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Gurren Lagann

***Gurren Lagann***, known in Japan as ***Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann*** (Japanese: 天元突破グレンラガン, Hepburn: *Tengen Toppa Guren Ragan*, lit. "Heaven-Piercing Gurren Lagann"), is a Japanese mecha anime television series animated by Gainax and co-produced by Aniplex and Konami. It ran for 27 episodes on TV Tokyo between April and September 2007. It was directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi and written by veteran playwright Kazuki Nakashima. *Gurren Lagann* takes place in a fictional future where Earth is ruled by the Spiral King, Lordgenome, who forces mankind to live in isolated subterranean villages. The plot focuses on two teenagers, Simon and Kamina, who live in a subterranean village and wish to go to the surface. Using a mecha known as Lagann, Simon and Kamina reach the surface and start fighting alongside other humans against Lordgenome's forces, before fighting the forces of their true enemy.

In North America, although initially announced to be licensed by ADV Films in 2007, the license was transferred to Bandai Entertainment in 2008 and then transferred to Aniplex of America in 2013. In the United Kingdom, it was licensed by Manga Entertainment in 2007, then transferred to Beez Entertainment in 2008, and then transferred to Anime Limited in 2013. The Sci Fi Channel acquired the broadcasting rights of *Gurren Lagann* and began airing the anime in July 2008, as part of Sci Fi's Ani-Monday anime block. A manga adaptation was published by ASCII Media Works between 2007 and 2013. Bandai Entertainment licensed the manga and released it in English in North America. A series of four light novels was published by Shogakukan between 2007 and 2008. A Nintendo DS video game was released in October 2007, bundled with a special episode of the anime series. Two animated film versions were produced; the first premiered in Japanese theaters in September 2008, and the second premiered in April 2009.
Gary Oak Vs Katsuki Bakugo

#### (Pokémon Vs My Hero Academia)

* Two spikey haired male anime characters who are two of the most well known rival characters in history
* They both were childhood friends with a naïve main character, but later treats them like shit
* They both seek to gain the same number 1 title as the main character (Pokémon Master and The Number One Hero)
* They are both related to two other very powerful and respected characters from the past (Professor Oak and Kudo)
* They both fight in two of the most prestigious knock out tournaments in their worlds, which they contrast as Gary Loses while Bakugo wins it
* They both eventually mature as they grow older and reconcile with the main character
* They both eventually realize they cannot be the strongest there is, but follow in the steps of their predecessors (Gary became a Professor and Bakugo fought All For One)
* Despite the main character always seeming to be above them, they only lose to them once in any of their fights
* They both have ways of fighting that involve creating explosive fire attacks via something that emits from their bodies (Gary uses Magmar, which can do that and Bakugo's quirk allows him to cause explosions with his sweat)
Ghost Rider Vs Spawn

* They were once ordinary men, but after a slew of bad luck came and wreck havoc on their lives, they made a desperate deal with a demonic entity inspired by Satan (Malebolgia and Mephisto), and were wrought back as vengeful punishers of sinners.
* They served as the demon's pawn for a while, but after they got tricked by said demon and left with fates worse than death, they swore revenge.
* Eventually they overthrew them, and took their place as the King of Hell.
* Both are known to use the sins of their opponents against them and primarily use chains in combat, and have rivalled other overpowered beings and even Gods.
* They both have powerful demonic entities fused with them to help wield their newfound demonic powers (Leetha and Zarathos respectively).
* Despite both having different designs, they have a very similar edgy 90s Comic Book aesthetic to them.
Asgore Vs Van Hohenheim

#### (Undertale Vs Fullmetal Alchemist)

* Two fathers of children who have done a dangerous ritual who cost them their lives/bodies (Al lose his body and Ed his leg and arm after trying to bring back their mom, Chara died and Asriel turn into Flowey after trying to break the barrier of the Underground)
* They feel guilty after the things they've done in the past (Asgore killed several children and Hohenheim involuntary cause the genocide of his own kingdom)
* They both have a difficult relationship with a member of their family (Toriel despise Asgore for being a coward and Edward hate Hohenheim for abandonning him and his brother
* They're both kind and calm by nature but can be threatening if the situation need it
* They're both immortal
* also fun contrast as Asgore wants to perform a ritual that need human souls while Hohenheim is trying to stop the main villain from performing a similar ritual
Cell

## Cell (Dragon Ball)

**Cell** (Japanese: セル, Hepburn: *Seru*) is a fictional character and a major villain in the *Dragon Ball Z* manga and anime created by Akira Toriyama. He makes his debut in chapter #361 "The Mysterious Monster, Finally Appears!!", first published in *Weekly Shōnen Jump* on 16 February 1992. Cell is an evil artificial life form created using cell samples from several major characters in the series. He travels back in time so he can become the perfect being. In order to reach this goal, he must absorb Androids 17 and 18.

