Anime Anime Readers Rank Top Fist and Sword Fighter Characters in 2026 Reader Polls

Anime Anime JP published two 2026 reader ranking polls celebrating iconic anime and manga fighters. In the fist-fighting category, Itadori Yuji from Jujutsu Kaisen placed third and Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star placed second, with a one-hit-KO hero taking the top spot. In the sword-wielding category, Kamado Tanjiro from Demon Slayer ranked third and Himura Kenshin from Rurouni Kenshin placed second, with a character noted for a uniquely distinctive combat style claiming first place.