20 Best Anime With An Overpowered Main Character (2025)

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20 Spy X Family Is A Masterclass In Spy Antics & Family Dynamics Loid Forger Is An Expert In Everything That He Takes On 19 Dr. Stone Is An Inventive Shonen Series That Restarts Society Senku Ishigami Is A Genius Who Turns Intelligence Into A Superpower 18 Food Wars!: Shokugeki No Soma Is A Heightened Spin On The Cooking Anime Souma Yukihira Has Never Faced A Cuisine That He Can't Conquer 17 Attack On Titan Is A Gripping Story About The Casualties Of War As Man Faces Monster Eren Jaeger Becomes The Ultimate Titan Shifter Who Changes The World's Future 16 Sword Art Online Is A Top Tier Isekai Series With A Modern MMORPG Twist Kazuto “Kirito” Kirigaya Ascends To Be A Superior Gamer & Straregist 15 Assassination Classroom Pits A Classroom Of Delinquents Against Their Alien Educator Nagisa Shiota Stands Tall As Class 3-E's Exceptional Executioner 14 Kakegurui Turns A Boarding School Into A Death Game Gambling Den Yumeko Jabami Embodies Lady Luck & Always Has The Best Hand In The House 13 Code Geass Combines Mecha Mayhem With Machiavellian Manipulation Lelouch Lamperouge Gains Infamy With An Unstoppable Skill 12 Hunter X Hunter Is A Standout Shonen Series That Doesn't Fall Into Repetitive Patterns Gon Freecss Becomes A Heroic Hunter Who Would Make His Dad Proud 11 Mob Psycho 100 Features Exceptional Explosions Of ESP Power Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama Is A World-Ending Esper Who Just Wants To Heal The World 10 Trigun Is Set In A Heightened World Of Bold, Brutal Bounty Hunters Vash The Stampede Has An Intimidating Bounty On His Head Because Of His Deadly Disasters 9 The God Of High School Assembles Powerful Martial Artists From Across South Korea Jin Mori Is Destined For Greatness & Fights With A Prolific Legacy On His Shoulders 8 Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto Is A Curious Twist On Absurdist Comedy Sakamoto Accomplishes The Impossible Through Gag Character Excellence 7 Jujutsu Kaisen Crafts A Phenomenal War Between Sorcerers & Curses Yuji Itadori Is Ready To Disrupt The World Of Sorcerers Through Unprecedented Powers 6 My Hero Academia Unpacks A Heightened Hero Society With Creative Quirks Izuku Midoriya Is One For All's Successor & Full Of The Vestiges Of Past Heroes 5 One-Punch Man Is A Glorious Superhero Satire With One Of Anime's Most Overpowered Protagonists Saitama's Extreme Strength Is Highlighted In His Bold Hero Name 4 Black Clover Is Set In A Magnificent World Of Magic Asta Perfects The Power Of Anti-Magic For Endless Greatness 3 The Disastrous Life Of Saiki K. Is A Gag Comedy About A Prolific Psychic Saiki Kusuo Has Overwhelming Psychic Skills At His Disposal 2 Overlord Reinvents The Isekai Genre Through The Eyes Of A Terrible Tyrant Ainz Ooal Gown Reduces All Of Humanity To His Humble Followers 1 Dragon Ball Is A Signature Shonen Series Where Terrifying Transformations Are Par For The Course Goku Is The Strongest Fighter In The Universe Who's Gone On To Acquire The Power Of Gods
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The many different genres of anime showcase tremendous creativity, but a common trait in the medium is an unbelievably overpowered protagonist. There's a certain level of satisfaction in a strong hero who dominates on the battlefield. However, this superiority can come at the cost of tension and suspense.

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There's a fine line between an overpowered main character who's so strong that fights stop being fun to watch and an individual who realistically grows stronger in tandem with the obstacles that they face. There's a lot of value in an underdog, but some satisfying anime feature ridiculously strong main characters who still manage to create excitement in different ways.

Updated March 31 2024, by Daniel Kurland: The list has received multiple updates that have helped make it more up-to-date with CBR’s current style standards. Ratings and score tables have been incorporated into each entry, as well as expanded headings, and updated links that reflect CBR’s most recent material. The entries have also been slightly amended and expanded upon.

