Meet some of the strongest and most powerful anime characters of all time. Gods, wizards, hunters, ninjas or martial arts masters, these characters are undoubtedly some of the most powerful within their story arcs.
We also know that it is almost impossible to define which is the strongest of all. Therefore, we do not intend to make this list a ranking.
Zeno - Dragon Ball Super
In the Dragon Ball universe, Zeno is the ruler of all realities, being able to create or destroy any type of existence in moments. Without a doubt, one of the strongest characters ever created in anime. Despite his childish appearance, Zeno has absolute power over any character and can erase them whenever he wants. Despite not seeing his fighting skills, Zeno's existence in this franchise's universe makes him one of the strongest and most powerful characters of all time.
Kyubey - Madoka Magica
Immortal, omnipotent and living only to destroy all existence, Kyubey from Madoka Magica is the personification of power within an anime universe. Despite not being particularly strong and having a cute appearance, this character manipulates people and reality to continue his cycle of destruction, which inevitably leads to the erasure of all existing matter.
Saitama - One Punch Man
In a universe filled with powerful heroes and anti-heroes, Saitama can defeat any character with just one punch. The protagonist of One Punch Man is so strong within the anime that he feels an existential crisis for being so powerful to the point of not even enjoying being a hero. According to him, his strength is the result of rigorous (and insane) training that made him not only strong, but also extremely agile and skilled.
Son Goku - Dragon Ball Super
One of the most famous characters in all of anime history, Goku is without a doubt one of the best and most powerful martial arts fighters of all time. He is widely considered to be the strongest fighter within the various Dragon Ball universes, possessing enough power to defeat virtually anyone. Who knew that the monkey-tailed boy who lived alone in the forest would become so powerful over the years.
Tetsuo Shima - Akira
The 1988 movie Akira introduced us to one of the most powerful antagonists ever in anime history. His name? Tetsuo Shima: a character with psychic powers in an electrifying cyberpunk universe! Over the course of the story, Shima's psychic power grows so much that even the act of casually throwing hands can result in the destruction of nearby areas. By the end of the movie, he nearly wipes out the entire universe by unleashing all of his power.
Simon - Gurren Lagann
In Gurren Lagann's universe, Simon is a simple earthling who has embodied abilities so powerful capable of destroying galaxies and literally wreaking havoc on the realities around him. With an almost divine power over life and death, this warrior would have no rivals, except those with the ability to destroy entire universes and realities.
Mob - Mob Psycho 100
Mob's real name is Kageyama Shigeo, protagonist of the anime Mob Psycho 100. In the story, he is a disciple of Arataka Reigen and vice president of the company Body Improvement Club. Mob is a human who possesses powerful psychic abilities such as spirit awareness, telekinesis, energy absorption, and astral projection. His powers are equivalent to great natural disasters, being able to destroy or defeat any opponent with his psychic abilities.
Eren Yeager - Attack on Titan
In the popular Attack on Titan universe, Eren is the protagonist who possesses the ability to transform into a mighty 15-meter-tall titan. He also has body regeneration abilities that make him nearly invincible. However, the biggest reason for him to set himself up as one of the most powerful and strongest anime characters is his ability to command legions of titans capable of causing great damage.
Naruto Uzumaki - Naruto
Obviously we wouldn't leave out of this list one of the most powerful ninjas in anime universes: Naruto Uzumaki. Over the hundreds of episodes, we follow not only the character's growth but also the improvement of his superhuman strengths. With the ability to transform, regenerate and control the most diverse forces, the ninja is without a doubt, one of the strongest anime characters of all time.
Ichigo Kurosaki - Bleach
The protagonist of the Bleach series, Ichigo Kurosaki, could not be left out of this list. In the anime, the character fights to protect people from evil spirits known as Hollows. Throughout the story, his strength and combat skill only increase; and by the end of the series, we know he has so much power, he might be able to destroy a planet.
Light Yagami – Death Note
We know that in a physical combat between Light Yagami, protagonist of Death Note, and many other powerful anime characters, he would lose easily. However, Light doesn't need to use physical skills to defeat his enemies. With his notebook of death, Light has proven to us throughout his history that he can defeat anyone just by writing their name in the notebook, which makes him as powerful and strong as many other anime characters.
Mercury - Day of Wrath
In the 2017 horror anime Dies Irae, we are made aware of a mighty immortal god who is omnipresent, omniscient, and extremely powerful. Mercurius has superhuman powers capable of altering reality, manipulating the soul and mind of other characters, as well as being able to travel through other dimensions. So many powers that we couldn't leave it out of this list.
Ryo Asuka/Satan - Devilman Crybaby
The fallen angel Ryo Asuka is the personification of the devil in the anime Devilman Crybaby. This character literally cut the moon with his strength, and moreover, as a demon, he has the ability to reincarnate anywhere at any time. Other abilities of this "angel" are: killing animals with his thoughts, materializing water, creating force fields and using psychic powers in his favor.