### Cell Vs...

* Omega Zero (Mega Man)
* Dark Samus (Metroid)
* Metal Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog)
* Fu (No More Heroes)
* Super Skrull (Marvel Comics)
* Sephiroth (Final Fantasy)
Ganondorf VS Bowser

#### (Legend of Zelda VS Super Mario Bros)

* Two of Nintendo's most iconic villains from beloved franchises (Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros, respectively) that have appeared in numerous games across their series, intending to spread their domination across the lands they desire (Hyrule and the Mushroom Kingdom, respectively) - both known for kidnapping the lands princess (Zelda and Peach)
* However, they are always thwarted by the heroes (Link and Mario, respectively) no matter the time or place
* Their villainous reputations have earned them titles fit for kings (the King of Evil and the King of the Koopas, respectively)
* Despite always being on the losing side, these villains are tenacious, even the threat of death will not stop them from the pursuit of evil (Ganondorf always reincarnates as a result of the original being of evil, Demise, cursing the main heroes forevermore, while Bowser is always sent into volcanoes, black holes, or any other life-threatening situation, and always returns for every game)
* Despite both being the main villains, neither plays their role the exact same way (Ganondorf is perceived as more vicious and cunning, and his presence alone is feared by many, while Bowser is sometimes perceived as more idiotic, despite he as well planning incredibly schemes that usually catch the heroes off guard)
Count Dooku Vs Suguru Geto

#### (Star Wars Vs Jujutsu Kaisen)

* Two male antagonists who wear dark clothing who have powers tied to negative emotions (Cursed Spirits and The Dark Side of the Force)
* Whilst on the side of good they held titles of great power (Special Grade Sorcerer and Jedi Master)
* They are both close to two of the strongest people in their time who share connections (Satoru Gojo And Qui-Gon Jinn)
* They both turn evil due to being frustrated with the way society and the world works, with their turn to evil also affecting their peers (Satoru Gojo and Qui-Gon Jinn)
* They both turn evil due to two things, being firstly quite disturbed as a person along with the death of someone close to them which pushed them over the edge (Riko And Anya). They also have a contrast with Geto calling all non sorcerers “Monkeys” while Dooku get’s referred to as a “Freak” by Anya, his own mother
* After their turn to being evil, they both become leaders of groups of power (Suguru Geto becoming an almost religious like leader for a group of people and Count Dooku became The Head of State of the Confederacy of Independent Systems and partake in wars where they challenge the place they were once a part of (Jujutsu Society and The Jedi Council)
* Both were once taught by highly respected teachers with similar names who help lead the very foundation of where they used to live within (Yaga and Yoda)
* Both build inhuman armies (Cursed Spirits and Droids) - even creating/empowering entities which are so strong they could take down some of the stronger fighters in the series (Geto’s Special Grade Curses and General Grevious)
* At the end of both of these wars, they die because of a powerful young swordsman who is not only the student to someone who either has relations to or outright is the one they themselves were close to (Yuta Okkotsu and Anakin Skywalker) - both of these two being deemed to have unmatched potential
* After their deaths, they were replaced with someone more evil and more powerful than them who brought the entire verse to their knees (Kenjaku taking over Geto's body and Darth Vader becoming Sidious' new apprentice)
Black Clover

***Black Clover*** (Japanese: ブラッククローバー, Hepburn: *Burakku Kurōbā*) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yūki Tabata. It was serialized in Shueisha's *shōnen* manga magazine *Weekly Shōnen Jump* from February 2015 to August 2023, and will be moved to *Jump Giga* starting in its winter 2023 issue. Its chapters have been collected in 35 *tankōbon* volumes as of June 2023. The series left the magazine in August 2023 and will transfer to *Jump Giga* in December 2023 to finish its final arc. Set in a world where everyone is given the ability to use magic, the story follows Asta, a young boy born without any magic power who is given a rare grimoire that grants him anti-magic abilities. With his fellow mages from the Black Bulls, Asta plans to become the next Wizard King.
Fist of the North Star

***Fist of the North Star*** (Japanese: 北斗の拳, Hepburn: *Hokuto no Ken*, lit. "Fist of the Big Dipper") is a Japanese manga series written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara. It was serialized in Shueisha's *shōnen* manga magazine *Weekly Shōnen Jump* for 245 issues published from 1983 to 1988 and initially collected in 27 *tankōbon* volumes under the Jump Comics imprint. Set on a post-apocalyptic Earth after a nuclear war, the story centers on a warrior named Kenshiro, the successor of a deadly martial art known as *Hokuto Shinken*, which gives him the ability to kill his opponents by striking their secret vital points, which often results in an exceptionally violent and gory death. Kenshiro dedicates his life to fighting against the various gangs, bandits, and warlords who threaten the lives of the defenceless and innocent, as well as rival martial artists.

*Fist of the North Star* was adapted into two anime television series produced by Toei Animation, which together aired on Fuji TV and its affiliates from 1984 through 1988, comprising a combined total of 152 episodes. It has since expanded into a media franchise, including several anime films, a live-action film, original video animations (OVAs), video games, and a series of spin-offs centering on other characters from the original story. It also has a number of video games and pachinko machines produced by Sega Sammy. A new anime adaptation was announced in September 2023.

English adaptations of the manga were published by Viz Communications as a monthly comic book, and later by Gutsoon! Entertainment as a series of colorized graphic novels, although neither translation was completed. In October 2020, Viz Media announced that they published the title as a series hardcover editions starting in June 2021. English adaptations of other *Fist of the North Star* media have been licensed to other companies, including the TV series and the 1986 film.

