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Forbidden Anime Powers: Discover the 10 That Could Change the World

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There often comes a point in anime where exploring an ability or power becomes more about keeping it hidden than unleashing it to its full potential. Because these forbidden anime powers often come at a high price, they serve as a driving force for certain characters on their quest for ultimate power.

These powers often test the characters' limits and challenge their moral compasses, while also witnessing the price they pay for wielding them. In this article, we'll explore some of the forbidden powers in anime that are too dangerous to be allowed to roam free. So, without further ado, let's begin.

10. Mangekyou Sharingan – Naruto

Mangekyo Sharingan – Poderes Proibidos do Anime

The clans' characteristic Sharingan eyes Uchiha They have a reputation in the Naruto-verse and are also feared for their powers. What's worse? Their advanced form, called the "Mangekyo Sharingan," once activated, grants the user access to devastating and often forbidden techniques.

Two of the most dangerous ocular jutsu of these eyes are Izanagi and Izanami, which are used to control reality and disrupt the flow. Because their activation requires the user to witness a traumatic experience, only a few Uchiha have been able to unlock their full potential.

9. Geass – Code Geass

Geass - Poderes Proibidos de Anime

The powers of Geass transcend human imagination, as after acquiring this supernatural ability, a person's otherwise tranquil life is seriously altered. However, Geass's powers vary among users, as in Lelouch's case, it allowed him to control people's minds and do things as he commands.

While using Geass has its benefits, it also carries severe restrictions or limitations that can lead to the user being consumed by it. Once the user reaches the "runaway Geass" stage due to excessive use, Geass becomes uncontrollable, making it one of the most forbidden powers in the anime.

8. Hand of God – Berserk

Mão de Deus - Poderes Proibidos de Anime

Berserk arguably boasts one of the most evil groups of demon lords in anime, pure evil. The God Hand is a group of five extraordinarily powerful demonic entities that significantly plague the course of humanity and the state of the universe.

Representing the pinnacle of malevolence, the Hand of God acts as the executor of the will of the Evil Idea and lurks wherever large concentrations of negative human thought swirl. Their existence in the realm is a testament to the price and repercussions of forbidden power.

7. Level Zero – Hellsing

Nível Zero - Poderes de Anime Proibidos

Alucard, considered the strongest vampire and one of the best seinen anime protagonists, has access to a very lethal ability that can trouble anyone. Of Alucard's seven forms, Level 0 is the most threatening, as it grants him full access to devastating powers.

Upon unlocking his final state, Alucard reverts to his original form, Vlad, and commands an army of physical manifestations of every soul he has ever devoured. He frees himself from all his restraints, with all his abilities at his disposal, but he cannot access Level 0 without Integra's permission.

6. Egyptian God Cards – Yu-Gi-Oh!

Cartas de Deus Egípcio - Poderes de Anime Proibidos

The Egyptian God Cards are unique, created by Maximillion Pegasus, who modeled them after three divine beasts of Ancient Egypt. However, after realizing that these cards were too powerful to be mass-produced, Pegasus ordered them buried in the Pharaoh's tomb.

As stated, these cards have a reputation for causing legitimate injury or even death to their wielder. For a similar reason, Egyptian God Cards are also banned in the real world, and these cards cannot be used in official tournaments due to their limitation text stating as such.

5. Black Magic Ankhseram – Fairy Tail

Ankhseram Black Magic - Poderes proibidos de anime

Ankhseram Black Magic is a bit different from the other forbidden powers in the anime because it's a kind of curse, inflicted by the god Ankhseram rather than the person's own will. Zeref Dragneel, one of the anime's greatest magic users, was gifted with this ability.

While it grants its users near-absolute immortality, it also allows them to produce a black miasma that can kill anything it touches. The side effect of Ankhseram Black Magic is that it is sometimes uncontrollable and can severely distort the user's mental state.

4. Ryuujin Jakka – Bleach

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Ryuujin Jakka is the manifested spirit of Captain Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto's Zanpakuto, which takes the form of a massive, blazing inferno once activated. As the oldest and most powerful fire-type Zanpakuto, Ryuujin Jakka possesses an immeasurable amount of offensive and spiritual power.

When unleashed to its full potential, Ryuujin Jakka's blade can incinerate anything in its path, and the heat of its flames is said to scorch the sky and consume the clouds. Due to its overwhelming power and destructive nature, Yamamoto uses Ryuujin Jakka sparingly, making it one of the most forbidden powers in anime.

3. Human Transmutation – Fullmetal Alchemist

Transmutação Humana - Poderes Proibidos de Anime

Human Transmutation is a form of alchemy that supposedly brings people back to life—it sounds ridiculous, which is why it's considered taboo in the "Fullmetal Alchemist" world. When the Elric brothers tried to revive their mother, not only were they unable to bring her back, but Ed lost an arm and a leg, and Al lost his entire body.

Even one of anime's greatest mentors, Izumi Curtis, lost some of her vital organs while trying to revive her stillborn son. These failed attempts indicate that not only is it virtually impossible to bring the dead back to life, but the cost of attempting Human Transmutation is also high.

2. Eight Inner Gates – Naruto

Oito Portões Internos – Poderes Proibidos de Anime

Naruto is blessed with so many great anime villains and heroes that it has become the lynchpin of several dangerous anime powers that can also harm their users. The Eight Inner Gates, frequently used by the teacher-student duo Might Guy and Rock Lee, is one such ability.

Using the Eight Gates is described as a double-edged sword, as opening the chakra pathways dramatically alters the user's internal strength and pressure, becoming fatal to the user. Such risks have led to the technique being classified as a forbidden power in anime.

1. Wish Granting – Hunter × Hunter

Concessão de Desejos - Poderes Proibidos de Anime

Alluka Zoldyck wouldn't be considered one of the strongest children in anime if it weren't for her "Wish Granting" ability. In her altered personality, Nanika, Alluka can grant a wish to anyone who fulfills three of her wishes—the greater the wish, the more difficult the next set of wishes.

However, if a person fails to fulfill Nanika's wishes four times in a row, they and their loved ones will be instantly eliminated. Because Alluka has no control over her powers, the Zoldyck family keeps her locked in a secluded room and rarely allows her wish-granting powers to be used.

Which of the following forbidden anime powers is the most dangerous? Feel free to comment with your ideas and recommend some other abilities like the ones listed above. Also, don't forget to share this article with your otaku friends.