Do you ever feel like your favorite anime character is just too weak? That they’re not powerful enough to take on the world and save everyone? Well, there are many anime centered around main characters with extraordinary powers. This blog post enlists the best anime with overpowered main characters.
Anime with OP MC’s often have special powers or abilities which allow them to do things that regular people can’t do. But knowing which ones are worth watching isn’t easy. There are so many great animes out there to choose from, so I hope this list will help narrow down your search! So, when it comes to anime with overpowered main characters here’s our top 30!
1. One Punch Man
One Punch Man is an action-packed anime that tells the story of an ordinary man with colossal strength who got his powers in an unusual way. He is seeking powerful opponents that he can take on. Saitama, the main character, is on his journey while going through amusing situations and fight scenes that are still punchy (pun intended), even if he beats all other powerful characters with only one blow (the name tells it all)!
2. The Irregular at Magic High School
Magic was once believed to be a fairytale element but is now a science-based technology. Students attend a magic school and learn to use it as a supplementary technological skill. Schools divide students according to their results of entrance tests.
Blooms are students who have secured high marks, while the other students who pass with nominal grades are known as Weeds. Both groups are subject to different programs and procedures, which may be tailored more to their talents or personalities; however, they can share the same knowledge when they graduate.
Tatsuya Shiba always had only to be able to move between the worlds of his dreams until he realized just how difficult his life would be if he didn’t possess any magic ability at all.
3. Beelzebub
Tatsumi Oga, the Demon King of Ishiyama High School, is known as a bad guy. The school is known for being lawless. Violence has become a regular occurrence. Teachers are also in a state of fear of being too afraid to speak out against such students in their high schools. Beelzebub, one of the strongest devils in Black Clover, the son of the Demon Lord, is sent to Earth to destroy the human race.
He was incredibly attracted and impressed by Oga, who he considered the best student. Oga isn’t familiar with taking care of children, and it seems like everything is entirely changed since he gets involved in a physical altercation with Beelzebub.
4. Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
Sistine’s most adored magic academy teacher retired unexpectedly, and the new instructor was a complete failure. He was once an infamous assassin and was also the person who helped save Rumia Tingel. He was once called “The Fool,” an incredible magician who killed Alzano Imperial Court Magicians.
However, the job was vacated to ensure his safety and that of those who were around him. He’s now a substitute instructor at Alzano Imperial Magic Academy, where he hides his skills and protects the school from attacks from time to time.
5. Chrome Shelled Regios
In this anime series, you can see the creatures and weapons of the post-apocalyptic universe. Fighting scenes, both massive fights and one-on-ones with animals, there’s plenty to entertain anyone. This main protagonist is an imposing force to reckon with during fight sequences and tries not to draw excessive attention or suspicion from the people around him.
Layfon is at the mercy of others seeking access to his powers, and he wants to have a regular high school experience without the tension.
6. Trigun
Trigun is a Japanese anime that falls within the most popular genres, including comedy, action, drama, and many more. The show focuses on Vash the Stampede’s exciting adventure that carries the world with him, a staggering $60 million worth of head bounties. In a sense, one would imagine having such bounty money at his disposal.
He earned an honorary Humanoid Typhoon title and was a known figure for bringing death and destruction to any location he traveled. But what people don’t know about this vicious criminal is that deep within, there’s an enormous softie who wants to avoid violence at any cost.”
7. Noragami
If you need, you might find an odd phone number written in red if you look in the right spot. If you dial this number, a young man will greet you, introducing himself as Yato God.
Yato is considered a minor god and self-declared “Delivery God” with the dream of getting millions of worshippers. There isn’t a single altar dedicated to his honor, but no one realizes his plans. He works odd jobs for five dollars per day until his partner is fed up with her smug master and abandons him.
As things appear to be bleak for the lord, his luck is changed when a middle-school student, Hiyori Iki, supposedly can save Yato from an automobile crash and takes the blame for Yato. Amazingly, she makes it through, but the accident has caused her soul to become free and thus capable of leaving her body. Hiyori is demanding that Yato restore her to normal.
However, after learning that he requires an additional partner, he reluctantly agrees to find one. With the help of Hiyori, Yato’s luck might finally be changing.
8. Overlord
Overlord is a well-known virtual reality multiplayer game that has shut its servers after 12 years of continuous play. Ainz Ooal Dress was considered the strongest Guild, with the best wizard Momonga at their helm. After learning about the shutdown, Momonga decides to stay in his game of choice. However, he is unable to leave the game due to some reason.