The manga has sold over 100 million copies, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time. The series is considered as one of the most influential manga series of all time.
Doma Vs Mahito

#### (Demon Slayer Vs Jujutsu Kaisen)

* Both are playful yet incredibly sadistic anime villains from a prominent race that kills people(Curses and Demons) and are hunted down by powerful people who dedicate their lifes to killing them(Jujutsu Sorcerers and Demon Slayers). While thse species tend to look quite monstrous, Mahito and Douma look very similar to ordinary humans, making it easier for them to go unnoticed and tricking others.
* Both are members of group of other powerful beings from their species(The Disaster Curses and the Upper moons). In said group there is a member that is a human and aquatic animal hybrid (Dagon and Gyokko) and a prideful and powerful guy who would often get angry at their happy-go-lucky personalities (Jogo and Akaza). Both of their groups work for black haired man (Kenjaku and Muzan) who mostly ordered their groups around, barely getting into direct combat.
* Despite not being the strongests of their species, both have some of the most dangerous abilities in their series (Idle transfiguration and Douma's Blood demon art). With these abilities, they are able to have their own armies (Mahito's tranfigured humans and Douma's ice clones). Both are also very difficult to kill because of their regeneration (Mahito using idle transfiguration on himself to heal and Douma's regeneration which is one of fastest among demons).
* Both enjoy playing with their victims in the middle of battle. While fighting one of the most iconic characters of their series (Yuji and Shinobu) they even started taunting them about the deaths of their loved ones, showing that they don't care about the lives they take.
* Their final battle was against one of the main characters (Yuji and Inosuke) and a person very close to the protagonist (Aoi and Kanao) at the same time, with one of them(Yuji and Kanao) having watched one of their mentor figures (Nanami and Shinobu) die by their heads. Despite their best efforts, both ended up losing those battles, but their deaths weren't caused by the two opponents they were fighting against (Mahito was exorcised by Kenjaku and Douma was killed by poison that entered his body when he absorbed Shinobu).

Mahito and Akaza share a voice actor as well, of whom hates doma with a passion so thats a funny bit of trivia
Aquaman Vs Namor

* Both are also the royal offspring of a human father (Thomas Curry andLeonard McKenzie, respectively) and a royal Atlantean (Atlanna and Fen, respectively).
* Both also have a Trident as their weapon of choice, have similar skill sets, including the ability to telepathically communicate with marine life, and have fought Nazis in their early days.
* The two officially fought each other during the DC vs. Marvel crossover event, where either the creative team or the readers voted on the winner. During the phase of battles decided by the writers themselves, Aquaman won by immobilizing Namor with a giant whale.
Ichigo Kurosaki

## Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach)

**Ichigo Kurosaki** (Japanese: 黒崎 一護, Hepburn: *Kurosaki Ichigo*) is a fictional character in the *Bleach* manga series and its adaptations created by Tite Kubo. He is the main protagonist of the series, who receives Soul Reaper powers after meeting Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper assigned to patrol around the fictional city of Karakura Town. These powers come at the cost of her own, and as a result, he concedes to work as her stand-in, fighting to protect people from evil spirits called Hollows and sending good spirits, wholes, to a dimension known as the Soul Society. Ichigo appears in other media after the manga series, including the anime television series, four anime films, two original video animations, rock musicals, several video games, light novels and the 2018 live-action film.

Kubo said that Ichigo was created to replace Rukia as the protagonist of the series, because he felt she was unsuited for the role. In the anime series adaptation, Ichigo is voiced by Masakazu Morita in Japanese. In the English dubbing, he is voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch. In the live-action film, he is played by Sota Fukushi.

His character has been well received among both readers and reviewers. Ichigo is often featured in *Weekly Shōnen Jump* character popularity polls. He was consistently ranked as the most popular character in *Bleach*. The 2007 Japanese *Newtype* magazine polls ranked Ichigo as one of the top 100 most-loved anime characters. Reviewers of the series have praised his personality, though some consider him to be a stereotypical anti-hero. Merchandise based on Ichigo's likeness has been released, including toys, clothing and action figures. However, critics disliked his anticlimactic fights in the series' latter half due to his lack of memorable scenes at these points.

### Ichigo Kurosaki Vs...

* Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto)
* Yusuke Urameshi (Yu Yu Hakusho)
Deadman Wonderland

***Deadman Wonderland*** (Japanese: デッドマンワンダーランド, Hepburn: *Deddoman Wandārando*) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou. It was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's *Monthly Shōnen Ace* from April 2007 to July 2013, with its chapters collected in 13 *tankōbon* volumes. Tokyopop acquired the licensing rights to distribute the manga in English and released the first five volumes before the company shut down its North American publishing division in 2011. The series was later licensed by Viz Media, who published the 13 volumes from February 2014 to February 2016.

A 12-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Manglobe aired between April and July 2011, pulling content from the first 21 chapters of the manga. The anime is licensed by Funimation and aired on Adult Swim's newly revived Toonami programming block between May and August 2012.
Five Nights at Freddy's

***Five Nights at Freddy's*** (***FNaF***) is a video game series and media franchise created by Scott Cawthon. The first video game was released on August 8, 2014, and the resultant series has since gained worldwide popularity.

