The 20 Coolest Anime Guns Of All Time
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Though both of Alucard's Casull guns boast considerable firepower, the vampire needed extra destructive force to injure his most deadly enemies. Thus, the Jackal was born. While the handgun is too heavy for mortals, the supernatural Alucard uses the Jackal with ease to mow down enemies in the world of Hellsing. Against one vampire, the Jackal managed to take out an entire leg with a single shot.
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While Trigun's Vash the Stampede never shoots to kill, he always arrives to save those in danger with his AGL Arms .45 Long Colt revolver. The silver revolver is part of a pair created by Vash's twin brother, Knives, and holds a dark power. Vash's revolver transforms into the Angel Arm canon, a weapon so powerful Vash once lost control of it and blew a hole in the moon.
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Not everything in the futuristic world of Outlaw Star exists purely as science. Gene Starwind's Caster Gun, for example, fires special rounds imbued with magical properties. Technically, they're considered pre-cast spells. Depending on the Caster Shell, the Caster Gun can fire everything from an electrical charge or a black hole. It works well against Tao magic, but Caster Guns are functionally useless against each other.
Is this cool?Weighing in at 300 lbs, the Punisher is the large cross-shaped gun of Nicholas D. Wolfwood. This non-Vatican approved weapon boasts two machine guns and one rocket launcher, and even carries sets of backup pistols. One of only 10 in existence, the Punisher's over-the-top firepower solidifies it as the most famous gun from Trigun.
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The Dominator makes for the perfect authoritarian weapon in the cyberpunk world of Psycho-Pass. More than a simple firearm, it analyzes the mental state of an individual and reacts accordingly to the situation. If the subject shows high levels of mental instability, the Dominator obliterates the individual on the spot.
Is this cool?Named after the multi-headed hound of Hades, the Cerberus Handguns act as Beyond the Grave's signature weapons in Gungrave. These 15mm caliber firearms have a barrel length of 60cm for destroying the undead, perfect for a zombie gunslinger on the move. As an added bonus, they both aesthetically complement each other.
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The Jericho 941 R is the weapon of choice for Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop. Featuring custom grips and a rarely used laser sight mounted on its right side, it is a simple yet effective weapon for an old-fashioned cowboy. It also technically exists in real life.
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Most partnerships in Soul Eater involve a master and a living weapon, such as Maka and her scythe buddy Soul. Death the Kid, however, teams-up with two demonic sisters, Liz and Patty, who transform into Demon Twin Guns. While the Thompson Sisters differ in personality, their combined might provides spiritual ammo for Kid to fire and internally wound his enemies.
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Beretta 92F's - 'Black Lagoon'
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Revy isn't called "Two Hands" for nothing. Her signature pair of modified Beretta 92F’s perfectly compliment her deadly marksmanship skills. They are both engraved with the words, "9mm Sword Cutlass," and the Jolly Roger symbol.
Is this cool? Yoko Littner of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is known for two things: her red-flamed bikini, and her long-range sniper rifle. Her marksmanship is unreal when using the Barrett M82 rifle, she's taken out two gunmen without a scratch to show for it While Littner's rifle isn't as powerful as the Giga Drill Break, you don't want to be caught in its crosshairs.
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Hades - 'Black Cat'
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Train Heartnet's choice of weapon is Hades, an ornate 6 shot black revolver made out of Orichalcum. Its most notable feature is the "XIII" engraved on the side. It's a perfect gun for a skilled marksman like Train who is even able to shoot down bullets from other guns.
Is this cool? Magical guns appear everywhere in anime, but the Third Eye from The Irregular at Magic High School, ranks as one of the deadliest guns in the medium's history. The Third Eye is a Casting Assistant Device (CAD) which helps a magician channel their power into a particular spell. In the hands of a powerful magic user, the Third Eye can fire a magical attack, Material Burst, which is as strong as a nuclear warhead.
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While not a traditional handgun, Yusuke Urameshi's Spirit Gun from Yu Yu Hakusho boasts as much destructive power as any other. By concentrating all his spirit energy into his hand, Yusuke unleashes a massive energy blast through his fingertips. A necessary weapon for dealing with the low-life demons of the Spirit World, the Spirit Gun can also become a Demon Gun when powered by demonic energy.
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As Fairy Tail shows, you can never take a girl from her gun. Bisca Connell stores a plethora of firearms on her person, capable of summoning them mid-combat thanks to her magical ability called Requip: The Gunner. Though technically an ability more than a singular weapon, the Gunner functionally acts as an all-in-one firearm. If a magic snipper rifle fails to do the job, she upgrades to a magical bazooka without missing a beat.
Is this cool?Who says a magic girl fights with a magic wand? For Mami Tomoe of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, an onslaught of magical Flintlock riffles does the job as well as any destructive spell. She's also capable of making pistols, shotguns, and a humongous cannon appear out of thin air.
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P90 'P-Chan' - 'Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online'
A gamer is nothing without a high-level weapon with which to pwn noobs. For the "Pink Devil" Karen Kohiruimaki, her P90 submachine gun is perfect for scoring triple-digit kills. With this being Gun Gale Online, there's more to the pink firearm named "P-Chan" than meets the eye, as she actually talks back to her owner.
Is this cool? Magical wands are out; ginormous sniper rifles are in. In Chaika: The Coffin Princess, the titular character uses a focal device called a "Gandr" to cast her high-precision spells. Chaika's Gandr resembles a large .50 caliber sniper rifle fueled by explosive magic.
Is this cool?Never mess with a man and his flamethrower. In Reborn!, Xanxus channels his “Flames of Wrath” power into a pair of X-Guns for hellish results. Dying Will Gun gives the Varia leader greater control over his flames, manipulating them to create fiery attacks or propel himself in the air.
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Cross Mirage - 'Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS'
A magic girl can't cast spells without a weapon to call her own. In Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS, Cross Mirage makes for the perfect weapon for a mage-in-training like Teana Lanster. The gun-like device allows Teana to perform spells and illusions depending on its form; the Dagger form produces a set of blades, while the Blazer form casts the Starlight Breaker, one of the most powerful spells in Teana's arsenal.
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One Piece is a lot of things, and boring is not one of them. What other anime would turn a bazooka into a living puppy of mass destruction? How an inanimate object ate a Devil Fruit in the first place remains anyone's guess, but it gave Lassoo the ability to fire baseball-sized cannonballs for his master, Mr. 4, to volley at his enemies.
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