The Fourteen Anime Martial Arts Teams: Final Redux

Greetings, anime fans, martial arts aficionados, fighting game devotees, and enthusiasts of all things about anime, martial arts, video games, and fighting tournaments. Antoni here with another written entry. I know I already made a previous entry regarding my fourteen teams each consisting of seven anime characters practicing various martial arts barely three months ago. While, I was satisfied with a majority of the martial arts choices I gave to them, there were some issues. First, a couple of the team-ups no longer made sense in hindsight. Secondly, I thought it would be better to switch up some of the martial arts per practitioner. Third, there are also some names that must be changed. As you can tell from the title, this is the last time I will make these important changes and find myself more satisfied with the line-up arranged.

As always, the drill is that I list down the teams, the members, their martial arts styles, birthdays, and current ages. I’ve also changed some of the birthdays, since I was also not that satisfied with some of them. These changes will make me feel a lot more at ease combined with a heightened sense of joy. With that said, let’s get ready to rumble once again! Osu! Hajime!

The Splendid Seven (Sesshoumaru, Shuran, Inuyasha, Hakkaku, Ginta, Ayame, and Shunran)

The arena resounds in triumph and enthrallment when two mighty dog yokai warrior brothers in Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha, three spiky-haired yokai warrior brothers in Shuran, Hakkaku, and Ginta, and two auburn-haired yokai warrior sisters in Ayame and Shunran enter the arena. They are always felicitated to provide their rivals with a one-way ticket to perilous pandemonium. Sesshoumaru’s Hell’s Gate submission holds, Shuran’s Canadian backbreaker racks, Inuyasha’s sharpshooters, Hakkaku’s spine-lock takedowns, Ginta’s neck-snap takedowns, Ayame’s ground-and-pounds, and Shunran’s sprawl-and-brawls cause fatal and collateral damage to their opponents.

1. Sesshoumaru from Inuyasha– Mixed Martial Arts with a background in Vale Tudo, Luta Livre, Huka-Huka, Modern Pankration, Pancrase, Combat Sambo, and Catch Wrestling; March 17, 1981; 43 years old
2. Shuran from Inuyasha– Professional Wrestling with a background in Sumo Wrestling, Lutte Traditionelle, Gidigbo, Malla-yuddha, Pehlwani, Boli Khela, and Mongolian Wrestling; March 1, 1982; 42 years old
3. Inuyasha from Inuyasha– Ancient Greek Wrestling with a background in Shoot Wrestling, Kapu Kuialua, Ancient Pankration, Ssireum, Greco-Roman Wrestling, Freestyle Wrestling, and Folkstyle Wrestling; March 9, 1982; 42 years old
4. Hakkaku from Inuyasha– Muay Boran with a background in Lerdrit, Bokator, Muay Lao, Muay Korat, Muay Chaiya, Muay Lopburi, and Muay Thasao; March 22, 1983; 41 years old
5. Ginta from Inuyasha– Lethwei with a background in Bokator, Lerdrit, Muay Lao, Muay Thasao, Muay Lopburi, Muay Korat, and Muay Chaiya; March 29, 1983; 41 years old
6. Ayame from Inuyasha– Xtreme Gladiator Kickboxing with a background in Shooto, Shootfighting, Shoot Boxing, Draka Kickboxing, Kyuk Too Ki, Muay Thai, and Pradal Serey; February 7, 1985; 39 years old
7. Shunran from Inuyasha– Sanda with a background in Dutch Kickboxing, Japanese Kickboxing, American Kickboxing, Wing Chun, Bajiquan, Baguazhang, and Changquan; February 14, 1986; 38 years old

The Stupendously Stellar Septenary (Kurz, Masaru, Tatsuya, Ichise, Kiba, Ran, and Cheza)

The stakes in combat and viewer spectatorship shall increase when Kurz Weber, Masaru Aoki, and Tatsuya Kimura exude formidable fortitude; Ichise and Kiba demonstrate lethal determination, and Ran and Cheza exercise focused accuracy to triumph over any competition in the arena. Their rivals will know neither sleep nor peace when these seven formidable combatants give them a piece of their minds. Kurz’s body avalanches, Masaru’s double axe handles, Tatsuya’s flying body scissors, Ichise’s rear-naked chokes, Kiba’s triangle chokes, Ran’s leopard blows, and Cheza’s tiger claw strikes can make their opponents pay a terrible price for underestimating their combat prowess and skills.

