Here are some of the best anime where the mc is overpowered and surprises everyone
Protagonists come in all sizes and shapes, and many of them are incredibly (and sometimes annoyingly) overpowered. The main character may appear to be a regular person going about their daily activities, but they are capable of wielding enormous amounts of power.
Let’s look at some of the best anime with powerful main characters who have shocked the audience and everyone around them by revealing the magnitude of their power.
Best Anime Where MC Is OP And Surprises Everyone
23. Sky Wizard Academy
A long time ago, enormous magically armoured insects that had grown too powerful and hostile to handle nearly wiped out the entire human population. As a result of these enormous bugs, people now live in floating cities rather than on Earth. This, however, does not mean that all hope is lost, as these monsters are being fought by wizards from illustrious floating wizard institutions.
Kanata Age, once known as the “Black Master Swordsman,” is now regarded as a traitor. He has the potential to restore his reputation by guiding team E601, which appears to be having some issues. The three girls in it are Misora Whitale, Lecty Eisenach, and Rico Flamel, and they all have different problems. Kanata appears to have gotten herself into a lot of trouble as a result of them.
22. Cautious Hero: The Hero is Overpowered but Cautious
“You can never be too careful,” as the saying goes. Even if it appears to be a pointless waste of time, it is critical to be prepared for any situation that may arise. Furthermore, if you want to win completely in games like role-playing games, you should outclass your opponents.
These phrases almost perfectly characterise Seiya Ryuuguuin. After being summoned by the goddess Ristarte to save the planet Gaeabrande from annihilation, the hero prepares for his heroic adventure. Despite his extremely high stats, he spends a significant amount of time training himself, which may be normal. To stay safe, he employs his best weapons against weak opponents and amasses vast quantities of supplies and remedies.
Gaeabrande’s demeanour may be unpleasant, but it could be his saving grace in a world where evil powers rule over all expectations.
21. Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs
Yuragi-sou, formerly a hot springs inn and now a boarding house with ridiculously low rent, is nearly deserted except for a few strange occupants. It is said to be haunted by an evil ghost who scares away any potential occupants. Fuyuzora Kogarashi, a destitute and homeless psychic in need of a cheap place to stay and spirits to exorcise, will thus find it an ideal haven.
When Kogarashi is ready to confront the ghost, he discovers that it is not as evil as legend has it. It is the spirit of Yuuna, a lovely girl with silver hair whose only memory of her life before death is her name. Even more perplexing is the fact that each of the other Yuragi-sou residents, in addition to being able to see Yuuna, possesses a unique supernatural power.
In order to save Yuuna from becoming an evil spirit doomed to spend her afterlife in hell, Kogarashi searches for the sorrow that keeps her connected to the living world in the midst of the mayhem caused by his eccentric neighbours.
20. The Asterisk War
The Invertia, a remarkable disaster that occurred in the previous century, fundamentally altered the course of history. The Integrated Empire Foundation rose to power as a result of the world’s current states’ sharp decline in power. More importantly, the Invertia aided in the evolution of the Genestella, a new race of people born with extraordinary physical prowess. Its elite are hand-picked from all over the world to attend the top six schools, where they compete in shows called Festas.
Ayato Amagiri is a scholarship transfer student at the prestigious Seidoukan Academy, which has recently seen a decline in performance. He inadvertently spots Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld, the well-known Witch of Resplendent Flames, in her underwear! Julis is enraged and challenges him to a fight for invading her privacy. When the student council president cancels the duel, Ayato admits he has no interest in Festas. Instead, he enrolled in the academy in order to find his missing older sister. However, as a more devious plan emerges, Ayato sets out to triumph while surrounded by some of the world’s most talented Genestella.
19. Dr. Stone
Taiju Ooki, a high school student who has had feelings for Yuzuriha Ogawa for five years, is now ready to confess his feelings for her. However, just as Taiju begins to confess, the planet is engulfed in a bright green light, terrifying everyone on it and turning them all to stone.
