Anime Giants Take Over: Dan Da Dan, Ranma ½, and One Piece Soar in Netflix's Global Top 10!
The anime and manga series Naruto and One Piece have been huge influences on fans worldwide for decades, each offering incredible battles, unforgettable characters, and unique styles. Even though Naruto finished its main storyline in 2014, the rivalry between these two iconic series still sparks debates among fans, especially around one big question: which series has the better fights?
Both have provided some of the best action scenes in shonen anime history, but each takes a different approach to combat that matches the style and themes of the respective creators, Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) and Eiichiro Oda (One Piece).
One of the reasons fans love Naruto’s fights is the detailed, realistic look that Kishimoto brings to his characters and battles. He focuses on precision in drawing human figures, giving fights a grounded feel. Battles like Rock Lee vs. Gaara or the invasion led by Pain showcase this realistic, intense style. Kishimoto’s approach, inspired by his own preference for real-looking figures, helps create scenes that feel almost choreographed, like carefully planned martial arts sequences. He once explained in an interview that while exaggerated action can be exciting, he prefers a realistic style for his characters, making them appear “cool” and controlled rather than over-the-top.
In contrast, One Piece’s creator, Eiichiro Oda, opts for a more exaggerated, vibrant style that matches the wild, adventurous spirit of his story. One Piece’s world is full of fantastical characters and powers, and Oda embraces this by making battles visually exciting and colorful, with every character’s fighting style reflecting their unique personality. Whether it’s Luffy’s stretchy rubber attacks or Zoro’s intense swordsmanship, the fights in One Piece feel larger-than-life and often comedic. This eccentric style fits perfectly with the carefree and resilient nature of Luffy, the story’s main character, and gives One Piece a signature look that’s recognizable and beloved by fans.
Both creators adapted their styles for the anime, making it easier for animators to bring these fights to life on screen. Kishimoto’s earlier works sometimes lost their fine detail as the series progressed, but he continued to refine his techniques, focusing on impressive landscapes and backgrounds that enhanced his fight scenes’ atmosphere. Meanwhile, Oda kept adding more extravagant, imaginative elements, which worked well with the ever-expanding world of One Piece.
Ultimately, both Naruto and One Piece offer amazing fights with their own strengths, giving fans plenty to debate and enjoy. Each show brings something different to the table, making them both essential parts of manga and anime culture.