1. Kurz Weber from Full Metal Panic– Vale Tudo; April 1, 1982; 42 years old
2. Masaru Aoki from Hajime no Ippo– Luta Livre; September 9, 1982; 42 years old
3. Tatsuya Kimura from Hajime no Ippo– Huka-Huka; October 10, 1982; 42 years old
4. Ichise from Texhnolyze– Shooto; February 11, 1984; 40 years old
5. Kiba from Wolf’s Rain– Shootfighting; November 24, 1984; 40 years old
6. Ran from Texhnolyze– Wing Chun; April 12, 1989; 35 years old
7. Cheza from Wolf’s Rain– Bajiquan; April 22, 1989; 35 years old

The Superbly Sweeping Septet (Mario, Atsunobu, Ryuichi, Hiroto, Kintaro, Ayu, and Nina)

Martial arts fanatics and casual viewers combined better prepare themselves when Mario Musicanova and Atsunobu Hayashimizu exhibit their accurate thoroughness; Ryuichi Hayami, Hiroto Amagiwa, and Kintaro Toyama win over the crowd with their charismatic charm, and Ayu and Nina flaunt their peerless physical flexibility. Physically stronger and more skilled rivals would marvel at how superbly their capabilities excel their imaginations. Mario’s European uppercuts, Atsunobu’s elbow smashes, Ryuichi’s elbow drops, Hiroto’s forearm clubs, Kintaro’s guillotine chokes, Ayu’s eagle claw strikes, and Nina’s crane beak strikes make their opponents flee in terror for their lives.

1. Mario Musicanova from Geneshaft– Modern Pankration; December 26, 1982; 42 years old
2. Atsunobu Hayashimizu from Full Metal Panic– Pancrase; April 19, 1983; 41 years old
3. Ryuichi Hayami from Hajime no Ippo– Combat Sambo; December 23, 1983; 41 years old
4. Hiroto Amagiwa from Geneshaft– Catch Wrestling; March 12, 1984; 40 years old
5. Kintaro Toyama from Detective School Q– Shoot Boxing; November 28, 1984; 40 years old
6. Ayu Tateishi from Ultra Maniac– Baguazhang; May 21, 1989; 35 years old
7. Nina Sakura from Ultra Maniac– Changquan; May 31, 1989; 35 years old

The Iron Brawn Emperors (Yoshiki, Mamoru, Kuranosuke, Tsume, Mitsuhide, Kisuke, and Shinosuke)

Massively magnificent muscles bulging like mountain ranges and victorious virility to match their bulging muscles are the attributes that bring Yoshiki Takaishi, Mamoru Takamura, Kuranosuke Takeda, Tsume, Mitsuhide Kuroda, Kisuke, and Shinosuke to triumph against much stronger rivals as warlord emperor wrestlers. These seven musclebound emperor wrestlers also possess earth-shaking roars that make gorillas, lions, and tyrannosaurus rexes blush. Yoshiki’s vertebreakers, Mamoru’s burning hammers, Kuranosuke’s brainbusters, Tsume’s powerbombs, Mitsuhide’s piledrivers, Kisuke’s Canadian destroyers, and Shinosuke’s shooting star presses annihilate their opponents.