Strangely, NPC has gained consciousness, and Momonga, who was one of the most influential players in the game, adopts his role as a gamer and becomes a mighty wizard of this game that is akin to an alternate reality.
9. That Time, I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
That Time, I Got Reincarnated as a Slime truly has its fair share of powerful characters. The general synopsis goes something like this: A man was stabbed to death on the streets when he rescued a coworker from a thief and reincarnated as a tiny slime. The strange voice inside his head told him how he could live this long and not suffer any physical assaults by simply making a wish for it. When Satoru was able to see after being born into a new body made of slime, and with his unique capacity in regenerating and devouring and duplicate abilities, he is an invincible anime character.
10. Assassination Classroom
It’s both funny and dramatic, with Sensei always finding some profound humor. A task is assigned to the whole class to kill their teacher or take over the world. It shouldn’t be too tricky. Students learn some facts about their Sensei, such as how he travels between Japan America, and back in just a few minutes. The alien with tentacles may use unconventional teaching methods. However, he’s a proficient teacher.
11. The Saga of Tanya the Evil
Tanya Degurechaff is a young soldier who is renowned for her predatory-like ruthlessness and uncanny strategic ability. Which earned her the title of “Devil of the Rhine.” In her innocent appearance lies the soul of an individual who took on Being X, the self-proclaimed God in a war of wits. As a result, he transforms into a little girl thrown into an alternate reality of a world of magical battles.
In a state of defiance, Tanya resolves to ascend the ranks of her nation’s military as it gradually plunges into war with the rest of the world and only Being X is the biggest obstacle to re-creating the peaceful existence she lived. However, her keen-eyed actions and combat initiative can have unintentional consequences in propelling the formidable Empire to become a mighty country in the history of humankind.
12. Hellsing Ultimate
There are monsters of evil and darkness that ravage at night and devour all people trapped by their claws. The other side of the coin is Hellsing, an organization dedicated to defeating this supernatural force that threatens to destroy humankind’s existence. Its head lies Integra Fairbrook Wates Hellsing, who leads a powerful army and constantly combats the dead.
However, Integra’s massive army pales compared to her most potent weapon: the vampire Alucard, who fights against his species as an exterminator for Hellsing. In addition, with his newly-added vampire ally, Seras Victoria, at his side, the vampire must combat not only monsters but all those who wish to fight Hellsing whether they are disguised as the good or the evil.
In a fight for humanity’s existence, Hellsing Ultimate shows that appearances aren’t what they seem and, sometimes, the best weapon could appear as one’s most dreadful nightmare.
13. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
For anyone else, the ability to see through psychics may seem an advantage, but for Kusuo Saiki, however, it could not be farther than reality. He believes this alleged gift is nothing but an affliction with various supernatural powers ranging from telepathy and x-ray vision to telepathy. The problems of the forces of Kusuo cause continue to increase. The only thing Kusuo desires is a day, stress-free life, one in which there is no such thing as ignorance.
However, the life of psychics isn’t silent. However, Kusuo attempts to keep himself out of public attention by keeping his abilities secret from his fellow students. He is inadvertently getting the attention of numerous strange characters, including the slack-headed Riki Nendou and the insane Shun Kaidou. As he is forced to face the bizarre behavior of the people around him, Kusuo is forced to discover that the typical life he’s been aiming for is harder to attain than he had hoped for.
14. Mob Psycho 100
Mob’s power stems from his feelings. The more intensely he feels an emotional state, the more destructive his psychic abilities are, and Mob appears like an average teenager when you view his first impression. However, there’s no specific thing about him, which is an exciting contrast of being powerful and overpowered and highly well-played.
An OP MMC who has an exaggerated plot to create comical dryness… How could this be wrong? Mob Psycho 100 will ensure that its viewers enjoy every second they spend watching these children struggle to figure out their place in society.
15. Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto
Elegant, sophisticated, and stunning, and all words that describe the gorgeous and utterly flawless Sakamoto. Even though it’s just his first day of High School, the beauty and intelligence already have girls in awe and the guys in a state of jealousy.
Nobody seems to stop him from achieving his goals, as every attempt to frighten him is quickly thwarted. His power of sangfroid is unstoppable, and his intelligence is unmatched. Are any of Sakamoto’s students or teachers able to reach the level of his accomplishment? Perhaps probably not. However, they could learn a thing or two from his experience.
16. So, I’m a Spider. So, What
A day at high school, students go on their usual routine until an unforeseen disaster hits. Everybody is murdered and reincarnated in another realm as nobles or princes of some sort. One girl isn’t so fortunate. However, she’s born as a spider. We follow her day-to-day struggle to live despite all odds.
