Most Shocking Anime Moments

Key Takeaways

• Death Note’s meme-worthy potato chips scene stood out in a psychological thriller, surprising fans.
• Attack on Titan’s finale shocked fans, setting a new standard for epic plot twists in the anime industry.

The anime industry is one of the most renowned and expansive entertainment areas today. What started as a display of Japanese animation has now evolved into a global phenomenon, winning the hearts of fans worldwide, especially in the West. Every year, a wave of new anime hits the screens. Some even manage to create a massive fanbase because of epic moments and iconic scenes.

However, there are a handful of anime that have outright broken the Internet by either trending on social media for days or sometimes even breaking streaming sites. For example, when Bleach returned after a nine-year break, fans went wild and stormed online forums and social media with their thoughts.

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Blockbuster – Demon Slayer: Mugen Train

Japan’s Highest Grossing Film

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is the highest-grossing film ever in Japan, which shows just how huge its release was. Inspired by the manga Kimetsu no Yaiba, the creators decided to turn the story into an anime, which became such a hit that its sequel film, Mugen Train, was released in 2020.

While everyone expected it to be a blockbuster, nobody could have predicted it would break all records. Due to its storyline, stunning animation, and the twists and turns of the plot, the film continues to be in conversations during online debates.

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Potato Chips – Death Note

Murder Special Potato Chips

Sometimes, an anime moment becomes a talking point online for its meme-worthy nature. You’d typically expect that from a comedic show like JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure or Gintama, but it can be surprising when it happens in a psychological thriller, like Death Note.

When someone is committing mass murder, you wouldn’t expect them to be munching on potato chips, yet that’s exactly what Light Yagami does. This scene was shared on social media as a meme repeatedly, which shows that its clever writing makes you chuckle despite the seriousness of the scene.

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Naruto’s Ending – Naruto: Shippuden

The End To One Of The Longest Anime Series Ever

It’s fair to say that Naruto is one of the most successful anime franchises ever, with each part living up to everyone’s expectations. Shippuden is no exception, giving us unforgettable moments like Madara’s entire arc and the long-awaited rivalry between Naruto and Sasuke.

However, nothing compares to how the fans reacted when they realized that Naruto Uzumaki’s story has now come to an end. With the final episode, the journey of this beloved ninja ended as he married the shy Hinata, marking one of the most emotional finales ever.

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Debut – Chainsaw Man

This New Anime Surprised Everyone

Heavily regarded as the next biggest anime since Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, and so on, Chainsaw Man’s hype was so intense that the fans instantly demanded another season, following the ending of the first one.

Written and illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto, Chainsaw Man is an action-packed series that follows Denji, a young guy who can transform himself into a demon wielding a chainsaw. First premiered in October 2022, Chainsaw Man quickly attracted a huge following thanks to its fast-paced storytelling, its characters, and a visually striking art style that is still considered one of its kind.

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Sukuna Vs. Mahoraga – Jujutsu Kaisen

The Ultimate Fight Of Two Powerhouses That Reached A New Standard

Sukuna is one of the most terrifying villains in anime, whose appearance alone could make Jujutsu Kaisen trend whenever he shows up in the anime. Sukuna’s battles portrayed all the best parts of him, from his strength and viciousness to his incredible power, and against Mahoraga he could truly fight properly.

The battle destroyed half the city, leaving in its wake too much destruction and a stunningly animated duel that left fans speechless. Mappa truly reached new heights with this fight, and there are many more to come.

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Thousand-Year Blood War Arc – Bleach

Bleach Returns To Everyone’s Surprise

There are times when a show creates such a huge buzz online that, after a few seasons, fans can’t stop asking about the next one. Yet, the creators seem to take pleasure in making everyone wait for years to finally make a proper conclusion.

One such show is Bleach, which took nearly eight years to produce its final season. However, fans were left feeling unsatisfied with its ending. With all hope seemingly lost for a proper send-off, fans were surprised when the Thousand-Year Blood War season released a decade after the original series, following the arc of Yhwach versus the Soul Society.

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Deku Vs. Overhaul – My Hero Academia

Biggest Hero Vs. Villain Fight

My Hero Academia is set in a world filled with heroes and their arch-rivals, villains. While the concept may seem ordinary at first, the show’s presentation and the battles all elevate it to a whole new level.

When discussing the epic fight sequences, you can’t forget Deku versus Overhaul. The animation in that battle was top-notch, something that pushed My Hero Academia to a global stage as this epic fight was trending all over Twitter. This happened for several reasons, but the main one is undoubtedly the incredible detail in the visuals of this fight.

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Ultra Instinct Form – Dragon Ball Super

Goku Gets A Whole New Aura

The first hint that Goku might unlock a new transformation came in episode 77 of Dragon Ball Super when he gets surrounded by a reddish aura after his battle with Jiren. In 2017, when posters featuring Goku in a new form were dropped on Twitter, the community went into a complete frenzy.

Later that year, it was announced that episodes 109 and 110 would air back-to-back, and nobody knew that they would become Super’s most famous ever. During this hour special, Goku’s Ultra Instinct form was finally revealed, leading to a huge surge in traffic on all anime streaming sites.

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Gear 5 Transformation – One Piece

Luffy’s Powers Even Crashed Crunchyroll

In recent years, the phrase breaking the internet has really taken off in anime communities, and the moment that truly lived up to it in 2023 was when the One Piece creators finally introduced the Gear 5 Transformation.

During episode 1071, Luffy awakens Gear 5, his true power, which everyone had been waiting years for since its debut in the manga. The anticipation leading up to this moment was incredible, with fans buzzing and discussing it everywhere before the episode aired. The excitement was such that even Crunchyroll crashed, making this episode one of the series’ most popular.

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Final Season – Attack On Titan

The AOT Finale Was A Huge Shock

It’s hard to pick just one shocking moment in Attack on Titan, as every season has thrown in plot twists that have made fans go absolutely wild. Whether it’s the infamous reveal of Bertholdt and Reiner’s Titan forms or Eren’s manipulation of everyone, each of these moments can truly be considered a break-the-internet moment.

All these moments built up to a monumental finale for Attack on Titan, creating a buzz that hasn’t faded even after all this time. You can still find people debating on Reddit about the Rumbling, discussing whether Eren was evil or if his actions were justified.