1. Yoshiki Takaishi from Shootfighter Tekken– Sumo Wrestling; March 13, 1980; 44 years old
2. Mamoru Takamura from Hajime no Ippo– Lutte Traditionelle; July 7, 1980; 44 years old
3. Kuranosuke Takeda from Inuyasha– Gidigbo; August 21, 1980; 44 years old
4. Tsume from Wolf’s Rain– Malla-yuddha; June 9, 1981; 43 years old
5. Mitsuhide Kuroda from Shootfighter Tekken– Pehlwani; July 11, 1981; 43 years old
6. Kisuke from Inuyasha– Boli Khela; August 13, 1981; 43 years old
7. Shinosuke from Inuyasha– Monoglian Wrestling; September 15, 1981; 43 years old

The Herculean Titanium Muscle God Kings (Baki, Ryoma, Takeshi, Kiibo, Alexander, Ichiro, and Ippo)

Magnificently mighty muscles of chromium, steel, titanium, and iron; stupendous super-strength, and valorous virility are the hallmarks that amplify Baki Hanma, Ryoma Sakamoto, Takeshi Sendo, Kiichi “Kiibo” Miyazawa, Alexander Volg Zangief, Ichiro Miyata, and Ippo Makunouchi as muscle god king warrior wrestlers. Their super-strength can make Heracles, Samson, and Theseus envious, while their roars can make lions, Bengal tigers, sabertoothed tigers, and leopards flee. Baki’s Argentine DDTs, Ryoma’s chokeslams, Takeshi’s German suplexes, Kiibo’s Boston crabs, Alexander’s figure four leglocks, Ichiro’s camel clutches, and Ippo’s full Nelsons can eviscerate their opponents’ bodies.

1. Baki Hanma from Baki the Grappler– Shoot Wrestling; January 3, 1982; 42 years old
2. Ryoma Sakamoto from Shura no Toki– Kapu Kuialua; January 8, 1982; 42 years old
3. Takeshi Sendo from Hajime no Ippo– Ancient Pankration; May 5, 1983; 41 years old
4. Kiichi “Kiibo” Miyazawa from Shootfighter Tekken– Ssireum; May 7, 1983; 41 years old
5. Alexander Volg Zangief from Hajime no Ippo– Greco-Roman Wrestling; October 30, 1983; 41 years old
6. Ichiro Miyata from Hajime no Ippo– Freestyle Wrestling; August 27, 1984; 40 years old
7. Ippo Makunouchi from Hajime no Ippo– Folkstyle Wrestling; November 23, 1984; 40 years old

The Voraciously Bodacious Blood Empresses (Toran, Blue, Wakana, Mika, Enju, Karan, and Takako)

Hell hath no fury like formidable, fierce, and excitingly electrifying empresses of combat who dominate any and every international combat venue such as Toran, Blue, Wakana, Mika Seido, Enju, Karan, and Takako Kawashima. When they enter, the audience will always exhibit reverence, allegiance, and wonder, thanks to their fearlessness and fierceness against more formidable rivals. Toran’s clinching headbutts, Blue’s thrusting headbutts, Wakana’s rushing headbutts, Mika’s diving headbutts, Enju’s double elbow chops, Karan’s elbow slashes, and Takako’s elbow thrusts can easily incapacitate their opponents and have them delivered to the best quality hospitals for a long time.

1. Toran from Inuyasha– Lerdrit; January 15, 1982; 42 years old
2. Blue from Wolf’s Rain– Bokator; September 30, 1982; 42 years old
3. Wakana from Inuyasha– Muay Lao; June 21, 1983; 41 years old
4. Mika Seido from Geneshaft– Muay Korat; April 25, 1984; 40 years old
5. Enju from Inuyasha– Muay Chaiya; May 30, 1985; 39 years old
6. Karan from Inuyasha– Muay Lopburi; July 10, 1985; 39 years old
7. Takako Kawashima from Shootfighter Tekken– Muay Thasao; August 18, 1985; 39 years old

The Explosively Limbering Limb Queens (Rosé T, Rose A, Winry, Megumi, Maya, Solty, and Kaoru)

Hailing the queens of strikes, clinches, and takedowns in the forms of Rosé Thomas, Rose Anderson, Winry Rockbell, Megumi Minami, Maya Orihara, Solty Revant, and Kaoru Ichinose is what spectators and martial arts aficionados would do to their hearts’ content. Once they enter the arena and take center stage, the audience would cheer them on for their formidability, confidence, and style. Rosé’s horizontal elbows, Rose’s upward elbows, Winry’s downward elbows, Megumi’s Superman punches, Maya’s overhand punches, Solty’s Bolo punches, and Kaoru’s reverse punches can devastatingly knock their opponents’ lights out and let them be in a pitch-black coma for several long durations.

