Many anime characters are already powerful as they are, but for some, their natural form isn't strong enough. Anime transformations are always thrilling to watch, as characters strive for the next level and transform their bodies to represent new levels of power, new abilities, and perhaps even a new mindset. It's a literal form of personal growth.

The idea of transformations really took off with the Super Saiyan mode in Dragon Ball Z anime, and while DBZ It has many excellent transformation sequences, just like other anime series.

Heroes and villains can transform into giants, grim reapers, chainsaw demons, or a magical girl if it means they can win the next fight.

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Of the homunculi in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood can transform, such as Envy turning into a giant lizard dog, while Greed hardens his skin and takes on a more demonic form.

He rearranges the carbon atoms in his body to create unbreakable skin and also possesses enhanced speed and agility, as well as claws for attack.

In this transformed state, Greed can run around the battlefield and destroy enemy troops, vehicles, and more with impunity.

The only way to break through his defenses is to learn that Greed's armor is made of carbon and reorganize it through alchemy to make it as soft as pencil lead. This is how protagonist Edward Elric fought during the duel.

9. 100% Power (Yu Yu Hakusho)

Young Toguro may not consider his abilities a true transformation in Yu Yu Hakusho, but it changes shape when it powers up, so it's close enough.

Toguro won't start a fight at full power; he'll use a percentage of his potential power, and if the opponent is worthy, he'll increase the percentage one phase at a time.

Eventually, Toguro will have 100% of his power on display, physically transforming him into a gray-skinned, demonic version of himself with bizarre proportions and even small appendages to make him even more terrifying. It was a miracle that protagonist Yusuke Urameshi defeated him in their duel.

8. Denji (Chainsaw Man)

In Chainsaw Man In the anime universe, most humans strengthen themselves by making contracts with certain demons to borrow their power, such as Himeno using the ghost demon or Aki using the fox demon's power in combat. The protagonist Denji is different, having fused with Pochita to become a demon/human hybrid.

Denji transforms properly when using the devil's power, which sets him apart from his other devil hunter allies.

His head becomes demonic, with a chainsaw and sharp teeth, and his arms also have chainsaws protruding from them. In this state, Denji is much more durable and faster than normal and can drink blood to heal himself.

7. Attack Titan Form (Shingeki no Kyojin)

Only a few humans in Attack on Titan can voluntarily transform into a Titan and vice versa. The Nine Titan Shifters are a power unlike any other in this universe, and protagonist Eren Yeager has wielded not one, but three of them.

The Founding Titan has the potential to destroy the world. In conventional combat, however, its Attack Titan form is the strongest.

Eren can transform into this form to protect himself and deal massive damage to his enemies, especially if he borrows moves from people like Annie Leonhart.

True to its name, the Attack Titan is designed solely for combat, while the Armored Titan is intended for defense and the Cart Titan is dedicated to transportation.

6. Arrogant (Bleach)

All Arrancars of the Bleach franchise can release their zanpakuto to assume their original hollow forms and increase in power.

The strongest transformations belong to the Espadas, the top ten Arrancars, and some of these transformation modes are stronger than the Soul Reaper Captains.

The 2nd Espada, Barragan Luisenbairn, can release his zanpakuto, Arrogant, to become an axe-wielding reaper called Gran Caida.

His spiritual presence in this form is titanic, and above all, he can rapidly age anything to make it slow, break, and rot into nothing.

In defense, this makes him virtually invulnerable in battle, and he can turn any opponent's body, weapons, or attacks to dust.

5. Gear 5 (One Piece)

Recently in In the One Piece manga—and even more recently in the anime—protagonist Monkey D. Luffy finally awakened his Gomu-Gomu Fruit in the fight against Kaido, an emperor of the New World. Luffy's other Gears were all impressive transformations, but nothing in this universe can surpass the cartoonish power of Gear 5.

This new Gear allows Luffy to use Looney Tunes physics to completely subvert the combat system and do practically anything he can imagine, even against Kaido. He hasn't realized the full potential of Gear 5 yet, since he's so young, but so far, Luffy is on track to have one of the greatest anime transformations of all time.

4. Baryon Mode (Boruto)

Protagonist Naruto Uzumaki has used a variety of fascinating transformations as a jinchuriki and Sage Mode user throughout the game.

naruto anime, but he wasn't finished yet. Later, in Boruto anime, Hokage Naruto Uzumaki revealed Baryon Mode, which consumes chakra to form a new energy source.

In Baryon mode, Naruto is nearly untouchable and can even take on Isshiki with relative ease. Naruto can even potentially drain an opponent's lifespan with a single touch, as all their chakra is connected.

However, Baryon Mode is also risky to use, and Naruto can drain his own life if he uses this transformed mode carelessly.

3. Gold Experience Requiem (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)

It is rare for people to transform into JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, but their Stands can transform, as if they were hit by the Stand Arrow. This is what happened in Golden Wind when the protagonist Giorno Giovanna encountered the Stand Arrow in Rome and saw the Gold Experience transform into a new state.

Gold Experience Requiem was all Giorno needed to defeat his powerful adversary, Diavolo. GER trapped Diavolo in an endless loop of deaths, and no Stand in the world could save him. This makes GER one of the strongest and most terrifying transformations not only JoJo's, but all from anime.

2. Perfected Ultra Instinct (Dragon Ball Super)

THE Dragon Ball The franchise is home to some of the best and most powerful transformations in anime, such as the unforgettable classic Super Saiyan mode with its blonde hair and yellow aura.

Over time, this franchise has continued to up the ante with newer, even stronger forms, and Perfected Ultra Instinct is the most advanced form yet.

When this transformation is complete, protagonist Son Goku can surpass even the Gods of Destruction in power levels, and that's saying a lot.

This was the form Goku needed to fight on equal footing with a fully powered Jiren and casually toss aside Jiren's best attacks, much to the delight of fans everywhere.

1. Moon Prism Power Makeup (Sailor Moon)

Usagi Tsukino, or Sailor Moon, has more than a touch of shojo style with her trademark transformation.

She uses Moon Prism Power Make Up to become an iconic magical girl and has the potential to become stronger than Goku himself.

She can even control time, space, and reality itself with her Sailor Cosmos form.

All of this is incredible brilliance for what is normally an ordinary teenager living in Japan. Sailor Moon may not look much like Usagi Tsukino, but in her magical girl form, Usagi can take on and even surpass the most powerful shonen warriors—with or without the other sailors supporting her.