When Taiju awakens a few millennia later, he discovers that the modern era has vanished and that nature has regenerated during the time when people were silent. In the stone world of statues, Taiju only encounters one other living person: his science-obsessed friend Senkuu, who has been active for a few months. Taiju discovers Senkuu’s ambitious plan to use science to bring civilization back to life. Taiju’s strength and Senkuu’s intelligence combine to form a powerful team that quickly discovers a way to resuscitate the petrified.
Senkuu’s grand scheme is jeopardised when his ideals are challenged by those who awaken. The cause of humanity’s petrification remains unknown.
18. Tanya the Evil
Tanya Degurechaff, a young soldier, has earned the moniker “Devil of the Rhine” for her predatorial ferocity and incredible tactical prowess. Underneath her innocent exterior, however, dwells the spirit of a man who challenged Being X, the self-proclaimed God, to a game of wits, resulting in his reincarnation as a young girl into a world of magical conflict. Tanya decides to rise through the ranks of her nation’s military as the world descends into conflict, with only Being X standing in her way of returning to the peaceful existence she once knew. The strong Empire’s astute moves and fighting initiative, on the other hand, have an unanticipated side effect that elevates it to one of the most powerful countries.
17. Classroom of The Elite
From the outside, Koudo Ikusei Senior High School appears to be a utopia. The students’ level of freedom is unparalleled, and it is highly regarded in Japan. The reality, on the other hand, is far from ideal. After being ranked in order of merit, only the top four classes—A through D—receive preferential treatment.
Kiyotaka Ayanokouji is in Class D, which houses the school’s worst students. There he meets the awkward Suzune Horikita, who wants to move all the way up to Class A because she believes she was mistakenly placed in Class D, and the friendly-looking class hero Kikyou Kushida, who wants to make as many friends as possible.
Class rankings are temporary, but class membership is; students in lower-ranked classes can move up if they outperform those in higher-ranked classes. Furthermore, there are no limits to how far one can advance in Class D. Is it possible to overcome the obstacles and succeed at this competitive school?
16. Isekai Cheat Magician
Taichi Nishimura, a regular high school student, is riding to school with his childhood friend Rin Azuma that morning. They are suddenly enveloped in a bright light that transports them to a fantastical planet teeming with supernatural beings.
When Taichi and Rin arrive, they are confronted by a beast. A group of explorers warns the two immediately after their rescue that going unarmed and untrained exposes them to the recently on the rise monster attacks. Taichi and Rin are directed to the Guild in order to register as adventurers and determine their magical aptitude. The test they take, however, produces an unexpected result: Taichi and Rin have extraordinary abilities that far exceed those of a traditional mage, quickly elevating them from ordinary high school students to the pinnacle of cheat magicians.
Taichi and Rin gain a thorough understanding of their abilities while also adjusting to their new surroundings. However, an unexpected threat lurks in the shadows as the pair attempts to determine the cause of their transportation and a possible route back to their home world.
15. Hellsing
The abolition of a vampire that is turning Cheddar’s residents into ghouls necessitates the assistance of Hellsing, a group that specialises in combating supernatural threats. The organization’s leader, Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, dispatches her most formidable asset, a powerful vampire named Alucard, to put an end to this.
With only a single firearm, Alucard unleashes hell on the demons that plague Cheddar. Seras Victoria, a young police officer, is killed as a result of his involvement in the chaos. Alucard, who cares about the girl, gives her the option of remaining a vampire or dying as a human. Seras accepts his invitation and begins a new life as a Hellsing.
Seras struggles with the realisation that she is no longer human, despite her choice. But, in order to survive on the front lines of the conflict between humans and the supernatural, she must quickly accept her transformation into a creature of the night.
14. Hunter x Hunter
Hunters spend their lives risking their lives by exploring uncharted regions of the earth and seeking out rare objects and beasts. To become a Hunter, one must pass the Hunter Examination, which is a dangerous selection process in which the majority of candidates end up disabled or, worse, dead.
Candidates who take the infamous exam do so for a specific reason. Gon Freecss, 12, is driven by a desire to learn more about Ging, his father, and another Hunter. Gon begins to take the same path because he believes that by becoming a Hunter, he will eventually meet his father.