1. Rosé Thomas from Fullmetal Alchemist– Draka Kickboxing; April 11, 1987; 37 years old
2. Rose Anderson from Solty Rei– Kyuk Too Ki; April 25, 1987; 37 years old
3. Winry Rockbell from Fullmetal Alchemist– Muay Thai; March 3, 1988; 36 years old
4. Megumi Minami from Detective School Q– Pradal Serey; February 4, 1989; 35 years old
5. Maya Orihara from Ultra Maniac– Dutch Kickboxing; March 20, 1989; 35 years old
6. Solty Revant from Solty Revant– Japanese Kickboxing; March 30, 1989; 35 years old
7. Kaoru Ichinose from Detective School Q– American Kickboxing; April 9, 1989; 35 years old

The Poisonous Punishers (Shido, Ban, Ginji, Himiko, Satella, Beatrice, and Kaname)

Joints, ligaments, and limbs will be obliterated once Shido Fuyuki, Ban Mido, Ginji Amano, Satella Harvenheit, Beatrice Ratio, and Kaname Chidori unleash their attacks and exude abundant leverage in everything they accomplish as combatants. The phenomenal combination of fierce attacks and straightforward leverage makes them triumph over more massive and formidable rivals with little effort. Shido’s Kimuras, Ban’s Gogoplatas, Ginji’s Omoplatas, Himiko’s supinating wristlocks, Satella’s double leg takedowns, Beatrice’s kneebars, and Kaname’s armbars effectively paralyze their opponents to ascertain the necessary amount of leverage and precision to conquer them.

1. Shido Fuyuki from GetBackers– Japanese Jujitsu; August 12, 1980; 44 years old
2. Ban Mido from GetBackers– Brazilian Jujitsu; December 17, 1980; 44 years old
3. Ginji Amano from GetBackers– German Jujitsu; April 19, 1981; 43 years old
4. Himiko Kudou from GetBackers- Krav Maga; February 19, 1984; 40 years old
5. Satella Harvenheit from Full Metal Panic– Pencak Silat; June 10, 1984; 40 years old
6. Beatrice Ratio from Geneshaft– Kuntao; August 20, 1984; 40 years old
7. Kaname Chidori from Full Metal Panic– Vovinam; December 24, 1984; 40 years old

The Quick Quantums (Kyuzo, Heihachi, Sousuke, Tessa, Mizuki, Natsumi, and Remmy)

Throwing strikes, launching grapples, and taking names are the games that Kyuzo, Heihachi Hayashida, Sousuke Sagara, Teletha “Tessa” Testarossa, Mizuki Inaba, Natsumi Mizuki, and Remmy Levi-Strauss play. They are constantly prepared to let their attacks float like colorful butterflies and sting like a swarm of darting bees. Once they launch their attacks on their rivals, the audience would emit the loudest cheers, thanks to their clear focus and sheer relentlessness. Kyuzo’s hip throws, Heihachi’s leg wheels, Sousuke’s rear throws, Tessa’s ox jaw strikes, Mizuki’s ridge hand strikes, Natsumi’s spin kicks, and Remmy’s axe kicks can make their opponents’ heads spin in a vertigo.

1. Kyuzo from Samurai 7– Kajukenbo; October 30, 1983; 41 years old
2. Heihachi Hayashida from Samurai 7– Judo; February 20, 1984; 40 years old
3. Sousuke Sagara from Full Metal Panic– Jeet Kune Do; July 7, 1984; 40 years old
4. Teletha “Tessa” Testarossa from Full Metal Panic– Nippon Kenpo; December 24, 1984; 40 years old
5. Mizuki Inaba from Full Metal Panic– Shorinji Kenpo; March 5, 1985; 39 years old
6. Natsumi Mizuki from GetBackers– Hapkido; August 23, 1985; 39 years old
7. Remmy Levi-Strauss from Geneshaft– Taekwondo; March 28, 1986; 38 years old

The Radioactive Rebels (Hige, Chrono, Shinji, Akemi, Eclair, Sakurako, and Rosette)

