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* Similarly, Bunshichi Tawara in ''[[Tenjho Tenge]]'' is reported to be entirely self-taught, but was able to defeat a powered up Shin Natsume in a fight.

* [[Blood Knight|Kenpachi]] from ''[[Bleach]]'' relies on raw power and bloodlust, and it works out quite well. No [[Super Mode|bankai]], no functional ''shikai'', no kido, no special techniques. He acquired his position simply by [[Klingon Promotion|killing his predecessor]]. His idea of a sword technique is ''[[Crowning Moment of Awesome|using both hands to hold his sword]]''—and when he does, {{spoiler|he ''easily'' defeats an opponent who had been fighting him to a standstill for several episodes}}. However, this gets downplayed throughout the series, in particular the manga, {{Spoiler|where he learns how to properly control his power and even gets access to his bankai=}}.

** Wonderweiss is so fast and strong that he can take on [[Badass Grandpa|Yamamoto]]. The old man complements his power, but quickly reveals that his vastly superior skill and experience is more than enough to turn the tide.

** Yammy is practically brute force incarnate: strong enough to casually break people to pieces. He's also incredibly stupid and arrogant, with no strategy besides attacking head-on. Urahara, and later Kenpachi and Byakuya, wipe the floor with him.

* Noted by Touma during his first fight with Accelerator in ''[[To Aru Majutsu no Index]]''. Accelerator's powers are among the most powerful in the series, but is at a bit of a loss when he can't just [[Curb Stomp Battle|curb stomp]] Touma like he has all his previous opponents.

{{quote|'''Touma:''' The strongest esper in Academy City... really has no skills at all, huh? Then grit your teeth, weakling. Because a punch [[Badass Normal|from the weakest]] ''[[Did You Just Punch Out Cthulhu?|is gonna hurt]]''.}}

** Another major villain, {{spoiler|Fiamma of the Right}} is obscenely powerful but, like Accelerator, is at a loss when he can't simply win with a [[Curb Stomp Battle]]. One of his comrades, however, {{spoiler|Acqua of the Back}}, is very much strong ''and'' skilled.

* Sanosuke from ''[[Rurouni Kenshin]]'' definitely fits this trope. Unlike many of the characters in the series, his fighting abilities were derived from being a fighter-for-hire. He lacks any formal fighting style other than [[Good Old Fisticuffs]], making up for it in raw power and being [[Made of Iron]]. This is deconstructed in a fight with Saito; He proves to be just as powerful as Sanosuke if not more so, but has learned basic skills like defense. This allows him to pummel Sano with ease while avoiding damage.

* Providing one of the page quotes is Toguro from ''[[Yu Yu Hakusho]]''. He isn't unskilled, being well-versed in martial arts before his [[Start of Darkness|turn to evil]], but in the present story's time, his philosophy is to rely on his ''enormous'' strength.

* Suzaku in ''[[Code Geass]]''. He's had combat training his entire life, so on foot he doesn't apply. In a Knightmare, however, he's a complete newbie whose natural abilities and advanced Knightmare allow him to dominate most opponents. This is most obvious when he faces off against Kallen, who is both skilled and strong. Suzaku only ever wins against her when he has a distinct advantage (or when luck intervenes).

 

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