Whether you’re a child or an adult, these signature moves are imitated by individuals of all ages as they tend to influence their thoughts of becoming protagonists. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most iconic signature moves in anime history that continue to inspire fans all over the world.

10. Hinokami Kagura – Tanjiro Kamado

Out of everything Demon Slayer Nichirin SwordsYoriichi's katana is considered the most lethal, as it is the creator of all styles and forms of breathing, including Tanjiro Kamado's signature attack, Hinokami Kagura, also known as the "Dance of the Fire God".

Hinokami Kagura is the alternate version of Sun Breathing and is a sort of dance form consisting of twelve segments repeated throughout the night until dawn. With the help of this breathing technique, Tanjiro is able to draw upon the incredible power of the sun to defeat higher-level demons.

9. Za Warudo – DIO

Za Warudo, also known as “The World” in the English translation, is an exceptionally powerful Stand wielded by DIO. As its name suggests, Za Warudo’s true power is to reign supreme over the entire world and whenever DIO faces a powerful opponent, he calls out their stand by name, which sounds pretty awesome.

First introduced in Stardust Crusaders, Za Warudo can stop time and punch people hard enough to explode. Its overwhelming physical power and nearly unstoppable control over time undeniably make it one of the most dangerous Stands in the entire series.

8. United States Of Smash – All Might

All Might's United States of Smash is one of the anime's signature moves, and the first time he performs it is during his battle with his archenemy All For One. It is the most powerful technique in All Might's vast arsenal, and its impact is so powerful that it can easily leave a massive crater in the ground.

United States of Smash supposedly harnesses all the remaining power of One For All's quirk and concentrates it into All Might's fist to perform a spectacular move. Because it drains a large amount of energy from the user, All Might can no longer use it due to his already weakened state.

7. Unlimited Void – Satoru Gojo

The honoree, Satoru Gojo, is among the strongest characters in Jujutsu Kaisen and his unbreakable expansion of mastery speaks volumes about his caliber. By using his cursed technique Limitless, Gojo creates the “Limitless Void” that is inescapable for a target.

Once activated, it floods the target's mind with infinite information, overwhelming them to the point of complete immobilization. For an enemy within the Boundless Void, their fate is already decided, as their appearance guarantees a slow but certain death.

6. Gomu Gomu no Pistol – One Piece

The first attack Luffy demonstrated on his journey to become the Pirate King was against Captain Alvida, which was “Gomu Gomu no Pistol.” Since then, Luffy has used it countless times and it has become one of his signature moves in the anime.

Initially, Luffy struggled with his stretching ability, but once he discovered it, he began unleashing devastating punches with strangely odd names. Over the course of his adventures, Luffy evolved his signature attack, creating multiple variations that were just as powerful as the last.

5. Serious Punch – Saitama

True to the series' title, Saitama can destroy almost anything with just one punch, even if he's not trying. Serious Punch shows his crushing potential as it is a greatly upgraded version of his normal punches and Saitama only launches it when his opponent overwhelms him.

Categorized as one of the anime's signature dynamic moves, Serious Punch possesses an enormous destructive force powerful enough to split clouds and completely split the ocean. However, Saitama rarely delivers his punches with full force, but he is one of the most formidable protagonists in anime.

4. Getsuga Tensho – Ichigo Kurosaki

Getsuga Tensho is one of the anime's signature moves due to the fact that it is performed by not one, but two generations of the family – Ichigo and Isshin Kurosaki. In Soul Society, it is considered a high-octane Zanpakuto technique due to its large-scale damage output and destructive capabilities.

The Getsuga Tensho is even stronger in its Bankai state as its crescent-shaped slashes turn black and become powerful enough to open a large hole in the Soul King Palace and knock someone as powerful as the Quincy King Yhwach several meters back.

3. Spirit Gun – Yusuke Urameshi

Yu Yu Hakusho set an influential tone in the 90s era by introducing one of anime's best signature moves, the Spirit Gun. A move that was once a simple finger gun move has become a status symbol for its likable protagonist Yusuke Urameshi.

Spirit Gun concentrates spiritual or demonic energy into the user's hand, allowing its user to release it through their fingertips in the form of a blast. The Spirit Gun's devastating power is derived from its user's control of Spiritual Energy, and has the potential to reduce anything to nothing.

2. Rasengan – Naruto

As a rookie ninja, Naruto didn't have any special moves in his arsenal until Toad Sage Jiraiya taught him how to technique symbolic jutsu, Rasengan. Being a technique created by the legendary Minato Namikaze, the Rasengan was incredibly difficult to learn, but Naruto overcame all obstacles to make this skill his own.

He tried and failed several times to make the spinning chakra ball, and eventually mastered the technique. Due to the usefulness of the Rasengan once learned, many users end up inventing variants of the Rasengan, for example, Naruto's ultimate Rasenshuriken.

1. Kamehameha – Goku

Trying to embody Goku’s signature style as a child or even as an adult brings back memories and gives a nostalgic feeling to anyone who is a die-hard fan of Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball series. The “Kamehameha” is possibly the most well-known and fan-copied anime move of all time.

Originally invented by Master Roshi, one of the strongest elders in the anime, this move was eventually passed down to Goku, who practiced it to perfection after witnessing his mentor's iconic ki blast. Since then, the Kamehameha has become the most used finishing attack in the Dragon Ball series.

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