Kusarigama is a very popular traditional weapon from Japan. This weapon is in the form of a sickle sword connected by a chain. In addition, this weapon can be used for close and long range combat.
In this article, we would like to discuss about the best kusarigama users in anime stories. Who are they? Check out the full discussion below!
10. Chain'n'toad – One Punch Man
Chain'n'toad is one of the Class A heroes in the One Punch Man story. As his name implies, he wears a strange frog-inspired costume. Even though he wasn't as strong as Class S, he was still skilled at fighting monsters.
Chain'n'toad fights using kusarigama. He used to use it as a ranged weapon. In addition, he has two mainstay techniques called Ear Cutter and Ankle Bind.
9. Tomoe Tachibana – Absolute Duo
In Absolute Duo, Tomoe Tachibana is known as a very smart and talented student. Apart from being good-looking, she has extensive knowledge about the world of martial arts. She also really cares about her friends.
Tomoe has a modified kusarigama. She can combine these weapons with her martial arts skills. Because of that, she was able to fight against enemies without fear.
8. Umanosuke – Samurai Champion
The next most interesting kusarigama user is Umanosuke from Samurai Champloo. He has a tragic past due to the actions of Mukuru and Mugen. Because of that, he was obsessed with revenge.
Umanosuke is able to issue various deadly attacks with his kusarigama. He greatly benefited in long-range combat. He had fought very fiercely against Mugen.
7. Hattori Hanzō – Oda Nobuna no Yabou
Hattori Hanzō is the subordinate of the very dangerous Motoyasu Matsudaira. He has a cold and merciless nature when killing his targets. In addition, he is very talented in assassination missions.
In battle, Hanzō chose kusarigama as his main weapon. He was extremely excited when he faced an enemy on his level. It was clearly seen when he fought against Yoshiharu or Inuchiyo.
6. Kamanosuke Yuri – Brave 10
Before becoming a loyal follower of Yukimura, Kamanosuke Yuri was the leader of bandits who liked to rob other people's property. He has a rude and cunning nature. Even though he is a man, his appearance is quite feminine.
In terms of abilities, Kamanosuke is very skilled at using kusarigama to attack enemies. On top of that, he can perform wind-based ninja techniques and attacks. Because of that, he is considered as a representative of the wind element in Brave 10.
5. Kohaku – Inuyasha
Kohaku is the younger brother of the very young Sango. He has the potential to become a talented yokai or demon hunter. Despite this, he met a tragic fate until he was manipulated by the cunning Naraku.
Kohaku is highly skilled in using kusarigama to fight. In addition, he has a trained physique so that he is able to move very agilely. He is able to fight against enemies, both in close combat and ranged.
4. Tenten – Naruto Shippuden
Tenten is one of the toughest kunoichi from Konoha. She is known as a very skilled bukijutsu user. She is capable of using various weapons and ninja equipment in battle.
One of the types of weapons possessed by Tenten is the kusarigama scythe. She is able to swing the weapon very shrewdly at his enemy. In addition, she can use other weapons as support.
3. Hanzo – Naruto Shippuden
Hanzo Salamander is one of the legendary ninja who once led Amegakure. He was feared in his time because he was very strong. He has the power of deadly poison and is very skilled at using kusarigama.
Hanzo even has a deadly jutsu called Hagama no Mai: Rakukō no Yaiba. When using that jutsu, Hanzo will swing his kusarigama towards the sky and drop it right at its target.
2. Black Star – Soul Eater
In the Soul Eater story, Black Star is one of the most reliable Meisters in DWMA. He has a partner named Tsubaki who can transform into various types of weapons. One of them is kusarigama.
In the hands of Black Star, Tsubaki's kusarigama became even more lethal. Black Star can use this weapon very agile. In addition, he is able to outperform enemies in melee and ranged combat.
1. Shūhei Hisagi – Bleach
According to the author, Shūhei Hisagi is the best kusarigama user in the anime story. Besides having a badass face, he is very tough because he serves as vice-captain of the 9th Division in the Gotei 13.
Shūhei has a Zanpakutō named Kazeshini. In Shikai form, the sword will take the form of a kusarigama-shaped weapon with two sickle blades. With that weapon, he is able to issue long-range attacks that are difficult for the enemy to predict.