The main series consists of nine video games taking place in locations connected to a fictional family pizza restaurant franchise named "Freddy Fazbear's Pizza", after its mascot, the animatronic bear Freddy Fazbear. In most games, the player assumes the role of a night-time employee, who must utilize tools such as security cameras, lights, doors, and vents to defend themselves against animatronic characters who inhabit the locations and become mobile and hostile at night. The series' lore is gradually revealed through voice recordings, minigames, and Easter eggs featured throughout the games.
Guilty Gear

***Guilty Gear*** (Japanese: ギルティギア, Hepburn: *Giruti Gia*) is a series of fighting games by Arc System Works, created and designed by artist Daisuke Ishiwatari. The first game was published in 1998, and has spawned several sequels. It has also adapted to other media such as manga and drama CD. *Guilty Gear* has generally received praise from video game reviewers for its highly technical gameplay, graphics, soundtrack, and for its characters. Another fighting game franchise by Arc System Works, *BlazBlue*, is considered a spiritual successor of the series.
Ganondorf Vs Dracula

#### (Legend of Zelda Vs Castlevania)

* They are both immortal video game villains who are masters of dark magic, have giant, beastly transformations, and are the main antagonists and final bosses of their series, in which their immortality allows them to continuously battle with long lines of heroes (Link's reincarnations and the Belmont Clan, respectively).
* Both are also related to a demonic being of pure evil (Demise and Chaos, respectively), draw power from an artifact/entity from a realm outside of their respective worlds (Ganondorf wields the Triforce of Power from the Sacred Realm, while Dracula wields the powers of Chaos from the Chaotic Realm) and have been part of reincarnation cycles (Ganondorf is the reincarnation of Demise, while Dracula was reincarnated as Soma Cruz).
* Despite their immortalities, both are vulnerable to and can be killed by holy weapons.
* Both are also bosses in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where the 3D models of both their normal and beast forms used in the fight originate from.
Hau Vs Gon Freecss

#### (Pokémon Vs Hunter x Hunter)

* In their early childhood they had an inspiration to become an occupation their mentors were in (Kite being a Hunter and Kahuna Hala being an Island Kahuna) [Who were also father figures in place of their actual fathers who left for a petty reason].
* Later they go on to take a test that go over islands (The Hunter Exam and the Island Challenge) to become said occupation.
* They love a good battle no matter how hard it gets for them, shown they were challenged by their rival (Hisoka and Elio) and other evil gangs (Phantom Troupe and Team Skull).
* Even if they were against them their kindness reached to the evil gangs (Gon and Killua gaining respect from the troupe through Pakunoda and Hau encouraging Guzma to redeem himself).
* Reuniting with their childhood mentors, they prove how far they've come (Gon helping Kite with the Chimera Ant mission and Hau defeating Hala, all out).
* After a certain incident (Kite vs Pitou and the Ultra Beasts taking Lusamine & Guzma) they learned that if they weren't strong enough they could lose someone they loved (Gon being in denial of Kite's death and Hau learning that his friends could have been taken as well).
* They fight off an alienic threat that could take over an entire world (Chimera ants and Ultra Beasts).
* Even in the end they were able to prove themselves to the rival in some way (Gon landing a hit on Hisoka and Hau being the runner up for the champion).
* Their adventures have also detoured them from their goal (Gon chasing the Phantom Troupe, stopping the Chimera Ants, Hau fighting Aether Foundation, trying to be champion).
* Accompanied by an edgy runaway who is protective of their little sister with a powerful magic. (Killua and Alluka/Nanika, Gladion and Lillie/Nebby).
* You can compare Leorio with Manga Elio for their obsession and love for money.
Danganronpa

***Danganronpa*** (Japanese: ダンガンロンパ) is a Japanese video game franchise created by Kazutaka Kodaka and developed and owned by Spike Chunsoft (formerly Spike). The series primarily surrounds various groups of apparent high-school students who are forced into murdering each other by a robotic teddy bear named Monokuma. Gameplay features a mix of adventure, visual novel, detective and dating simulator elements. The first game, *Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc*, was released for the PlayStation Portable in 2010.
Kakazu Vs Sandman

* Before getting their powers, both operated under the service of a shady but powerful figure (The Big Man and the Taki leader), but were humiliated in their defeats at the hands of a heroic figure in red (Spider-Man and Hashirama Senju).
* Wishing to posses great power, both altered their physiology to one that made them exceptionally hard to kill and bestowed upon them the ability to expand upon their bodies (Earth Grudge Fear and Sandmans Sand biology).
* They typically operate with a notable partner (Hidan and Rhino) and are associated with an elite group of rogues within their setting (The Sinister Six and the Akatsuki).
* They are associated with the element of earth (Sandman is self-explanatory, and Kakazu's Earth Release) and are task with eliminating a hero with a noted animal motif (Spider-Man and Naruto, the Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tailed Fox).
* However, they don't really care much about the specifics of their job and are mostly focused on making as much money as possible.
Bleach

