Any team with the combined might of Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Kakashi Hatake is a powerful team. Naruto's Team 7 is one of the most iconic anime teams of all time. Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura grew up with each other under the guidance of Kakashi, who often ended up learning valuable lessons from his students.
While Team 7 has remained one of shonen anime's most beloved squads, there's no denying that it certainly has its flaws. While no team is absolutely perfect, there are a few other anime teams who beat Team 7 at their own game.
10 Karasuno Reinvents Classic Tropes From Its Battle Shonen Counterparts (Haikyuu!)
Even though the world of volleyball is vastly different from the setting of rivaling shinobi and endless jutsu, Karasuno is one of the most solid teams in shonen anime. Most anime relies on fantastical powers and earth-shattering circumstances, but Haikyuu! proves that the relationships between players on a sports team can be equally as powerful.
The team plays on several classic tropes in its battle shonen contemporaries but applies them to real-world sportsmanship. The team's leading rivalry and the freak-quick duo of Hinata and Kageyama have stunned all of their opponents and singlehandedly helped Karasuno ditch their reputation as the flightless crows. Even after the third-year students graduated, Karasuno never lost its momentum, and Yamaguchi proved himself an excellent captain.
9 The Fairy Tail Guild Is Unstoppable (Fairy Tail)
With members like Erza Scarlet, Natsu Dragneel, and Gray, it's no question why the Fairy Tail Guild has defeated some of the series' most powerful villains. At the end of the day, they're more than just a team of strong mages — they're a family.
When they work together, nothing can get in their way. This group of people has defeated one of the most powerful dragons in existence, along with hundreds of other terrible villains. Even though it may be a tired trope, the Fairy Tail Guild proves that the power of friendship is a beautiful thing.
8 The Z-Fighters Handle Earth-Shattering Matters (Dragon Ball)
It's just a given that there's strength in numbers. Since the Z-Fighters have more members than Team 7, that's just one thing that gives them the upper hand.
The Z-Fighters are tasked with defending Earth against devastating atrocities. Plus, they have to protect the seven Dragon Balls against some of the series' most evil villains so they don't misuse their power. Led by Goku, the Z-Fighters have handled all kinds of earth-shattering matters and have a great track record of winning any fight they find themselves in.
7 The Akatsuki Was Packed With Some Of The Series Most Well-Written Characters
Some of Naruto's most well-written characters were part of the infamous villain organization, the Akatsuki. Itachi Uchiha, Pain, Madara, Zetsu, and Orochimaru are a few of this faction's strongest members.
Even though Team 7 defeated most of the Akatsuki, fans appreciate that many of its members were fleshed out and had interesting backstories to support their immense jutsu powers. Plus, they served their purpose well, and some of the characters' backgrounds exposed the various flaws of the shinobi world. If it weren't for the Akatsuki, the Uchiha clan arc wouldn't have been as intriguing, either.
6 Izuku, Katsuki, & Shoto Learned How To Work Together (My Hero Academia)
Even though none of them got along at first, Izuku, Katsuki, and Shoto became a strong team and learned how to work together. Izuku and Katsuki, despite their long-standing rivalry, actually make a strong duo. Izuku reminds Katsuki that heroism shouldn't solely be about a flashy show of strength, while the latter forces the former to constantly improve his skills.
Shoto became one of Izuku's closest friends after the Sports Festival and the Stain arc. At first, Katsuki wanted nothing to do with Shoto because his strength intimidated him. Despite his protests, the two became friends after the Remedial Exams. The three of them make a strong team, and it was proven during the Endeavor Agency arc.
5 The Straw Hats Are One Of The Best Shonen Teams Of All Time (One Piece)
The Straw Hats are one of the best teams that shonen anime offers. With Luffy as their leader, they set out on the hunt for the titular One Piece. The Straw Hats have a combined bounty amount of 3.1 billion. This team has a stellar reputation and always gets the job done.
If Team 7 were to go up against the Straw Hats, members like Zoro and Nami would give them a run for their money. Plus, Luffy would be able to take Naruto head-on. Since the Straw Hats have more battle experience and overall power, it's clear to see which faction is stronger.
4 Regardless Of Separation, Gon, Killua, Kurapika, & Leorio Make A Killer Team (Hunter X Hunter)
Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio stuck together for a long time after meeting each other during the Hunter Exam. They made a strong team of equal brains and raw strength when they were all working together. Even after going their separate ways, they always overcame whatever obstacles were thrown at them on their way to achieving their individual goals.
As the series' leading duo, Gon and Killua overcame the most challenges. These boys have seen everything from conquering Heaven's Arena to stopping the brigade of Chimera Ants from taking over the planet. Meanwhile, Kurapika and Leorio honed their nen skills enough to become high-ranking hunters who voyage across the Dark Continent.
3 The Hashira Are Humanity's Last Line Of Defense (Demon Slayer)
The Hashira are the Demon Slayer Corps' strongest members. They're humanity's last line of defense against the bloodthirsty demons that come out every night. All nine of the Hashira have a unique breathing style that's been passed down for generations.
Every member is as intriguing as they are eccentric, and every member has a few distinct personality quirks that set them apart from the rest. The Hashira are the only known demon slayers who can kill any of the Twelve Kizuki, so they're highly revered amongst the Corps.
2 The Stardust Crusaders' Journey To Egypt Was Revolutionary For Its Time (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure)
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure has been ongoing since the late '80s, and it's not showing any sign of slowing down any time soon. Even though every generation of the series harbors a new main Jojo and allies, no group from the series is as infamous as part 3's titular Stardust Crusaders.
The group consisted of part 2 protagonist Joseph Joestar alongside Avdol, Iggy, Kakyoin, and Polnareff. However, its most important member was the series' flagship protagonist, Jotaro Kujo. The group introduced several new concepts to the franchise — notably, Stand abilities. As the group trekked to Egypt to defeat DIO, they became legendary. This group was revolutionary for its time.
1 Yuji, Megumi, Nobara, & Satoru Are An Upgraded Version Of Team 7 (Jujutsu Kaisen)
A common misconception about Jujutsu Kaisen is that it's just a Naruto ripoff. That couldn't be further from the truth, but it's a fair argument that Jujutsu Kaisen's main four are an upgraded version of Team 7. Observing each character individually and their dynamics within the group, it's clear to see that Yuji, Megumi, Nobara, and Satoru are much more fleshed out than Team 7.
Yuji is a shonen protagonist unlike any other, and he constantly reinvents the cliched tropes that defined his contemporaries. Satoru is one of anime's most misunderstood and complex characters. Megumi and Yuji's semi-rivalry is much more productive than Naruto and Sasuke's. Plus, Nobara's spunkiness and badassery cement her as one of anime's most well-written female characters.