Top 10 Anime/Manga Fights List
(that I can think of off the top of my head)
Damn, this has become more of a which-fights-had-the-most-emotional-impact-on-me list than an actual exciting fight list.

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KURAMA VS. KARASU
(Yu Yu Hakusho)
Episodes: 55-56
Chapters: 94-98

Talk about the bloodiest fight I’ve ever seen... Karasu is a sadistic bastard, and he proudly admits it. Kurama’s yellow outfit gets dyed bright red from head to toe by the time he’s through. Whether you’re looking for strategy or raw power, this fight has it all! And who could forget Youko's effortless display of plant manipulation?

Rooting For: Kurama


KANDA VS. SKIN
(D.Gray-Man)

Episodes: 77-79
Chapters: 91-97

Oh my, can we say sexiest fight ever?? Kanda’s lotus-borne immortality is put to the test by a lightning-spewing maniac. It’s got chains! It’s got blood! It’s got... shirtless Kanda!! ...with wind-swept hair!! Oh god... can’t breathe... help! *drowns in drool*

Rooting For: Kanda

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IKKI VS. SHAKA
(Saint Seiya)

Episodes: 56-58
Chapter: 34

Here is a battle between an atheist and a god, passion and serenity, each rivaling the other's enormous sense of pride. Despite this basically being a stare-down contest (since Ikki is either immobilized or out cold for most of it) it still manages to be one of the most exciting fights in the series, demonstrating the sheer tenacity of human willpower.

Rooting For: I can't pick!! Umm... Ikki! >.<


SHAKA VS. SAGA, CAMUS, SHURA
(Saint Seiya Hades: Chapter Sanctuary)

Episodes: 8-10
Chapters: 76-77

If one guy versus three ex-Gold Saints wasn't epic enough, this fight is also deeply steeped in Buddhist mysticism, and plays a pivotal role in the battle against Hades. Shaka, the Man Closest to God, lives up to his title by conquering death itself and awakening the ultimate Eighth's Sense which allows the Saints to fight without handicaps in the Underworld.

Rooting For: Shaka

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ICHIGO VS. ZARAKI
(Bleach)

Episodes: 38-39
Chapters: 103-113

Okay, I still say Zaraki won this one. I mean, battles in Bleach seem to be decided by one of two things: 1) who falls down first and 2) whose sword breaks first. Ichigo loses on both counts. Zaraki is a total badass and it took the combined power of Ichigo, Hollow Ichigo, and Zangetsu to fight with him on even terms.

Rooting For: Ichigo


ICHIGO VS. BYAKUYA
(Bleach)

Episodes: 57-59
Chapters: 160-167

This is the fight that propelled Ichigo to the rank of “Transcendent” on my Top 10 Anime/Manga Guys List (back when Ichigo was still on there and Bleach didn't suck). His bankai is revealed, sporting not one but two of my favorite abilities! And just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, Hollow Ichigo opens up a can of whoopass on sakura boy.

Rooting For: Hollow Ichigo 

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KURAMA VS. GAMA, TOUYA, MAKEN
(Yu Yu Hakusho)
Episodes: 37-39
Chapters: 67-69

Watch Kurama go up against not one, not two, but three opponents one after the other!! (Yes, being unconscious during a fight counts :P) First up is Gama, with the bloody makeup of doom! Kurama must use his head to get out of this one!! (Haha "head," get it? no?? watch the fight ~_~) Next he must face Touya the ice boy, and by the time he gets around to Maken... well, that doesn't go over very well, but it's cute to watch Hiei react. ^^

Rooting For: Kurama




ROCK LEE VS. GAARA
(Naruto)
Episodes: 48-49
Chapters: 82-86

Oh how I wish this would’ve read “Sasuke vs Gaara,” but despite me not being a fan of either Rock Lee or Gaara, this fight is just plain awesome! I was absolutely terrified watching it!! At the edge of my seat all the way through.

Rooting For: Rock Lee
 

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HIEI VS. BUI
(Yu Yu Hakusho)
Episodes: 57-58
Chapters: 98-99

This fight is a fine example of the pure pwnage that Hiei is capable of. Despite Bui being on the finalist team, a team that gave hell to the rest of Hiei’s comrades, the full power of Hiei’s Kokuryuuhaa utterly annihilated Bui... and the rest of the stadium, for that matter. ^.^;;

Rooting For: Hiei





KENSHIN VS. SOUJIROU
(Rurouni Kenshin)
Episodes: 54-56
Chapters: 128-134

Soujirou's lack of emotion makes him completely unpredictable. He is younger than Kenshin, faster than Kenshin, and very willing to kill - unlike Kenshin. Simply put, Soujirou is BETTER than Kenshin, and if it wasn't for the cheap pop psychology, he would've easily wiped the floor with Kenshin.

Rooting For: Soujirou

 

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