I’m a sucker for flashy fights with killer music, some of my all time faves are jjk, chainsaw man, demon slayer, and mha. The fights are incredible and I need some more of it. What should I watch?
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Fanceepance2026-01-31 04:35
Okay so hear me out, how does a literal action musical sound lol
Butterlegs212026-01-31 04:42
I'm intrigued
Fanceepance2026-01-31 04:49
Ehh as long as someone's interested haha.
[Give this clip a watch.](https://streamable.com/8ez3h)
Don't skip through, the buildup is key. The animation may not be as ridiculously top shelf as the shounens OP listed (though don't get me wrong, [it absolutely still has plenty of banger moments.](https://www.sakugabooru.com/data/08fb477b0bd9ef3770dd2ee2271eef4f.mp4)) but the sheer amount of hype this thing generates in short amounts of times is hard to beat LOL
Anime is Senki Zesshou Symphogear, the most hype musical you've never heard of. Has 5 seasons, they're all dope as hell. Season 1 can be a bit hit or miss, but the action and music is still great so whatever. Season 2 onwards is EXCELLENT though.
outerzenith2026-01-31 04:40
**Shangri-La Frontier**, it's like SAO but they're actually playing games and not stuck in the virtual world of anything... which imho is better
**Kill La Kill**, if you can look past the fanservice (which the anime play the trope on itself)
**Fate: Unlimited Blade Works**
**Mob Psycho 100**
**Hell's Paradise**
splifs2026-01-31 04:55
^^^ all good shit so I wanna add on: Fmab, AOT, opm s1, kaiju no. 8, solo leveling, mha vigilantes, dandadan, cyberpunk edgerunners, frieren (mostly chill but has some really good action), and not technically anime but arcane is excellent
VordovKolnir2026-01-31 08:42
Half of those are in the OP.
splifs2026-01-31 09:27
Some animation slop for my boy
Dependent-Hold-26252026-01-31 17:27
Yeah I made an edit after seeing the recommendations lol
Dependent-Hold-26252026-01-31 05:00
I’ve heard things about an anime that has great fights, I think it’s fate/stay? Something like that. I’ll look into mob psycho but I’ve already watched shangri la
VordovKolnir2026-01-31 08:44
Fate series has some really good fights in it. And there's a LOT of seasons.
And multiple time lines as well. If you watch it, I'd suggest looking up a decent watch order because it can get hella confusing if you watch it in certain orders.
Kuramhan2026-01-31 05:01
Not to be *that guy*, but technically, Hell's Paradise is the only shounen on that list. It's a great list of anime with action-packed supernatural fights, though. I can see some of them even having Shounen energy.
_StevenPettican042026-01-31 05:14
whats wrong with Shangri La Frontier?
IpodHero1782026-01-31 08:15
I want to know the answer as well.
Shangri-La Frontier definitely a Shonen. The manga runs in Weekly Shonen Magazine (alongside Gachiakuta, Blue Lock, and RAG).
Not sure why that person said it's "technically not a Shonen" when it is.
Kuramhan2026-01-31 14:06
It's original source material is a web novel. The manga is an adaptation of that web novel. My understanding is that the anime is an adaptation of the original web novel, not the manga. To be less semantic, that means shounen magazine editors had very little, if any, sway, in shaping the series. It didn't go through the creative process of an original shounen magazine.
There's nothing "wrong" with that. I just don't consider a went novel a shounen. A shounen is a work that came from a shounen magazine.
Kuramhan2026-01-31 14:05
It's original source material is a web novel. The manga is an adaptation of that web novel. My understanding is that the anime is an adaptation of the original web novel, not the manga. To be less semantic, that means shounen magazine editors had very little, if any, sway, in shaping the series. It didn't go through the creative process of an original shounen magazine.
There's nothing "wrong" with that. I just don't consider a went novel a shounen. A shounen is a work that came from a shounen magazine.
m0821422026-01-31 04:41
Hunter x Hunter!
