Identifying the strongest anime characters is no easy task, as they exist in unique universes governed by specific rules. As a result, discussions regarding the strongest characters in the anime world are often heated and contentious within the fan community.
To settle this debate, we will delve into the rankings primarily from the home country of anime, Japan.
Goo Ranking, a well-known ranking website in Japan, conducted a survey asking anime fans to determine which anime character they believe is the strongest. Based on the responses gathered, below are the 41 strongest characters in anime as ranked.
The latest update was made on April 21, 2023. As a result, the ranking of the strongest anime characters has changed, with many new anime series being released, introducing a plethora of formidable characters. Furthermore, the continuous development of existing manga series has significantly bolstered the reputation of established characters, leading to noteworthy changes in the rankings.
Below is the top 41 strongest anime characters as voted by anime fans in Japan:
41. Ainz Ooal Gown (Momonga) – Overlord
40. Ichigo Kurosaki – Bleach
39. Kibutsuji Muzan – Demon Slayer
38. Denji – Chainsaw Man
37. Shigeo Kageyama – Mob Psycho 100
36. Yhwach – Bleach
35. Eren Yeager – Attack on Titan
34. Kizaru – One Piece
33. Shanks – One Piece
32. Satoshi (Ash Ketchum) – Pokémon
31. Hit – Dragon Ball Super
30. Frieza – Dragon Ball Super
29. Vegeta – Dragon Ball
28. Inumaki Toge – Jujutsu Kaisen
27. Jiren – Dragon Ball Super
26. Meruem – Hunter x Hunter
25. Broly – Dragon Ball Z and Super Movies
24. Grand Priest – Dragon Ball Super
23. Vegito – Dragon Ball Z
22. Gogeta – Dragon Ball
21. Beerus – Dragon Ball Super
20. Milim Nava – That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
19. Yuujirou Hanma (The Ogre) – Grappler Baki (2001)
18. Yoriichi Tsugikuni – Demon Slayer
17. Naruto Uzumaki – Naruto
16. Whis – Dragon Ball Super
15. Anos Voldigoad – The Misfit of Demon King Academy
14. Sukuna – Jujutsu Kaisen
13. Giorno Giovanna – Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
12. Reinhard van Astrea – Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World
11. Monkey D. Luffy – One Piece
10. Doraemon – Doraemon
9. Arale Norimaki – Dr. Slump
8. Levi Ackerman – Attack on Titan
7. Kusuo Saiki – The Disastrous Life of Saiki K
6. Son Goku – Dragon Ball
5. Koro-sensei – Assassination Classroom
4. Gojou Satoru – Jujutsu Kaisen
3. Zeno (Omni King) – Dragon Ball Super
2. Rimuru Tempest – That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
1. Saitama – One Punch Man
Thus, the strongest anime character, as voted by anime fans in Japan, is none other than Saitama.
What do you think about this “Top 41 Strongest Anime Characters of All Time” list? Are there any other strong characters you wish to see appear on this list?
