Origins
Olivier Irevasseur was a not so famous pirate that inspired this anime.
What is One Piece
Pretty much every creature from hell got there power from this Michael Jackson look a like.
Who is Muzan.
It's odd how despite Deku being Japanese, this move uses different American states in it's text.
What is Smash.
While more recent(2020 in fact) the ending to this battle brought out the tears for those who watched it in theaters.
What is Rengoku versus Akaza.
Believe it!
Who is Naruto
This anime takes heavy inspiration Japanese folklore and Shinto religion, even taking place during the Taisho Period (1912-1926).
What is Demon Slayer
For the amount of times this group flies through the sky every episode, you'd think they'd pack parachutes.
Who is Team Rocket
A move utilizing the "spirit" in all life in order to deliver a devastating blow.
What is the Spirit Bomb
This top hero beats the big bad in one of the best fights in the series. (Although his defeat doesn't last long.)
What is All Might versus All for One.
Set your heart ablaze.
Who is Rengoku
While not a direct inspiration, one can argue the setting and plot of this anime resemble that of One Punch Man.
What is My Hero Academia
At first someone who killed for justice, he eventually eliminates anyone who got in his way with his genius intellect.
Who is Light Yamgami
This move derives from the the first and most powerful king of Hawaii.
What is Kahmahamaha.
This DBZ battle still holds the record for the longest fight (most episodes) in the series.
What is Goku vs. Frieza
I'll leave tomorrow's problems to tomorrow's me.
Who is Saitama
Most people would be surprised to know this character's name is a delicacy in ramen.
What is Naruto
This character personifies "you either die a hero, or live long enough to become the Villain." (He does look good with slick backed hair though.)
Eren Jaeger
The ability to make copies of yourself would be quite useful for everyday life.
What are shadow clones.
Growing up, everyone who watched this battle liked to walk around with leg weights afterwards. (if you, know you know)
What is Rock Lee versus Gaara
A dropout will beat a genius through hard work.
Who is Rock Lee
This story and subsequent main character is based off the very old Chinese novel Journey to the West.
What is Dragon Ball
Based on a Disney song, there's Bibbidi, then Bobbidi, and finally...."
Who is Majin Buu
Using this brings someone into your own pocket world, which can be anything. Like a beach or even an endless void.
What is Domain Expansion.
This admittedly cool battle was the first in the series to showcase David versus Goliath battle between human and Titan.
Levi versus Beast Titan
Who is Izuku Midoriya