Top 25 Most Powerful Anime Characters Of All-Time, Ranked
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Kurosaki Ichigo is also a walking testosterone factory. We've seen him in various forms, states of mind, and hair styles, but one thing remains the same: Kurosaki Ichigo is, was, and forever will be the hottest anime character of all time.
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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.
The first person that we'll talk about is Sasuke Uchiha, a person who might just be on Naruto's level but just edges out.
Not just any series mind you — Naruto is one of the most popular Japanese exports of all time, and a major reason for this is the eponymous main character itself.
Eiichiro Oda can definitely write strong characters, and Luffy is certainly one of them — from both an emotional and physical perspective. The fact of the matter is that Luffy can definitely give any person on this list a run for their money, due to his incredibly durable physical nature.
The only individual to have two Minus powers in the series, Misogi Kumagawa is one of the creepiest antagonists of all time. Powers aside, it's his personality that sends chills down the spine on anyone who witnesses his actions in Medaka Box.
However, there's one thing that fans can unanimously agree upon — Natsu Dragneel was pretty freaking strong. His growth throughout the series has been nothing short of commendable, even though most of these power-ups have been powered through raw emotion than sheer training far too many times for the liking of fans.
The protagonist of Bleach who powered up to a level that no one could've dreamt of, it's incredible to think just how weak Ichigo actually was during the beginning of the series. However, it was only through sheer determination and hard work that he reached a level that even the Gotei 13 could admire.
Saitama (One-Punch Man) It's all right there in the title, really. Saitama just needs one punch to get anything done. He's so powerful, in fact, that he's defined by his boredom. Baddies come and go from his life, but no matter how legendarily formidable they are, they all fall to him in the end. Ho-hum.
Izuku doesn't love the world-renowned "Symbol of Peace" for his muscles alone, however — he loves All Might for the way he uses his strength to save those in need. It's this kind heart that transforms Izuku from a no-account fanboy into one of the most powerful heroes on the modern anime scene.
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 's true antagonist is the force of negativity itself, personified by the Anti-Spiral. "Spiral Power" is the foundation of life in Gurren Lagann. It's the energy that drives sentient creatures to constantly evolve, innovate, and achieve. But long ago, an alien race foresaw the uncontrolled use of Spiral Power leading to disaster. Thus, they froze themselves in suspended animation and became the Anti-Spiral, a reality-warping force of cosmic stagnation.
Koro-sensei is ludicrously strong , with a vast array of unique skills at his disposal. His odd, octopus-esque form can shoot lasers, withstand a nuclear warhead, harmlessly absorb poisons, regenerate itself, and slide into even the narrowest spaces.
As she's utterly uninterested in ordinary people, she'd be thrilled to know this is the case. But she can never know the truth — and not because she couldn't handle the sheer weirdness of it. No, Haruhi can't know how interesting her friends are because that would reveal just how terrifyingly interesting she herself is. And that could literally destroy the world.
Kill la Kill's ultimate bad guy is also CEO of the massive Revocs Corporation, director of Honnouji Academy, and a human being utterly riddled with Life Fibers, the alien organisms responsible for evolution. That last part means she can control others' minds, fly unaided, and survive beheading.
Here comes Ping Pong: The Animation. Indeed, the world of anime is a massively varied one. But at the end of the day, even the most sophisticated anime fan has a character they love for the simple fact of their bananas superpowers.
Baki Hanma is a ridiculously muscular teenage boy with the sole goal of defeating his father, and the world’s strongest living creature, Yujiro Hanma. Baki constantly trains his body by placing himself in dangerous situations.
Akira Fudo, the protagonist of numerous Devilman anime and other works by Go Nagai, gains the power to transform into the powerful Devilman after conquering a demon spirit that tries to possess his body.
Tatsumaki is one of the few anime characters here who doesn't actually need to have great hand-to-hand combat skills. Her power comes from her psychic abilities. She's called the Tornado of Terror as a result of what she can do.
The titan shifter Eren Yeager is a very powerful anime character who has the ability to transform into a 15 meter tall Titan with incredible regenerative abilities. However, the reason he’s so high up on this list is because of his ability to command legions of Titans with the power of the Founding Titan inside of him.
This oranged-haired Shinigami has a broad, and sometimes confusing, set of powers that allow him to defeat even the most overpowered of foes. His strength and swordsmanship allow him to take down all-powerful deities and reality-bending gods while he gains new powers from each set of foes he defeats.
A young man who gained a natural command over alchemy after tragically losing his right arm and left leg while trying to bring his mother back to life, Edward Elric is extremely powerful. He can alter the terrain of any battlefield with his alchemy skills, and transform nearly any substance into a weapon to complement his versatile fighting style.
In fact, in the sequel Clear Card series, Sakura's own magic is so great that she rewrites the cards over the course of the series. She can use the magic inside of her to augment the cards, make them stronger, or create her own. The use of the cards allow her the power of flight, super strength, speed, and more. She is, however, still one of the youngest Magical Girls in anime, ensuring that she lacks the same ruthlessness of some of her older counterparts.
Naruto Uzumaki is undoubtedly one of the strongest anime heroes to-date. Believe it! Created by Masashi Kishimoto, the whiskered hero is the star of the Naruto franchise. Hated since birth, Naruto vowed to become the strongest ninja in order to gain the respect of his fellow villagers.