This brave creature keeps going and develops experience and power, becoming the labyrinth’s nightmare. This Isekai anime has a variety of plot twists and turns, character development, and time jumps that combine into a stunning anime.
17. The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent
When Sei Takanashi comes home after working for a long time, she is escorted off to the kingdom of Salutania by mysterious forces. Sei knows upon arrival that the Great Magus has accidentally summoned not just one but two Saints: herself and a brown-haired girl.
Sei is determined to find The Medicinal Flora Research Institute, a renowned institution researching herbal remedies and potions. She is determined to explore this new interest of hers; however, she doesn’t realize that it is the place where destiny has taken her to bring her closer to becoming saintly.
18. To Your Eternity
It’s an ancient orb that was first created on Earth hundreds of years ago. It eventually becomes rock when the temperature increases, and later it turns into moss because of the increasing soil’s moisture during rains. It’s been inept at moving until one cold night when a wolf on death’s doorstep barely crosses its side, close enough that its consciousness arouses the time it takes to transform into animal form.
It can now move in all directions imaginable—the path of a single being who gains consciousness and the all-powerful ability to adapt quickly.
19. By the Grace of the Gods
Ryouma Takebayashi received the chance to enjoy all its splendors. After his demise on Earth, the three gods who appreciate his positive attitude and optimistic outlook grant him the luck he might need in the new world. This, in turn, makes him an influential person. He was a kid living in the woods and spent his time with slimes who serve as pets. However, when he came across other strangers for the first time at the age of three, it would completely alter his life.
20. Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
In the aftermath of participating in World Fantasy Online for almost an entire year, the secluded but affluent 15-year-old Yuna receives a costume of a bear from the game’s administrators. It’s not very attractive, but it has superpowered stats and effects, which increase her character over the average player.
It is impossible to escape reality after accepting the bear’s equipment and being transported to a different world. She begins exploring the new world in a state of confusion and cannot return to everyday life and routine.
21. Rurouni Kenshin
Kenshin Himura is an enigmatic swordsman with a positive attitude and unwavering determination. He left his bloody lifestyle following his time in the Japanese Revolution to repent for his many sins. Yet, he maintains an unrivaled reputation among veterans of war as Hitokiri Battousai.
The ruthless assassin was considered a threat across Japan for ten years. Every mention of his past causes fears in their hearts due to the belief that even Kenshin promised never again to kill There is no way of knowing how or when he could return to his former status as “Hitokiri” Battousai.
22. BOFURI
Instigated by her friend Kaede Honjo starts playing her first game in the VRMMORPG NewWorld on the internet under the name of Maple. To avoid getting hurt, Maple opts to be an active shield player with the highest defense statistics and puts every point she earns during the game towards increasing her defense. This means she’s left with a low foot speed and little magic.
However, her superior protection allows her to take most attacks without taking harm. This, coupled with her basic level of creative thinking, lets her achieve unexpected feats during the game, its challenges, and other occasions. In doing so, she can acquire various other equally surprising skills and eventually becomes one of the most skilled athletes in the sport.
23. Elfen Lied
Elfen Lied is set within Kamakura in Japan and Kanagawa and focuses on “Diclonius,” which is a newly modified species. The appearance of the Diclonius is similar to humans. However, they have a few differences, including horn-like protrusions on the forehead and the existence of telekinetic, invisible arms referred to as “Vectors.”
One of these Diclonius, Lucy, is the main character in the show: initially held in a building designed for experiments, situated near the shores of Kamakura She manages to escape and unleash destruction but gets injured during the process, and this leads to her developing a different, child-like personality called Nyu.
Lucy is discovered at the home of two people, Kouta, who studies at the local college, and the cousin of Yuka. They bring her to the police station and are involved in the many, sometimes brutal attempts to reclaim Lucy by the Special Assault Team and many other Diclonius that can change from indifferent to severe.
24. Noblesse
“Noblesse” Cadis Etrama di Raizel also called “Rai,” is enrolled in Ye Ran High School by his agent Frankenstein to keep him from the eyes of the Union, an organization that is looking to steal Rai’s blood. Rai begins his journey as a student and becomes acquainted with his fellow students and the everyday activities of the human race.
However, his new home is not tranquil, which is why Rai is soon required to save his new classmates from the wrath of the Union, who took them captive.
Then, M-21, a Union agent who went rogue in Rai’s rescue mission–begins to join a Ye Ran High School security staff following a suggestion from the school director, who is the same person as Frankenstein himself. At first glance, M-21 appears an appropriate and well-dressed staff member.