20 Spy X Family Is A Masterclass In Spy Antics & Family Dynamics

Loid Forger Is An Expert In Everything That He Takes On

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Spy x Family

TV-14

Animation

Action

Adventure

Comedy

A spy on an undercover mission gets married and adopts a child as part of his cover. His wife and daughter have secrets of their own, and all three must strive to keep together.

Release Date
April 9, 2022

Cast
Takuya Eguchi , Atsumi Tanezaki , Saori Hayami , Alex Organ , Megan Shipman , Natalie Van Sistine

Main Genre
Anime

Seasons
1

Studio
Wit Studios / Clover Works

Creator
Tatsuya Endo

Number of Episodes
37
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll

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MyAnimeList Score:

8.29/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

3.34/5 & Rank #27

IMDb Rating:

8.4/10

Loid Forger may be the mild-mannered (if eccentric) psychiatrist to the public, but in reality, he is Special Agent Twilight — the best and brightest that Spy x Family's WISE agency has to offer. Twilight is a master of disguise who can seamlessly blend into any situation. He is so good at his job that he can even give himself different personality traits to blend in.

Apart from his chameleon-like transformations, Loid is also a skilled martial arts fighter. He deftly takes down numerous enemies at once and always ensures that he subdues and never kills his target. Loid has so much going on in his mind at all times. In fact, Loid is such an espionage savant that it sometimes seems entirely unrealistic that one character would be this good at being a spy, a martial artist, and a loving father.

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19 Dr. Stone Is An Inventive Shonen Series That Restarts Society

Senku Ishigami Is A Genius Who Turns Intelligence Into A Superpower

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Dr. Stone

TV-14

Action

Adventure

Awakened into a world where humanity has been petrified, scientific genius Senku and his brawny friend Taiju use their skills to rebuild civilization.

Release Date
August 25, 2019

Cast
Ayumu Murase , Karin Takahashi , Kengo Kawanishi
Main Genre
Animation

Seasons
3 Seasons

Creator
Riichiro Inagaki

Production Company
8PAN, TMS Entertainment

Number of Episodes
55 Episodes

MyAnimeList Score:

8.26/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.30/5 & Rank #116

IMDb Rating:

8.1/10

2:07

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Dr. Stone's Senku Ishigami loves science. He enjoys it so much that he practically knows everything about every field of science known to man. Senku has a working memory of all the components that he needs to create certain machines that will improve the lives of the people who live in the Stone World. However, Senku's true superpower lies in his strategic skills.

Once Senky begins to face Shishio Tsukasa, he realizes that he has to convince Tsukasa’s group members to switch sides. Senku creates numerous plans to help them see the benefits of his Kingdom of Science. Senku uses his exceptional brain to show everyone that science is important and impressive. In doing so, he's literally able to jumpstart society and secure mankind a future.

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18 Food Wars!: Shokugeki No Soma Is A Heightened Spin On The Cooking Anime

Souma Yukihira Has Never Faced A Cuisine That He Can't Conquer

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Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma

TV-14

Comedy

Drama

Soma Yukihira enrolls in an elite culinary school to become a full-time chef and surpass his father's culinary skills.

Release Date
April 3, 2015

Cast
Kappei Yamaguchi , Minami Takahashi[ , Maaya Uchida , Yoshitsugu Matsuoka , Ai Kayano
Main Genre
Anime

Seasons
5

Studio
J.C. Staff

Creator
Yūto Tsukuda

Number of Episodes
86
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll , Hulu

MyAnimeList Score:

7.87/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.17/5 & Rank #224

IMDb Rating:

8.1/10

When it comes to food, there is practically no one in the world who can stay on top of Souma Yukihira from Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma. Yukihira only trained in his family’s diner, but he applies everything that he's learned about ingredients and customer service to excel at the elite Totsuki Academy. This school is full of the very best gourmands, yet Souma never fails to rise to the occasion.

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Souma does lose a few Shokugekis throughout the anime, but he practically always wins. Souma's confidence and knowledge of cooking styles don’t seem to be greater than his peers on the surface. However, when people take one bite of Souma's dishes, they are forced to concede that he's a brilliant chef. His age and background suddenly become irrelevant and his talent is undeniable. It's extremely satisfying to see a humble diner chef contend with trained chefs, but it becomes increasingly clear that Souma's abilities make him an overpowered protagonist.

