Due to the satirical nature of One Punch Man, it's safe to assume that Saitama is intended to represent the strongest anime character of all time and it's somewhat difficult to dispute that assertion.
However, even with all that power, Goku is not invincible. In fact, there are plenty of anime characters whose power far surpasses his own. Some are so powerful, that Goku can never hope to reach their level. Here is a list featuring anime characters more powerful than Goku. Updated on July 19th, 2021, by Rich Keller: Yes, Goku is powerful.
Saitama is the most powerful character in anime because the entire point the character is that the pursuit of strength or one’s goal is more fulfilling than holding such a position.
The vast anime universe is full of powerful characters: some are gifted warriors, others talented wizards, and some just like to punch things. Some of them have got the skills to match their looks and tons of charisma to spare.
Although it could certainly be argued that Zeno is the strongest character in Dragon Ball, there's a big difference between strength and power. Sure, Zeno could erase all of existence with the snap of his tiny little fingers, but, given his small stature, he likely wouldn't fare all that well in a fistfight. Goku, on the other hand, is in his element in such surroundings .
Tetsuo serves as the main antagonist in Akira, despite having once been the hero's best friend. His psychic power, once fully awakened, proves to be far too much for him to be able to control, leading to a series of psychic explosions that threaten to destroy the entire universe. Thankfully, he's pulled into an alternate dimension by Akira before catastrophe can strike.
What makes Tetsuo so frightening is that he never really comes close to harnassing the full potential of his psychic power; at least not in a form that he's able to control, anyway. Were he ever able to fully master his abilities, there's really no telling what he could achieve, nor who he could beat in battle if push came to shove.
The Misfit of Demon King Academy anime may be fairly new when compared to some of the other popular anime series that have made their way west, but its main protagonist Anos has existed for more than 2,000 years. He's a reincarnation of the first and most powerful Demon King, which brings with it quite a few useful combat-related perks and benefits.
Though Kaguya initially uses these abilities to protect her former clan and her sons, she's eventually consumed by the power, much like the Chakra fruit was once consumed by her. After her heart has been lost to darkness, she uses her ability to read and manipulate minds almost exclusively for immoral acts; causing untold pain and destruction.
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Naruto may not be as strong as some of the other popular anime protagonists that are out there, but what he lacks in raw strength, he more than makes up for with technique and confidence. The once narcissistic ninja's control over the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox makes him a real force to be reckoned with, as too does Sage Mode .
People watch and like Japanese animation because of its specific artistic approach, the animation, the characters, and the themes that anime shows tackle. There is everything there, from bizarre to epic, and that applies to both the plots and the characters.
Sakura Haruno, whose current name is Sakura Uchiha, is a Jōnin from Konohagakure, she was the female member of Team 7. Kishimoto created her as the heroine of the series, although he admitted that he had little perception of how an ideal heroine should be.
After “intensive” training, Saitama notices two changes: he has grown terribly strong, to the point of defeating his enemies in one fell swoop, and has lost all of his hair.
As a dragon slayer, Natsu possesses the same ability as his adoptive father, the dragon Igneel, consisting of the ability to consume and develop flames.
In order to exterminate them, Eren, accompanied by his childhood friends Mikasa Ackerman and Armin Arlelt, enlist in the Army and join the Exploration Battalion, a group of soldiers who fight against the Titans outside the walls.
His training involves ten kilometers of running, a hundred push-ups, a hundred sit-ups, a hundred squats, every day.
Is it any surprise that Whitebeard's name is on this list? Well, I'm pretty sure that anyone who's seen One Piece can attest to the fact that Edward Newgate is the most powerful character in the entire series, and will certainly give anyone in the show a run for their money.
The Battle of Maniford is one of the most epic moments in One Piece, and it's easy to say that Whitebeard is one of the major reasons why this arc was all the more special.
Once a major part of Gotei 13, Aizen perhaps has the most memorable heel turns of all time in anime history. He definitely earns a spot on this list with his impressive Bankai that not many can overcome.
