The 10 Strongest Duos in Anime (Best Team-Up)

In the Anime realm, many characters have come together to form duos that are not only regarded as the best but also indestructible.

The concept of two Anime characters who are either friends or former foes teaming up to lay waste to a common enemy is not unusual. Nevertheless, it continues to intrigue us in the best possible way.

Today, we have put together a list of the top 10 Strongest Duos in Anime who work flawlessly well together. Let’s begin, then!

Top 10 Strong DuosAnime Title
Vegeta and GokuDragon Ball Z
Edward and Alphonse Fullmetal Alchemist
Gon and KilluaHunter x Hunter
Naruto and Sasuke Naruto
Saitama and GenosOne Punch Man
Natsu Dragneel and HappyFairy Tail
Katsuki Bakugo and Izuku MidoriyaMy Hero Academia
L and LightDeath Note
Zoro and SanjiOne Piece
Gintoki and KatsuraGintama
Top 10 Strongest Duos in Anime

Vegeta and Goku – Dragon Ball Z

Vegeta and Goku using all of their strength to gather power.

The love-hate relationship between Vegeta and Goku is one of the iconic depictions of former foes turning into a team. They are a duo that works incredibly well together and has each other’s back no matter what.

Due to their complicated history filled with murder attempts, kidnapping, and betrayals, this duo continually strives to outperform one another. The challenge to surpass one another is what has made them indestructible against all the forces and has made them one of the strongest defenders of Earth.

Vegeta & Goku support each other

Edward and Alphonse – Fullmetal Alchemist

Edward and Alphonse are in the middle of nowhere.

Edward and Alphonse are brothers but this powerful duo shares more than just the conventional brotherhood.

They have gone through many traumatic experiences and they have lost their body parts while trying transmutation. And they would do anything to protect one another.

They share the kind of relationship, everyone wishes to have with their siblings. They quarrel and disagree, but in the end, they withstand all tests of time together.

Gon and Killua – Hunter x Hunter

The first encounter between Gon and Killua.

Gon and Killua had their first encounter during the Hunter exams. From the moment they met, it was evident that they have developed a real connection.

This powerful duo can fuse their strengths and use the Nen to an extraordinary level. And it goes without saying that they would go to the ends of the world to protect one another.

With Killua being a stone-hearted assassin who lived in isolation and Gon having a soft-hearted and lively personality, their outlook on life is quite different. But, their different personalities are the reason they complement each other so well.

Naruto and Sasuke – Naruto

Naruto and Sasuke combining their powers

Despite sharing a history filled with murder attempts and family conflicts, these two share a power that transcends conventionality. After working as a team, Naruto and Sasuke started to gain respect for one another and considered each other brothers. 

The two are individually strong, but when they fuse their six-path abilities, there is not one they cannot defeat. 

While Naruto, who has the title of Hokage due to his strength, protects the village at the front end, then Sasuke, the Shadow Hokage, is the shadow that never leaves him. They are a team that coordinates effortlessly, making them among the ten strongest duos in Anime.

Saitama and Genos – One Punch Man

Saitama and Genos – One Punch Man by One

Coming from the famous Manga Series known as One-Punch Man, Saitama and Genos share the relationship of Master and Disciple.

The character of Genos possesses incredible strengths, but when Saitama who is all too powerful, rescued him from Mosquito Alien, he immediately gained respect for him. Genos is devoted to his master, and the duo shares a strong connection.

Genos has incredible firepower, and Saitama only needs one punch to destroy the enemy.

It is evident that if these two come together as a team to destroy a common enemy, they will easily lane waste to them.

Natsu Dragneel and Happy – Fairy Tail

Natsu and Happy share an emotional moment in Fairy Tail by Hiro Mashima.

Seeing Happy, all of you must be thinking, how can this little cat bring power? But Happy is a lot more than just power.

Happy was originally tasked to kill the Dragon Slayers. But, upon losing his memory in an event, he became best friends with Natsu. The two are inseparable, and this is a duo that cannot work without one another.

Happy’s technique to increase speed and their combined attacks can easily take down any opponent. While Natsu is the powerful side of the coin, Happy is the decisive side.

Katsuki Bakugo and Izuku Midoriya – My Hero Academia

Katsuki and Izuku – My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi

Katsuki and Izuku are an ideal depiction of former foes working flawlessly well together for a common objective. The two share a common dream of becoming Pro-heroes. Hence, they joined the U.A Academy. 

While Katsuki has an aggressive personality and impulsive instincts, Izuku has a calm personality. Although different, Katsuki and Izuku have defeated enemies like Nine and Shigaraki as a team.

They have proven time and time again that together, with their power, they can defeat any threat that comes their way. 

L and Light – Death Note

Together, they are not only stronger than alone, but they also give each other a boost.

Death Note gave us one imperfectly perfect duo under the name of L and Light. Though the show put them at the opposite end of the stick majority of the series, their coming together stunned all of us Anime buffs. 

L and Light are both geniuses, and due to their history of rivalry, they push each other to do their best to outdo one another.

This is a duo that is not only stronger together but also boosts each other to heights.

Zoro and Sanji – One Piece

Zoro and Sanji reuniting in the land of Wano – One Piece

Zoro and Sanji form a dream team. They quarrel and argue, but Sanji can give his life for Zoro, which shows their unwavering loyalty to one another.

Their fighting styles differ as Sanji makes use of his legs to fight, whereas Zoro is an extraordinary swordsman. 

Together their differences form a team in front of whom no threat can last long.

Gintoki and Katsura – Gintama

In times of need, Gintoki and Katsura have the kind of friendship where they can always rely on one another.

Gintoki and Katsura share the kind of friendship where they both can always count on one another during life-threatening situations. They have been friends since childhood and have gone through numerous dangers together.

They are both extraordinary swordsmen and they both can be considered as one of the most powerful individuals. Hence, together they are a force to be reckoned with.

Final Verdict

  • It is evident that the above-mentioned shows would be incomplete without these iconic and powerful duos.
  • Through these duos, it is proven that there are numerous ways in which a duo can be strong.

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