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.

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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.

Updated April 23, 2024 by Sarah Prado: In the world of anime, anything is possible. Dual wielding takes a lot of work and discipline, but these anime characters make it look easy to do. Their skills in using their weapons make them some of the deadliest fighters on the battlefield. Fighting with two weapons makes their offense very deadly, but that doesn’t mean their defense is lacking.

They either find ways to make their defense just as good or use other ways to make up for their lack of one. If anyone has the misfortune of fighting these anime dual-wielders, they should be prepared for a tough battle.

1 Asta & His Anti-Magic Swords

Uses His Swords To Even The Playing Field

Having been born with no magic, Asta wields Anti-magic Swords to help even the playing field. These swords help nullify and cut through magic. Asta doesn’t suffer the consequences of using these swords since he has no mana for them to deplete. With his Demon-Slayer Sword, he’s able to extend the Anti-magic around the edges of the blade and can use the flat side of his sword to deflect spells.

His Demon-Dweller Sword allows him to release projectiles of Anti-magic from long distances that can cut through magic. It can also use the magic from those around him that imbue these slashes with their properties. Thanks to his training and experience, Asta can wield these swords with no problem. His style is a little rough compared to most swordsmen, but no one can deny his strength and skills.

2 Claudia Enfield & Her Twin Swords, Pan-Dora (The Asterisk War)

A Student Council President Needs Strong Weapons To Fight

• Release Year: 2015
• Studio: A-1 Pictures
• Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Harem
• Number of Episodes: 12

Being the student council president since middle school, it’s only fitting that Claudia has very powerful weapons by her side. Pan-Dora gives her the ability to see up to 300 seconds into the future. While this is a great ability to have, it comes at the cost of Claudia having nightmares of her experiencing a different death every time she sleeps. Despite this, Claudia still refers to Pan-Dora as her “little darling” and is the only student to ever use the weapon.

Claudia effortlessly wields these swords in combat with great confidence and skill. Being the second top-ranking fighter in the academy, very few can defeat her in battle and her skill is said to be equal to Ayato, the number one top-ranking student.

3 Archer & His Dual Swords, Kanshou And Bakuya

An Archer Who Prefers Fighting With Swords

Ironically, Archer’s preferred weapons are the two swords, Kanshou and Bakuya. He’s quite skilled in melee combat and prefers fighting in close-range combat to throw his opponents off. He often uses both blades at the same time and is such a formidable opponent that he was able to defeat Berserker six times.

What Archer lacks in strength, he makes up for it with his unorthodox tactics and techniques. Should he lose one or both swords in combat, he can use his Projection magic to create new ones. His versatility and adaptability make him one of the most unique and strongest Servants in the series.

4 Kohaku & Her Twin Knives

Moving Quickly Requires Light Weapons

Kohaku is a girl that excels in using her speed in combat so she needs weapons that won’t slow her down. These primitive-looking knives are perfect for her, and Kohaku is very skilled at using them. What she lacks in strength and technique, she makes up for with quick reflexes and great combat instincts.

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Despite not having any formal training in using her knives, Kohaku can perform a lot of quick strikes when attacking. Anyone who fights against her will either have to be stronger, smarter, or quick to win.

5 Asuma Sarutobi & His Chakra Blades

His Chakra Blades Could Cut Through Just About Anything

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.

6 Sally & Her Unique Daggers

Her Daggers Are Perfect For Her Fighting Style

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 can 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.

7 Yukio Okumura & His Dragoon Handguns

His Skill With His Guns Makes Up For His Lack Of Blue Flames

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

8 Aria Holmes Kanzaki & Her Two Colt Pistols And Short Swords

Long Or Close-Ranged Combat, She’s Prepared For Both

• Release Year: 2011
• Studio: J.C. Staff
• Genre: Action, Romantic comedy
• Number of Episodes: 12

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.

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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.

9 Shunsui Kyoraku & His Dual Swords

The 1st Division Captain Is A Deadly Force In the Soul Society Thanks To His Swords

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.

10 Yato & His Blessed Vessel, Yukine

Proof That Yato And Yukine’s Bond Is Powerful

This god might not seem like much, but Yato is a lot stronger than what his fellow gods give him credit for. Yato had 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.

11 Thorfinn & His Two Blades

His Weapons Make It Easy For Quick Strikes

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.

12 Kirito & His Swords

Having Two Swords Just Made Him More Powerful

At this point, the best question for Kirito would be: is there anything he can’t do? He started 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 had. It also makes him a rather unique character and makes him more powerful than other characters in Sword Art Online.

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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.

13 Imai Nobume & Her Dual Katanas

Goes For The Kill With Every Strike

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.

14 Yor Forger & Her Elegant Stiletto Daggers

The Thorn Princess Needs Something Elegant And Sharp To Match Her Title

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.

15 Tengen Uzui & His Flashy Nichirin Cleavers

A Flashy Man Needs Flashy Weapons

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.

16 Death The Kid & His Demon Twin Guns, Liz And Patty

Proves That Guns Can Be For Close-Range Combat

Death the Kid is no ordinary reaper and uses these twin guns in combat. He can 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.

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

17 Mikasa Ackerman & Her Ultrahard Steel Blades

A Natural At Using Any Weapon Given To Her

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 also uses Thunder Spears regularly depending 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.

18 Alucard & His Dual Pistols

His Guns Are Too Much For Humans To Handle

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.

19 Revy & Her Modified Berettas

A Deadly Woman Needs Special Guns To Suit Her Needs

Revy is undoubtedly the main reason why the Lagoon Company is as successful as it is. She can 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.

20 Inosuke Hashibira & His Dual Nichirin Swords

His Swords Are Designed To Rip His Opponents To Shreds

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.

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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 beheaded Gyutaro at the same time, killing the demon siblings once and for all.