In shonen anime, heroes can use fire, use a sword with precision, or move with super speed, but there is one ability that can make all the difference: absorbing the energy of their rivals. Energy Absorbers are characters that display extremely high strength and can change the course of battles. Any group of heroes and villains would love to have one of these characters on their side.
However, it is true that Energy Absorbers are not the most common characters in Shonen anime. Their power is so immense that creators sometimes prefer to keep them under control. Below we discuss the most powerful energy absorbers, the ones no one wants to face.
Super Saiyan 4 Goku defeated one of his greatest rivals by absorbing his energy
Dragon Ball GT
Is Goku an energy absorber? The topic is open for debate. Goku has shown, at least once, that he has the ability to absorb the energy of his rivals. He could possibly do it more often if he really needed to, even though he has other fighting specialties. Goku is so powerful that he doesn't really need to base his fighting style on energy absorption.
His most epic moment of energy absorption was demonstrated in Dragon Ball GT. First, he absorbed the Saiyan energy from his allies in his fight against Baby. His companions fed him to give him more strength. When Baby used his Revenge Death Ball Final, it seemed all was lost. But Goku, reminding his allies that he would not let them down, absorbed the negative energy. He then released it by launching his Kamehameha and defeating his rival once and for all. Vegeta lived, once again, thanks to Goku.
Dragon Ball includes many other characters that can absorb energy, such as Android 19, Android 20, and Super Android 17, among others. But there's no doubt that Goku, even if he doesn't use energy absorption regularly, is the strongest of them all.
Jushiro Ukitake is a symbol of energy absorption and its use for counterattacks
Whiten
Jushiro Ukitake is one of the most charismatic characters and a perennial fan favorite in the Whiten. He is a formidable fighter who carries a heavy burden due to his illness and never loses his cool during battles. Additionally, he stands out as one of the most powerful energy absorbers ever seen in anime.
IN Whitenseveral characters can absorb energy in one way or another, but for various reasons no one can surpass Jushiro. No matter what kind of energy is thrown at Jushiro, he can absorb it and release it. What is most striking is that during the absorption and release process, Jushiro modifies and adjusts the energy blast. This makes his attacks incredibly difficult for the opponent to block.
Fat Gummy uses all his fat to absorb and attack like a big superhero
My Hero Academia
IN My Hero Academiathere are several characters that absorb energy, such as Rikiya Katsukame, who can absorb stamina. But our choice is Fat Gum. There are several reasons why he has become our favorite energy absorber in this superhero anime.
The first is that his fat can absorb anything and has a high resistance. On several occasions, he shows the versatility of his fighting style, exhausting enemies and then attacking them at the right moment. The release of energy causes him to lose fat, but since his body is muscular, he remains a worthy opponent.
The best demonstration of his ability occurs in the battle against Kendo Rappa and Hekiji Tengai. First he gets all the Kendo punches, and even though Eijiro thinks he's going to die, Fat Gum simply waits. The moment he has a few seconds left, fat transfers all the energy he has stored in his fat to transform it into a powerful punch. That's how he wins the fight.
Blackbeard is the only pirate of his kind, and thanks to Devil Fruits, he can also absorb energy
One Piece
One Piece fans well remember the major problem posed by the arrival of Blackbeard, a character who stands out for having the powers of two Devil Fruits. But even before he acquired these powers, he was already a very powerful pirate.
Over time, he has risen to the top, leaving the door open to the possibility of assimilating more Devil Fruits. His powers, thanks to the Yami Yami no Mi Devil Fruit, include the ability to absorb everything from energy to physical elements into his body. He decides when it will be released. Additionally, he can also absorb and nullify the powers of his rivals, rendering their Devil Fruits useless. Although he puts himself at risk in close combat, he is a fearsome pirate. Ace witnessed this firsthand and saw that while Blackbeard was touching him, he was unable to use his Devil Fruit powers.