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17 Attack On Titan Is A Gripping Story About The Casualties Of War As Man Faces Monster

Eren Jaeger Becomes The Ultimate Titan Shifter Who Changes The World's Future

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Attack On Titan

TV-MA

Action

Adventure

Original title: Shingeki no Kyojin.
After his hometown is destroyed and his mother is killed, young Eren Jaeger vows to cleanse the earth of the giant humanoid Titans that have brought humanity to the brink of extinction in Attack on Titan.

Release Date
September 28, 2013

Cast
Bryce Papenbrook , Yûki Kaji , Marina Inoue , Hiro Shimono , Takehito Koyasu , Jessie James Grelle
Main Genre
Animation

Seasons
4 Seasons

Studio
Wit Studios, MAPPA

Creator
Hajime Isayama

Number of Episodes
98 Episodes

MyAnimeList Score:

8.70/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.43/5 & Rank #10

IMDb Rating:

9.1/10

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Attack on Titan recently wrapped up its prolific run, and it's the rare example of an anime that successfully sticks the landing and actually surpasses the impossibly high expectations that were in place. The cataclysmic events of the dark anime’s final season recontextualize characters in terrifying ways. The anime focuses on mankind’s battle against the giant, monstrous Titans, so it’s quite a surprise when Eren Jaeger learns that he himself can shift into a Titan.

The lines between man and monster increasingly blur. By the end of the anime, Eren is left with apocalyptic power. Eren’s consumption of other Titan shifters allows him to acquire their abilities. That being said, Eren's transformation into the Founding Titan and his subsequent activation of the Rumbling sets the world up for ruin. By Attack on Titan's end, it's revealed that there was in fact a method to Eren's madness, but this doesn't change the fact that he's gradually made so powerful that he systematically changes the world and culls its population.

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16 Sword Art Online Is A Top Tier Isekai Series With A Modern MMORPG Twist

Kazuto “Kirito” Kirigaya Ascends To Be A Superior Gamer & Straregist

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Sword Art Online

TV-14

Animation

Action

Adventure

In the year 2022, thousands of people get trapped in a new virtual MMORPG and the lone wolf player, Kirito, works to escape.

Release Date
July 8, 2012

Creator(s)
Reki Kawahara

Cast
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka , Haruka Tomatsu , Ayana Taketatsu , Miyuki Sawashiro , Ai Kayano
Main Genre
Animation

Seasons
4

Production Company
A-1 Pictures, ASCII Mediaworks, Aniplex, Bandai Namco Games, Genco

Number of Episodes
100

MyAnimeList Score:

6.96/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

3.87/5 & Rank #1080

IMDb Rating:

7.5/10

2:11

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Sword Art Online has a contentious reputation, but it's an iconic MMORPG isekai anime to come out of this generation. There's nothing particularly extraordinary about Sword Art Online’s storytelling. Sword Art Online presents a standard good versus evil narrative that plays out in a virtual fantasy realm. However, the anime makes its mark through its protagonist, Kazuto Kirigaya, who is better known by his virtual avatar title, "Kirito."

Kirito puts in such dedicated work that he's leveled up beyond recognition. He easily overpowers the rest of Sword Art Online's world. It's particularly easy for anime that are set in MMORPGs to reflect overpowered main characters, but Sword Art Online leans into this trope and playfully subverts it. Similar series like Solo Leveling would not exist without Sword Art Online and Kirito's heroic journey.

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15 Assassination Classroom Pits A Classroom Of Delinquents Against Their Alien Educator

Nagisa Shiota Stands Tall As Class 3-E's Exceptional Executioner

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Assassination Classroom (2013)

TV-14

Animation

Action

Comedy

Original title: Ansatsu kyôshitsu.
A powerful creature claims that within a year, Earth will be destroyed by him, but he offers mankind a chance by becoming a homeroom teacher where he teaches his students about how to kill him. An assassination classroom begins.

Release Date
February 18, 2015

Cast
Jun Fukuyama , Bryce Papenbrook , Vic Mignogna , Patrick Seitz , Jessie James Grelle , Luci Christian , Michael Johnston , Mike McFarland
Main Genre
Anime

Seasons
2

Creator
Yûsei Matsui

Production Company
Fuji Television Network, Lerche

Number of Episodes
49
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll , Hulu

MyAnimeList Score:

8.28/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.29/5 & Rank #72

IMDb Rating:

8.0/10

Assassination Classroom's Nagisa Shiota isn’t the greatest student. That being said, what Nagisa lacks in book-smarts, he makes up for in a ruthless bloodlust. Nagisa naturally excels in the field of assassination work and many villains — as well as some of his classmates and friends — grow genuinely afraid of the boy. Nagisa has a short, lean build that tricks people into underestimating him. This proves to be their folly.