Lightning speed, accurate timing, and quick reaction time unite in harmony to emit unadulterated excitement once Hige, Chrono, Shinji, Akemi Takaishi, Eclair, Sakurako Yukihira, and Rosette Christopher make their presence known to the audience. Their extensive list of defences and offences make them shine brilliantly and deserve the acclaim that they have worked hard for. Hige’s uppercuts, Chrono’s jabs, Shinji’s hooks, Akemi’s heel roundhouse kicks, Eclair’s downward roundhouse kicks, Sakurako’s straight leg roundhouse kicks, and Rosette’s spinning back roundhouse kicks are a fine combination of substance, stamina, and style to leave their opponents breathless.

1. Hige from Wolf’s Rain– Panantukan; January 18, 1985; 39 years old
2. Chrono from Chrono Crusade– Yaw-Yan; April 20, 1985; 39 years old
3. Shinji Kazama from Full Metal Panic– Sikaran; June 15, 1985; 39 years old
4. Akemi Takaishi from Shootfighter Tekken– Musti-Yuddha; March 3, 1986; 38 years old
5. Eclair from Kiddy Grade– Adithada; June 5, 1986; 38 years old
6. Sakurako Yukihira from Detective School Q– Combat Hopak; September 16, 1986; 38 years old
7. Rosette Christopher from Chrono Crusade– Savate; January 23, 1987; 37 years old

The Kyokushin Karate Lords (Kyosuke, Rafael, Koji, Hiroshi, Katsushiro, Eriol, and Syaoran)

If Sosai Mas Oyama were alive today, he would give medals of honor to Kyosuke Kano, Rafael Rodrigo da Silva, Koji Jefferson Sakai, Hiroshi Ichikawa, Katsushiro Okamoto, Eriol Hiragizawa, and Li Syaoran for preserving the fierce determination that Kyokushin Karate is defined by and for honoring his awesome legacy. Should any rival knock these seven Kyokushin lords down, they will strike back with a resounding vengeance. Kyosuke’s liver punches, Rafael’s roundhouse punches, Koji’s vertical punches, Hiroshi’s low punches, Katsushiro’s lunge punches, Eriol’s forefist punches, and Syaoran’s mountain punches can make their opponents unconscious and brutally bloodied.

1. Kyosuke Kano from Hungry Heart– Kyokushin Karate; March 19, 1986; 38 years old
2. Rafael Rodrigo da Silva from Hungry Heart– Ashihara Karate; April 13, 1986; 38 years old
3. Koji Jefferson Sakai from Hungry Heart– Enshin Karate; May 7, 1986; 38 years old
4. Hiroshi Ichikawa from Hungry Heart– Seidokaikan Karate; June 1, 1986; 38 years old
5. Katsushiro Okamoto from Samurai 7– Kudo Karate; November 12, 1986; 38 years old
6. Eriol Hiragizawa from Cardcaptor Sakura– Shidokan Karate; March 23, 1987; 37 years old
7. Li Syaoran from Cardcaptor Sakura– Satojuku Karate; July 13, 1987; 37 years old

The Shotokan Karate Princes (Joshua, Edward, Toboe, Ryu, Kyu, Alphonse, and Kazuma)

Gichin Funakoshi and all his family can pin gold ribbons on the stalwart chests of Joshua Christopher, Edward Elric, Toboe, Ryu Amakusa, Kyu Renjou, Alphonse Elric, and Kazuma Narusawa for preserving Shotokan Karate’s dignity and valor. These valiant Shotokan princes are not just defined by their effective and precise techniques but also their dignity, valor, stamina, and perseverance amidst all ordeals. Joshua’s knife-hand strikes, Edward’s spear-hand strikes, Toboe’s scissor strikes, Ryu’s hammer fist strikes, Kyu’s palm heel strikes, Alphonse’s backfist strikes, and Kazuma’s backhand strikes can eviscerate their opponents without much force, thus capitalizing on accuracy.

