Anime protagonists come with different qualities and varying personalities. Some are forced to walk difficult paths, building themselves from the ground up, while others are born overpowered. In a plethora of incredible anime protagonists, those who are especially overpowered when it comes to shonen anime are loved by all.
That said, not every overpowered anime protagonist has the same strength. Some anime protagonists are certainly much stronger than others and have even attained the power of a god in their respective universes. This divine power has helped them avert various disasters and most importantly fulfill their dreams in the process, making them icons to be remembered for years to come.
8 Best Lightning Users in Anime, Ranked
Lightning users are fast and destructive. These characters represent some of the best lightning users in anime.
Goku
In the world of shonen anime, few anime protagonists are as iconic as Goku, who also happens to be one of the very best fighters in all of anime. Goku has achieved immense powers over the years as he continues to train his body and mind. He has unlocked several powerful transformations, such as the various versions of Super Saiyan, and on top of that, also attained God Ki. With this power, he has harnessed Super Saiyan God and Super Saiyan Blue, and more recently he has even harnessed the godlike power of Ultra Instinct.
Goku's powers are truly terrifying, and he has reached a level where he can do things like shake the void itself by charging up his power. Goku is incredibly overpowered, with more potential to fulfill as the story of Dragon Ball continues.
Monkey D. Luffy
Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of One Pieceand unlike the vast majority of characters known to have godlike powers, Luffy wasn't always so impressive. At the beginning of his journey, Luffy was actually far below average and was constantly outclassed by those around him. However, the years of training he put in, combined with the fact that he eventually mastered his Devil Fruit abilities, gave him access to the Awakening.
Luffy's awakening brought out the true nature of his Devil Fruit, Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. As such, he became the sun god Nika and attained the powers of a deity worshiped in the world long ago. With Nika's powers, Luffy can shrink and stretch more than ever before, and his physical attributes reach sky-high levels. Most importantly, Luffy can use an ability that opens the gate to Nika's imagination. Basically anything Luffy can imagine he can make come true, and that's really the core of this incredible power-up. Luffy simply breaks the laws of physics and the world he exists in with the Gear 5. This power-up really makes him extremely special.
Ichigo Kurosaki
Ichigo Kurosaki is the main character in Whiten and definitely one of the most exciting characters in anime. In the big three, Ichigo may be the least popular main character, but he is still loved by many because of how overpowered he really is. Ichigo's growth has continued throughout the story of Bleach, having achieved a variety of transformations, many of which could be said to be god-level.
The fact that Ichigo is also part Quincy makes him even more special, and in his battles against the likes of Yhwach, it's incredibly clear to see that he has achieved godlike powers that can only be rivaled by a select few anime characters. If Bleach ever gets a sequel, Ichigo can grow even more in strength and attain even more godlike abilities.
Naruto Uzumaki
The main character in Naruto series, Naruto Uzumaki started out as a talentless boy who wasn't even considered fit to be a ninja. But his whole character was about conquering his own weaknesses, and that's exactly what he did. While Naruto was never fit to be a ninja at first, he ended up being the most incredible ninja by the end of his story.
In addition to that, Naruto also attained the powers of God when he utilized the Six Paths Powers towards the end of the Fourth Great Ninja War. His Six Paths Sage Mode gave him enough power to fight divine beings like Kaguya Otsutsuki and even overwhelm her at certain times. Undoubtedly, Naruto's overall fighting ability rose dramatically in the war, and in the years to come he became even stronger. Towards the end of Boruto Part 1, Naruto also utilized Baryon Mode, which took his power even higher and essentially made him stronger than the vast majority of gods found in the Naruto universe. Fans hope to see further development of the power of Naruto Uzumaki later on.
8 Best Power Systems in Modern Anime
Modern anime series have introduced new and original power systems. These stand out the most.
Gon Freecss
In the world of Hunter x Hunterpower levels are quite limited. There aren't any characters that can keep destroying the universe, but that's exactly what makes it fun. To reach God's level in Hunter x Hunter very different from the vast majority of Shonen anime out there. For example, Meruem is one of the strongest characters in the series, whose powers are akin to a god of Nen.
Another individual who manages to reach this level is the protagonist of the series, Gon. After Kite's death, Gon sacrifices all of his Nen to achieve his full potential in the moment, unlocking a form often referred to as Adult Gon. This form of his is comparable to even Meruem and probably stronger than even Isaac Netero. At this point, Gon becomes an absolute monster, capable of dismantling even Neferpitou, one of the strongest royal guards. In a world where Nen rules everything, Gon's adult form stands as a godly ability hardly anyone can compete with.
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Rimuru Tempest
It's no surprise to know that isekai anime have overpowered the protagonists, but hardly anyone has reached the level of Rimuru Tempest. Rimuru is one of the most exceptional isekai characters, with abilities that go far beyond that of the average protagonist. In fact, Rimuru's magic makes him a god of the universe, especially closer to the end of the series.
Although Rimuru's goal is quite simple, in order to achieve it, the character must really fight against some very overpowered enemies and achieve insurmountable strength. In fact, he has reached such a power that he can even collapse entire worlds and universes, and that is a truly terrifying ability for anyone to use.
Saitama
Few anime protagonists are as overpowered as Saitama from One Punch Manand his strength is such that he can basically finish the vast majority of battles without even getting serious. Even when Saitama is serious, a single blow from him is more than enough to destroy any enemy he faces.
Saitama can destroy planets and more, and what's scary is that his full potential hasn't even been tapped yet. Over the next few years, Saitama will likely grow further in terms of strength and establish his dominance as one of the most god-like anime protagonists out there.
Sung Jinwoo
Solo Leveling's Sung Jinwoo is one of the most incredible new protagonists that fans have grown to love over the past two years. Jinwoo began his journey as a below-average hunter, but after awakening the powers of the system, he has grown tremendously.
Jinwoo has achieved some of the most incredible powers, but his strongest ability is Shadow Monarch, with which he can raise the shadows of those he kills in battle and use them in his shadow army. He has become one of the most powerful characters in anime, and as the story continues, he will continue to achieve god level, becoming a rival to the likes of Itarim and unlocking powers far beyond human understanding.