Butterlegs212026-01-31 04:42
Yu Yu Hakusho is the gold standard for battle shonen for me
Dazzling_Condition192026-01-31 04:43
I second Kill La Kill.
Gurren Lagann.
SleepyDragon782026-01-31 04:43
I've gotta say, the only anime I've really noticed the combat music enough to remember in is Solo Leveling. Mostly season 2. The last major fight of season 2 was absolutely top tier in my opinion. All of the fights were great but that one specifically was phenomenal.
Vinland Saga has some great fighting in it but I can't remember the music. Season one has the most action. Season 2 does not have nearly as much.
I really enjoyed the fight scenes in Wistoria: Wand and sword as well though I could not say to the music. Will be doing a re-watch soon since a new season is coming out though.
Anxious-Laugh2972026-01-31 04:47
Bleach has a lot of fighting and some good music
Captain_Kuhl2026-01-31 08:21
Does the sub have better music than the dub? Nothing against the music itself, but it's like the same couple of songs for the entire series.
Anxious-Laugh2972026-01-31 15:41
Yeah it def uses the same song a lot, but I still remember it 10+ years since watching it so part of it is probably nostalgia for me. I’m not sure if the music is better on the dub or sub unfortunately
LordDShadowy532026-01-31 04:52
Fate Zero
Dependent-Hold-26252026-01-31 05:38
What’s fate zero
Candid_Ad47612026-01-31 06:13
fate/zero is by the studio that made demon slayer and is generally considered better by the anime community
Tato232026-01-31 08:35
Better than Demon Slayer you mean?
VordovKolnir2026-01-31 09:04
THIS anime community is not THE anime community. Demon Slayer is rated a bit higher than Fate Zero on MAL and is far more popular.
Candid_Ad47612026-01-31 09:15
it is for the more anime centric communitites it is better regarded so that includes r/anime and forchan, discord, etc. But yes, in the wider community such as MAL etc generally demon slayer is more broadly appealing and loved across a broader demographic and audience. but keep in mind very few people outside of the anime community actually seen the fate series.
VordovKolnir2026-01-31 09:19
I wouldn't wipe my ass with the opinions of r/anime. Their ratings tend to be absolute trash, and they tend to rate garbage very highly.
LordDShadowy532026-01-31 08:08
Forgot to recommend to follow up after with Fate Unlimited Blade Works. Top tier animation
Guerreiro19022026-01-31 04:54
Owari no Seraph
tiny_nova2026-01-31 04:56
Come watch *Tojima*? It's action Seinen, not shonen. Music gets rave reviews. Fights are hype, but maybe not flashy enough for you.
Seiryo-Tennan2026-01-31 04:59
Aachi and ssipak
B_X_S2026-01-31 05:02
Fire force 🔥
gcplz2026-01-31 05:14
Fighting music? Cowboy bebop. You welcome
plastikmissile2026-01-31 10:47
Also Samurai Champolo and Macross Plus.
Falsus2026-01-31 05:18
Clevatess was pretty great.
How about some other MAPPA shows? Rage of Bahamut: Genesis and Garo: Honoo no Kokuin comes to mind.
russianoatmeal2026-01-31 05:33
Kaiju No.8 - Government Team hunts down Godzilla sized monsters. A man dreams of joining them and finally does
Hunter x Hunter - young boy goes on a journey to find his dad and finds friends and trauma along the way
Mob Psycho 100 - middle school boy just wants to be normal but has crazy strong physic powers. This causes him a lot of issues
One-Punch Man - superhero anime where a man craves a fight but always wins with one punch. Also super funny, first season had me cackling.
