Summary
Animeis home to a good number of impressive marksmen; skilled in the use of guns with feats thatregular human beingscan only hope to achieve. Even more impressive are those who have achieved a similar level of proficiency with long-distance firearms. These characters have honed their abilities through intense training and sometimes even have their talents augmented by supernatural abilities.
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Over the years,different popular animehave constantly featured characters possessing this unique skill. These individuals are also fitted with distinct personalities, which allow viewers to become easily attached to them. Here are some of the most notable figures in anime known for their exceptional sniping ability.
Updated Jun 23, 2025, by Emedo Destiny: In the vast world of anime, sharpshooters stand out as some of the most enigmatic and formidable characters, capable of turning the tide of battles with a single well-aimed shot. They are usually underrated due to the stealthy nature of their job, but make no mistake, they are also some of the deadliest categories of fighters, taking tactical battles to a different level. Some of these characters use good old-fashioned rifles, while some use more technologically advanced ones. A few of them also incorporate their supernatural abilities into their shots to make them more accurate and deadly. Here are some of the best snipers in anime.
15Isami Toma – World Trigger
Starting as a minor antagonist, Isami became quite the supporting character. His ability with a sniper rifle is second to none in Border, capable of accurately predicting the trajectoryof a sniper triggerjust by looking at it in use.
So far, his most impressive feat is hitting Chika, six hundred and forty-five meters away, on the head while she was jumping out a window. He is also capable of making calculated predictions which usually come into play when he faces teleporters, shooting them down immediately after they appear.
14Shuichi Akai – Detective Conan
Shuichi is a master in the general use of firearms, the best inDetective Conanby a mile. Primarily due to his training and experience as an FBI agent, he has demonstrated skills other snipers like Chianti and Korn can only dream of. He can snipe as far as 1300 yards away and shoot a piece of gum in Gin’s hand from 700 yards.
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His immense skills and intelligence are essential in the fight against the Black Organization. Despite being left-handed, he isstrangely ambidextrous with a firearm, allowing him to fire accurately even with his weaker hand.
13Duke Togo – Golgo 13
Duke Togo is an assassin known by many names, one of which is Golgo 13, also the name of the anime series. Known for taking on contracts from an array of organizations and individuals, Togo approaches each job with a detached professionalism that has earned him a reputation as one of the most skilled killers in the world.
He demonstrates his incredible skills numerous times, but his assassination of Robert Horton through a two-foot opening takes the crown. Most would consider the shot nearly impossible, with the sun glaring in his face and the target over 500 yards away.
12Reki – Aria The Scarlet Ammo
Reiki is an S-rank sniper whose prowess is nothing short of extraordinary. With a range extending to an astounding 2051 meters, she has earned a reputation for unparalleled marksmanship and deadly accuracy. Her weapon of choice, the Dragonauv, has a normal effective range of around 800 meters; however, Reiki defies the limits of this firearm, effortlessly hitting targets well beyond its maximum range.
She has also mastered the ability to hit targets out of her line of sight by ricocheting the bullets off of angled surfaces, demonstrating the skill that earned her the spot as the ace of the Snipe division.
11Mey-Rin – Black Butler
Mey-Rin is far from your typical maid at Phantomhve Manor. She doubles as an extraordinary sniper tasked with protecting the manor at night. With her keen eye, she can discern distant targets and shoot them down with impeccable precision.
She uses a pair of glassesand only takes them off when she assumes her role as the protector of her master’s home. What sets her apart is her ability to use her innate talent without a scope, relying on her eyes and instincts to aim and shoot.
10Kouta Hirano – Highschool of the Dead
In a worldwhere zombies roam the streetsin search of unfortunate humans to devour, Kouta Hirano serves as an indispensable offensive unit within a group of surviving high school students. He is a bespectacled gun-nerd who is adept with various types of ammunition. It is stated that his skill comes from a period he spent overseas training with Blackwater USA.
He originally appears to be relatively reserved, but once in possession of a firearm, his personality drastically changes to that of a frenzied one. The first weapon he ever handled in the series was a handmade nail gun, but as the series progressed, he got hold of an AR-10 rifle which was remodeled into the sniper rifle he is mostly known for today.
9Tina Sprout – Black Bullet
In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by dangerous creatures called gastrea, humanity’s strongest fighters are little girls born with a virus that grants them superhuman abilities. They are referred to as initiators and are usually accompanied by older partners called promoters.
Tina Sprout is an initiator who originally had a partner that was rarely ever seen in the anime. She has a rather bland personality but greatly admires the protagonist Rentaro Satomi. Tina is extremely skilled with a sniper rifle. This impressive skill was shown during her first assassination attempt on the Tokyo Area Governor, accurately firing a difficult shot from multiple buildings away. She is also capable of manipulating small drones with decent firepower of their own.
8Mine – Akame ga Kill!
Mine belongs to a special group within the Revolutionary Army called Night Raid. She is the sniper of the group and an extremely good one. Moreover, she possesses a rifle categorized as an ancient relic, capable of switching forms based on her situational needs.
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Using this special weapon, she is able to fire off spirit energy as opposed to regular ammunition. The power in her strikes is proportional to the amount of danger she is feeling at that moment, but they nevertheless always pack a serious punch. She can snipe targets from considerably far distances and has even shown some skill in hand-to-hand combat.
7Caine The Longshot – Trigun
Caine is a mysterious figure and stays that way throughout his time in the anime. He belonged to a group named Gung-Ho-Guns and was tasked with eliminating the series protagonistVash the Stampede.
He is able to cloak himself and possesses a ridiculously long rifle. Though his mobility is severely restricted due to the size of his gun, he is extremely skilled at hitting targets from long distances. He is further aided by a telescopic barrel atop his rifle, allowing him to see even farther.
6Riza Hawkeye – Fullmetal Alchemist
In a series with special individuals capable of manipulating the physical makeup ofdifferent substances using alchemy, Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye’s main strength lies in her skilled use of guns. She is one of the calmer characters in the series, often displaying a reserved demeanor with a rather interesting sense of humor.
As previously established, she is adept at using multiple types of firearms, with sniper rifles being one of her many specialties. She is such an excellent marksman that she built a reputation as a soldier who never misses her target. Despite this, she has strong ideals regarding the use of guns and refers to them as tools used to protect.
