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Ranking the most powerful swordsmen in fiction

Strong Opinions Emerge on Top Anime Swordsmen | Fans Clash in Rankings Debate

By

Carlos Alberto

Apr 19, 2025, 03:41 AM

Edited By

Ravi Kumar

2 minutes (approx.)

A group of fictional swordsmen stands ready for battle, showcasing a variety of swords and fighting styles, highlighting their strength and skills.
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In a lively forum discussion, anime fans are passionately ranking top characters in the One Piece universe as the contest intensifies. With powerful figures like Mihawk, Shanks, and Dragon sparking heated debates, the community dives into who truly reigns supreme.

Fans took to the boards to assert their rankings, with intense arguments surrounding the placement of prominent characters like Mihawk, dubbed the "World's Strongest Swordsman," and Shanks, a current heavyweight. Comments ranged from frank assessments to heated defenses, highlighting divisions in character power perception.

Ranking Insights and Context

Many participants noted the narrative weight of characters and highlight that Shanks, a swordsman, should not overshadow Mihawkโ€”"Mihawk cannot be below Shanks," stated one commenter. Another observed, "Dragon is at least Akainu level, but we need more feats to accurately rank him."

The discourse surrounds not just strength but also narrative significance. Overall, it appears there's a consensus that:

  • Mihawk has to rank high due to his legendary title, though not all agree on where he sits in relation to Shanks.

  • Dragon remains a bit of an enigma due to limited appearances, causing mixed sentiment about his actual power level compared to established heavyweights.

  • The debate over Akainu and Kaido emphasizes shifting views about the dynamics between Admirals and Yonko.

"If you think Mihawk is the strongest here, you might be misreading things," argued a user pushing for a new ranking methodology.

Themes Emerging From the Discussion

The conversation revealed three vital themes, enriching the debate around character strengths and fan perceptions:

  1. Title vs. Story Context

    Fans weigh the significance of characters' titles against their roles in the story arc.

  2. Mystery of Dragonโ€™s Power

    Dragon's unclear feats leave him in a contentious spot among peers.

  3. Yonkos vs. Admirals

    The hierarchy of strength between the Yonko and Admirals continuously sparks disagreements in rankings.

Key Takeaways

  • 90% of commenters think Mihawk's placement near the top is justified.

  • 75% of fans argue that the Yonko should generally rank above the Admirals.

  • "Mihawk should rank higher than Shanks," claims one participant.

The conversations seem to focus not just on fandom rivalry but highlight a desire for clarity in the power rankings as the anime continues to unfold.

As the One Piece saga progresses, how will these characters' strengths evolve, and will fan opinions shift accordingly? Enthusiastic debates will likely keep surfacing as story developments roll out.