Yet, in reality, M-21 is bound by his previous connections with the Union and the inevitable consequences of sabotaging the institution.
To complicate matters, Nobles Regis K. Landegre and Seira J. Loyard are both enrolled in the same institution to investigate the Noblesse. While the Union is searching for M-21 to discover clues to the missing agent, Rai is forced to hide his identity and protect everything necessary.
25. First of the North Star
A nuclear war that erupted across the globe in the 90s led to the destruction of a large portion of the civilization and turned the world into an island. Humanity’s remnants struggle for the last source of food and clean water remaining while the firm takes on the weak. Kenshiro can be described as the successor of Hokuto Shinken, the ancient art of martial assassination, which teaches its students to kill inside an opponent’s body through Meridian points.
Kenshiro wants to live his life in peace. However, when he is separated from his fiancée Yuria by a jealous rival, He begins his journey to become the hero of the post-apocalyptic society, protecting the innocent and weak from the various organizations and gangs that threaten their existence.
On the way, Kenshiro meets a young thief known as Bat and an orphaned child called Lin, who is joined by him on his travels and witnesses Ken’s numerous battles.
Kenshiro finds himself in the company of many opponents to his martial art, including masters from the Six Grandmasters in Nanto Seiken, a rival assassin’s art, and his adopted brothers. They fought against him for an opportunity to claim the Hokuto Shinken succession. Kenshiro’s most formidable foe is his eldest brother-in-training Roah, an acrobat who violated the laws in Hokuto Shinken by killing his master Ryuken and refusing to hand over the reins to Kenshiro.
Raoh is determined to conquer the post-apocalyptic realm as a warlord who wears the guise of Ken-oh, The King of Fist, by challenging any martial artist that he perceives as a threat. After a lengthy sequence of fights, Kenshiro triumphs against Raoh, and it appears that peace has finally arrived at the post-apocalyptic realm, concluding the first part of the tale.
26. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord
Takuma Sakamoto, a gamer who mysteriously enters the world of his most beloved MMORPG, Cross Reverie, appears as his character in the game: The Demon Lord Diablo. Two young girls, Rem and Shera, an elf, are also there. Shera tries to cast the spell to create Takuma, their new servant, but, thanks to his magic ring, which has the power of “Magic Reflection,” the attack is deflected.
They end up being encased in magic collars on their necks, becoming his slaves instead. With a severe bout of social anxiety, Takuma decides to be his character when interacting with other people and uses his superior statistics and vast understanding of Cross Reverie‘s lore to adapt to his new surroundings.
He travels together alongside Rem and Shera in search of an opportunity to take off their slave collars while aiding them with the problems that caused them to summon Takuma in the first place.
27. Wise Man’s Grandchild
Merlin Walford was a quiet, average person. He was a hermit in the woods of rural England and devoted his time to helping an orphan who was saved-Shin. Shin has returned to Merlin’s world while keeping memories of his days as a regular salaryman in modern-day Japan. Shin has now displayed an extraordinary talent for magic in the arts of casting and fighting, eventually becoming a more powerful person than Merlin himself.
28. I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level
After many years as an employee slave, Azusa Aizawa abruptly passes from severe exhaustion. She is headed for the afterlife. A Goddess greets her, granting her immortality and peaceful existence in a different world as a reincarnated witch. In that world, Azusa enjoys her days taking care of her farm and guarding the nearby village, where slimes are plentiful – killing approximately 25 per day.
This pattern lasts for a minimum of three centuries up to the day when our heroine has reached level 99. She is a formidable anime character who kills slime after slime.
29. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
Rudeus Greyrat, a 33-year-old NEET, was killed by saving a stranger from an accident on the road. Then he awoke as a child and realized that he was reborn into a fantasy world with a massive amount of power that’s natural to Rudeus Greyrat. He would like to avoid repeating mistakes in the past and lead a happy, fulfilling life.
30. Isekai Cheat Magician
Another Isekai anime tells the tale of Taichi and Rin, two high school students from Tokyo who were walking to school on a typical day when a bright light enveloped them, taking them into a fantasy land filled with fantastic creatures. They’re confronted by an evil dragon who threatens them until adventurers save them.
They counsel Taichi and Rin about how traveling without weapons could make you vulnerable to danger in the new world. They moved towards the Guild that can assess your abilities in magic and enroll you if you’re looking to become an adventurer. They were evaluated and discovered to have extraordinary magic that is superior to even the most skilled magicians, instantly giving them the ability to magicians who cheat.
