Matt Schley
May 21, 2017 
In the wide world of storytelling tropes, the student-master relationship is a fan favorite. Watching a young, impudent learner grow thanks to a wise old sensei never seems to get old, and in the rare instance it does, someone comes along to give the old trope a new twist, as is the case with several pairings on this list.
Without further ado, Japan’s favorite student-master relationships:
10. Victor Nikiforov / Yuri Katsuki
Yuri on Ice
9. All Might / Izuku Midoriya
My Hero Academia
8. Master Roshi / Son Goku
Dragon Ball
7. Izumi Curtis / Edward Elric
Full Metal Alchemist
6. Seijuro Hiko / Kenshin Himura
Rurouni Kenshin
5. Saitama / Genos
One Punch Man
4. Master Asia / Domon Kasshu
Mobile Fighter G Gundam
3. Piccolo / Gohan
Dragon Ball
2. Shoyo Yoshida / Gintoki Sakata
Gintama
1. Jiraiya / Naruto Uzumaki
Naruto
OUSAers: who are your faves?
Source: Charapedia
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