Although people have different tastes concerning genre, many anime fans love gravitating toward action series because of the stellar animation inserted into the fights. Even if the individual they're rooting for doesn't have powers or not, many people love viewing these series to witness the methods utilized in brawls.
Today, many people will continue to re-watch bouts featuring their favorite anime characters from different franchises because of the impact it had on them. Thus, it'd be difficult to argue that these anime characters wouldn't be excellent martial artists in real life.
10 Rock Lee May Lack In Ninjutsu & Genjutsu, But His Taijutsu Will Leave Many Of His Foes On The Floor
Although Rock Lee may not be the most powerful character in the Naruto franchise, Lee's surpassed many Naruto characters since his debut in the original series. While he may lack ninjutsu and genjutsu, Rock Lee's taijutsu capabilities made him a formidable opponent to many like Sasuke and Gaara in the original anime.
Whether he's shown combatting foes in his drunken fighting style or is outpacing opponents with his quick speed, Lee would be a formidable martial artist to fight against in real life.
9 Spike Spiegel Is A Bounty Hunter With Excellent Gunslinging & Fighting Skills
No matter if fans argue Spike Spiegel's a hero or villain, his superb gunslinging and fighting capabilities would help him shine amongst many real-life martial artists today. Whether in the show or the beloved film, Spike makes sure his opponent is either gunned down or receives a fistful of fury by his hands and feet.
Cowboy Bebop is a series many people adore for its old-school soundtrack and action scenes. If an evildoer ever wanted to tangle with Spike or his friends, he'll be in for a rude awakening when Spike leaves him cleaning the dust off his shoes.
8 Ranma Saotome Has Unique Transformation Powers That Will Leave Many Opponents Baffled & Defeated
Although Ranma 1/2 is an anime that should have ended early to most fans, others felt it was a worthy shonen anime that featured a protagonist that can kick butt whenever put into the position. Whether Ranma's in his original boy appearance or his girl form, he makes sure that his opponent doesn't leave without a few bruises.
Although Ranma may appear strong in his male form, his speed increases in his female state. However, Ranma trained himself to make himself a balanced fighter.
7 Kenichi Shirahama Develops Into A Fighter With Talent, Heart, & Passion
Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple may not be an anime known to many fans today; there are many things fans need to know about Kenichi and why he'd be a suitable martial artist in real life. Firstly, Kenichi's not an overpowered protagonist and often gets belittled by others for being a talentless fighter.
As the story progresses, fans witness Kenichi's development as a fighter from a mental and physical perspective as he's learned how to fight foes defensively and offensively simultaneously. Kenichi also masters how to fight enemies who are using and not using weapons.
6 Kenshiro Is An Iconic Warrior From The Past With A Catchphrase That Many People Use Today
Whenever someone suggests a classic anime that features intense fights and combat, many people will recommend Fist of the North Star. Not only would they recommend this anime to action fans because of its gruesome scenery and fights, but they'd also recommend it for its stellar protagonist Kenshiro.
Kenshiro can defeat many powerful anime characters thanks to his unique fighting style Hokuto Shin Ken and intelligence in combat. Many people love quoting his "Omae Wa Mou Shinderu" phrase in many memes today, despite not knowing he says it ten seconds before someone's head explodes.
5 Tomoyo Sakagami Looks Like A Regular Highschool Girl, But Harbors Strength To Take Down Many People
Although Tomoyo Sakagami airs from a heartbreaking anime that will make many people cry, she displays feats in the series that would make her a great combatant for many martial artists in real life. In the Clannad universe, Tomoyo's a student who loves picking fights against people who bother her.
Tomoyo's fighting skills are so apparent in Clannad that her beatdowns toward Tomoya's friend, Sunohara, became a staple gag for the series. Although her goal to save her school's cherry blossom trees is a noble cause, angering Tomoyo is something no one should do.
4 Krillin May Not Be As Strong As His Saiyan Companions, But To Other Humans He's A Formidable Opponent
Regarding the Dragon Ball franchise, there are many facts about Krillin that fans forget. Whether it's Krillin's deaths not being a big deal to him or him harboring immense strength, many will attest to Krillin being one of the strongest humans in the franchise, which would make him a superb martial artist in real life.
Further, Krillin's known for fighting people who are more powerful than him and will do everything in his power to make evildoers suffer for their consequences. With his motivation and skillset in mind, it'd be farfetched for anyone to think Krillin wouldn't be an excellent real-life martial artist.
3 Silver Fang Is A Wise & Formidable Fighter That Can Destroy Boulders, Buildings, & Meteorites
One Punch Man's Saitama may be one of the strongest heroes in his series, but it'd be farfetched to argue that many characters, including Silver Fang, wouldn't be fine martial artists in the real world. Silver Fang's a polite man who has no issues destroying boulders, buildings, and meteorites whenever he wishes.
Further, Silver Fang has incredible speed and can feel the presence of others near him through his understanding of the sixth sense. He's considered one of the greatest martial artists in his series, thanks to all the training he put himself through at a young age.
2 Annie Leonhart Is A Strong Fighter With & Without Her Titan Abilities
Although many other people cherish characters like Mikasa and Eren more than Annie Leonhart in Attack On Titan, her strength inside and outside of her Female Titan form isn't something people should overlook. At the beginning of the series, Annie went toe to toe with some of the most prominent characters.
Annie even taught Eren a signature maneuver during his training days, which he utilized later in his Titan form. She was a girl born into the combat world and has never backed down from foes who dare to challenge her.
1 Jinbe Is A Master Of Fish-Man Karate & Became A Black Belt At A Young Age
Despite the many One Piece characters that overshadow him in strength, Jinbe is a Fishman that no one would mess with, as he'd be an excellent non-human martial artist in the real world. Jinbe possesses incredible strength and can one-shot many opponents with a punch alone.
Further, Jinbe is quick on his feet, as shown when he prevents Luffy from striking Blackbeard while in his iconic Gear Second form. Not only that, but Jinbe's iconic Fish-Man Karate fighting style allows him to knock out multiple opponents at ease. Considering Jinbe became a black belt during his childhood, his skills would make him a suitable martial artist people would respect in real life.