Sometimes these characters add fun and excitement to the show, while in many cases they also ruin the plot due to their unbeaten record. But most importantly, they work well if they fit well with a reliable cast.

Still, a common question arises among many fans about these powerful anime characters: who is the supreme leader?

And different fanbases fight among themselves to decide who's the strongest. So, seeing this kind of heated debate, we also made a list of the most powerful anime characters of all time.

Don't be upset if you don't find your favorite anime characters (e.g. Goku) in this list because only one character was chosen from a specific series because it was necessary to also include the latest ones in the list to make it look more fascinating.

That was a lot of explaining. Let's get started then.

15. Shigeo Kageyama

Shigeo Kageyama, better known as 'Mob,' is one of the quieter and calmer protagonists who rarely speaks. He's more of an introverted type who rarely speaks to anyone except his mentor, Arataka Reigen.

Despite his simple appearance, Mob was born with supernatural psychic powers that allowed him to do a variety of things, including possessing the qualities of an esper. At a young age, he learned that his powers were too strong to be left unchecked and would result in harm to others.

As a result, he decided to keep his emotions in check to prevent his powers from reaching 100%, as after surpassing the certain limit, Mob became so overpowered that taking him down is nearly impossible.

He loses control and transforms into a devastating superhuman, destroying everything in sight. Such insane power is Mob's specialty, and in the upcoming third season of Mob Psycho 100, we'll see more of him.

14. Koro-Sensei

Koro-sensei is a character who surpasses all high-tech weapons and machinery with his supersonic speed of Mach 20. His superhuman senses, invisibility, and immunity to almost all types of weapons make him untouchable.

He was blamed for the creation of the permanent crescent moon and also plotted to destroy Earth after "teaching" Class 3-E for a year. Before becoming a teacher, he was the master assassin known as the first "Deity of Death" until he was betrayed by his apprentice and captured.

Later, in an experiment conducted by his superiors, he was infused with antimatter cells that gave him a new appearance and power, transforming him into an octopus-like being with supernatural strength.

13. Sosuke Aizen

Sosuke Aizen is the main antagonist of the popular classic anime television series Bleach. Aizen set the example for what an anime villain should be. He defined the meaning of a perfect antagonist by revolving the entire plot of Bleach around him.

Even after joining the Ichigo group, he remained largely unnoticed. Devising his own conspiracies and deceitful plans to become the Celestial King always put him ahead of his enemies. He also surprised fans with his incredible revelation. And it wouldn't be wrong to say he's the smartest anime character of all time.

Arguably, Aizen's most fearsome trait is his tremendous intellect. He is well-versed in the history, strategy, and tactics of Soul Society, and is privy to specific knowledge unknown to many. Through his immense strength, he has also gained some degree of immortality, and his Zanpakutō powers are also unmatched by those of Soul Society.

12. Meruem

The list of overpowered anime characters, especially villains, is incomplete without the inclusion of Meruem. His arrival in Hunter X Hunter was quite late, but his frightening aura and impact on the plot were impressive.

Meruem was the most powerful son of the Chimera Ant Queen. He was known as the "King" of the Chimera Ants and served as the main antagonist of the Chimera Ant storyline, the series' most pivotal and darkest arc.

Initially, Meruem was a cruel and violent leader, and this was clearly reflected in his arrogant behavior. He considered himself superior to all other life forms and showed no mercy in killing and cannibalizing any Chimera Ant he deemed disrespectful.

Even Netero was unable to defeat him, and finally had to use the nuclear bomb, but that too was not enough to take down a powerful being like Meruem.

11. Saiki Kusuo

From a young age, Saiki possessed extraordinary psychic powers that served him well throughout his adolescence. Telekinesis, telepathy, clairvoyance, and a host of other abilities set him apart from the rest.

However, Saiki never intended to display his powers and has always lived as an average student to go unnoticed. Still, he's no pushover. In a decisive battle, Saiki will always have the upper hand.

His brilliant intellect, coupled with his supernatural powers, make him a formidable opponent. If it weren't for a comedy anime series, Saiki would have been a major superhero in DC or Marvel comics. But it seems a humorous story better complements his character.

10. Alucard

Of all the anime vampires, Alucard is considered the most difficult. In the dark world of Hellsing, Alucard has existed for nearly 600 years. During that time, he has recorded countless deaths involving both humans and vampires.

Supernatural powers are his main weapon, but beyond that, Alucard possesses a variety of abilities such as immortality, invisibility, and blood and weather manipulation that give him multiple attack options against his opponents.

Alucard's power can be estimated by the fact that his kill count is revealed to be over 3 million and can be confirmed when he uses his Level 0 special power that allows him to summon all the souls devoured by him.

9. Giorno Giovanna

Giorno Giovanna is the coolest character in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise. He's also the strongest in the series. With a versatile Stand like Gold Experience, Giovanna doesn't have to worry about the smallest things.

His Stand can do a variety of things, from producing plants to unleashing a rapid barrage of punches. And it becomes even more lethal when it takes the form of Gold Experience Requiem, as it can nullify the opponent's willpower and actions.

Anyone killed by Requiem will also have their death reset, meaning "forcing them into a cycle of death for all eternity." This is the main reason why Giovanna's death count is impossible to count. Therefore, he is considered the anime character with the highest death count.

8. Urek Mazino

In the vast realm of the Tower of God, there are plenty of strong characters with great skills and abilities. But there are very few who possess the power to overcome even the strongest in the Tower, and Urek is one of those characters.

