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Apart from being one of the Big 3 of Shonen,Narutohas some of the most iconic and legendary fights. Be it Madara’s fight with Might Guy or Sakura’s epic showdown with Sasori, the series excelled in its depiction of battles. Of all the battles in the series, Kakashi and Obito’s fight scene takes the cake through its sheer poetry in motion.
While it may not be flashily done, this fight is minimalistic in terms of its animation. This holds especially true with the fluidity and rhythm of the moves. It also stands in contrast withOne Piece’s post-time skip battles that are often laden with impact frames.
Kakashi and Obito’s fight scene in Naruto is minimalistic yet impactful.
Kakashi and Obito share a complicated relationship dynamic inNaruto Shippuden. While most people deem them friends, both characters are more of rivals.Masashi Kishimotoexcels in portraying friendships and heroism in his story. The essence of his series underscores rivalry. However, he took it up a notch with the iconic fight between the two iconic characters of the series.
The showdown between both characters is one of themost iconic battlesin the series franchise. Be it movements or the animation, the duel is a well-choreographed scene. While the series received backlash for its animation quality, this scene takes the cake for the portrayal of the intensity between the two rivals. The consensus was that this fight topped the charts in the franchise.
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ARedditthread had several users expressing their views on the iconic battle between Kakashi and Obito. While some praised the fight, others drew comparisons between the series.
Although the series received flak for its poor animation quality, it compensated for it through its choreographed fights. From the movements to the gestures, this fight remains iconic and legendary in the series.Eiichiro Oda’sseries is laden with excessive use of impact frames and flashy animation.
Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece overdid the excessive impact frames
From Garp’s Galaxy Impact to Zoro’s battle with Eustass Kid,One Pieceis laden with impact frames. The overdramatic flashes are supposed to give an extra oomph to the character’s aura. This holds especially true with the iconic battles in the series. Be it Shanks’ Kamusari or Rayleigh’s entry, the impact frames have become excessive, especially with the post-time-skip battle scenes in the series.
However, the series may have exaggerated the use of impact frames. While the flashes in the frames add a dramatic effect to the scene, it gets overwhelming for the audience. This holds especially true for the excessive use of this animation in the series compared to the pre-time skip battle scenes. While Oda’s series is flashily done, it lived up to its grandeur throughGarp’s Galaxy Impact scene.
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Both series are iconic and legendary in their own way. While Kakashi and Obito’s fight outlined their fluidity and movements as skilled and seasoned shinobi, Garp’s Galaxy Impact lives up to its name. The impact frames may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they live up to the magnum opus of making it dramatic. It adds to the overarching aura of a character.
Naruto and One Piece are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
