Top 10 Scythe Users In Anime Ft. Hidan and Kite

The scythe is an ominous curved blade that is often a weapon of choice for shinigami or other dark creatures. The weapon has been used in anime for many years and has become an identifying factor for certain characters.

Scythes may not be the most commonly used in the anime world, but their addition always adds a unique flair to a character’s fighting style. From cursed soldiers to demon-slaying warriors, scythe users stand out with their demonic and cool personalities.

This list dives into the top 10 scythe users in anime characters who not only mastered the weapon but also used it to leave an unforgettable impact on fans. From Black Clover to Rising Shield Hero, here are the most iconic and lethal scythe wielders who command fear and respect with every swing.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed are solely those of the author.

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Jack The Ripper, Hidan and other Scythe Users In Anime

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1) Jack The Ripper – Black Clover

Jack the Ripper, one of the side characters of the series, is the captain of the Clover Kingdom’s Magic Knight group known as the Green Mantis squad. Jack is a commoner by birth with a huge mana pool and carries a three-clover Grimoire with various slicing magic 
Generally, Jack’s Slash Magic allows him to wield mana blades on his forearms, which look like two scythe blades.

Jack has two strong spells in his Girmoire, the first is Death Scythe, a spell that can slash through strong objects. The second spell is  Death Scythe: Lunatic Slash, which can unleash a chaotic flurry of flying slashes.

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2) Hidan – Naruto

Hidan was a rogue Ninja from the  Land of Hot Water and later joined the Akatsuki. He is also a loyal devotee of the God Jashin, and takes it upon himself to spread its teachings, which are pain and suffering. Hidan was partnered with Kakuzu as one of the newest members of the group.

Hidan is an immortal who carries a huge 3-bladed scythe, which is used to draw the blood of his opponents to draw the Jashin Symbol and use his Voodoo magic. After drawing the symbol from his opponent’s blood, any attack on Hidan’s body will also be inflicted on the person whose blood was taken.

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3) Maka Albarn – Soul Eater

Maka Albarn, the protagonist of the series, is one of the students of the Death Weapon Meister Academy. To become the strongest shinigami in the world, she has partnered with a Soul Eater Evans, a living scythe who consumes souls.

Maka is an excellent scythe-master, and her exceptional skills have allowed her to be recognized as one of the top one-star meisters of Death Weapon Meister Academy, and she was later promoted to a two-star.

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4) Kite – Hunter X Hunter

The first scythe user on the list is Kite from HunterXHunter. He is one of the strongest characters from the series, properly introduced in the Chimera Ant arc, as he was trained by Gon’s father, Ging Freecss.  

Kite’s Nen ability is known as Crazy Slots, which allows him to conjure 1 of 9 weapons with the help of a Nen beast clown, and Kite can’t control which weapon might appear.

One of the weapons from his collection is a sharp and massive scythe. This weapon can’t go back until Kite has used Silent Waltz, an invisible slash, and it is the only way the scythe is used.

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5) Goku Black – Dragon Ball Super

Goku Black is the main antagonist of the “Future Trunks” Saga of the DB Super anime and manga series. Black is actually Zamasu, a Kai, who exchanges his body with Goku and kills the Saiyan along with his family. Goku Black is one of the toughest enemies Goku and Vegeta had to face, even after gaining the SSJ Blue transformation.

With his natural God Ki, Black is able to create a weapon with his energy aura, which looks like a long pink scythe. This weapon is powerful enough to cut through the skin of Goku in his Super Saiyan God transformation. The scythe can also be used to cut open space and time.

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Also Read: Every Inanimate Object That Ate a Devil Fruit in One Piece

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6) Shinoa Hiiragi – Seraph of the End

Shinoa Hiiragi was appointed as Yūichirō Hyakuya’s, the protagonist’s, supervisor during his suspension.  She is the sergeant in the Japanese Imperial Demon Army, created to kill human-eating vampires, and a part of the elite Moon Demon Company, where she is the leader of the Shinoa Squad.

Shinioa’s weapon is possessed by a demon named Shikama Doji, which looks similar to a pen when it’s not being used. During battle, it transforms into a huge black scythe engulfed in black flames. The weapon allows her to detect nearby enemies and cause massive damage to elite-class vampires and demons.

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7) Shuhei Hisagi – Bleach

Shuhei Hisagi, one of the side characters of Bleach, is the co-lieutenant of the 9th Division, formerly under Captain Kaname Tosen, and he is currently working under the current Captain of the 9th Division, Kensei Muguruma. He shares his position with Lieutenant Mashiro Kuna.

Shuhei’s Zanpakto looks like a katana, but when he activates his Shikai, his weapon looks similar to two kusarigama (Sickle), each with two long scythe blades, opposite to each other. The ends of both blades are connected to a spiked rod attached together with a chain.

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8) Celty Sturluson – Durarara!!

Celty Sturluson, also known as The Headless Rider, is an Irish fairy Dullahan who goes on a mission to Japan, and that is to search for her stolen head. She lives with the protagonist  Shinra Kishitani and works as an underground transporter. She rides her familiar, a headless horse disguised as a bike, while wearing a helmet to hide her lack of a head.  

Like all the headless Dulahan, Celty also likes to wield a weapon similar to a scythe. Her scythe can be summoned from the shadows. Even if her weapon of choice is rather impractical compared to knives, it helped to gain her reputation as a mystic being.

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9) Erigor – Fairy Tail

Erigor is the strongest Dark Guild Eisenwald member, known as the Shinigami due to taking assassination contracts as a mage. As his name suggests, he also likes to wield a huge crooked scythe like a grim reaper. 

Erigor is incredibly skillful with wind magic while wielding his scythe. He can create powerful whirlwinds and tornadoes by rapidly swinging his scythe in a circular motion to blow away his foes or even divert magic.

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10) L’Arc Berg Sickle – Rising Shield Hero

The list can’t be completed without mentioning L’Arc Berg Sickle, also known as the Scythe Hero. As the name suggests is the wielder of the Vassal Scythe of the other world beyond the Wave, just like the Shield Hero, Naofumi Iwatani. He is the King of the country that summoned the Hunting Hero.

L’Arc is actually a master of scythe-wielding and is one of the strongest heroes in the anime. The weapon that he wields can be thrown as a javelin, and its trajectory and speed can be controlled by the hero.

Other Noteworthy Scythe Users in Anime

• Juuzou Suzuya – Tokyo Ghoul
• Zorin Blitz – Hellsing Ultimate
• Nnoitra Gilga – Bleach

Whether the scythe is forged from magic, aura, or raw steel, its wielders are often among the most unpredictable and powerful figures in their respective universes.

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