Let’s be honest—if you’ve ever watched anime, you’ve probably argued about which character could solo the rest. It’s a rite of passage. Whether you’re on team “Goku stomps everyone” or still mad about your favorite character getting nerfed, the debate over who’s the strongest in anime history is one that never dies. With each new season introducing new powerhouses and the old icons developing even crazier powers, the rankings are always changing. So, here’s a fresh list of the 10 strongest anime characters of all time—ranked by feats, hype, and a touch of that extra anime spice.
10. Kenshin Himura (Rurouni Kenshin)
He may seem serene and composed, but Kenshin Himura is a maelstrom of swordsmanship and discipline. Armed with a reverse-blade sword, Kenshin employs the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu technique—a style designed to vanquish armies on his own. The mere fact that he dispatches groups of foes without harming a single one says a lot. He doesn’t require supernatural abilities to claim his place—his speed, accuracy, and ability alone make him legendary.
9. Kenshiro (Fist of the North Star)
“You’re already dead.” If you recognize those words, then you know Kenshiro is not a person to be trifled with. Being the heir to Hokuto Shinken, he can make individuals’ bodies explode with just a few touches of pressure points. In a world devastated by an apocalypse, Kenshiro is the invincible figure who attacks ruthless warlords with impunity. He’s gentle in words but ruthlessly efficient.
8. Izuku Midoriya (Deku – My Hero Academia)
Deku’s development from helpless fanboy to next-gen Number One Hero is anime magic. Once he inherits One For All, he becomes ridiculously strong and fast—but at a price. The power tends to destroy his body, but he keeps grinding nonetheless. As he discovers more quirks and gets better at what he can do, he’s proving to be one of the best on the contemporary shonen roster.
7. Sung Jinwoo (Solo Leveling)
After being dubbed the weakest hunter in the world, Sung Jinwoo turned the tables after activating a mysterious leveling system. He becomes stronger with each fight and commands an army of immortal Shadow Soldiers. His strength goes up infinitely, and by the time it’s over, he’s essentially an unstoppable war machine. He’s a character who begins at the bottom and ends up shattering the system altogether.
6. Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan)
Eren’s shift from angsty teen to world-ending menace was one of anime’s wildest transformations. With the Founding Titan’s power, he commands Titans like pawns on a chessboard and triggers massive destruction. Combine that with regeneration and enhanced strength, and you’ve got a walking apocalypse. He’s not just powerful—he’s cataclysmic.
5. Guts (Berserk)
Guts is fueled by no magic and no science—he’s fueled by raw, unadulterated anger and an iron will. With his enormous Dragonslayer sword, he cuts through men and demons with equal ease. He’s been beaten, cursed, betrayed, and broken—but he never gives up. Guts represents survival in the face of impossible odds, and his sheer force and unfaltering resolve place him in a category unto his own.
4. Makima (Chainsaw Man)
Makima doesn’t have to even lift a finger to destroy you. As the Control Devil, she controls people around her, breaks necks with a mere thought, and manipulates organizations whole without flinching. Her abilities increase with terror, making her a physical and mental horror. Calm, unflappable, and assurprisingly powerful—Makima is as lethal as it gets.
3. Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)
Centuries of arcane study have turned Frieren into a walking encyclopedia of catastrophic spells. She’s reserved and demure, but don’t be mistaken—her magical prowess is of its caliber. Even her magical clones are regarded as unbeatable bosses. With an limitless reservoir of power and unparalleled technique, Frieren teaches us that sometimes, the quiet mage in the corner is the most lethal individual in the room.
2. Tetsuo Shima (Akira)
What does it look like when teenage angst collides with god-like psychic abilities? Tetsuo. Having developed uncontrollable powers, he can fly, destroy buildings, distort matter, and almost destroy Tokyo in a display of power so strong that a new universe is created. He’s a human time bomb with a teenager’s mentality—and that makes him all the more frightening.
1. Ainz Ooal Gown (Overlord)
Imagine being so powerful you don’t even have to try. That’s Ainz, a skeletal overlord with max stats, an infinite spellbook, and resistance to pretty much anything. In his universe, he isn’t a hero—he’s the final boss. With zombie armies and galaxy-brain tactics, Ainz isn’t just powerful—he’s invulnerable.
So, who made your list? Whether you’re hyped, heated, or ready to rewrite the whole thing, one thing is clear: anime is filled with jaw-dropping characters that keep raising the bar. And let’s be real—the debates over who’s strongest aren’t ending anytime soon.