15 Anime Bullies That Got Owned

Some of the most satisfying turns in anime happen when a bully finally runs into someone who pushes back and changes the game. These moments are not just payback scenes. They also move the story forward, force characters to grow, and flip the power dynamic in a way you can’t ignore. Here are memorable times when the tough talkers got humbled in a big way.

Katsuki Bakugo in ‘My Hero Academia’

Bones

Bakugo’s early swagger takes a hit during the U.A. Sports Festival when Todoroki refuses to go all out, leaving Bakugo furious despite the win. His late night clash with Midoriya at Ground Beta forces him to confront why All Might chose Deku and why his approach keeps backfiring. The Provisional License retake further puts structure on his temper as faculty keep him in check. Bones frames these beats with tight fight animation that spotlights the shift from intimidation to introspection.

Neji Hyuga in ‘Naruto’

Studio Pierrot

Neji’s fate talk crumbles when Naruto counters his Byakugan with a surprise underground strike in the Chunin Exams. The upset exposes Neji’s blind spot for willpower over pedigree and ends his bullying of Hinata’s branch family. Later missions show him earning respect instead of demanding it. Studio Pierrot gives the arena bout crisp hand to hand cuts that highlight the reversal.

Bellamy in ‘One Piece’

Toei

Bellamy ridicules Luffy in Jaya and pays for it when a single punch ends the fight after he harms locals for a sky island map. That decisive hit clears the way for the crew’s next journey and shuts down Bellamy’s mockery of dreams. He later reappears with a different outlook after more defeats. Toei Animation keeps the impact clean and readable so the power shift lands instantly.

Teruki Hanazawa in ‘Mob Psycho 100’

Bones

Teru uses psychic strength to run his school until Mob refuses to play along and walks through his attacks without fighting back at first. When the building literally collapses around them, Teru realizes status means nothing next to Mob’s control. He changes course and becomes an ally in later arcs. Bones presents the confrontation with elastic visuals that mirror Teru’s ego deflating in real time.

Dio Brando in ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’

David Production

Dio torments Jonathan as a teen and later terrorizes entire cities before Jotaro stops him in the final duel. The turnaround hinges on Star Platinum figuring out The World’s secret and turning time stop against Dio. His fall frees the Joestar family from decades of manipulation. David Production stages the street fight beat by beat so each counter is easy to follow.

Frieza in ‘Dragon Ball Z’

Toei

Frieza’s rule by fear ends on Namek when Goku unlocks Super Saiyan after Krillin’s death. The drawn out clash strips away Frieza’s transformations and his grip on the battlefield. Later revivals only underline how far Goku and his allies have come. Toei Animation paces the exchange so the momentum swing is unmistakable.

Tetta Kiyomasa in ‘Tokyo Revengers’

Liden Films

Kiyomasa’s underground ring collapses when Takemichi stands up to him despite the beating and refuses to throw the fight. That stand sparks new alliances inside the gang and exposes Kiyomasa’s control as hollow. His later attempt to retaliate fails as stronger captains intervene. Liden Films frames the brawl tight so every desperate move reads.

Ryoma Terasaka in ‘Assassination Classroom’

Lerche

Terasaka’s sabotage plans backfire when Nagisa calmly disarms him with a practiced grip and Koro sensei turns the mess into a lesson. After that wake up call he pivots to helping Class E during crisis missions. He earns his place through work instead of bluster. Lerche lets the camera linger on small technique details so the power shift feels earned.

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in ‘Bleach’

Studio Pierrot

Grimmjow terrorizes Karakura and Hueco Mundo until Ichigo masters a steadier mask and wins their final clash. The defeat ends Grimmjow’s personal vendetta and removes a constant threat to Inoue. It also clears space for the next Espada conflicts. Studio Pierrot gives the rematch sharp aerial cuts that make each exchange decisive.

Envy in ‘Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood’

Bones

Envy’s taunts stop working when Mustang tears through his forms and exposes the insecurity underneath. The homunculus loses the ability to manipulate the group once the truth comes out about past atrocities. That collapse shuts down a key source of chaos. Bones balances close ups and flame effects so the unraveling is unmistakable.

Speed o Sound Sonic in ‘One Punch Man’

Madhouse

Sonic’s ambushes and trash talk meet a wall when Saitama ends their first encounter with an accidental low blow and zero effort follow ups. Later training runs still leave Sonic outclassed as new threats overshadow his grudges. His lone wolf approach keeps backfiring without results. The Madhouse season frames the gags with crisp timing that sells how outmatched he is.

Shoya Ishida in ‘A Silent Voice’

Kyoto Animation

Ishida bullies Shoko in elementary school and then finds himself isolated when the class turns on him. Years later he seeks her out to apologize and accepts consequences as he repairs relationships one by one. The story shows how accountability breaks the cycle. Kyoto Animation uses quiet framing and careful character acting to mark each step.

Genthru in ‘Hunter x Hunter’

Madhouse

The Bomber bullies Greed Island players until Gon baits him into a planned trade of blows built on conditioning and feints. The trap lands clean and Genthru’s team loses their grip on the game. That victory unlocks the final cards the group needs. Madhouse keeps the choreography clear so the setup and payoff are easy to track.

Masahiko Umezawa in ‘Hajime no Ippo’

Madhouse

Umezawa spends middle school picking on Ippo before a rooftop rescue and the gym’s discipline flip the dynamic. He apologizes, joins the support crew, and starts documenting Ippo’s rise with real effort. The shift ends the bullying and builds a new role for him in the cast. Madhouse underscores the change with grounded slice of life scenes around the gym.

Ira Gamagori in ‘Kill la Kill’

Trigger

Gamagori enforces rules with fear until Ryuko blasts through his Goku Uniform trials and exposes the limits of his approach. He keeps his pride but redirects his strength to support the Student Council during larger threats. The move turns a heavy handed disciplinarian into a dependable shield. Trigger packs the bouts with oversized visual gags that make each reversal unmistakable.

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