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Nagisa uses this bias to his advantage and deftly sneaks up on his opponents. He understands how to strike at just the right moment. Nagisa is just a normal middle-schooler when Assassination Classroom begins and it genuinely seems improbable that such a young boy would be that exceptional as a trained killer. Let alone someone who's capable of killing an extraordinary alien. Nagisa manages to surprise everyone, Koro-Sensei included, with his impressive skills.

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14 Kakegurui Turns A Boarding School Into A Death Game Gambling Den

Yumeko Jabami Embodies Lady Luck & Always Has The Best Hand In The House

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Kakegurui - Compulsive Gambler

Drama

Mystery

A gambling prodigy comes to an elite school run by games and turns the order upside down.

Release Date
July 1, 2017

Cast
Saori Hayami , Minami Tanaka

Seasons
2

Studio
MAPPA

Number of Episodes
24
Streaming Service(s)
Netflix

MyAnimeList Score:

7.23/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

3.82/5 & Rank #2001

IMDb Rating:

7.1/10

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Kakegurui doesn't involve any physical violence or feats of strength. However, the Hyakkaou Private Academy is governed by a strict system that uses gambling as a way to assert dominance over the disenfranchised. The majority of Hyakkaou's students are unstable individuals who value the rush of a game of chance more than their own well-being.

Yumeko Jabami enrolls at Hyakkaou and experiences the school's rigged competitions. Kakegurui takes anime's death game subgenre to terrifying new heights and Yumeko, against all odds, never falters. Yumeko never fails to win whatever game she plays, even when the odds are designed to end her. The exaggerated side of Yumeko’s personality that comes forward during these opportunities is when Kakegurui is at its best.

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13 Code Geass Combines Mecha Mayhem With Machiavellian Manipulation

Lelouch Lamperouge Gains Infamy With An Unstoppable Skill

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

TV-14

Action

After being given a mysterious power to control others, an outcast prince becomes the masked leader of the rebellion against an all-powerful empire.

Release Date
October 6, 2006

Cast
Johnny Yong Bosch , Yuri Lowenthal , Kate Higgins , Karen Strassman , Rebecca Forstadt , Amy Kincaid , Kim Mai Guest , Julie Ann Taylor

Main Genre
Action

Seasons
2

Studio
Sunrise

MyAnimeList Score:

8.81/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.42/5 & Rank #26

IMDb Rating:

8.0/10

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Code Geass is a methodical mecha anime that operates more like a tense game of chess than a vicious battle for freedom. Lelouch Lamperouge is a particularly unique main character who comfortably toes the anti-hero line after he begins to abuse his newfound "power of absolute obedience." Even an amateur would excel with this power, but Lelouch demonstrates just how deadly "absolute obedience" can be when it's put to work on the world.

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Lelouch uses his enchanting, manipulative powers of persuasion to command a mecha army rebellion against the Britannia Empire. Lelouch's power is never in question, which frankly becomes terrifying. Code Geass instead creates suspense out of whether Lelouch will be completely corrupted and lose sight of himself when the morose mecha anime reaches its end.

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12 Hunter X Hunter Is A Standout Shonen Series That Doesn't Fall Into Repetitive Patterns

Gon Freecss Becomes A Heroic Hunter Who Would Make His Dad Proud

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Hunter x Hunter

TV-14

Animation

Action

Adventure

Gon Freecss aspires to become a Hunter, an exceptional being capable of greatness. With his friends and his potential, he seeks out his father, who left him when he was younger.

Release Date
April 17, 2016

Creator(s)
Yoshihiro Togashi

Cast
Issei Futamata , Megumi Han , Cristina Valenzuela , Mariya Ise , Michael McConnohie
Main Genre
Animation

Seasons
1

Creator
Yoshihiro Togashi
Streaming Service(s)
Netflix , Hulu , Crunchyroll , Tubi , Peacock

MyAnimeList Score:

9.04/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.49/5 & Rank #19

IMDb Rating:

9.0/10

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Hunter x Hunter doesn't always get the same respect as other battle shonen series like Dragon Ball, Naruto, or One Piece. Despite its more obscure reputation, Hunter x Hunter is arguably more consistent than the lot of them. It's a rare case of a lengthy anime that doesn't suffer from extraneous filler. Gon Freecss has humble goals and simply wants to find his missing hunter father. However, this journey puts him in the orbit of deadly friends and foes.