***Bleach*** (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese anime television series based on Tite Kubo's original manga series of the same name. It was produced by Studio Pierrot and directed by Noriyuki Abe. The series aired on TV Tokyo from October 2004 to March 2012, spanning 366 episodes. The story follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki after he obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper—a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki. His newfound powers force him to take on the duties of defending humans from evil spirits and guiding departed souls to the afterlife. In addition to adapting the manga series it is based on, the anime periodically includes original self-contained storylines and characters not found in the source material.
Ash Ketchum Vs Yugi Muto

#### (Pokémon Vs Yu-Gi-Oh!)

* They are both dubbed by the same company, 4Kids Entertainment notorious for censoring Anime, and poor dubbing, but Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh were animated by different Anime studios, but both franchises switched Animation Styles multiple times
* Both combatants have Monsters that they can work with, think very strategically
* Both of them won some competitions (Ash for the Battle Challenges, Orange League, and Alola League and hopefully the World Coronation Series, and Yugi for Duelist Kingdom, and Battle City though I haven't watched past Season 3 of Duel Monsters)
* They both fought opponents that are far stronger than them, and they have Powerful Forces to protect them (Ash with the Power of the Aura, and Yugi with the Millennium Puzzle with the Soul of the Pharaoh.)
* Both have befriended some of the most powerful monsters (Stated in the Movies which argues which are canon and which are not that Ash has befriended a lot of Legendary Pokemon, especially Mewtwo, Lugia, Latias, Arceus, Victini, Hoopa, Solgaleo, and even Zacian, but the only Legendary that he has officially caught was Melmetal, while Yugi's most powerful monsters are the 3 Egyptian God Monsters, Slifer the Sky Dragon, Obelisk the Tormenter, and the Winged Dragon of Ra.)
Godot Vs Nagito Komaeda

#### (Ace Attorney Vs Danganronpa)

* Both are the antagonists of sequels to cult classic murder mystery visual novels.
* Both are slowly dying from an illness, living on borrowed time.
* Both's hair turned bleach white from said illness.
* Both have a distaste for the protagonist due to the protagonist's past (Godot hates Phoenix for being unable to save someone, Komaeda hates Hajime for his talent & for his involvement with Junko).
* Both tie strongly into the fifth case of each game, and are heavily associated with fire due to the events of this case (Dusky Bridge burning down & Komaeda blowing up the hotel).
* Both also tie into the fourth case of each game, including a brief moment where you control them (While you directly control Komaeda, Godot acts as the defense's co-counsel).
* Both have a hatred for a woman who ruined their lives prior to the game.
* Both contrast as while Godot is calm and suave, Komaeda is twisted and maniacal.
* While Godot starts out hating Phoenix he eventually comes to terms with his own past and forgives Phoenix, whereas Komaeda starts out friendly to Hajime, but after finding out about his past, becomes cold and spiteful towards him.
Hulk Vs Doomsday

#### (Marvel Comics Vs DC Comics)

* They are both incredibly angry, powerful, monstrous, large, and destructive comic book characters who were created in failed experiments headed by scientists (Bruce Banner and Bertron, respectively).
* Both are also immortal, with the ability to come back to life after being killed (Hulk through the Green Door, and Doomsday through resurrection) and get stronger as they fight (Hulk through Rage and Doomsday through adaptation)
* Both are also known for fighting Superman (Hulk has fought Superman thrice in crossover comics, whereas Doomsday is a common foe of Superman).
* In the Marvel and DC crossover comic, Silver Surfer/Superman, Impossible Man transformed into the Hulk to fight Mr. Mxyzptlk and claimed that no one in the DC universe could match the Hulk's power, with Mxyzptlk then transforming into Doomsday in response.
Battle Beast Vs Lord Boros

#### (Invincible Vs One Punch Man)

* Villains from their respective series who are seen as gods among the cosmos because of their history as some of the strongest warriors in the galaxy, both conquer multiple planets in order to find a worthy opponent and find said opponent who is in a world of heroes.
* Both don’t take pleasure in fighting foes clearly under them and the fact they want a worthy battle is one of their more important traits character wise since it affects their personality.
Akira!

***Akira*** (アキラ, stylized as **AKIRA**) is a Japanese cyberpunk post-apocalyptic manga series written and illustrated by Katsuhiro Otomo. It was serialized biweekly in Kodansha's *seinen* manga magazine *Young Magazine* from December 20, 1982, to June 25, 1990, with its 120 chapters collected into six *tankōbon* volumes. It was initially published in the United States by Marvel Comics under its Epic imprint, becoming one of the first manga works to be translated in its entirety into English. It is currently published by Kodansha Comics in North America. Considered a watershed title for the medium, the manga is also famous for spawning the seminal 1988 cyberpunk anime film adaptation of the same name and the greater franchise.

