going absolutely nuts with lust. It really goes to show how much power a single frame of anime can have. If “Jujutsu Kaisen” is smart, they’ll keep the Nanami content coming. It’s doing wonders for them.

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