While taking the Hunter Examination, Gon befriends Leorio Paladiknight, a medical student, the vengeful Kurapika, and Killua Zoldyck, a former assassin. Despite having very different motivations, they band together for a common goal and enter a dangerous environment.
13. Drifters
During the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, Toyohisa Shimazu is the rearguard for his retreated troops, and he is badly wounded when he unexpectedly finds himself in a modern, sparkling white hallway. When faced with only a stoic guy named Murasaki and hundreds of doors on both sides, Toyohisa is drawn into the next door and into a world that is completely different from his own.
The strange continent is home to long-dead soldiers from various periods of Toyohisa’s history, as well as several fanciful creatures. Toyohisa learns about the continent’s political strife as soon as he meets the notorious warlord Nobunaga Oda and the legendary archer Yoichi Suketaka Nasu. They have also been dubbed “Drifters” in order to combat the “Ends,” those who created the Orte Empire and are attempting to wipe out the Drifters. As the Ends become more powerful, the Empire’s persecution of elves and other demihumans intensifies.
Toyohisa and his band of outlandish warriors must fight in a new world conflict to help the Empire’s people while also defending the territory they intend to take and confronting the Ends.
12. How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord
In the fantasy MMORPG Cross Reverie, none can match the power of the Demon King Diablo. He easily defeats anyone foolish enough to challenge him, thanks to the rarest artefacts in the game and an unrivalled player level. Despite his intimidating reputation, Takuma Sakamoto is Diablo, a reclusive gamer with limited social skills. Takuma is only concerned with his virtual existence as he defeats hopeless opponents day after day—that is, until an unexpected summoning spell transports him to another dimension where he appears as Diablo!
Takuma is greeted in this new realm that resembles his favourite video game by the two females who summoned him, Rem Galeu, a little Pantherian adventurer, and Shera L. Greenwood, a busty Elf summoner. They perform an enslavement ritual in an attempt to control him, but the ritual backfires, turning them into his slaves. Takuma chooses to assist the girls in breaking their contract as he adjusts to his new role as the terrifying Demon King, as the situation worsens.
11. World Trigger
When a portal to another realm unexpectedly opens on Earth, Mikado City is besieged by mysterious entities known as “Neighbors,” evil monsters resistant to conventional weapons. In response to their arrival, the Border Defense Agency was formed to confront the neighbour threat with specialised weaponry known as “Triggers.” Even after several years have passed since the gate was first opened, neighbours remain a threat, and Border agents are still on duty to protect the planet.
Despite the delicate situation, Osamu Mikumo and other members-in-training are forbidden from using their Triggers away from the headquarters. When the mysterious new kid in his class is coerced by bullies into a forbidden location, they are attacked by Neighbors, and Osamu is forced to act on his moral convictions. To his surprise, Yuuma Kuga, a transfer student, quickly dispatches the aliens after revealing himself to be a humanoid Neighbor.
10. Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody
Ichirou Suzuki, a programmer in his late twenties, is overworked. He finally gets a chance to sleep after being exhausted, only to awaken in a fantasy RPG world that is a mashup of the games he was actually debugging. In this new location, he discovers that not only has his appearance changed to resemble a younger version of himself, but his name has also changed to Satou, a pen name he used when conducting game beta tests.
A lizardman army attacks Satou before he can fully comprehend his situation. Satou completely destroys them as a result of being forced to cast a powerful spell in retaliation, and his level is raised to 310, maximising his stats. Satou is now on an adventure as a high-leveled adventurer with a diverse set of skills and no way back to the real world.
9. In Another World With My Smartphone
God makes a careless mistake and kills Touya Mochizuki by lightning strike! As an apology, God grants him one wish and the opportunity to start over in a fantastical fantasy realm. Touya gladly accepts the job and has only one request before embarking on his adventure in this mysterious world: he be allowed to keep his smartphone.
When Touya first enters this new world, he discovers it is full of beautiful girls competing for his attention and magic, a subject he is interested in. These girls—Yumina Urnea Belfast, Leen, Yae Kokonoe, the twins Linze and Elze Silhoueska, Leen, and Yae Kokonoe—provide Touya with an endless supply of love problems as well as company as he learns the intricacies of this new society.