Set in a post-apocalyptic and futuristic "Neo-Tokyo", more than three decades after a mysterious explosion destroyed the city, the story centers on teenage biker gang leader Shotaro Kaneda, militant revolutionary Kei, a trio of Espers, and Neo-Tokyo military leader Colonel Shikishima, who attempt to prevent Tetsuo Shima, Kaneda's mentally unbalanced childhood friend, from using his unstable and destructive telekinetic abilities to ravage the city and awaken a mysterious entity with powerful psychic abilities named "Akira". Otomo uses conventions of the cyberpunk genre to detail a saga of political turmoil, social isolation, corruption, and power. Widely regarded as a landmark work in cyberpunk and credited with pioneering the Japanese cyberpunk subgenre, *Akira* received universal acclaim from readers and critics, with Otomo's artwork, storytelling, characters, and exploration of mature themes and concepts subject to particular praise. The manga also achieved international commercial success, selling millions of copies worldwide.
Doctor Eggman

## Doctor Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog)

**Doctor Ivo** "**Eggman**" **Robotnik** is the main antagonist of Sega's *Sonic the Hedgehog* franchise. Eggman was created and designed by Naoto Ohshima as part of many design choices for Sega's new mascot. After the creation of Sonic the Hedgehog, Ohshima chose to use his previous egg-shaped character to create the antagonist of the 1991 video game *Sonic the Hedgehog*, making him the arch-nemesis of the series' eponymous main character.

In the main video games series, Eggman is a dastardly mad scientist who plans to conquer the world to build his own empire. While he has gone through several major and minor appearance changes throughout the series, his in-game designs retain several basic characteristics, such as his ovate body, red-black-yellow clothing, bald head, onesie, pince-nez sunglasses, and large mustache. Eggman commonly creates machines and robots, including a wide variety of "Badnik" military robots. Notably in early games, he has also served as a recurring boss, appearing in almost every level piloting a vehicle of his design.

Eggman has appeared in almost every *Sonic the Hedgehog* video game since his first appearance in the 1991 title *Sonic the Hedgehog* and is also a prominent character in other media, including comics, novels, and cartoons. He made his live-action cinematic debut in the 2020 film adaptation, portrayed by Jim Carrey. Eggman has been well received by critics and is one of the most popular and recognizable villains in gaming history.

### Doctor Eggman Vs...

* Bowser (Super Mario Bros)
* Doctor Wily (Megaman)
Hajime Kashimo Vs Kaigaku

#### (Jujutsu Kaisen Vs Demon Slayer)

* Two male manga characters from series about hunting regenerating monsters - both of which do (or at least did) and are from popular new gen series, but have yet to be animated
* They are both wielders of long narrow weapons (A Sword and a Staff)  from the past with lightning based powers
* They are both self centred and value getting stronger above all else, even wanting to meet two of the most evil, and most powerful demons in the verse in order to get stronger who also existed in the past (Kashimo wanted to meet with and fight sukuna in order to learn from him and Kaigaku became a demon through Kokushibo)
* They also both reached their peak in a (kind of new) body due to a villain (Kenjaku making a vessle for Kashimo and Kokushibo turning Kaigaku into a demon)
* They both die from slashing attacks (Sukuna's cleave and dismantle and Zenitsu's sword)
* They both contrast with the first major fight we see Kashimo having is against someone on the side of good (Hakari) and his last fight being against a top tier villain (Sukuna) while Kaigaku started out fighting demons and his last fight was against a hero (Zenitsu)
* They also contrast with their titles (or lack there of), with Kashimo gaining the title "God of Lightning" and Kaigaku failing to get the title of "Thunder Hashira"
Iron Fist Vs Po

#### (Marvel Comics Vs Kung Fu Panda)

* They are both expert martial artists with dragon-themed warrior titles (Danny became the Iron Fist by slaying the dragon Shou-Lao and Po was chosen as the Dragon Warrior).
* Both can also wield chi in a variety of ways, including being able to shape their chi into dragons.
* Both were once relatively ordinary people, as well as heirs to a family business (Rand Industries and Mr. Ping's noodle shop, respectively), before being swept up in events that turned them into warriors upon a well-respected person's decision (Nu-An and Master Oogway, respectively) who assigned a martial arts master to train them (Lei Kung and Master Shifu, respectively).
* Both lost their biological parents at a young age, with both of their mothers having been killed by wolves in the event, and both have a history in working in the food industry (Danny ran a Soup Kitchen and Po originally worked for his adoptive father's restaurant).
* Both have fought and defeated power-hungry fighters who were originally in line to claim their warrior titles (Davos and Tai Lung, respectively), and both eventually met and forgave their parents' killers (Harold Meacham and Lord Shen, respectively) only for them to die later anyway.
* Both are also core members of teams of heroic defenders (various hero groups, but most notably the Heroes for Hire and the Defenders for Iron Fist, and the Furious Five for Po).
Shinobu Kocho

## Shinobu Kocho (Demon Slayer)

**Shinobu Kocho** ( しのぶ *Kochō Shinobu*?) is a major supporting character of *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba*. She is a Demon Slayer of the Demon Slayer Corps and the current Insect Hashira ( *Mushi Bashira*?).

