10 Greatest Anime Duals

10. Natsu Vs Gajeel - Fairy Tail

Fairy Tail had its share of issues. Some of the odd humor and the constant sexual overtone were often the subject of intense mockery. But when these wizards put their foot down and got serious, it gave us some serious fireworks.

The Phantom Lord arc is often considered to be the point where the anime won over the masses. It was one of the best among the earlier arcs and it delivered a truly heartfelt story that embodied every good about the show.

Driven by hatred that went as far back as the founding of the two guilds, as well as a special job request, Phantom Lord, led by their Master Jose, set out to destroy Fairy Tail. Their main ace in the hole was Black Steel Gajeel, the Iron Dragon Slayer with a mean streak as bad as his diet.

After a series of tense encounters, it all comes down to a clash between Gajeel and Fairy Tail’s own Dragon Slayer, Natsu. The two engage in an epic encounter, with fire going up against iron. Gajeel takes the early advantage by pummelling Natsu with iron attacks. But in the end, the plight of his friends draws out enough of his latent powers to turn the tide.