A juvenile innocence makes it easy to underestimate Gon. That being said, there’s nothing that Gon can’t do by the end of Hunter x Hunter. Gon’s development into an overpowered main character happens so naturally that his accomplishments never feel manipulative or unfair.

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11 Mob Psycho 100 Features Exceptional Explosions Of ESP Power

Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama Is A World-Ending Esper Who Just Wants To Heal The World

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Mob Psycho 100

A psychic middle school boy tries to live a normal life and keep his growing powers under control, even though he constantly gets into trouble.

Release Date
July 12, 2016

Creator(s)
ONE

Cast
Kyle McCarley , Jason Liebrecht , Chris Niosi , Michael Sorich , Max Mittelman , Erik Scott , Kimerer , Casey Mongillo , Cherami Leigh

Main Genre
Action

Seasons
3

Studio
Bones

Creator
One

Writers
Hiroshi Seko

Number of Episodes
37 + 2 OVAs
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll

Franchise(s)
Mob Psycho 100

Directors
Yuzuru Tachikawa , Takahiro Hasui

MyAnimeList Score:

8.66/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.37/5 & Rank #33

IMDb Rating:

8.6/10

Mob Psycho 100's Shigeo Kageyama, better known as just Mob, is a fascinating figure because he does his best to avoid using his prolific powers. He considers his strength to be a burden, rather than a blessing and he only uses his skills when he's pushed past his limit. Mob is a natural esper and he possesses psychic skills that could level the planet if they were allowed to fully reach their apex.

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Mob does his best to suppress these psychic urges. However, a running counter informs the audience of how much Mob's angry psychic potential gets unleashed. This overpowered main character experiences a remarkable journey throughout Mob Psycho 100's three seasons, deconstructing Mob's relationship with this type of power. What's most important about Mob is that he's a psychic who's strong enough to change the world, but all he wants is a normal life and thoughtful friends. Power isn't important to this teenager and he's a better character for his humble nature.

10 Trigun Is Set In A Heightened World Of Bold, Brutal Bounty Hunters

Vash The Stampede Has An Intimidating Bounty On His Head Because Of His Deadly Disasters

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Trigun

TV-14

Animation

Action

Adventure

Release Date
April 1, 1998

Cast
Johnny Yong Bosch , Dorothy Elias-Fahn , Lia Sargent , Jeff Nimoy , Kirk Baily , Bridget Hoffman

Main Genre
Action

Seasons
2

Studio
Madhouse

Franchise
Trigun

Characters By
Yasohiro Nightow

Creator
Yasuhiro Nightow, Satoshi Nishimura

Distributor
TV Tokyo, Adult Swim, Crunchyroll

Main Characters
Vash the Stampede, Meryl Stryfe, Milly Thompson, Nicholas D. Wolfwood, Rem Saverem, Millions Knives

Producer
Shigeru Kitayama

Production Company
Madhouse

Story By
Yasuhiro Nightow

Number of Episodes
26

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MyAnimeList Score:

8.22/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.16/5 & Rank #427

IMDb Rating:

8.2/10

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The '90s action anime, Trigun, has a protagonist who's both incredibly cool and supremely overpowered. Vash the Stampede is a legendary outlaw and gunslinger with an almost comical bounty on his head. Vash's skills are immense, but he longs for pacifism and resents the use of violence.

Extreme stress brings out the formidable weapons that are suppressed in Vash's body. His Angel Arms are the most apocalyptic of the lot and frequently the last thing that his enemy ever sees. 2023's Trigun Stampede reboot goes in a different direction with Vash's powers. Vash currently lacks the original series' Angel Arms, but he instead can generate a black hole that appears to be even more destructive.

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9 The God Of High School Assembles Powerful Martial Artists From Across South Korea

Jin Mori Is Destined For Greatness & Fights With A Prolific Legacy On His Shoulders

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The God of High School

TV-14

Action

A tournament takes place to determine the best fighter among all high school students in Korea.

