Anime fans are always drawn to characters that can overpower even the strongest of foes with ease. While some anime characters possess unique abilities that make them seem invincible, others seem to have abilities that are far beyond logical explanation. In this article, we take a look at seven anime characters with laughably overpowered abilities that leave viewers astounded.
1. Omni King Zeno – Dragon Ball
In Dragon Ball, Goku is easily regarded as one of the strongest characters. However, he is no match for Omni King Zeno, the ruler of the universe. With a simple wave of his hand, he can annihilate anything in existence. Despite being a ruler, he owns immense power that makes him one of the most feared characters in the show.
2. Saitama – One Punchman
Saitama is known for his bald head and unique workout routine of 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10-km run every day. After completing his routine, he became overwhelmingly strong, developing the power to defeat any enemy in just one punch, regardless of their size or strength. His abilities are so overpowered that he fights off even the most powerful foes with ease.
3. Shigeo Kageyama – Mob Psycho 100
Shigeo Kageyama is known for his superhuman abilities despite being just an ordinary middle schooler. As a psychic Esper, his mental powers are off the charts, and his control over them can be devastating. Even though he struggles to keep his powers under control, he has been known to cause massive destruction with the mere wave of his hand.
4. Saiki Kusuo – Disastrous Life of Saiki K
Saiki Kusuo is similar to Shigeo Kageyama in that he also possesses tremendous psychic powers. However, he is ten times stronger than Kageyama, and his voice alone can shatter objects. To keep his powers under control, he uses a device attached to his head. He is capable of moving the earth with ease, making him another anime character that’s simply too powerful for his own good.
5. Rimuru Tempest – That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Rimuru Tempest was initially a weak slime who defeated only low-level enemies. However, with the assistance of Rafael, he gained immense power and transformed into a Demon Lord. Rafael provides him with advice, strategic insight, and helps him analyze his opponents, making him nearly unbeatable. Together with his guidance, Rimuru built a powerful goblin civilization that was envied by many in his world.
6. Whitebeard – One Piece
Whitebeard, also known as Shirohige, is a Yonko, one of the four most powerful pirates in the world of One Piece. His Devil Fruit power, the Gura Gura no Mi, lets him create earthquakes using his punches. Apart from that, Whitebeard is also physically powerful and can overpower opponents effortlessly. Unfortunately, he meets his end in battle against the Marine admirals and passes on his legacy to a worthy successor.
7. Yujiro Hanma – Baki
Yujiro Hanma does not possess any magical abilities or devil-fruits. Instead, he attained monstrous strength by intensive martial arts training. With his incredible strength, he can overpower nearly anyone with his bare hands. Yujiro’s strength is so absurd that in one instance, he ripped the face off a bear and wore it as a cap just for fun.
These anime characters all possess overpowered abilities that make them nearly unbeatable in the anime universes they exist in. While some characters gained their powers through hard work, others were born with them. Their abilities may feel unrealistic, but they sure make for some thrilling action scenes that are satisfying to watch.
