The 20 Most Iconic Anime Characters Who Dual Wield Weapons

Nothing is more impressive than wielding two weapons at once, and these cool anime characters prove that with their dual-wielding skills.

Highlights

• In the world of anime, many characters dual-wield weapons, showcasing their skill and versatility in combat.
• These characters prove that offense can be a great defense, utilizing speed and strategy to become some of the strongest warriors in their respective animes.
• Whether it’s Asuma’s chakra blades, Sally’s unique daggers, or Yato’s blessed vessel swords, these iconic characters demonstrate the cool and deadly nature of dual-wielding in anime.

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The world of anime has a lot of characters that wield one or more weapons. Some of these weapons seem practical and easy to use. Then there are a few that might make some fans scratch their heads because it just doesn’t seem possible to even lift them. Either way, it can’t be denied that the characters look cool when using them.

These characters have become pretty iconic for dual-wielding their weapons of choice. A few of them might use more than two weapons and sometimes they’ll even use one, but dual-wielding is their main choice for combat.

Update on August 27, 2023 by Sarah Prado: Mastering one weapon can take years, but somehow some anime characters have managed to master dual-wielding (some even wield more than two). One might think these characters don’t have the best defense since their hands are occupied holding weapons, but that’s not the case. They prove that having great offense can be a great defense and other things like speed and having a strategy help make them even deadlier. From close-range to long-range, these warriors are some of the strongest in their respective animes and any opponent unlucky enough to fight them probably won’t make it out in one piece.

20 Asuma Sarutobi And His Chakra Blades (Naruto)

Asuma was a well-known shinobi when he was alive, and it’s easy to see why. Not only was he observant of those around him, but he was a capable fighter with his chakra blades. He would infuse custom-made trench knives with his chakra, and this made his close-range combat all the more lethal. With these blades, he could cut through just about anything from wood to rocks and even metal.

Thanks to his skill with these blades, Asuma was one of the best fighters in close combat. Plus, he could also extend the blades several feet with his chakra and force his enemies to dodge his attacks even if they weren’t close to him.

19 Sally And Her Unique Daggers (Bofuri: I Don’t Want To Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense)

Sally is a girl who is quick on her feet and needs weapons that won’t slow her down. Thankfully, she has two unique daggers to help her out. She is able to slash through enemies quickly and has taken out several players or NPCs with little issue. Her daggers give a boost to her strength, dexterity, and intelligence.

She might not have the highest strength, defense, and HP, but Sally knows her strengths and weaknesses. She knows how to work well with her guild and her methods of doing things can be just as unorthodox as Maple’s.

18 Yukio Okumura And His Dragoon Handguns (Blue Exorcist)

Having not received the same Blue Flames as his brother Rin, Yukio was trained at a young age to become an exorcist to protect him. He trained to become a Doctor and a Dragoon, becoming the youngest student to pass the exam at thirteen years old. With Dragoon being his offensive Meister, Yukio dual-wields handguns for mid and long-range combat.

Thanks to his flame resistance, Yukio is able to use guns and ammunition that would harm most wielders because of their magical properties. If that doesn’t make him sound deadly, he is able to keep up with those who specialize in close-range combat like Shura Kirigakure, who is known as a great swordswoman.

17 Aria Holmes Kanzaki And Her Two Colt Pistols And Short Swords (Aria The Scarlet Ammo)

No one should be fooled by her small stature as Aria is a deadly force. She has two Colt pistols that she can use in both close and long-range combat. Her accuracy is pretty spot-on, so her enemies will either be hit or disarmed if she fires at them.

If anyone thinks she’s helpless without her guns, Aria also carries two short swords with her. She’s just as deadly with them as she is with her firearms and uses them for quick, strong strikes. Aria might not look big and intimidating, but she uses her small size to her advantage and opponents should be careful when fighting her.

16 Shunsui Kyoraku And His Dual Swords (Bleach)

One of the best swordsmen in the Soul Society, Shunsui has earned his spot as a Captain of the 1st Division and Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13. With his two swords, Shunsui is a master at close-range combat, and it helps that he’s ambidextrous. Though it seems like he’s a bit stronger using his left hand, his strength with his right hand is just as good.

With his swords and a strategist mind, Shunsui is one of the best warriors in the Bleach universe. Anyone who fights him is going to have a tough fight on their hands and very few will make it out unscathed.