There's a reason why he was chosen to be the Seventh Hokage after all — his incredible powers means that the villagers find themselves safe in the arms of this oddly charismatic character.
The only reason why he's not higher up on the list is because of the disappointing manner in which he was taken care of at the end, and that was mainly because Kubo had to end this arc early and wrap up Bleach once and for all.
Ending lives with a smile on his face, Misogi's latest Minus power was All Fiction , which allowed him to straight up deny certain aspects of reality to fit his twisted mindset. It's incredibly powerful, to the point where Misogi himself needed to think twice before using this power.
My Hero Academia is the newest shōnen anime to have taken over the Western world by storm, and for good reason — the unique spin on the concept of superheroes is equal parts familiar and enticing, making for a highly entertaining show indeed.
18 WHITEBEARD. In One Piece, Edward Newgate, aka Whitebeard, captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, is hailed as the strongest man in the world. The first time we saw him on screen, we knew he’d be a powerhouse. His stature is imposing and his scars tell a tale of the countless battles he survived.
While in the hospital recovering, government officials discover that Tetsuo possesses vast psychic capabilities, similar to the esper Akira, who’s power destroyed Japan 31 years earlier. After unlocking his abilities, Tetsuo has a vast array of telekinetic powers. He can fly, generate force fields so he can breathe in space, bend light, levitate objects and channel his telekinesis into powerful energy blasts.
He may be low on our list, but don’t underestimate this red haired, ex-hitokiri from the Rurouni Kenshin series. Despite his small stature, he is regarded as one of the most powerful and legendary swordsmen to ever exist. After slaughtering countless people during the Meiji Revolution, Kenshin hung up his blade, vowing to never kill again. He travels around Japan as a rurouni, a wandering, masterless samurai, seeking redemption for the lives he’s taken. Kenshin wields a Sakabato as his weapon of choice, a katana with the blade forged on the opposite side, making it a poor fit for killing.
When he transforms, he retains his intelligence and military training making him that much more dangerous. The reason that he doesn’t make it higher on this list, is because he can’t always rely on his Titan form. To transform, he needs to physically injure himself. Characters in the manga and anime have gotten around this problem by tying his hands together and gagging him. There is no doubt that Titan Eren is ridiculously powerful, but his human form would be crushed by anyone else on this list.
It’s violent and utterly devastating. But terrible circumstances always lead to interesting heroes, and Shinichi Izumi is one of the most unique in anime history. In this series, human bodies are taken over by parasitic aliens that feast on human flesh.
Yes, the Grand Priest from Dragon Ball Super is incredibly powerful, but until he throws down, we have to leave him off the list. That being said, we present to you, for the first time ever, the 25 most powerful anime characters ever ranked from the least to the most powerful.
To put it simply, alchemists can transform and alter matter into other matter to suit their purposes. Edward stands out among other alchemists for a number of reasons. He’s the youngest State Alchemist in history, achieving his certification by the time he was 12. This alone proves that he is a capable combatant.
Just because she desired to meet espers, time travelers, and aliens, the world bent to her will and three such beings just happened to become her club members.
Although Zeno may look harmless, he is hailed as the most powerful character in the Dragon Ball series. He has destroyed 6 out of 18 universes, so even though he has never been seen fighting, he is still an intimidating force to be reckoned with. Erasing a universe is an instantaneous and effortless process for Zeno, and he cannot be killed. Thanks to his merciless nature, even other gods do whatever they can to avoid getting on his bad side.
It is known best for creating the Sinnoh region, as well as multiple Legendary Pokémon including the Lake Guardians and the Creation Trio. Arceus is even able to replicate Legendary Pokémon who have been captured (including itself) in order to keep the world in balance.
With his own Death Note, Ryuk can increase his own lifespan by writing a human's name in it, killing them and stealing their remaining life. Ryuk is also able to see the name and lifespans of humans just by looking at them. When looking down on Earth from the Shinigami realm, he can effortlessly kill anyone he wants without getting anywhere near them.