Isaac Netero - Hunter X Hunter
In the field of martial arts, Isaac Netero stands out as one of the strongest and most powerful anime characters. In the story, he is the former president of the Hunter Association and after undergoing training that could kill him, he gains speed and strength beyond our comprehension. In a fight, if his abilities fail, Isaac is still capable of summoning a god that can destroy any enemy that comes his way.
Ken Kaneki - Tokyo Ghoul
Throughout the history of Tokyo Ghoul, Ken Kaneki develops to the point of becoming the most powerful character in his universe. He is capable of destroying entire cities and commanding legions of monstrous creatures, in addition to having a great regeneration capacity.
Meliodas - The Seven Deadly Sins
Don't be fooled by Meliodas' height and cute appearance, as he is one of the strongest (if not the strongest) characters in the Seven Deadly Sins universe. Son of the Demon King, the boy possesses monstrous strength, commands the flames of hell, can reflect any magic and is still immortal.
Natsu Dragneel - Fairy Tail
When Natsu enters his Dragon Slayer Mode, he is able to defeat anyone who gets in front of him. The Fairy Tail character is without a doubt one of the most powerful wizards in the anime universes. He learned his abilities from his adoptive father, the dragon Igneel, and is able to use superhuman powers to his advantage.
Edward Elric - Fullmetal Alchemist
Young Edward is a master of alchemy who gained great strength and power after tragically losing his right arm and left leg while trying to bring his mother back to life. The protagonist of Fullmetal Alchemist has the ability to alter any terrain on the battlefields and turn almost any substance into a weapon to complement his fighting style.
Giovanna Day - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Giorno Giovanna is the protagonist of part five of the acclaimed anime “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure”. Within his universe, he is considered one of the strongest and most skilled characters and could not be left out of this list. In his bow, after piercing the Stand (physical manifestation of the "vital energy") Gold Experience with the arrow of creation, Giorno obtained the Gold Experience Requiem. From there, he received the ability to prevent his opponents from reaching the truth. That is, whoever was killed by him would never come close to discovering the reason. Through the Gold Experience, Giorno was also able to manipulate and create life, which could be used for various purposes.
Rimuru Tempest - That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Rimuru Tempest is the protagonist of the acclaimed anime “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime”. Also known as the "Great Demon Lord", he possesses extraordinary powers and abilities. In the series, after evolving into a Demon Slime, Rimuru gained the ability to navigate between material and spiritual bodies. His magic and evolution abilities make him, without a doubt, one of the strongest characters ever created in anime.
Luffy - One Piece
Charismatic and insane, Luffy possesses superhuman strength and is capable of utilizing all three forms of Haki in the One Piece universe. The protagonist of this franchise is, by far, one of the fastest growing characters within the series, and his physical abilities and powers are constantly developing. Eventually, he should become the strongest character in his universe, and for that, he deserves to be on the list of strongest anime characters!
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki - Naruto
In the Naruto universe, the immortal princess Kaguya is a true deus ex machine. Alien matriarch of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, Kaguya was the first ninja of this universe who, after consuming the fruit of the divine tree, became able to control the central energy of the ninja art, chakra. Her powers and strength are immeasurable and she deserves to be among one of the strongest characters of all time!
Bernkastel - Umineko no Naku Koro Ni
Bernkastel's abilities in the anime Umineko no Naku Koro Ni are virtually endless, and it is for this reason that she is on the list of the strongest anime characters of all time. Together with the character Lambdadelta, the girl is able to manipulate space and time, be immortal, omnipresent and still have the ability to resurrect.
Gol D.Roger - One Piece
This legendary pirate from the One Piece universe had the title of King of Pirates and possessed the legendary treasure that bears the name of the series. Roger is considered by many to be the greatest pirate of all time and was nearly invincible throughout his life. Some examples of Roger's strength include his fight with Shiki and defeating the army of several countries.
Anos Voldigoad - The Misfit of Demon King Academy
With abilities comparable to that of a god, Anos Voldigoad of Misfit of Demon King Academy seems to have no limits when it comes to his power. In one scene, the character almost kills his enemy through the beating of his heart. That is, your heartbeat causes a vibration so strong that it was able to pierce armor and bring your enemy to his knees. There's strength!
All Might - My Hero Academia
Toshinori Yagi is better known as All Might (all powerful) in My Hero Academy. He is the eighth user of the Quirk One for All and despite deciding to pass the power on to young Izuku, he is still considered one of the strongest anime characters of all time. This character's speed and strength are truly incredible, with a single punch, All Might can devastate city blocks.
Wang Ling - The Daily Life of the Immortal King
In the Chinese anime The Daily Life of the Immortal King, Wang Li is a powerful character capable of saving the planet countless times without any effort. Although Wang wants at all costs to be a normal person and avoid problems, this does not happen throughout the story, and he will use his superpowers frequently to get out of trouble.