Release Date
July 6, 2020

Creator(s)
Yongje Park

Cast
Robbie Daymond , Sean Chiplock , Veronica Taylor , Griffin Puatu , Kyle McCarley , Kaiji Tang , Michael Sorich

Main Genre
Action

Seasons
1

Creator
Yongje Park

Producer
Joseph Chou

Production Company
Mappa

Writers
Kiyoko Yoshimura
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll

Franchise(s)
The God of High School

Directors
Sunghoo Park

MyAnimeList Score:

7.07/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

3.90/5 & Rank #1550

IMDb Rating:

7.2/10

The God of High School anime fans only have a single season of Jin Mori's martial arts mastery available. Those who read the source material manhwa have already seen Jin Mori ascend to godhood and seize his birthright of Sun Wukong, Supreme God. The God of High School introduces Jin Mori as an enthusiastic teenager who's unaware of the legacy of power that dwells within him.

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The God Of High School's central tournament assembles formidable fighters who all practice different martial arts styles and are deadly in their own rights. Jin Mori, even in this pure state, eliminates his competition in the titular God of High School tournament and proves that he's built from stronger stuff. There's a palpable feeling that Jin Mori is destined for greatness and will come out on top.

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8 Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto Is A Curious Twist On Absurdist Comedy

Sakamoto Accomplishes The Impossible Through Gag Character Excellence

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MyAnimeList Score:

7.55/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

3.81/5 & Rank #2146

IMDb Rating:

7.1/10

Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto is a hilarious comedy, rather than a battle shonen series, like the bulk of the anime that feature overpowered leads. Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto's unpredictable comedy unpacks the idea of power in a creative context. A new student, Sakamoto, transfers to a high school and proves to be a wunderkind in every conceivable area.

Sakamoto's peers resent his perfection and repeatedly try to set him up for failure. However, Sakamoto proves that he always lands on his feet while also turning former haters into newfound friends. Everybody wants to be in Sakamoto's inner circle. The anime's final episode does explain Sakamoto's infallible success, but even without answers, he's an entertaining, unbeatable main character.

7 Jujutsu Kaisen Crafts A Phenomenal War Between Sorcerers & Curses

Yuji Itadori Is Ready To Disrupt The World Of Sorcerers Through Unprecedented Powers

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Jujutsu Kaisen

TV-MA

Animation

Action

Adventure

A boy swallows a cursed talisman - the finger of a demon - and becomes cursed himself. He enters a shaman's school to be able to locate the demon's other body parts and thus exorcise himself.

Release Date
October 2, 2020

Cast
Junya Enoki , Yuma Uchida , Yuichi Nakamura , Adam McArthur , Asami Seto
Main Genre
Animation

Seasons
3

Studio
MAPPA

Creator
Gege Akutami

Main Characters
Yuji Itadori, Satoru Gojo, Ryomen Sukuna

Production Company
Mappa, TOHO animation

Number of Episodes
47 Episodes
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll , Amazon Prime Video

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MyAnimeList Score:

8.73/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.52/5 & Rank #12

IMDb Rating:

8.6/10

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Jujutsu Kaisen's Yuji Itadori is rather impulsive, but that is what makes him such a great fighter. Yuji is unafraid of danger and runs into conflict at the drop of a hat, even when this may not be the best attack strategy. Yuji continues to learn how to become more strategic, but it’s surprising how easily he takes to becoming a Jujutsu Sorcerer. He doesn't just thrive in this field, but he comes across as a prophetic figure.

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Yuji, even after eating one of the evil Ryomen Sukuna’s fingers, manages to survive the encounter. He proves to be strong enough to hold himself — as well as Sukuna — in his body at the same time. Yuji also has one of Jujutsu Kaisen's most powerful Cursed Techniques. Yuji's Divergent Fist and Black Flash easily eliminate his enemies and these overpowered abilities grow even more outrageous due to the battle experience he gains and the allies that he makes.

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6 My Hero Academia Unpacks A Heightened Hero Society With Creative Quirks

Izuku Midoriya Is One For All's Successor & Full Of The Vestiges Of Past Heroes

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My Hero Academia

Action

Superhero

Animation

Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his life—a lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers. That’s right, in a world where eighty percent of the population has some kind of super-powered “quirk,” Izuku was unlucky enough to be born completely normal. But that’s not enough to stop him from enrolling in one of the world’s most prestigious hero academies.

