Ash and Pikachu from Pokémon are one of the most iconic duos in all of anime, easily recognizable by almost anyone, even those outside of the anime world. The two instantly become best friends when Ash becomes a Pokémon trainer and are with each other throughout all of Ash's travels in the series. Their bond is one that apparently cannot be broken.
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Although Ash and Pikachu are some of the most famous names out there, there are some anime duos that have a much stronger emotional impact. These duos also have unbreakable bonds, but sometimes also have funny jokes, emotional moments and much more. Check out these six anime duos with better bonds than Ash and Pikachu.
Okarun and Momo
A duo with natural chemistry
Dandadan follows Okarun and Momo as their friendship develops into something more. When they first meet, they bond over their similar obsessions, with Okarun taking an interest aliensand Momo with spirits. With these things in common, they band together to defeat the supernatural forces that appear in their city. They are always by each other's side, making sure they are safe while engaging in hilarious banter.
The bond between Okarun and Momo is much deeper than Ash and Pikachu, with the two eventually become closer than just friends. At first they work together to stop Turbo Granny and get Okarun's “parts” back, and this immediately sets up their unbreakable relationship. They are always together, and nothing gets in their way.
Bakugo and Deku
From rivals to friends
Although Deku and Bakugo weren't friends at all when they were kids My Hero Academiathroughout the series they are constantly tied to each other. Bakugo initially looks down on Deku due to his lack of having a Quirk, but their rivalry grows into something much more as the two mature.
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Eventually Deku takes a dark turn and leaves UA Highdealing with intense trauma and unable to bear it all. Surprisingly, Bakugo is the one who really brings him out of this darkness, as he is there to apologize to him and stand by his side to bring him back home. This relationship has so much emotional depth as they grow with each other and eventually become friends, giving them a much more compelling story than Ash and Pikachu.
Loid and Yor Forger
Unexpected family
IN Spy x FamilyLoid Forger is tasked with one of his biggest missions yet: protecting the peace between two rival nations. But to do this he must get married as soon as possible and have a child who can attend Eden Academyto get close to Donovan Desmond's son. Along the way, he meets and marries Yor. However, he is unaware of her assassin status, which creates hilarious moments as both try to hide their true identities.
Although they are both still unaware of their double lives, they begin to grow much closer and resemble something of a real family. Although Yor and Loid meet in an unusual way, their marriage becomes real, and their love and support for their daughter, Anyabecome more than justa mission and a cover-up. This growth is steady throughout the anime and shows a legitimate bond stronger than Ash and Pikachu.
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Edward and Alphonse Elric
Brothers bound by remorse
IN Fullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodAlphonse and Edward are more than just brothers: they become permanently bonded after they try and fail to bring their mother back using alchemy. Edward loses an arm and a leg, and Alphonse has his soul bound to a suit of armor. The two explore the world together and search for Philosopher's Stone to try to restore their bodies. But along the way they learn a lot about humanity and their brotherhood.
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These two brothers have an intense and unwavering trustand they both do everything they can to protect the other. Despite being bound by blood, they have a strong relationship unlike any other and are always willing to sacrifice themselves for the other. As the anime progresses, their relationship only strengthens, and they learn the importance of family and friendship.
Goku and Vegeta
Powerful rivals
Dragon Ball Z follows Goku, a member of the alien species, the Saiyans, as he works to stop powerful enemies from destroying Earth. Along the way he becomes rivaling Vegetawho is constantly looking to surpass Goku in strength. Although he constantly tries to pick a fight with Goku, Goku views their relationship in a more positive light, and overtime the two become true allies.
Although their relationship stems from rivalry, their eventual partnership constantly demands that they do so keep getting stronger. The two support each other in their advancement as fighters, and they work together to defend Earth in the best way they can. Their relationship has much deeper meaning than Ash and Pikachu's, constantly challenging each other and keeping them on their toes.
Naruto and Sasuke
Friends for life
Naruto and Sasuke are by far one of the greatest anime friendships and rivalries of all time. In both Naruto and Boruto timelines, the two are always involved with each other, supporting each other in their lives as Shinobi and encouraging each other's growth. Although the two are constantly at each other's heads, if they didn't have each other in their lives, they probably wouldn't have reached their full potential.
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Although they both have very different personalities, they work well together, creating funny moments and even emotional, deep conversations. When the two become fathers, their children automatically become close, and their relationship as friends remains as strong as ever. Even when Sasuke falls down a dark path, Naruto does everything in his power to bring Sasuke back to the light. Although they have different morals and goals, the two keep each other motivated and are always there to help each other when needed.
Pokémon
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1997 – 2023
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TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC
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Shigeru Omachi, Koji Ogawa, Fumihiro Ueno, Hideki Hiroshima, Maki Kodaira, Makoto Ooga, Ayumi Moriyama, Keitaro Motonaga, Shigeru Ueda, Fumihiro Yoshimura, Minoru Ohara, Yoshitaka Makino, Kiyoshi Egami, Makoto Sokuzaa,, Ken Nishida, Tomoe Makino, Masahiko Watanabe, Hiroaki Takagi, Tazumi Mukaiyama, Ryohei Horiuchi, Yoshihiro Oda, Hiromichi Matano
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Junki Takegami, Atsuhiro Tomioka, Hideki Sonoda, Yukiyoshi Ôhashi, Yuka Miyata, Takeshi Shudo, Shouji Yonemura, Shinzo Fujita, Michihiro Tsuchiya, Deko Akao, Reiko Yoshida, Aya Matsui, Junichi Fujisaku
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Rica Matsumoto
Satoshi (voice)
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Ikue Otani
Pikachu (voice)
