Getting tired of the usual underdog trope in anime? Sure, it’s good to see the newbies and crybabies level up and defy all odds. But it’s not bad to witness overpowered main characters in anime from time to time either. From incomparable psychic powers, and an indomitable calculating personality, to matchless physical strength, these powerful main leads are sure to give you the chills you’re aching for.
Get to know these top anime series with overpowered main characters below!
Anime Series with Overwhelmingly Powerful Protagonists
1. Dragon Ball
It’s no exaggeration to say that Son Goku is among the first to come to mind when one thinks of a powerful anime character. For years, Dragon Ball has set the bar high when it comes to skills and prowess in the anime world. Its main hero, Goku, is born of the Saiyan race and was sent to Earth as an infant.
As a child, Goku proved himself to be clearly far from the ordinary. He is gifted with superhuman strength and is said to have the ability to crush an entire army even at such a young age. As he grew older, Goku’s intense training and battle experiences pushed him further and further beyond human limits. From Frieza, Cell, Buu, to Hit, many powerful foes have tried to take down Goku, only to realize they can’t hold a candle against the powerful Saiyan.
2. One Punch Man
Creator ONE has definitely changed today’s concept of a quintessential protagonist with his introduction of Saitama, the powerful hero who beats enemies with just a single punch. While most anime series focus on characters striving to become stronger, One Punch Man takes a different path by introducing a main lead that already sits atop the power scaling.
In fact, the very conflict of the story stems from the protagonist’s overpowered state. Here, Saitama became so strong that he went bald and his emotions dulled. With no goals ahead, no potential threat to keep an eye on, and no excitement in life whatsoever, Saitama slowly sinks into an existential crisis. Will he finally find someone that can rival his strength? That’s the question that keeps everyone hanging and begging for more!
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3. Mob Psycho 100
Following One Punch Man‘s success, ONE introduced yet another overpowered MC in his other work, Mob Psycho 100. While the former follows a powerful adult hero, the latter work centers on the life of Shigeo Kageyama, a.k.a. Mob, a middle-school boy gifted with top notch psychic abilities.
Similar to Saitama, Mob is portrayed to have dull facial expressions. But what sets him apart from the caped hero is that Mob intentionally restrains his emotions. In the story, Mob’s psychic abilities are so strong that he needs to always keep his emotions in check to avoid hurting other people. Hence, in plain sight, Mob appears to be a boring introvert. Yet, when triggered, he can pretty much destroy anything that dares to block his path.
4. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Thought slimes can’t get you pumped up? You couldn’t be more wrong. Born as a mere translucent slime, Rimuru Tempest went from a plain ooze to an androgynous, overpowered Demon Lord, thanks to his unique skill “Predator.” With the said ability, Rimuru can devour almost any foe that blocks his path and obtain its skills, abilities, and even memories.
With such an amazing ability, there seems to be no end to Rimuru’s powering up! As of to date, the main hero of the hit series That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime has a lot of special skills up his sleeves, including infinite regeneration, universal shapeshift, pain cancellation, and accelerated mental abilities that enable him to create strategies in a heartbeat.
5. Overlord
It’s not rare to see powerful Isekai protagonists, but Overlord’s Ainz Ooal Gown is definitely a monster unlike any other. Devoid of skin and flesh, this powerful necromancer is as scary as he looks. Acting as both the main protagonist and antagonist in the story, Ainz is equipped with terrifying abilities that can exterminate even a battalion of fighters in a flash. From summoning the undead, freezing time, to bestowing death to all persons within a certain area, all of Ainz’s skills make him worthy of the title “harbinger of death.”
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6. Hellsing
How do you beat vampires? You get someone as monstrous as them … such as Count Dracula himself … probably. Hellsing‘s Alucard is definitely a monster among all monsters. Driven with bloodlust and an appetite for overkill, this vampire hunter is the ultimate anti-hero you’ll be rooting for. A word of advice though: if you’re in for a little thrill and will-he-survive moments, it’s best to know that Hellsing isn’t the best series to dive into.
The main protagonist here is just so overpowered the stakes almost seem invisible. From supernatural strength, speed, regeneration, shapeshifting skill, hypnosis, and shadow manipulation, to soul summoning, Alucard is gifted with abilities that make any foe pale in comparison to him.
7. Code Geass
Last but definitely not the least, Code Geass‘s Lelouch Lamperouge didn’t become the anime world’s top anti-hero for nothing. Manipulative, scheming, and resourceful, this former prince of Britannia deserves a spot in our list not just for his special ability to take control over people’s minds, but also because of his exceptional brain power that allows him to turn almost everything in his favor.
If you’re in for an anime series that doesn’t just offer a main protagonist that relies on superstrength alone but also one who can launch mind-twisting strategies, then Code Geass might be your cup of tea.
Have you picked your poison in the list? Start your marathon and experience the hype of cheering for an overpowered MC now!
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