1. Joshua Christopher from Chrono Crusade– Shotokan Karate; January 3, 1988; 36 years old
2. Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist– Goju-Ryu Karate; February 3, 1988; 36 years old
3. Toboe from Wolf’s Rain– Wado-Ryu Karate; May 20, 1988; 36 years old
4. Ryu Amakusa from Detective School Q– Motobu-Ryu Karate; November 19, 1988; 36 years old
5. Kyu Renjou from Detective School Q– Shukokai Karate; March 18, 1989; 35 years old
6. Alphonse Elric from Full Metal Alchemist– Shito-Ryu Karate; April 19, 1989; 35 years old
7. Kazuma Narusawa from Detective School Q– Uechi-Ryu Karate; June 5, 1991; 33 years old

The Kwon Kung Fu Ladies (Meiling, Sakura, Kuniko, Tomoyo, Myu, Luna, and Tiki)

Believing in miracles may be one thing. However, believing that Meiling Li, Sakura Kinomoto, Kuniko Touya, Tomoyo Daidouji, Myu, Luna, and Tiki Musicanova can execute a mélange of combat techniques at fascinatingly rapid speeds is a spectacle to behold with one’s heart, mind, and soul. Their mastery of Korean and Chinese martial arts exemplifies how they exude their attacks with pristine finesse and shining excellence. Meiling’s extended index knuckles punches, Sakura’s one-inch punches, Kuniko’s one-knuckle punches, Tomoyo’s knuckle strikes, Myu’s spear finger strikes, Luna’s chestnut strikes, and Tiki’s finger strikes can effortlessly inhibit their opponents’ mobility.

1. Meiling Li from Cardcaptor Sakura– Shaolin Kung Fu; March 25, 1988; 36 years old
2. Sakura Kinomoto from Cardcaptor Sakura– Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu; April 1, 1988; 36 years old
3. Kuniko Touya from Detective School Q– Yongmudo; June 19, 1988; 36 years old
4. Tomoyo Daidouji from Cardcaptor Sakura– Hung Ga; September 3, 1988; 36 years old
5. Myu from Wolf’s Rain– Gongkwon Yusul; March 20, 1989; 35 years old
6. Luna from Ultra Maniac– Kuk Sool Won; June 1, 1989; 35 years old
7. Tiki Musicanova from Geneshaft– Hwa Rang Do; June 22, 1989; 35 years old

The Kwon Cap Princesses (Lan Fan, Kirara, Azmaria, Mei Chang, Leara, Lumiére, and Claus)

Cartwheels just keep on turning and limbs keep on flying, for Lan Fan, Kirara Mikumari, Azmaria Hendric, Leara, Lumiere, and Claus possess abundant agility, accuracy, and acrobatics in their combat techniques. On the surface, their mastery of Korean martial arts and Capoeira appear akin to watching an interpretive dance show, where they can flaunt their agility. Dig deeper and rivals will discover that their techniques combine effectivity with dagger-like lethalness. Lan Fan’s crescent kicks, Kirara’s open cartwheel kicks, Azmaria’s hook kicks, Mei Chang’s compass crescent kicks, Leara’s scorpion kicks, Lumiére’s split kicks, and Claus’s butterfly kicks overwhelm their opponents.

1. Lan Fan from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood– Tang Soo Do; March 2, 1990; 34 years old
2. Kirara Mikumari from Samurai 7– Kong Soo Do; April 15, 1990; 34 years old
3. Azmaria Hendric from Chrono Crusade– Soo Bakh Do; March 12, 1991; 33 years old
4. Mei Chang from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood– Capoeira Carioca; July 14, 1991; 33 years old
5. Leara from Wolf’s Rain– Capoeira Angola; March 13, 1992; 32 years old
6. Lumiére from Kiddy Grade– Capoeira Contemporânea; November 28, 1992; 32 years old
7. Claus from Fullmetal Alchemist– Capoeira Regional; February 12, 1993; 31 years old

There you have it, ladies and gentlemen. This is the line-up of fourteen seven-anime character martial arts teams that I am most satisfied with. Therefore, I will be sticking with this arrangement forever. I hope you all enjoyed this, and I will see you in the next round of bouts. Take care and train well.