NeptuneOW2026-01-31 05:38
Solo Leveling is the one “mainstream” battle shonen you haven’t seen yet! Highly suggest it. To Be Hero X also has some insane fights and is just overall a really good show taking into account your interests in music, Dandadan is definitely what you’re looking for. Amazing music that is connected to awesome fights
Dependent-Hold-26252026-01-31 05:44
I forgot to put solo leveling💔, dandadan, honestly dude the alien scene creeped me the fuck out. Did not like it
Luhvlylizzy2026-01-31 05:38
Soul Eater
Neptoon_192026-01-31 05:38
Gachiakuta and mob psycho 100, both super flashy and well animated with killer soundtracks, made by the same studio too. Also Hunter x Hunter is a classic.
abandoned_idol2026-01-31 05:49
"World Trigger" is a super awesome combination of "HxH" (ambushes/reversals), "Shangri-La" (videogame), and "Solo Leveling" (cool badasses), except that it does everything way better.
The fights flash, the music/tension bites into your skin, and the smart critical thinking makes your head feel all funny!
And you do NOT have permission to watch it (from me) until the reboot of season 1 releases! Until then, you should twiddle your thumbs like a good kid!
Sorry, I wish I could have given you an anime that has already aired, but they would likely not meet your high expectations. You want sakuga/animation I imagine.
NortWind2026-01-31 05:51
You will probably like {Sentenced to Be a Hero}.
ATOMICG242026-01-31 05:51
You should really try Saga of Tanya the Evil
gojo_hatake_1062026-01-31 05:53
Black 🖤 Clover🍀
Errorby2026-01-31 05:54
try some Isekai too !
we got slime
,
we got kirito
,
we got kirito clone 1 to idk 100? mb
,
we got spider
,
we got sword
,
we got some skeleton
,
we got loli Hitl*r
,
we got subaru
,
we got Aqua
,
we got some villainess too
,
we got familiar of zero
,
if you want action that bad
solo leveling
,
Aot
,
opm ( do not watch session 3 )
,
black clover
did you watch big three?
if you didn't please watch naruto and than bleach an than one piece
i watch big 3 and dragon ball and i watch one piece before naruto and i wish i watch naruto first that time
just watch gintama its fine if you can't handle Isekai this is should be fine for you
Sea_Equivalent_42072026-01-31 06:06
Why not Dragon Ball? The last two movies are really good. One show I recommend is Tojiro Wants to be a Kamen Rider. It’s wild and so is the soundtrack.
Dependent-Hold-26252026-01-31 06:21
I have the attention span of a sea urchin, can’t handle multiple seasons across different shows and honestly the art style didn’t appeal to me that much. Only managed to get through Naruto because it was my first anime and I watched it as a 9 year old. Still love it
Worth_Dependent65322026-01-31 06:26
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider
xxsaznpride2026-01-31 07:19
https://myanimelist.net/anime/genre/27/shounen
longdong54322026-01-31 07:35
Maken-ki
VordovKolnir2026-01-31 08:39
Akame ga Kill is really good. The fight scenes are pretty memorable.
Mob Psycho is pretty flashy as well.
Kill la Kill has some good ones as well.
Demon Slayer is quite famous for its fights.
Inuyasha has some pretty flashy stuff.
Yu yu Hakusho has some solid fights as well.
Street Fighter anime has a couple decent ones as well.
Cybrslsh2026-01-31 09:24
Black Clover, fairy tail, Fullmetal Alchemist brotherhood, Fate/zero and fate/stay night
No dragon ball at all or just Z and beyond. The pacing of Dragon Ball is way better than Z and since you’re listing it next to One Piece I can only assume pacing is the reason not to watch. I can’t imagine being able to watch Naruto and putting a hardline on the others, especially if all you want is flashy fights.
Dependent-Hold-26252026-01-31 17:29
I watched Naruto because I was 8 and it was my first anime
Federal-Stranger18242026-01-31 09:49
Bleach has an amazing story , fights and music , Fate Zero amazing fights with amazing animation and the story is a chef's kiss .
arsenics2026-01-31 13:10
fullmetal alchemist brotherhood
miracle-romance2026-01-31 19:38
To Be Hero X ticks all your boxes and has a killer story. Enjoy!