15 Yato And His Blessed Vessel, Yukine (Noragami)

This god might not seem like much, but Yato is a lot stronger than what his fellow gods give him credit for. Yato has his regalia and shiki Yukine as a single sword for a long time until Yukine was cut in half by Bishamon. After this, Yukine transformed into a blessed vessel and became two swords that Yato now wields. Yato quickly adapted to using two blades and has become quite skilled at doing so.

Becoming a blessed vessel wasn’t just giving Yato and Yukine a power boost, but it also symbolized just how strong their bond was. Very few shiki become blessed vessels for the god they’re serving, and Yukine’s transformation shows that he’s extremely loyal to Yato and is willing to sacrifice his own life to keep him safe.

14 Thorfinn And His Two Blades (Vinland Saga)

Relying on speed and agility is the way that Thorfinn prefers to fight and these two blades are his most trusted weapons. To make up for his lack of brute strength, Thorfinn uses these blades for quick and precise strikes and has taken out opponents far above his level. His agility is so high that he has been able to avoid platoons of soldiers in seconds and also has great reflexes.

He specifically targets his opponent’s weak points and uses his speed to avoid attacks. Thorfinn does get stronger as he gets older, but his speed is still his greatest asset and these blades just fit perfectly with his fighting style.

13 Kirito And His Swords (Sword Art Online)

At this point, the best question for Kirito would be: is there anything he can’t do? He started off the series wielding one sword but has been using two swords since the Aincrad arc. Using two swords was no problem for him and just added to the large pool of skills that he has. It also makes him a rather unique character and makes him more powerful than other characters in Sword Art Online.

Being the main character of the series also helps, but it can’t be denied that Kirito has come a long way since the beginning of the series. Whether he’s using one or two swords, he’s a pretty strong fighter who is more than capable of holding his own against even the toughest of foes.

12 Imai Nobume And Her Dual Katanas (Gintama)

A very powerful woman who was raised as an assassin. Nobume uses two swords when fighting and she’s considered one of the deadliest warriors around. During her childhood, she was able to kill other adult rival assassins and didn’t get any injuries from doing so. Plus, she can keep up with some of the strongest characters in the series and is a very opponent to face.

Even Kondo Isao has commented on her abilities and says that every strike from her is lethal and is meant to be a killing blow. Her swords are incredibly durable and have sliced through concrete with ease, proving that it’ll take a lot to break them.

11 Yor Forger And Her Elegant Stiletto Daggers (Spy x Family)

Yor has only been around the anime scene for a short time, but she’s already become pretty iconic for a lot of reasons. Her look when she’s out doing a job looks deadly yet elegant and her stiletto daggers match perfectly with it. Yor uses these daggers with ease and can take on multiple people at once when using them.

She can use them for close-range, which she normally does, or she can throw them at people who are far away. She might not use them a lot, but Yor looks elegant every time she wields them. They might look delicate, but these daggers are very sharp and deadly, especially with such a strong woman wielding them with expertise.

10 Tengeun Uzui And His Flashy Nichirin Cleavers (Demon Slayer)

A flashy man like Tengen needs an equally flashy weapon and he uses two of them. His cleavers are heavier than the average Nichirin sword and they have explosive power in them. In Tengen’s hands, these cleavers are some of the deadliest weapons in the series. With the chain connecting them, he uses them almost like nunchucks and wields them effortlessly.

Even after Gyutaro cut off his left hand, Tengen had no trouble using them and was able to fight the Upper Six Kizuki on equal grounds. He might’ve retired after the battle, but Tengen is pretty iconic because of his flashiness and amazing strength.

9 Death The Kid And His Demon Twin Guns, Liz And Patty (Soul Eater)

Death the Kid is no ordinary reaper and uses these twin guns in combat. He is able to use them for ranged combat, and he’s even proficient at using them at close range. He was able to keep up with Black Star, who is a master at close-range fighting. Death the Kid easily shows that he’s a force to be reckoned with no matter who he’s fighting.

The sisters who form into his guns aren’t technically twins, but Liz and Patty work perfectly together. In their gun forms, both sisters are able to take quite a bit of damage and not be harmed as shown in Death the Kid’s fight against Nars.

8 Mikasa Ackerman And Her Ultrahard Steel Blades (Attack On Titan)

Mikasa has come a long way since the series began. She showed that she has natural combat prowess and still maintains a pretty clear head when her emotions run high. She’s one of the strongest warriors in the series and it can be argued she’s just as strong as Levi.

