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Polygon lists five top anime rivalries, from cerebral duels to grudging respect

Polygon compiled a ranking of the five best anime rivalries. Notable examples include Light Yagami vs L (Death Note), Izuku Midoriya vs Katsuki Bakugo (My Hero Academia), and Sanji vs Roronoa Zoro (One Piece). The list highlights rivalries that are intellectual, evolve into respect, or play out as trusting bickering.

• Rivalries cover different dynamics
• Light vs L — cerebral, moral clash
• Midoriya vs Bakugo — hostility that becomes respect
• Sanji vs Zoro — playful bickering with deep trust