Sword is an crucial part of history and folk-lore for cultures all around the world.

In Japan, the sword has even a greater significance, which means there’s no shortage of incredibly powerful and memorable characters all through anime history.

Here is our list of the best swordsman in anime, including samurai, demons, shinobi, and anyone in general who wields a blade.

1. Roronoa Zoro From One Piece 

2. Ichigo Kurosaki From Bleach

3. Erza Scarlet From Fairy Tail

4. Sasuke Uchiha From Naruto

5. Kirito From Sword Art Online

6. Kenpachi Zaraki From Bleach

7. Asuna From Sword Art Online

8. InuYasha From Inu Yasha

9. Himura Kenshin From Rurouni Kenshin

10. Tōshirō Hitsugaya From Bleach 

11. Kisame Hoshigaki From Naruto

12. Gintoki Sakata From Gintama

13. Mugen Samurai From Champloo

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14. Trunks From Dragon Ball Z

15. Hiei From Yu Yu Hakusho

16. Black Star From Soul Eater

17. Dante From DMC

18. Brook From One Piece

19. Zabuza From Momochi Naruto

20. Saber From Fate/Zero

Who is your favorite swordmaster in anime?