Shinobu Kocho is also the younger sister of Kanae Kocho along with her adoptive younger sister Kanao Tsuyuri. After a demon killed her parents, Shinobu joined the Demon Slayer Corps along with her sister in order to protect others from suffering the same fate as her.
Izuku Midoriya Vs Gon Freecss

#### (My Hero Academia Vs Hunter x Hunter)

* They are both young and up and coming Shonen Jump protagonists with green outfits and hair who sport innocent yet kind at heart personas and are willing to fight anyone in order to to protect those they care for while also doing so to get stronger and even went through tournament arcs and training to become what is the most respected title in their worlds (Hero and Hunter).
* They both have almost one to one fighting styles with close quarters combat being their bread and butter.
* Their most powerful attack consists of a super charged punch (Delaware Detroit Smash and Jajanken Rock) They sport weaker yet still effective projectiles (Delaware Smash and Jajanken Paper) and also have effective piercing weapons (Black Wipes and Jajanken Scissors).
* Both their motivations in their stories revolve around an important person they look up to and is considered one of if not the most powerful in their worlds (All Might and Ging Freecss)
* Both have been shown to willingly destroy their bodies/injure their limbs and still continue to fight(Deku destroying his body and limbs many times he uses One For All and Gon having his arm severed off in order to concretely defeat Genthru)
* They are both so determined to defeat one enemy to reach their goals that they willing to sacrifice everything that makes them who they are just to accomplish it.( Deku sacrificing one for all in order to save an island of children and defeat Nine and Gon sacrifices his Nen reserve and possibly his life to defeat Pitou in revenge for killing Kite) While Deku did it for selflessness Gon did it out of Selfishness however they were both saved by plot device.
* Both are also able to access “super forms” that drastically increases their stats way above that of their base forms so much so that the first enemy they went all out on with their new forms they annihilated them in a one sided fight.
* Both also went through events that changed their views and personality drastically now being less happy and hopeful and more cold and expressionless after seeing their friends either die or almost die by their enemies and even separating from their friends and leaving them now in their own.
Archipel

Ein **Archipel** ist eine Region, die aus einer Inselgruppe und den Gewässern zwischen den Inseln besteht.

Im Seerecht haben auf Archipele begrenzte Staaten die besondere Möglichkeit, ihre Souveränität auf die gesamten Gewässer zwischen denjenigen ihrer Inseln auszudehnen, die nicht weiter als rund 100 Seemeilen auseinanderliegen. Ihre Souveränität erstreckt sich dann auf die Inseln und die Archipelgewässer.
Crocodile Vs Giovanni

#### (One Piece Vs Pokémon)

* Both used to be young hopeful boys who growing up wanted to obtain a status of high power and influence (Pokémon Champion and The Pirate King) so both would start training in these respective fields to get to these titles (Giovanni being a Pokémon trainer and eventual gym leader while Crocodile was a pirate).
* However when they got older, they changed from being young hopeful boys into cruel and bitter men (Giovanni losing his passion for Pokémon for reasons he doesn't remember and Crocodile losing to Whitebeard which gave him his iconic scar).
* They would then build a nation wide criminal organization (Team Rocket and Baroque Works) leading these organizations to continue it's success while trying to hide their identities.
* They both have important titles as a part of a group of 7-8 people chosen by an organization to hide their roles as the leaders of their criminal organization (Gym Leaders and Warlord of the Sea).
* These organizations would be extremely successful but they would run into a young red cladded boy who reminded them of themselves growing up (Red and Luffy).
* After losing to them in a long hard battle they would end up disbanding their criminal empires and leave (Giovanni made himself disappear from the world and Crocodile was sent a prison). Slowly but surely both would set themselves on track of their original goals.
* Both of their personalities and designs are based on traditional mob boss as seen in pop culture.
* Their fighting styles mainly include using ground theme powers (Giovanni specializing in ground type Pokémon and Crocodile eating the Suna Suna No Mi obtained the power to create, control and become sand).
* Minor detail is that both are heavily theorized to be the secret parent to the protagonist (Giovanni theorized to be Ash Ketchum's father while Crocodile was theorized to be born female and being Luffy mother).
Maple Vs Palm Siberia

#### (Your Turn To Die Vs Hunter x Hunter)

* Two powerful, in-human female characters (Maple being a Doll and Palm being a Chimera Ant)
* Both of these in-human characters are apart of a collective of other similar in-human species, those of which did start out as humans but have since became super human
* They both contrast, with Maple being all lovely and sweet but having a psycho side to her and Palm being pretty creepy but having a lovable side to her whenever she is with the one she loves
* They both have a theme of love, being a yandere to the extreme - where they will act all sweet to their loved one but will fucking murder anyone who threatens their love
* Despite their feelings and anger, they know those who they share a species with are the evil ones who they need to kill
* They both fight the main cast a few times
Emma Vs Komaru Naegi

