The Spear of Longinus
Also Known As: Holy Lance
Featured in: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Creator: Hideko Anno
Abilities: Break EVA’s ATs, shapeshifting, living being, conscience
The Spear of Longinus from Evangelion is an alien bident (two-headed spear), shaped like a helix. It was found in Antarctica, where it had landed in ancient times. The spear has the power to break EVA’s AT’s, as seen during the fight with the angel Arael. The spear is a living being and has the ability to shapeshift. The Spear of Longinus is older than the human race. It is one of the coolest designs used for a weapon in any anime, and maybe the best design on this list.
The spear is named after a real-life artifact, also called the “Spear of Longinus,” which was used by a Roman soldier to pierce Jesus Christ on the cross. Well, unlike the spear from the anime, the real spear is a normal javelin used by ancient Roman soldiers.
The design of this bident is extremely cool, with the red intertwined helix shape that is tightened at the neck and parted into two long tines to make the weapon. While the design is great, it isn’t the most creative on the list, which is why it lands at number 10 on the list.
10 Strangest Anime Weapons That Are Surprisingly Powerful
The world of anime is filled with strange weapons, weird even. From the spear of Longinus from Evangelion to hyper-density seals from My Hero Academia, anime is filled with some of the strangest, most innovative, and most extremely powerful weapons in fiction. Anime is very versatile when it comes to its stories, characters, plots, and weaponry.
Due to its weirdness, a lot of unconventional objects, animals, and insects have been turned into weapons in the world of anime. The best part is that it makes sense; it’s not just used as a prop that our heroes use, but their weapons reflect them and their motivations as well as their characters. Well, here is the list of the top ten strangest anime weapons that are surprisingly powerful.
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