Anime with OP MC (overpowered main character) is exciting to watch. However, not all anime has an overpowered main character. Having a great power in their hands, they do not have anyone to be frightened by. We love to watch these characters do whatever they want since they are the absolute ones. In this blog, we have gathered some of the best anime with overpowered main characters. Please, enjoy it!
12. Overlord
Starting with an isekai series, we have Overlord as one of the best examples of overpowered MC. To give you brief summary, Overlord is an isekai anime covering action, fantasy, and adventure themes. Our main character, Momonga, later named Ainz Ooal Gown, is trapped in the game called Yggdrasil. After some quick events, he decides to rule the whole world with his powerful servants. In total, the anime has 4 seasons with a total of 52 episodes. It is one of the rare isekai anime with an overpowered main character, so you will not regret watching it!
11. Mob Psycho 100
The second anime on our list is Mob Psycho 100. Our main character Kageyama Shigeo or Mob is a high school student with unmatched psychic powers. However, being the strongest in the universe does not prevent him from being a normal high school student.
The anime covers the themes of fantasy, supernatural powers, and the struggles of a student. As he meets with his future mentor, they start working together to defeat “bad spirits” and save society. As of now, the anime has ended with 3 seasons and a total of 37 episodes. It is one of the best anime with an overpowered main character and an amazing story.
10. No Game, No Life
Who said being the strongest means only raw powers? Well, not me because here, we have an overpowered main character or characters who are also super-smart. Sora and Shiro are two siblings who are famous in the game world. However, one day, they got transported to a world where “everything is decided by games”. The anime covers the themes of fantasy, magic, adventure, and comedy. The anime has only 1 season with a total of 12 episodes and 1 film.
9. One Punch Man
One Punch Man is one of the best choices for people who are new to anime. It is a modern shounen anime with an incredibly powerful main character that “one shoots” everybody, outstanding animations, and lots of entertaining scenes.
To give you a little overview, Saitama was a normal person with a normal job. However, one day, in order to save a kid from a monster, he risks his life and defeats the monster. After that, he decides to quit his job and become a hero. Later on, unintentionally, he becomes the most powerful hero nobody knows. Moreover, One Punch Man covers the themes of Action, Parody, Comedy, and Super Powers. The Anime has 2 seasons and a total of 24 episodes.
8. The Irregular at Magic High School
If you asked me about an anime in which people have magical abilities together with modern-world technologies and have a cool main character, this would be your answer. Our Main character Shiba Tatsuya is a big brother with little capabilities, whereas his little sister Shiba Miyuki is a perfect and very successful person. In their world, magic is the product of science. Shiba is an overpowered, cool, and nonchalant person. In total, the anime has 2 seasons, 39 episodes, and 2 films.
7. The Misfit of Demon King Academy
Be careful! The cruel demon king has reincarnated after 2000 years. Demon King Anos, who can destroy humans, nature, and even gods, is exhausted after all the wars and struggles, and he has decided to reincarnate in the future, desiring a peaceful world. It does not matter who you are, there is not even a 1% survival chance against him. Fortunately, Anos is a “good” demon with peaceful intentions. The main themes of anime are fantasy, magic, action, and school. The anime has 2 seasons, one of which is airing right now.
6. Classroom of the Elite
Here, we have another anime demonstrating that you do not need fantastic powers to be an overpowered character. Classroom of the Elite is an anime covering action, school, mind games, and a little bit of drama. Our main character, Kiyotaka Ayanakoji is a quiet kid. In his class, he might be the most ordinary student, but the most extraordinary at the same time. This might sound a little weird, but when you watch the anime, you will understand what I mean. The anime, so far, has had 2 seasons with a total of 25 episodes.
5. The Rising of the Shield Hero
He was just reading his book in the library, and all of a sudden, he got transported to another world. Our protagonist, Iwatani Naofumi, together with the other 3 people who are also summoned to this world is ordered to save this world. They are even given legendary equipment, but Naofumi gets a shield. Because of that, he gets humiliated by others. Then, he meets with Raphtalia, and they continue their adventure together! The anime covers the themes of magic, fantasy, action, and adventure. It also has 2 seasons with a total of 38 episodes.
4. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Satoru Mikami is transported to a fantasy world after being killed by a criminal. In this new world, he is reincarnated as a weak and small slime monster, but through his encounters with various creatures, he gains the ability to absorb their abilities and eventually becomes one of the most powerful beings in the world. Later on, he meets new allies, builds his own kingdom, and fights against powerful enemies. The anime has 2 seasons with a total of 50 episodes.
3. Sword Art Online
Kirito found himself trapped in a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) called Sword Art Online with tons of other players. The only way to escape was to clear all 100 floors of the game’s tower. Kirito, being a gaming god, was determined to beat the game and save the day. He battled monsters, formed alliances with fellow players, and even fell in love with a mysterious player named Asuna.
So, with the help of his new love interest, Kirito engaged in a virtual battle royale to take down the evil mastermind and save the day. And the best part? He got to do it all while dressed in a super cool outfit that looked like it was straight out of a cosplay convention. The anime has 5 seasons with a total of 87 episodes.
2. Hellsing Ultimate
Imagine a world filled with vampires, demons, and all sorts of supernatural creatures. And in this world, there’s a secret organization called Hellsing, dedicated to wiping out all the evil creatures. And at the helm of Hellsing is a hot-headed, short-tempered, vampire-hunting machine named Alucard. The anime has only 10 episodes, and also, covers the themes of horror, seinen, vampire, and action.
1. The Eminence in Shadows
Great heroes and evil villains are the characters people wish to be, but Cid Kagenou is not like that. He wants to be the genius behind it all, to hold the strings and let his intrigues guide the whole story. He had first failed to achieve his goals in his previous life, in present-day Japan. But now, he is reborn in a magical world, revealing the true glory of the shadows. It is a fantasy anime with an overpowered main character that will make you binge-watch it.
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