8. Arifureta: From Commonplace To World’s Strongest
Hajime Nagumo, a 17-year-old otaku, has his routine disrupted when he and his classmates are summoned to a fantasy realm and tasked with saving humanity. Hajime is mocked for only learning a mediocre transmutation skill with no actual attacking power, while his peers are given spectacular battle abilities.
While visiting the Great Orcus Labyrinth, Hajime is duped by one of his classmates, sending him hurtling to the bottom of an abyss. Even if he manages to avoid the fall, Hajime is confronted with terrifying monsters and unfortunate events that plunge him into a terrifying nightmare. He decides to fight for his life in order to survive and one day return home, only to run into Yue, a vampire who is also trying to escape the maze. Yue and a few other people along the way join Hajime on his quest to return home while gradually becoming the strongest person in the world by becoming interested in him.
7. The Rising Of The Shield Hero
The Four Cardinal Heroes are a group of ordinary Japanese men sent to save the kingdom of Melromarc. Melromarc is a nation that has been repeatedly destroyed by the Waves of Catastrophe, which have wreaked havoc on its people for centuries. To defeat the Waves, each of the four heroes is given a sword, spear, bow, and shield. The curse of being the “Shield Hero” falls on Otaku Naofumi Iwatani. Naofumi is mocked and disparaged by both his fellow heroes and the kingdom’s populace due to his meagre shield and limited attacking prowess.
When the heroes are given supplies and allies with which to practise, Naofumi departs with Malty Melromarc, the only person eager to train with him. She soon betrays him, and he is falsely accused of exploiting her. Melromarc’s citizens begin to discriminate against and despise Naofumi for something he did not do. While harbouring a raging storm of hurt and mistrust in his heart, Naofumi embarks on his quest to build himself and his reputation. Later on, however, the difficulty of being alone sets in, so Naofumi hires Raphtalia, a demi-human slave on the verge of death, to accompany him on his journey.
As the Waves approach the realm, Naofumi and Raphtalia are forced to fight for the kingdom’s survival and save the Melromarc inhabitants from an unfavourable future.
6. My Hero Academia
Over time, “quirks,” or newly discovered superpowers, have become more common, with 80 percent of humanity now possessing a range of abilities ranging from elemental manipulation to shapeshifting. As a result, Izuku Midoriya, like the rest of the world, is rendered completely powerless.
Since he was a child, the aspirant middle schooler has wished to become a hero. Izuku spends his time admiring heroes and taking notes on them because of his unfortunate circumstances. But his perseverance appears to have paid off: Izuku encounters All Might, the world’s greatest hero and his personal hero. Might’s quirk is a unique talent that can be passed down, and he has chosen Izuku as his heir!
Izuku enrols in UA High after months of rigorous training; this prestigious high school is known for its excellent hero training programme, and this year’s freshmen appear especially promising. Izuku will soon learn what it means to be a hero from his strange but gifted classmates and the looming threat of an evil organisation.
5. Black Clover
Asta and Yuno were left behind at the same church on the same day. Growing up together, they learned about the “Wizard King,” the name given to the most powerful mage in the realm, and made a pact to fight for the title of Wizard King. But as they grew older, it became clear how drastically they differed. In contrast to Yuno, who can use magic with incredible power and control, Asta is unable to use magic at all and is desperately trying to develop his abilities through physical training.
When they reach the age of 15, Asta receives nothing, whereas Yuno receives a magnificent Grimoire adorned with a four-leaf clover. Soon after, however, a man named Lebuty attacks Yuno with the intent of stealing his Grimoire. Lebuty is more powerful than Asta, who attempts to fight him. Even though he is defeated and without hope, he finds the strength to continue when he hears Yuno’s voice. When Lebuty lets out his inner feelings in a fit of rage, Asta receives a five-leaf clover grimoire, a “Black Clover,” which gives him the strength to defeat him. A few days later, the two friends set out for the outside world, both with the same goal in mind: to become the Wizard King.