Release Date
April 3, 2016

Cast
Aoi Yuki , Ayane Sakura , Christopher R. Sabat , Yûki Kaji , Nobuhiko Okamoto , Luci Christian , David Matranga , Justin Briner , Kenta Miyake , Clifford Chapin , Daiki Yamashita

Main Genre
Anime

Rating
TV-14

Seasons
7

Production Company
Bones

Number of Episodes
113

MyAnimeList Score:

7.92/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.27/5 & Rank #97

IMDb Rating:

8.3/10

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My Hero Academia's Izuku Mioriya boldly tells audiences in the anime's first episode that this is the story of how he becomes the world's greatest hero. Midoriya's journey begins with him as a Quirkless child who has a lot to learn. However, Midoriya gradually comes into his own as All Might's successor and the bearer of the revered One For All Quirk. One For All is a game-changing Quirk on its own, yet Midoriya gradually gains access to more powers and is set up to be the only hero who's powerful enough to finally end All For One's reign of terror.

Midoriya's strength is always there when he needs it. In My Hero Academia's sixth season, he gains access to the Quirks of past One For All vestiges that uniquely insulate him from whatever dangers he faces. Midoriya reaches a point where he seamlessly cycles through a handful of diverse powers that can accommodate him, regardless of the situation. He does the past One For All bearers proud and shows society that anything is possible.

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5 One-Punch Man Is A Glorious Superhero Satire With One Of Anime's Most Overpowered Protagonists

Saitama's Extreme Strength Is Highlighted In His Bold Hero Name

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One-Punch Man

The story of Saitama, a hero that does it just for fun & can defeat his enemies with a single punch.

Genre
Action, Comedy, Superhero

Language
English, Japanese

Number of Seasons
2

Debut Date
October 4, 2015

Studio
Madhouse, J.C.Staff

MyAnimeList Score:

8.01/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.18/5 & Rank #54

IMDb Rating:

8.7/10

One-Punch Man effortlessly operates as both a heightened parody of the superhero and shonen genres while also gleefully indulging in their stereotypes. Saitama is a superhero who's grown endlessly exhausted because he can defeat any enemy he faces, and in a single blow, no less. One-Punch Man finds the humor in Saitama's malaise and how he actively yearns to find a worthy challenge.

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One-Punch Man is set in a world where superheroes and apocalyptic monster attacks are the norm. However, Saitama still manages to rise above his superpowered peers. Saitama's overwhelming, Disaster-Rank Monster-ending strength is made even funnier by his unassuming and minimalist character design and costume. No overpowered anime protagonist discussion would be complete without a focus on Saitama.

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4 Black Clover Is Set In A Magnificent World Of Magic

Asta Perfects The Power Of Anti-Magic For Endless Greatness

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Black Clover

TV-PG

Action

Adventure

Animation

Asta and Yuno were abandoned together at the same church and have been inseparable since. As children, they promised that they would compete against each other to see who would become the next Emperor Magus.

Release Date
October 3, 2017

Cast
Dallas Reid , Jill Harris , Cris George , Christopher R. Sabat , Micah Solusod , Brandon McInnis , Justin Briner , Sarah Wiedenheft , Bryn Apprill , Lydia MacKay

Main Genre
Action

Seasons
4

Studio
Pierrot
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll , Hulu , Netflix

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MyAnimeList Score:

8.14/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.13/5 & Rank #500

IMDb Rating:

8.2/10

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Some popular anime heroes lack real growth, such as Tanjiro from Demon Slayer, Kirito from SAO, and Eren from AOT, making them way too predictable.

Black Clover takes some time to find its footing, but it matures into a thrilling shonen and fantasy hybrid by the end of its 170 episodes. Fans see this same impressive level of improvement in the show's main character, Asta, who is initially one of Black Clover's greatest hurdles due to his intense personality. It's not uncommon for shonen series to feature brash main characters who take time to come into their own and it's certainly worth the wait with Asta.

Black Clover's fantasy world gives most warriors some form of magic. Asta becomes a unique player due to the anti-magic that he possesses. Anti-Magic is technically superior to every other form of magic that's encountered in Black Clover. Asta has a world-ending skill at his disposal if he learns how to perfect it properly.

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3 The Disastrous Life Of Saiki K. Is A Gag Comedy About A Prolific Psychic

Saiki Kusuo Has Overwhelming Psychic Skills At His Disposal

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The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

Animation

Comedy

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

Saiki Kusuo is a powerful psychic who hates attracting attention, yet he is surrounded by colorful characters who always find a way to remove him from his everyday life.

