Shounen anime series tend to feature tournament arcs, in which the characters compete against each other in a small competition or in a life-threatening one. Nonetheless, these types of arcs make the series much more exciting.

So, what are the best tournaments in shounen anime series? Without further ado, let’s get into it!

1. Sports Festival - Boku no Hero Academia

The Sports Festival was the first chance for all Class 1-A students to showcase their capabilities to the world, and it was full of great moments.

The Midoriya vs. Todoroki fight became an iconic moment as it emphasized Todoroki's character development. This tournament also had a good ending and was a fan-favorite arc.

The reason why the Sports Festival deserves a spot on this list is that from being fun, this arc is not excessively long.

2. Heavens Arena - Hunter X Hunter

Heavens Arena is one of the unique arcs as it showcases how far Gon and Killua have improved as fighters while also showing them that there are many other fighters who are much stronger than them. 

The duo gets introduced to the bigger world, fighting countless numerous martial artists while also developing themselves as fighters.

3. Tournament of Power - Dragon Ball Super

The Tournament of Power is easily the best arc in Dragon Ball Super. It's a highly-anticipated arc for fans as it would focus on Goku and co going up against other fighters from other universes.

The best part about this tournament is that so many characters got the spotlight — even characters, such as Krillin, look cool in this arc.

4. Dark Tournament - Yu Yu Hakusho

Some fans of the series deem the Dark Tournament as the definitive moment of Yu Yu Hakusho. Watching the four main heroes bring out their full potential throughout this arc is a lot of fun.

5. Chunin Exams - Naruto

“The Chunin Exams” is the most legendary arc in Naruto. In this arc, fans are introduced to some compelling new characters. The author, Masashi Kishimoto, seems to have put in the hard work for this arc as the tests aren't just about combat.

“The Chunin Exams” provided a better understanding of the Naruto universe, and featured some of the coolest fights ever.

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6. Grand Magic Games - Fairy Tail

The Grand Magic Games is one of the best arcs in the Fairy Tail series. After the best mages in Fairy Tail return, they find their guild falling to the bottom of the rankings. The only way to reclaim their guild's position is to win the Grand Magic Games.

7. 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai - Dragon Ball

The Dragon Ball series has several Tournament arcs, and one of them is the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai. The fights showcase true martial arts combat — instead of the outlandish powers we usually see, which is quite refreshing to watch.

The Goku vs. Tien fight is also one of the best fights in the Dragon Ball series.

8. Royal Knights Selection Exam - Black Clover

For some fans, the Royal Knights Selection Exam is the reason why they kept following the series after its rather slow start. Although Black Clover has shown the development of its characters and universe over several arcs, the Royal Knights Selection Exam put the lights on many characters.

Each of the main characters has had their best moments in the Royal Knights Selection Exam, and the fight between Yuno and Rill easily became the most iconic battle in Black Clover.

9. Cell Games - Dragon Ball

The "Cell Games" is another tournament arc from the Dragon Ball series. This arc features some really cool fights involving Cell and his army. It took a lot of effort for Gohan to finally be able to defeat Cell despite having to sacrifice the lives of Goku and Trunks.

Gohan also became a very prominent character in this arc due to his immense power spike, and his transformation into Super Saiyan 2 became the highlight of this arc.

10. Corrida Colosseum - One Piece

The Dressrosa arc is one of the best arcs in One Piece so far. The Corrida Colosseum only takes a small part of the storyline, yet it feels so significant for the arc.

The new and returning characters that make their appearances in this arc are quite entertaining and memorable.

So, those were the 10 best tournaments in shounen anime series. Stick around for more anime, movie, and gaming info, and make sure to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

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