Zen-Oh is the most powerful character of the Dragon Ball franchise, and he can wipe anyone’s existence from the universe if he so wished. Zen-Oh is known as the King of the 12 Universes in Dragon Ball.
Since the series houses characters like Goku and Vegeta, Dragon Ball needed to come up with some terrifying villains to preoccupy the Saiyans - and that is where Beerus comes in. Affectionately called ‘Bills’ by fans, Beerus can absolutely wipe the floor with Goku and Vegeta.
In the world of anime, there are no rules. Creators can do just about anything they want when it comes to setting and characters, and anime studios have taken plenty of creative licenses when it comes to overpowered protagonists. As seen in Dragon Ball Z to One-Punch Man, anime series have a thing for heroes who can level-up to infinity and beyond.
In the world of One-Punch Man, there’s not a single person who can beat Saitama. Even invading aliens and whacked-out baddies can’t beat the overpowered hero, but Saitama wishes they could.
Sailor Moon. She may look sugary sweet, but don’t let Sailor Moon’s glitzy appearance fool you. The cosmic guardian may be split between two worlds, but Sailor Moon has plenty of powerful to defend the entire cosmos if need be. In Sailor Moon, the titular heroine is the only person alive who can wield the universe’s power, literally.
The character can easily demolish planets with a single attack, and even Goku failed to beat Beerus when he entered the Super Saiyan 3 form. Not even the Super Saiyan God form could phase the insanely strong god, leaving both Vegeta and Goku at the playful alien’s mercy. (Photo: Toei Animation ) prev next.
Though Eren is far from useless while in his human form, it's not until he transforms that he really becomes deadly. The ability to mutate into an unstoppable fifteen-foot Titan is an incredibly useful one to have up one's sleeve, and it's one that comes to his rescue time and time again throughout Attack on Titan.
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.
Thanks to his impressive collection of souls, Alucard is more or less invincible at the beginning of Hellsing. By the series' conclusion, however, he exists both everywhere and nowhere, making it downright impossible to kill him.
Being the Son of the Soul King, Yhwach was blessed with a number of unique powers; most notably the ability to distribute parts of his soul to other living beings simply by touching them. By doing so, he was able to have people cultivate new powers and abilities for him, which he was then able to reclaim and use against his enemies.
Naruto has come up against some powerful villains over the years, but none quite as deadly as the Rabbit Goddess, Kaguya. After consuming the fruit of the God Tree and then later merging with the God Tree itself, she became the Ten-Tails, granting her a wide array of powers that make her nigh-on unstoppable in battle.
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.
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 is the main character of the story. Childhood “friend” of Katsuki Bakugo, whom he nicknames Katchan, he was born without Quirk. He wants to become the best superhero of his time, like his idol, the famous All Might: “To be able to save lives with a smile on your face”.
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Byakuya is a member of the Kuchiki clan and grew up in the villa of the same name in Seireitei. He spent countless hours training, preparing to take over the leadership of the Kuchiki family. Yoruichi Shihōin often visited Kuchiki Manor to play tag with Byakuya.
The big brother of Alphonse, their father left them when they were children, and as a result, he has few memories of him. The death of their mother a few years later will lead Edward to hate him above all else, seeing him as the cause of this death.
Meliodas is the Dragon of Wrath and Leader of the Seven Deadly Sins. He is the main protagonist of the series and was the owner of the Boar Hat Tavern. Her Sacred Treasure is the Lostvayne Demon Slicer and her Magical Ability is Full Counter.
Koro-sensei is the Head Teacher of Class 3-E at Kunugigaoka Middle School. His past is unclear, but we later learn that he was once a great assassin who had been given the title of Shinigami, which indicated his function as a powerful and formidable hitman in the whole world.
Gojo is the most powerful jujutsu sorcerer around whose power, "Limitless," grants him, well, seemingly limitless control over all reality around him. Enemies can't even conceptually touch him, and he's able to deliver reality shattering attacks with ease.
Zeno, aka Grand Zeno or Future Zeno (depending on which one you're talking to), is the king of all the Multiverse, ruling over the very realities that will house whatever the next evolution of Goku will be if it isn't outright beating the king of the multiverse.
Standing at the top of the decade is one of the latest character entries from the series that defined "overpowered." Zeno stands at the top of a food chain that is constantly evolving at extraordinary and ludicrous rates, where there's Saiyans, gods, and angels all co-existing yet still solving conflicts with martial arts bouts.
Jujutsu Kaisen is the new, baby brother of the Shonen Jump family, but he's quickly become the family favorite. A huge part of this is Studio Mappa's stellar animation and direction bolstering the story, but the characters and their incredible powers are certainly carrying their fair share of weight, with none likely carrying more at the moment than Satoru Gojo, aka Kakashi Hatake with really pretty eyes.
8 Akira Fudo - Devilman Crybaby. The original Devilman from the days of anime old was incredibly powerful within his own right; and while Masaaki Yuasa took large liberties with his adaptation of the Japanese icon, he still kept Akira Fudo fairly overpowered.
Comedy and cartoons as a whole are always hard to set on a strength and power scale. While a wacky character can stretch their arms, pull the moon, and even pull random objects from nowhere, it is widely regarded that these are exaggerated qualities not to be taken seriously by any means of consistency.
While personality and character design are certainly good traits, what these characters bring to the average anime convention are some good, old fashioned arguments about power scaling.