Mikasa’s skill using the blades came naturally to her and she took out quite a few of the titans early in the series. She does also use Thunder Spears regularly and depends on who she’s fighting. However, Mikasa always has her blades on her and anybody going against her probably won’t make it out alive.

7 Alucard And His Dual Pistols (Hellsing Ultimate)

Alucard doesn’t even need weapons to take down his enemies, but he does look cool wielding these pistols. At first glance, these pistols might seem like any other gun, but these are modified very differently. Both guns have heavy recoil which is too much for an ordinary human, but it’s no problem for Alucard. One shot from these guns is more than enough to kill a vampire.

He does use these guns regularly when going up against most enemies. While he doesn’t use them much near the end of the series, these guns are still very memorable when thinking about Alucard.

6 Revy And Her Modified Berettas (Black Lagoon)

Revy is undoubtedly the main reason why the Lagoon Company is as successful as it is. She is able to use just about any firearm that’s given to her, but she always has her trusty berettas in hand. With just these two guns alone, Revy is pretty much a one-woman army. She’s taken out groups of enemies in just a short amount of time thanks to her skill.

Her marksmanship is insanely good and Revy is deadlier than most people since she’s ambidextrous. Revy might not be the smartest in the group, but she’s a huge reason why they’re so successful in their missions.

5 Inosuke Hashibira And His Dual Nichirin Swords (Demon Slayer)

He’s one of the few dual-wielders in the series, and he is one fearsome foe. Inosuke opts to have his blades chipped with gashes so he can tear his opponents apart instead of making a clean cut. While this sounds a little savage, it does fit Inosuke’s fighting style and personality, which is more bestial than human.

Despite having no formal training, Inosuke wields these swords with ease and is pretty close to a Hashira-level of expertise. With Tanjiro and Zenitsu’s help, he was able to behead Daki once even after she blocked his attack. Inosuke was able to behead her again thanks to Zenitsu’s help and Tanjiro beheading Gyutaro at the same time, killing the demon siblings once and for all.

4 Erza Scarlet And Her Various Requip Forms (Fairy Tail)

Erza has plenty of armor sets at her disposal thanks to her Requip magic. One of her more notable sets is Heaven’s Wheel Armor. She has multiple swords she can launch at her opponents and has plenty of them with this armor. In close-range combat, she opts to use dual-wield swords. With her Clear Heart Clothing, she dual-wields swords and goes all out on offense since the armor has no defense.

She has plenty of other armor sets that she dual-wields like the Morning Star Armor, Flight Armor, Armadura Fairy, and Red-Black Twin Blades Armor. Regardless of what armor she’s wearing, Erza is one of Fairy Tail’s strongest warriors, and any opponent that fights her will have a long fight on their hands.

3 Roronoa Zoro And His Three Swords (One Piece)

Zoro is known for wielding three swords at the same time, but he tends to use the swords in his hands more than the ones he wields with his mouth. He has three deadly swords to pick from and each of them has very different things going on. He’s been a swordsman since his childhood and mastered using two swords at a young age before moving onto the Three Sword Style.

He does use his three swords more often than just using two, but he does dual-wield quite a bit throughout the series. It doesn’t really matter how many swords (and sometimes no swords) Zoro has because he’s one of the strongest pirates in the One Piece world.

2 Riza Hawkeye And Her Dual Handguns (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)

She might not use alchemy, but this doesn’t mean Hawkeye is weak. She usually keeps her trusty dual handguns on her person and is quick to pull them out when danger is near. It also helps that she has amazing reflexes and is able to keep up with some pretty tough enemies. Plus, she has pretty good aim and is one of the best firearms specialists in the military.

Mustang should consider himself lucky that he has a pretty strong and smart woman watching his back. Hawkeye has saved his life a few times thanks to her quick reactions, and she isn’t afraid to point out his weaknesses at the time (usually when it’s raining or his gloves get wet).

1 Levi Ackerman And His Ultrahard Steel Blades (Attack On Titan)

Levi is known to be humanity’s strongest warrior and for many good reasons. The way he wields these blades is unique and he uses the same style as he did when he fought with knives. Before becoming a soldier, Levi was a notorious thug when living underground.

After being recruited by Erwin, Levi quickly became one of the best warriors in the military and took out a good number of titans before the series. He was able to take down Annie with no problem when he and Mikasa rescued Eren. Even when going against Zeke in his Titan form, Levi was able to cut him down.

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