#### (The Promised Neverland Vs Danganronpa)

* Two Female kid protagonists who end up in a seemingly post apocalyptic setting where they are trapped within a specific place with the threat of death constantly looming over them from an inhuman species (Monokumas and Demons) both of which have a weak spot in the eye.
* Despite this they started out with relatively comfortable lives (Emma living blissfully in the orphanage and Komaru living in her isolated Flat)
* They travel around with another dark haired character of similar age to them who is really close to them but doesn’t act like it (Ray and Toko)
* They both end up running into monsters who are supposed to be trying to kill them, but swore to be allies with them being unlike the rest (Mijuka and Sonju and Shirokuma), who have a safe base for them to hide in. Of which, come as a two (Mijuka and Sonju and Shirokuma and Kirokuma).
* Despite this, these beings’ actions are just a facade hiding their actual desires (Sonju longing for the day he gets to hunt humans again and Shirokuma being an AI Junko) - but both of which aren’t revealed to the main cast.
* They both find the only surviving group of humans left who formed a resistance, lead by a older and more experienced individual with personal history with the monsters (Lucas and Kaiji Towa)
* Both are trapped in another part of their already fucked up world and forced to participate in games where they get hunted down by the inhuman species for fun, within a city setting and are given weapons by the creators of the game to make it more fun
* Due to this they are able to go from being very scared people to very brave and literally fight off and kill the creatures trying to kill them
* Despite this however, they feel some level of sympathy for those who trapped them there (Demons and the Warriors of Hope) and try to avoid killing them as much as possible
* They both come into conflict with someone on their own side because of this, another leader who wants to actively kill all of those who put them through what they have went through (Norman and Kaiji Towa)
* They both have moments where they could have escaped by themselves, but chose not to in order to help save everyone
* However, they were able to save themselves and those around them, but at a cost (Emma being forced to forget her family and friends and Komaru not being able to destroy all of the Monokumas at once and having to stay behind to help rebuild) - both of which were involving child like (or just outright a child) leaders/deities who should be against them (Him and Monaca Towa)
* They have a contrast with Emma being trapped in a world of demons to be hunted down by demons while Komaru is trapped in a city being hunted down by the warriors of hope, who see Komaru as a demon.
* They also contrast with Emma being able to find a new family who arent related to her biologically and Komaru’s family (for the most part) being fucking dead
Invincible

***Invincible*** is an adult animated superhero television series created by Robert Kirkman for Amazon Prime Video and premiered on March 25, 2021. Based on the Image Comics series of the same name by Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, the show follows 17-year-old Mark Grayson and his transformation into a superhero under the guidance of his father Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on the planet. During his transformation, Mark finds himself struggling between his personal life and superhero duties, where he will be forced to prove that he can be the hero that his father is. The series stars Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, and J. K. Simmons as the Grayson family, while the rest of the cast serve as recurring characters.

Following its release, the series received acclaim from critics, with praise for its animation, action sequences, and story. In April 2021, ahead of the first-season's finale, Amazon renewed the series for a second and third season. The second season premiered on November 3, 2023. On July 21, 2023, Amazon released a prequel special titled *Invincible: Atom Eve.*
Celestia Ludenberg Vs Dee Vasquez

#### (Danganronpa Vs Ace Attorney)

* Two dark haired female killers from the first ace attorney and danganronpa games
* They both wear golden earings and black clothes
* They both serve as the main killer in the third case of their respective games, which involve someone dressed up as a metallic warrior (Robo Justice and Steel Samurai) - both of which are deemed to be only capable of being worn by one person (Yasuhiro Hagakure and Will Powers) who the main character has to defend
* They both use Blackmail and manipulation to carry out their plans
* They both have a calm and collected exterior but can snap in a moments notice
* They both manipulate an overweight pervert character into helping them (Hifumi Yoshida and Sal Monella) both of which have an obsession with fictional characters
* They both have connections to being above a group of people who will do their bidding (Celeste one day wanting to have a castle with countless handsome subjects and Dee Vasquez having ties to the mafia, allowing her to summon a group of men from there to do her bidding)
* Both of their cases have ties to two murders, which is helped to be used by Celeste and Vasquez to carry out their plans (Kiyotaka Ishimura and Hifumi Yoshida and Manuel and Jack Hammer)
* They also contrast with Celeste pretending to defend herself against Robo Justice while Vasquez defended herself against Jack Hammer dressed as the Steel Samurai which ended up killing him
Izuku Midoriya Vs Rock Lee

#### (My Hero Academia Vs Naruto)

* Two green anime heroes who started off with no talent and no powers who got super op powers from their super flamboyant and mighty father like figures which makes them very powerful while also breaking down their body and takes hard work to acquire yet both of them achieved the lower levels of said powers compared to their mentors against the odds.
* They also both specialize in kicks for attacks
Overwatch

***Overwatch*** is a multimedia franchise centred on a series of online multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) video games developed by Blizzard Entertainment: *Overwatch* was released in 2016, and *Overwatch 2* was released in 2022. Both games feature hero-based combat between two teams of players vying over various objectives, along with other traditional gameplay modes. With the launch of *Overwatch 2*, the roster of selectable heroes has grown to 39.

Released in 2016, the first video game in the series lacked a traditional story mode. Instead, Blizzard employed a transmedia storytelling strategy to disseminate lore regarding the game's characters, releasing comics and other literary media, as well as animated media that includes short films. The game enjoyed both critical and commercial success, and garnered a devoted following. In addition to more traditional fan art, the game also spawned fan-produced pornographic content which attracted considerable media attention.

Blizzard helped launch and promote an esports scene surrounding the game, including an annual Overwatch World Cup, as well as a league and its developmental minor league, which borrowed elements found in traditional American sports leagues. In 2022, a sequel was released.