Some anime lovers are such die-hard fans of their characters as well as the swords that they tend to live and die by the sword. The anime fandom is so real that it has turned some of these anime swords into some form of legendary swords. Anime swords are used by the anime fans for various reasons; sometimes, the purpose is a hobby of collecting anime swords, other times, it is intended to match with their cosplay costumes. Below is a list of the most popular anime swords:
1. Dragonslayer in Berserk
As is indicated by the name of the sword, this is specifically built to slay dragons. Used by the character known as "Guts", this sword comprises a massive sized blade, which is of approximately 5 feet. The estimated total length of the sword is said to be 6'6 feet. This devastating sword definitely requires an as solid and devastating fighter like ‘Guts' for its maneuverability.
2. Zanpakuto in Bleach
Shinigami are well-known in the anime world; these characters basically refer to the group of guardians who have the duty to protect the souls on their journey to the afterlife. This is also the reason that their swords, Zanpakutos, are the "Soul-cutter" swords. A Zanpakuto is the physical embodiment of a Shinigami's power.
3. Wado Ichimonji in One Piece
This beast sword is highly feared due to its incredible strength and equally unbelievable durability. This incredible sword is used by Roronoa Zoro who is also one of the most dangerous swordsman masters.
4. Tessaiga in Inuyasha
This monstrous weapon is actually capable of killing 100 demons with one single blow. This sword exhibits two states: one is the active state; whereas, the other is the dormant state. In its dormant state, this sword looks like a katana; whereas, in the active state it turns into a monstrous human-sized weapon. The wonder of this sword is that it has the power to absorb the demon techniques which are killed by its blade.
5. Claymore in Claymore
The meaning of this sword name itself refers to the greatness of this sword as the word claymore literally means "great sword". These sharp and double-edged swords are used by the extraordinary half-human and half-Yoma fighters.
One of the most wonderful things about anime swords is the fascinating and courageous extremes taken by the anime designers to create signature styles of the relevant characters. It takes the extremes of artistic abilities to create such powerful masterpieces.