Urepoepzino is an Irregular and is supposedly the fourth strongest being in the Tower. After Zahard, he is the strongest active user and possesses a vast amount of power and skill, easily surpassing almost everyone in agility, strength, Shinsu control, and many other battle areas. If we're lucky, you might soon see him in action in Tower of God Season 2.

It took Urek only 50 years to pass all the tests and climb to the top of the Tower. He was recorded as the fastest person to do so, even faster than the tower's ruler, Zahard himself. According to some fans, Urek is on par with Phantaminum, the strongest person in the Tower.

7. Voldigoad Years

Anos Voldigoad is the main protagonist of the fantasy anime series 'The Misfit of Demon King Academy.' He ranks so highly among all the aforementioned characters because of his unconventional magical powers.

As the anime claims, Anos is the strongest demon king in history, reincarnated after a 2,000-year gap. He begins his new life as a student and, on the very first day, during the entrance exam, demonstrates his true powers to the people.

When it comes to magic, there's nothing he doesn't have in his arsenal. He's mastered Resurrection Magic, Teleportation Magic, and a host of similar magical abilities. After all, he's the Almighty Demon King, and defeating him with his own methods is impossible.

6. Rimuru Tempest

Before being reincarnated into a fantasy world as a slime, Rimuru Tempest was a normal guy named Satoru Mikami, who worked at a general contractor. Initially, he was given normal abilities, such as surviving without food and water and the power of regeneration.

But once he acquired a mysterious ability, 'Predator' Rimuru's new life in the fantasy world began to get exciting. His new ability allowed him to absorb the abilities of any being and use them for his own benefit.

With this help, he became nearly invincible when Rimuru acquired the abilities of everyone he encountered and turned them to his advantage, thus making him superior in the popular isekai series.

5. Madara Uchiha

Without a doubt, Madara Uchiha is the best and strongest antagonist in the entire Naruto series. He possesses a divine aura and his power level is phenomenal. His ninja skills are far from those of any other Naruto character.

Madara's vision was to end the prolonged war and to do so he wanted to trap the entire world in an infinite and never-ending dream, but he ended up killing many people to achieve his goal.

Furthermore, during the Fourth Great Ninja War, Madara single-handedly fought the entire 4th Division and ultimately executed them all using his special Sharingan and Rinnegan abilities. Some fans claim that Madara eliminated over 10,000 people during his lifetime.

4. Sung Jin-Woo

The ability to constantly level up allows Jin-Woo to become stronger and stronger after each battle, bringing him closer to becoming the most powerful anime character of all time. And fans of Ground Leveling know this fact very well.

Jin-Woo started out as a rookie guild hunter who fortunately survived every guild gate he entered. But a horrific incident turned his life upside down and granted him the power to become the strongest. And, seizing this opportunity with both hands, he progressed at a lightning-fast pace. If the Solo Leveling anime releases, fans will see his true potential.

Currently, Sung Jin-Woo is South Korea's greatest national hunter and also the strongest in the world. His shadow army is capable enough to single-handedly take down a group of talented hunters. Furthermore, he is the supreme leader with the powers of a 'Shadow Monarch,' which automatically makes him the toughest opponent of all.

3. Gojo Satoru

Jujutsu Kaisen aired just a year ago, when nobody knew much about the series. Initially, viewers enjoyed the show for its dark and humorous plot. But the anime began to top the trending charts when it introduced its most powerful character, Gojo Satoru.

Satoru Gojo is a special-grade Jujutsu sorcerer and professor at Jujutsu Tech. In the history of the sorcery world, Gojo is considered the strongest Jujutsu sorcerer to ever exist, invincible in terms of strength and power.

Initially, he belongs to the Gojo Clan, which consists of only one person: Gojo himself. He possesses numerous abilities, including Limitless Cursed Energy, Infinity, Hollow Purple, Unlimited Void, and the special Six Eyes.

In addition to all these abilities, he possesses great physical strength and sharp intellect that makes him technically invincible, making him the most powerful anime character.

2. Saitama

Saitama was an ordinary human until he underwent intense training that transformed him into a superhuman. He doesn't appear to be a strong being, but his monstrous speed and strength prove it all.

While other superheroes must fight a difficult and grueling battle, Saitama finishes off his enemies with just one punch. That's all he needs. He's so powerful that even the S-Class heroes in One Punch Man are helpless against him.

His presence only makes the fight seem easier and more controlled, and it also makes it hilarious. He's definitely one of the most powerful anime characters, and that's why fans never miss a chance to compare him to the invincible Goku. Who's stronger between the two? This debate is endless.

1. Zeno

Grand Zeno, the Omni-King, is the supreme ruler of the entire Multiverse and seemingly its most powerful being. Zeno, along with Future Zeno, are the only characters known to use a special ability like Erase, making them the two most powerful characters in Dragon Ball Super.

Zeno possesses the power to instantly destroy anything (or everything) in the blink of an eye, effortlessly, including individual people, planets, galaxies, and even universes. And he has proven this on numerous occasions, destroying six of the eighteen universes in a fit of rage.

Furthermore, he also destroyed several planets because of a game he played 200 times with his future self. In short, Zeno is utterly overpowered and invincible. For this reason, Zeno's mere presence terrifies all the other deities, causing them to immediately bow before him out of fear and respect.

With that, our list of the most powerful anime characters comes to an end. We hope you enjoyed it. Let us know in the comments section which one you consider the strongest, and also mention your favorite from the list.

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