Tonfa is a special staff often used in martial arts. This weapon is very useful in close-quarters combat. Uniquely, tonfa weapons appear quite frequently in anime.
This time, we would like to discuss the best tonfa users in anime. Who are they? Check out the review below!
10. Chantez Apinion – Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha ViVid
Chantez Apinion is known as a nun and a formidable knight of the Saint Church. She has an attractive appearance. She also uses a weapon called Phantasma in combat.
This weapon is a twin sword that resembles a pair of tonfa. She uses a fighting style known as Twin-Sword Arts. Furthermore, she is able to combine physical strength with speed.
9. Kannei Kouha – Ikkitousen
Kannei Kouha is a student at Nanyo Academy who loves to fight. Initially, he was a kind person. However, he began to go crazy after he killed the leader of Nanyo, Enjitsu.
In terms of fighting skills, Kannei is very agile and tough. He is able to face strong opponents using a pair of tonfa. However, he is easily manipulated by others.
8. Layla Ashley – Avenger
As the main protagonist in Avenger, Layla Ashley has a very mysterious past. She is also known as a formidable fighter who rarely shows her emotions. Furthermore, she wants revenge on a fighter named Volk.
To achieve her goal, Layla fights very hard under Cross's guidance. She is very skilled at using tonfa-shaped weapons. Furthermore, she wants to defeat Volk in a gladiatorial match.
7. Ellie – Rave Master
Elie is one of the main characters in Rave Master. She joins Haru on her adventure and faces various difficult battles. Although she appears weak, Elie possesses quite impressive fighting skills.
Elie uses an interesting weapon in the form of a tonfa. Furthermore, she is also fearless when fighting enemies. Elie's strength increased significantly after she utilized Etherion.
6. Striker – Gangsta
Striker is one of the dangerous Hunters in the Gangsta story. He is well-known for his chaotic personality. He will do anything to achieve his goals.
Besides being skilled in hand-to-hand combat, Striker uses a pair of tonfa as his supporting weapons. He is so skilled with them that he can deflect bullets without difficulty.
5. Yo Uei – Dr. Stone
Yo Uei is a formidable fighter and former member of the Tsukasa Empire. He faked his death and chose to join the Kingdom of Science after the Stone War ended.
As a former police officer, Yo has extensive combat experience. He is highly talented in using tonfa. He is also able to combine them with his martial arts skills.
4. Ruiga – Naruto
Ruiga is a core member of Team Janin, a member of Na no Kuni. Together with his friends, they caused chaos that claimed the life of the country's daimyo.
Ruiga possesses highly skilled ninja skills. He is highly skilled in using water element jutsu. He also uses a tonfa to deflect various enemy attacks.
3. Gin – One Piece
Gin is a loyal confidant of Don Krieg. Although known for his cold and cruel nature, Gin becomes more sensitive after receiving the kindness of Sanji, who gave him food.
In combat, Gin possesses impressive fighting skills. He uses a tonfa equipped with an iron ball. With this weapon, he is capable of unleashing attacks that can crush his enemies' bones.
2. Megumi Fushiguro – Jujutsu Kaisen
Megumi Fushiguro is one of the main characters in Jujutsu Kaisen. He possesses exceptional skills as a jujutsu sorcerer. In combat, Fushiguro uses a special technique called the Ten Shadow Technique.
This technique allows Megumi to summon shadow creatures known as shikigami. Not only that, he is also able to wield a pair of tonfa with great skill after two months of training.
1. Hibari Kyouya – Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
Hibari Kyouya is a major character in Reborn! story. He is known as the leader of the Namimori Middle Disciplinary Committee. He is also highly respected by all his subordinates.
In combat, Hibari uses a pair of tonfa as his primary weapons. These tonfa have been modified with additional weapons, such as spikes and chains. Furthermore, Hibari often coats them with his purple flames.