Release Date
July 11, 2016

Cast
Hiroshi Kamiya , Ai Kayano , Maaya Uchida , Yoshimasa Hosoya , Nobunaga Shimazaki , Yuki Kaji , Masaya Matsukaze , Daisuke Ono , Yukari Tamura , Haruka Tomatsu , Natsuki Hanae , Mao Ichimichi , Satoshi Hino , Eri Kitamura
Main Genre
Animation

Rating
TV-14

Seasons
2

Studio
J.C. Staff

Creator
Michiko Yokote

Producer
Sayako Matsumura, Takashi Umemoto, Tomoya Negishi

Production Company
Shogakukan

Number of Episodes
146 Episodes

MyAnimeList Score:

8.34/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.28/5 & Rank #98

IMDb Rating:

8.3/10

As far as Saiki Kusuo is concerned, the greatest power of all is to be left alone in peace and quiet. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. is a shonen gag series that follows Saiki, a psychic whose powers could put Charles Xavier to shame. However, Saiki most commonly uses his psychic skills to stay out of the spotlight and avoid attention.

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Saiki Kusuo doesn't crave fame and fortune. If anything, his immeasurable ESP skills come across as a burden rather than a perk. The comedy in Saiki K. works so well because of the simple pleasures that drive its powerful main character. Saiki can reshape reality or brainwash the entire population, but he's most happy hiding out with a coffee jelly.

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2 Overlord Reinvents The Isekai Genre Through The Eyes Of A Terrible Tyrant

Ainz Ooal Gown Reduces All Of Humanity To His Humble Followers

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Overlord

TV-MA

Action

Adventure

An office worker in a dystopian world logs onto a video game for the last time only to find out that he, along with his entire guild, has been transported to another reality.

Release Date
July 7, 2015

Cast
Satoshi Hino
Main Genre
Anime

Seasons
4

Studio
Madhouse

Number of Episodes
52

MyAnimeList Score:

7.92/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

4.24/5 & Rank #197

IMDb Rating:

7.7/10

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Ainz Ooal Gown, the main character in the self-aware isekai MMORPG anime, Overlord, is such an overpowered figure that it almost begins to verge on parody. Ainz fully calls the shots in Overlord's domain. He can even summon angels and demons, in addition to his endless elemental skills. It's like he's playing a video game with "God Mode" turned on.

A Level 100 player can master 300 spells, which is more than enough for most players. Ainz uses "Dark Wisdom" to exceed these limitations and cap out his spells at 718. This ridiculous spell total helps establish just how impossible it is to take out this powerhouse. Audiences love Ainz so much that they hope that his rule is never topped.

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1 Dragon Ball Is A Signature Shonen Series Where Terrifying Transformations Are Par For The Course

Goku Is The Strongest Fighter In The Universe Who's Gone On To Acquire The Power Of Gods

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Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball tells the tale of a young warrior by the name of Son Goku, a young peculiar boy with a tail who embarks on a quest to become stronger and learns of the Dragon Balls, when, once all 7 are gathered, grant any wish of choice.

Created by
Akira Toriyama

First Film
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

Latest Film
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

First TV Show
Dragon Ball

Latest TV Show
Dragon Ball DAIMA

Upcoming TV Shows

First Episode Air Date
April 26, 1989

Cast
Sean Schemmel , Laura Bailey , Brian Drummond , Christopher Sabat , Scott McNeil
Current Series
Dragon Ball Super

MyAnimeList Score:

7.52/10

Anime-Planet Score & Rank:

3.83/5 & Rank #816

IMDb Rating:

8.1/10

Goku, Dragon Ball's perennial protagonist, is a curious case of power scaling. There is typically a villain who's more powerful than Goku, yet it's through sheer will and determination that Goku manages to break through his limits and tap into unprecedented transformations of power. He's come a long way from his Saiyan roots and he's achieved some incredible strength that even Super Saiyan spectacles are just the tip of the iceberg with him.

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Audiences have watched Goku mature from a precocious, overpowered child into an incomparable adult whose powers surpass those of Gods. Goku continues to surpass his already impressive milestones in Dragon Ball Super. Whenever Goku is inferior in power, there's never any doubt — especially from Goku himself — that he'll rise to the occasion and overcome the odds.

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