4. Overlord
The final few minutes of the popular virtual reality game Yggdrasil have arrived. When the servers fail, Momonga, a formidable wizard and the leader of the evil guild Ainz Ooal Gown, decides to spend his final moments playing the game. Momonga, to his surprise, is still fully awake as his character even though the clock has struck midnight, and the non-player characters appear to have developed identities of their own!
When confronted with this unusual situation, Momonga directs his obedient followers to assist him in exploring and gaining control of this new universe in order to learn what has caused this development and whether there are any other people experiencing a similar condition.
3. The Misfit of Demon King Academy
An ancient conflict between humans and demons caused widespread devastation and bloodshed. Demon King Anos Voldigoad willingly gave his life to end this seemingly endless struggle, hoping to be resurrected in a time of peace.
The Demon King Academy was founded by the demon race to identify Anos when he reawakens in anticipation of their king’s return. When he reincarnates two millennia later, he is astounded to find that the amount of magic in the world has decreased significantly. When he enrols in the academy to reclaim his rightful rank, he discovers that demonkind has a different memory of him. His character, actions, and even legacy are all fabrications hidden behind a false identity. Due to his “lack” of common knowledge, he is the academy’s outlier—a misfit never seen before in history.
Despite these issues, Anos is unconcerned. As he sets out to find those responsible for changing his magnificent past, he takes it upon himself to persuade his descendants that their monarch has finally returned.
2. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Satoru Mikami, 37, is a regular corporate employee who is content with his mundane Tokyo lifestyle. Throughout his life, he has never been able to commit to a woman. He is stabbed while casually conversing with a coworker and becomes the victim of an unprovoked street attack. However, as he succumbs to his wounds, a strange voice echoes in his head, repeating a series of instructions that the dying man does not understand.
When Satoru regains consciousness, he realises he has been reincarnated as a glob of slime in a foreign realm. As a result, he gains new abilities, most notably the ability to swallow anything and duplicate its features and prowess. He later discovers the Catastrophe-level monster “Storm Dragon” Veldora, who had been imprisoned for the previous 300 years after destroying a village to ashes. Satoru befriends him after recognising his plight and promises to assist him in breaking through the barrier. In exchange, Veldora bestows the name Rimuru Tempest on him in order to provide divine defence.
Rimuru, free of the monotony of his previous existence, embarks on a brand-new journey with a specific destination in mind. His silly antics spread throughout the world as he adjusts to his new body, gradually changing his fate.
1. One Punch Man
The mediocre Saitama has an unusual hobby: playing the hero. Saitama worked hard for three years, losing all of his hair in the process, to achieve his childhood dream. Saitama is now so powerful that he can defeat any foe with a single punch. However, the fact that no one can match his strength has caused Saitama to face an unexpected problem: he is no longer able to enjoy the thrill of battle and has become extremely bored.
Genos, a 19-year-old cyborg, is immediately captivated by Saitama’s strength and requests to be his pupil. Genos suggests that the two join the Hero Association in order to be recognised as heroes and honoured for their contributions to society. Saitama accepts immediately, surprised that no one recognises him. Saitama embarks on a new adventure as a member of the Hero Association in order to relive the thrill of war. Along the way, he meets new friends and faces new foes.
BONUS: Mob Psycho 100
Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama, an eighth-grader, has tapped into his inner wellspring of psychic prowess at a young age. However, the power quickly becomes a liability when he realises the potential danger in his abilities. Mob’s only current use for his ability is to impress his longtime crush, Tsubomi, who quickly grows tired of the same tricks.
Arataka Reigen, a con artist who poses as a psychic and exploits Mob’s abilities for profit, takes Mob under his wing in order to gain control of his abilities. Exorcising evil spirits on demand has become a routine part of Mob’s mundane daily life. The psychological energy he generates is only the tip of the iceberg; if his limitless potential and unbridled emotions go insane, a cataclysmic event will occur that will render him completely unrecognisable. It’s pointless to try to prevent Mob from exploding because it’s already moving in that direction.
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