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[Give this clip a watch.](https://streamable.com/8ez3h)
Don't skip through, the buildup is key. The animation may not be as ridiculously top shelf as the shounens OP listed (though don't get me wrong, [it absolutely still has plenty of banger moments.](https://www.sakugabooru.com/data/08fb477b0bd9ef3770dd2ee2271eef4f.mp4)) but the sheer amount of hype this thing generates in short amounts of times is hard to beat LOL
Anime is Senki Zesshou Symphogear, the most hype musical you've never heard of. Has 5 seasons, they're all dope as hell. Season 1 can be a bit hit or miss, but the action and music is still great so whatever. Season 2 onwards is EXCELLENT though.
**Kill La Kill**, if you can look past the fanservice (which the anime play the trope on itself)
**Fate: Unlimited Blade Works**
**Mob Psycho 100**
**Hell's Paradise**
And multiple time lines as well. If you watch it, I'd suggest looking up a decent watch order because it can get hella confusing if you watch it in certain orders.
Shangri-La Frontier definitely a Shonen. The manga runs in Weekly Shonen Magazine (alongside Gachiakuta, Blue Lock, and RAG).
Not sure why that person said it's "technically not a Shonen" when it is.
There's nothing "wrong" with that. I just don't consider a went novel a shounen. A shounen is a work that came from a shounen magazine.
There's nothing "wrong" with that. I just don't consider a went novel a shounen. A shounen is a work that came from a shounen magazine.
Gurren Lagann.
Vinland Saga has some great fighting in it but I can't remember the music. Season one has the most action. Season 2 does not have nearly as much.
I really enjoyed the fight scenes in Wistoria: Wand and sword as well though I could not say to the music. Will be doing a re-watch soon since a new season is coming out though.
How about some other MAPPA shows? Rage of Bahamut: Genesis and Garo: Honoo no Kokuin comes to mind.
Hunter x Hunter - young boy goes on a journey to find his dad and finds friends and trauma along the way
Mob Psycho 100 - middle school boy just wants to be normal but has crazy strong physic powers. This causes him a lot of issues
One-Punch Man - superhero anime where a man craves a fight but always wins with one punch. Also super funny, first season had me cackling.
The fights flash, the music/tension bites into your skin, and the smart critical thinking makes your head feel all funny!
And you do NOT have permission to watch it (from me) until the reboot of season 1 releases! Until then, you should twiddle your thumbs like a good kid!
Sorry, I wish I could have given you an anime that has already aired, but they would likely not meet your high expectations. You want sakuga/animation I imagine.
we got slime
,
we got kirito
,
we got kirito clone 1 to idk 100? mb
,
we got spider
,
we got sword
,
we got some skeleton
,
we got loli Hitl*r
,
we got subaru
,
we got Aqua
,
we got some villainess too
,
we got familiar of zero
,
if you want action that bad
solo leveling
,
Aot
,
opm ( do not watch session 3 )
,
black clover
did you watch big three?
if you didn't please watch naruto and than bleach an than one piece
i watch big 3 and dragon ball and i watch one piece before naruto and i wish i watch naruto first that time
just watch gintama its fine if you can't handle Isekai this is should be fine for you
Mob Psycho is pretty flashy as well.
Kill la Kill has some good ones as well.
Demon Slayer is quite famous for its fights.
Inuyasha has some pretty flashy stuff.
Yu yu Hakusho has some solid fights as well.
Street Fighter anime has a couple decent ones as well.
No dragon ball at all or just Z and beyond. The pacing of Dragon Ball is way better than Z and since you’re listing it next to One Piece I can only assume pacing is the reason not to watch. I can’t imagine being able to watch Naruto and putting a hardline on the others, especially if all you want is flashy fights.