Wait, is this about who is the strongest sword figher in all of anime, the most skilled sword fighter, ot is just for people to list their favorite sword fighters? Because, Future Trunks from DBZ could technically be counted as a sword fighter (even though its more like he's just a guy who has a sword), and he would probably one of the strongest, if not the strongest, sword fighter in anime, if we are simply just looking for the strongest one. In terms of skill, it would be a different story, because it would be a measure of how well one can use the sword (in which case most Bleach character would be elimiated, IMO, since most of them rely more on spirit energy, rather than actual skills with a sword). Rurouni Kenshin has some of the best sword fighters in anime, in terms of pure skill, and it also has some of my most favorite sword fighters in manga/anime 😎 .
Originally posted by superkronick92
The most skilled
Well, in that case, I would have to go with Hiko Seijiro from Rurouni Kenshin. He is without a doubt, both the strongest, and most skilled, swordsman in all of Rurouni Kenshin. And, he has the most skill out of any swordsman that I have seen in any manga or anime so far. Guts from Berserk seems like he may be a good candidate for that title as well, but unfortunately, I have only read the 1st volume of the Berserk manga, so I hardly know what he is capable of, but I see a lot of potential in his skills and abilities. From what I have seen of Hawk Eyes Mihawk so far in One Piece (and don't critisize me or anything, because I have only seen the first 81 episodes of One Piece so far; so, I won't know what stuff he may show later), he has only really relied on the power of his Devil's Fruit, so I cannot properly judge his actual skills yet. Zoro seems to have some pretty good skills, but he doesn't seem to have any sword techniques as skilled as those of some of the RK characters (also, this is only from what I have seen of him so far). Although, he is much stronger than any RK character, just based on his pure physical strength. Anyways, that's my opinion on the best sword fighter in manga/anime, and it stands firm for right now, until I see a sword fighter with more skill than Hiko 😎 .
Originally posted by chickenlover98
kenshin again. he just has so much skill, he was the best samurai in japan.
It is commonly believed by most Rurouni Kenshin fans, that Hiko was the strongest and most skilled swordsman in all of Japan, even above Kenshin. If you read the end of the manga, the reason for thinking that should be made clear, as to why he is the ultimate master of the Hiten Mitsurugi style.
Indeed. Jack is pretty much at the top of sword fighters as far as mortals are concerned. The people in Bleach don't "sword fight", they take there swords and make one or two heavy strikes, then stop and laugh then use a power. Naruto pretty much doesn't use any swords either, so it'd come down to Kenshin and Jack.. and it's already been decided that Jack would win.