Hinako Ninomiya uses coins and circular objects to absorb and release energy
Ranma ½
Although sometimes forgotten, is one of the most powerful characters in the Ranma ½ universe, although her lack of martial arts training limits her in combat. This teacher has the ability to absorb the energy of their rivals. When she does this, she weakens them and increases her power. At that moment, Hinako Ninomiya transforms into a grown woman. This increases her strength and abilities, but most importantly, she can release the absorbed energy by launching the Happotsurisengaeshi attack.
Depending on the amount of energy accumulated through absorption, Hinako can unleash multiple attacks before losing her adult body. She is a powerful opponent who with more training could become one of the strongest fighters in the Ranma 1/2. She appeared as a playable character in Ranma ½: Tough fightone of the Ranma games for the Super Nintendo.
Byakko was one of the great enemies, a sacred beast that is difficult to kill
Yu Yu Hakusho
Yu Yu Hakusho is another shonen anime that features a character with the ability to absorb energy. Again, he's a villain. This is Byakko, the demon whose appearance is a cross between a tiger and a human. Among his abilities is a level of resistance that defies all expectations, as he even survived falling into a pool of magma.
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His power to absorb energy became the basis of his fight with Kuwabara, one of the heroes. What he does is absorb his opponent's energy to weaken them while strengthening himself. It's a double effect absorption, causing him to increase in size. However, he never becomes as big as seen in the opening of the series. Unlike other energy absorbers, he has a limit to his absorption ability and does not control it as much as he would like.
Kaguya Otsutsuki has one of the best backstories in Naruto and a great absorption power
Naruto
One of the most complex characters in Naruto universe, Kaguya Otsutsuki plays a pivotal role in the story and events of the anime, becoming a character that has sparked much debate among fans. Her immense power forced Team 7 to use all their fighting skills to stop and defeat her once and for all.
Kaguya redefined, for the worse, how chakra has been used in the world. It should have been a resource to seek peace, but it ended up being a weapon. In her case, Kaguya can absorb her rivals' chakra, blocking it and becoming more powerful. Her existence shows that every great shonen anime must have a powerful villain who can absorb or nullify the heroes' powers.
Vali Lucifer proved why it is best not to mess with Lucifer's descendants
High school DxD
This character, due to his family lineage as a descendant of Lucifer himself, poses a significant challenge to any hero who dares to face him in this animated anime. With his equipment, he has the ability to absorb the energy of his rivals, regardless of its source. This makes him a formidable opponent.
Compared to other energy absorbers in anime, Vali Lucifer may come up a little short. His ability, when facing a powerful opponent, requires a cooldown period. Each time he uses it, he reduces his opponent's power and increases his own, but this wait limits him. Also, he cannot accumulate power indefinitely and must release it through his wings. He can also reflect enemy attacks, but he is not the most powerful on this list of anime characters.
Evangeline AK Mcdowell, the childish vampire who hides colossal strength
Negima!: Magister Negi Magic
It is interesting to explore the energy absorption ability of different anime. In the case of Negimathe vampire Evangeline has a unique form of absorption. In addition to being able to drink blood to regain strength and energy, the character also has a technique that makes her very powerful: Erebea Magic.
Although it is a forbidden technique due to the risks, Evangeline can use it to increase her fighting abilities. To do this, she absorbs energy from magic and spells and assimilates it into her body. The result is an extreme increase in power that allows her to assume, among other things, a more powerful form. Evangeline is also an expert in martial arts and although she seems insignificant, she has much more power than she appears.
Cell marked a turning point in Goku's story and took the android's energy absorption system to a new level
Dragon Ball Z
Starts with a Dragon Ball character and ending with another one from the series seemed like a good idea, considering the many energy absorbers featured in the anime. And since androids are the standard for energy absorption, it was obvious that Cell had to be on the list. The show's villain, one of the greatest enemies Goku has ever faced, uses his tail to absorb energy.
But his power is not limited to absorbing energy; he can also absorb androids and organic matter. This raises his capabilities beyond Android 19 and 20, whose contact with their enemy also allowed them to absorb energy. In Cell's case, his ability to absorb androids and thus reach his ultimate battle form is well known.
