8 Times Villains Had To Fight One Another In Anime

Villain vs villain fights in anime are not that common, but they are some of the most exciting battles you can experience. There is something special about a bad guy fighting another bad guy, especially if it’s the previous villain against the next powerful foe. Seeing two huge powerhouses with immense egos clashing will never get old.

It also feels reassuring if you’re rooting for the protagonists, considering the villains will likely weaken each other. Sometimes, the previous threat will also help the main characters defeat the new one. Of course, this is just as exciting. However, it also uncovers a deep layer of these characters by clashing the two villains’ philosophies.

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Itachi Vs Orochimaru

Naruto

Itachi vs Orochimaru was over in an instant, but it still managed to be one of the most exciting fights. It mainly existed to showcase the immense power Itachi had, and the huge mountain Sasuke must climb to get to Itachi’s level. The fight was foreshadowed early on in Naruto, right after Orochimaru is defeated by the third Hokage.

After seeing Orochimaru be this terrifying inhuman creature that nearly destroyed the entire Leaf Village, we get the confirmation directly from Orochimaru that Itachi is even stronger. This planted the seed of Itachi vs Orochimaru, which eventually was showcased in a flashback. Orochimaru then returned in the fight between Sasuke and Itachi, only to be swiftly sealed away yet again.

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Feitan Vs Zazan

Hunter X Hunter

The Phantom Troupe makes their return in the Chimera Ant arc, albeit briefly. They take on Zazan’s squad one by one while enjoying themselves. However, the star of the show was Feitan vs Zazan. Although Zazan corners Feitan at first, that would be her biggest mistake.

The fight demonstrated that Feitan was one of the strongest Phantom Troupe members, as he mercilessly defeated Zazan. Everyone wanted to see how the Phantom Troupe would do against the Chimera Ants since the introduction of the Royal Guards, which made this fight all the more epic.

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Sukuna Vs Jogo

Jujutsu Kaisen

Sukuna vs Jogo was not a fight, but a demonstration of power. Similar to Jogo’s fight against Gojo, Sukuna completely destroys Jogo. Because of how absurdly strong Gojo and Sukuna are, many people forget that Jogo is one of the strongest curses we see.

Jogo is a special grade curse that every sorcerer except Gojo would struggle against. Sukuna summarizes this perfectly after defeating Jogo, telling him to stand proud because he’s strong. The fight itself also had some incredible feats for both Sukuna and Jogo.

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Shigaraki Vs Re-Destro

My Hero Academia

My Hero Academia spends the entirety of Season Five developing its main cast of villains by pitting them against a huge organization. The entire arc consists of various villain vs villain fights, including the two main bosses fighting each other. However, Shigaraki Vs Re-Destro is vastly different from most other villain fights.

It explores Shigaraki’s backstory and pits him against a major challenge that he must overcome all by himself. This allows Shigaraki to evolve and become much stronger than he was, both mentally and physically. It’s an amazing fight that does justice to both villains.

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Vegeta Vs Zarbon

Dragon Ball Z

This fight happened in the early stages of the Namek arc, back when Vegeta was still a cold-blooded killer yet to be redeemed. The Namek saga created a fascinating dynamic with the protagonists from Earth, Vegeta, and Frieza’s forces clashing with each other.

Throughout the arc, Vegeta unintentionally helps out our protagonists by fighting off Frieza’s forces. During this time, his best fight was the rematch with Zarbon. The fight perfectly showcased Vegeta’s cunning and ruthless nature, as he demolished Zarbon, who was arguably even more heartless.

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Sasuke Vs Danzo

Naruto

Sasuke’s fight against Danzo was set up from the moment Obito revealed the truth about Itachi. Back then, Sasuke was more of an anti-hero, but he became a fully-fledged villain by the time he fights Danzo. The fight is brutal, as Sasuke tries his hardest to kill Danzo by any means necessary. He even goes as far as stabbing Karin just to get Danzo.

Danzo himself is a morally corrupt person who thinks he’s doing the right thing. Eventually, Sasuke gets his revenge, as Danzo sacrifices his life trying to take out both Sasuke and Obito. The fight is more unsettling than epic, in a good way. It shows the lengths Sasuke is willing to stoop to for revenge.

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Aizen Vs Yhwach

Bleach

Aizen is one of the most intimidating and iconic villains in all of anime. So, seeing him take on the final boss of Bleach is certainly one of the greatest villain vs villain fights to this day. At first, Yhwach tries to recruit Aizen, knowing he is a formidable opponent.

That conversation alone is legendary, as we get to witness two big bosses clash with their words. Later, Aizen helps Ichigo fight against Yhwach by using his Kyouka Suigetsu to deceive the almighty Quincy. Former enemies teaming up to defeat a greater foe will always be one of the most exciting tropes. When it involves villains of the caliber of Aizen, it’s bound to be nothing but greatness.

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Kamui Vs Housen

Gintama

Kamui Vs Housen in Gintama is most likely the greatest villain vs villain fight in anime history. Even as a Yato child who doesn’t want to hurt others, Kagura has proven herself to be extremely strong. So, you can only imagine how strong her bloodlusted brother, Kamui, would be. On top of introducing Kamui, Gintama also introduces House, one of the strongest Yato members.

Right when you expect Kamui to leave, he starts teasing Housen into a fight. The battle perfectly showcases the sheer strength these elite Yato warriors possess. It also shows a future where Kagura herself could reach this height. Everything about this fight is executed perfectly.