#22: Maximus – The Gladiator

The armor, the glare, the stance in the sand—it’s meant to be Russell Crowe’s Maximus from Gladiator, reimagined in anime with just as much intensity. You don’t need a speech to know what he’s thinking—he’s here for justice and not backing down.

The crowd behind him fades into the background because the focus is all on him. Sword in hand, muscles tense, he looks ready for whatever’s next. The anime style gives him a slightly cleaner edge, but the emotion is the same. He’s not just a fighter; he’s a man with something to prove, and everyone knows it.