Anime is known for its intense training arcs โ those moments when a character dedicates themselves to intense physical and mental conditioning in order to become stronger. These arcs are often filled with drama, tension, and sometimes even tears. Today, we’re going to dive into the top 5 anime characters who underwent the most epic, intense training arcs in anime history.
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Naruto Uzumaki’s 3-Year Training (Naruto Series)
Imagine being sealed away from the world for three years with nothing to do but train. Sounds miserable, but for Naruto, it was the only way to become strong enough to protect his village. Under the watchful eye of Jiraiya, Naruto honed his skills and learned new jutsu that made him a legitimate contender against the Akatsuki. His time away from the world took a toll on him emotionally, but in the end, it paid off.
Rock Lee’s Never-Ending Training (Naruto Series)
Another Naruto character, Rock Lee, is often overlooked for his intense work ethic and dedication to taijutsu. Even when his body screamed in pain, he pushed on, breaking through physical limits and training even harder. His impressive speed and agility improvement paid off against the deadly Gaara during the Chunin Exams. Lee’s relentless drive inspired fans worldwide and showed them that with determination and grit, anything is possible.
Saitama’s Lonely Training (One-Punch Man)
If there’s one character who embodies the ‘go big or go home’ training philosophy, it’s Saitama. As the main protagonist in One-Punch Man, Saitama trained himself to essentially end any battle with just a single punch. While it may sound ridiculous, his true goal was never actually to get stronger โ he just wanted to find someone who could survive his infamous 100 push-up, 100 sit-up, 100 squat, and 10-kilometer run daily workout. We may never find a character quite like Saitama.
Izuku Midoriya’s Training Arc (My Hero Academia)
From being a ‘One-For-All’ user who can’t utilize his Quirk to stopping a powerful foe in one-on-one combat, Izuku Midoriya joined the likes of great anime characters by going through incredible physical transformations. Time and again, Midoriya put his body on the line to exceed his limits, and it paid off when battling No. 1 Hero Endeavor’s powerful flames. It’s stunning to see how Izuku sacrificed his mental and physical self, putting his selfless dream to action by battling destructive opponents as they emerge and striving for ultimate protection.
Toph becomes Blind Master and Greatest Metalbender of Her Time (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
With her sight long destroyed, the young and ambitious Toph quickly demonstrated her gift in Metalbending from a relatively young age, exhibiting skillful body language that served the world positively. Her role within the world of Avatar โ maintaining tranquility or moving war forces to stand victorious โ was greatly associated with the lessons that were learned over these journeys through the journey with much darkness and happiness around unforgettable battle scenes that went timeless yet keeping emotions in pristine, perfect and realistic form that kept any audience highly engaged through epic suspense.
