Over the past few decades, an unfathomable number of hours have been spent trying to determine who isthe strongest anime character of all time. There are countless candidates to choose from, making it a very difficult question to answer. In fact, given that many have access to their own unique powers and abilities, some will argue that there is no definitive answer. These people may well be right, but that hasn’t stopped others from trying to find one.
When attempting to come to a definitive conclusion, there are many variables that need to be taken into account. Obviously, the most important of these is how strong the characters are, though things like durability, fighting style, and special skills also need to be factored in. The strongest anime characters score highly in each of these categories and have typically proven themselves in battle time and time again.
Updated August 08, 2025, by Tom Bowen:The ongoing discourse surrounding the strongest anime character of all time is unlikely to ever end, with fans of certain series adamant that their respective characters deserve to be on the podium. Short of throwing them all into a ring together to duke it out ala Jump Force, though, it’s difficult to see how a truly definitive conclusion could ever be reached. Even so, the highly subjective nature of ranking the strongest anime characters of all time certainly isn’t going to stop people from trying: us included!
After fusing with Pochita (a weakened version of the chainsaw devil), Denji gains the ability to transform into the titular chainsaw man by pulling a ripcord on his chest. He uses these powers to great effect, taking on a wide range of devils and other antagonistic characters throughout the course of the popular anime and manga series.
Maybe I became a devil hunter for a really shallow reason, but I’m willing to die to keep living like this. - Denji
There’s perhaps an argument to be made that Makima isthe most powerful character inChainsaw Man, but when it comes to strength and fighting ability, the chainsaw devil just about has the edge. His ability to erase other devils from existence is pretty useful too and has helped him to overcome some seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Chainsaw man transformation, supernatural strength and durability, erasing devils
Gilgamesh is one ofthe best anime villains of all time, not to mention one of the strongest. He boasts a wide variety of useful combat skills and abilities, allowing him to take on the most powerful anime characters without ever breaking a sweat. Like many of his peers, he has superhuman strength and speed, as well as supernatural luck. Just for good measure, he can also fly.
A soul naturally seeks pleasure, consciously or not. - Gilgamesh
One of the things that makes Gilgamesh such an excellent villain is his incredible charisma, which makes him difficult to dislike despite being a recurring antagonist during several of theFateseries. Granted, there are certainlymore ruthless anime villainsthroughout the franchise, but none are as memorable as Gilgamesh, nor are any quite as powerful.
Supernatural strength, destroying entire reality
After merging with a mysterious garment made out of Life Fibers,Kill la Killprotagonist Ryuko Matoi finds that her combat abilities have been greatly enhanced. While wearing the sentient sailor uniform,Ryuko’s appearancechanges too, with her hair eventually becoming blonde like something out of Akira Toriyama’sDragon Ballfranchise.
To hell with your opinion. I’ll take my own Path no matter what anyone else says. – Ryūko Matoi
Together with the former’s trusty red Scissor Blade, Ryuko and Senketsu take down countless powerful foes at the Honnouji Academy as Ryuko attempts to find outthe truth about her father’s murder. Senketsu can absorb the Life Fibers of other sentient uniforms too, meaning that Ryuko becomes exponentially stronger with each passing volume of the show.
A lot of anime characters draw their strength from magical powers or abilities, but that’s not really the case with Toriko. Affectionately nicknamed the glutton due tohis love of food, Toriko epitomizes the concept of brute strength, with his high-calorie diet helping to transform him into one of the hardest-hitting anime characters around.
There’s no time like the present. Anytime after is the wrong time! – Toriko
As a Gourmet Hunter, Toriko’s main aim is to discover ingredients, but that’s not to say that there aren’t still fight scenes in theTorikoanime and manga series. It’s here that the titular character is able to show his true strength and his appetite for destruction, with some of his signature abilities capable of disintegrating enemies in an instant.
Avatar: The Last Airbenderintroduces several powerful Avatars, but none are quite on the same level as Aang. He begins the series as an inexperienced and goofy young child but gradually grows into one of the most powerful anime characters in existence, with his mastery over the four bending arts playing a big part in that.
If you want to be a bender, you have to let go of fear. - Aang
Throughout the course of the series, Aang proves himself in battle on countless occasions, with his ability to learn from each encounter helping him to grow stronger each time. This culminates with his victory over Ozai,the Phoenix King, during which, Aang uses energy bending to end the fight without a single casualty.
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 rescuetime and time againthroughoutAttack on Titan.
If We Kill The Enemy… Will We Finally Be Free? - Eren
Due to his sheer size alone, fewanime characterscould ever really hope to bring him down, while the list of those who could survive his sheer strength is perhaps shorter still. He also carries the Founding Titan power within him, which allows him to control other Titans after coming into contact with someone who has royal blood coursing through their veins.
Jujutsu Kaisenis home to many of the strongest anime characters of all time, but Satoru Gojo is the pick of the bunch here. Being the first person in the Gojo family to inherit both the Six Eyes and Limitless techniques in more than four centuries, he’s a formidable fighter who is capable of manipulating and distorting reality at will.
I’m For Real Real. - Gojo
Though for a while it was thought that Satoru’s abilities were on par with another sorcerer named Suguru, the latter later admitted thatSatoru’s abilities had far eclipsed his own, with Satoru supposedly able to wipe out all of humanity by himself if he really wanted to. He really is that powerful, as evidenced by his screen time in the show.
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Black Flash, Infinity, Limitless, Reverse Curse Technique, Immense strength, speed, endurance
There are plenty of powerful heroes and villains inMy Hero Academia, though, with the exception of perhaps All For One and Izuku Midoriya, few can come close to matching All Might. The former number one pro hero was unfathomably powerful thanks to his One For All quirk, which granted him superhuman powers and made him more or less invulnerable thanks to the seemingly limitless supply of strength and speed that it granted.
Just Believe In Yourself And You Can Become A Hero. - All Might
Unlike a lot of fictional heroes, All Might knew when to call it quits, with Earth’s former protector bowing out of the hero game after defeating All For One in Episode 50 of the anime. Even after relinquishing ownership of his Quirk, however, he remains an important part of the series, not only as a source of wisdom and strength for Izuku, but also as a symbol of peace and harmony throughout the world.
Sometimes, big things come in small packages, as evidenced byMob Psycho 100’s Kageyama Shigeo, who usually just goes by “Mob” for short. Unlike Eren, who draws much of his power from his vast size after transforming,Mob’s strength is instead derived directly through his thoughts. This may not sound all that impressive on paper, but when his abilities are fully unleashed upon the world, they hit much harder than any titan ever could.
I know. I knew it long ago. My mentor’s true identity… is a good person. - Mob
Unfortunately, Mob is yet to learn how to fully control his powers, instead choosing to shackle them in order to avoid causing accidental damage. They’re still able to escape from time to time when Mob loses control over his emotions though, ensuring that neither he northose around himcan ever truly let their guard down. His true power really is that terrifying, and he’s absolutely right to be so afraid of it.
Godly psychic powers
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 doesSage Mode.
Hard work is worthless for those that don’t believe in themselves. - Naruto Uzumaki
Being able to create gigantic Chakra creatures often comes in handy, particularly ashe’s able to use and combine every element while doing so. The Hero of the Hidden Leaf won a World War almost single-handedly with these abilities, which just goes to show how powerful he really is within the confines of theNarutouniverse.
