Anime is known for the amazing transformations and power-ups that many anime characters get. Generally, these power-ups are granted to shonen anime characters, but some characters from other genres of anime power up as well. Fans are well aware of all the strongest transformations and powerups in anime history and they wish to know more.
Fans are very curious about just how strong a character would be in their base form, without any power, and would their favorite and strongest characters still be just as strong without the power-ups. Read to find out the top 10 strongest anime characters in their base form.
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10) Yhwach
Yhwach is the final and strongest antagonist in ‘Bleach’. He has his ability called the Almighty. This particular ability allows him to not only see the future but also grants him the power to change any future he does not deem desirable. He is one of the strongest anime characters in its base form.
9) Zeno
Zeno is the strongest character in the ‘Dragon Ball’ franchise. He is the strongest creature and is the god of all the universes in the multiverse. He can destroy all creatures with just a snap of his fingers and even the gods of destruction and the angels are terrified of him. This makes him one of the strongest anime characters in their base form.
8) Meruem
Meruem is the chimera ant king in ‘Hunter X Hunter’. He is the strongest infant anime has ever countered. Meruem was just born when he realized that he was the king and the strongest chimera ant. He managed to take on Netero, who is the chairman of the hunter association. He is undoubtedly one of the strongest characters in the anime world.
7) Whis
Whis is the angel for universe 7 in ‘Dragon Ball’ and is the mentor and advisor for Beerus, the god of destruction of the same universe. It has been implied multiple times in the series that angels are far stronger than the gods of destruction. Whis is very old and very powerful and he doesn’t even need to use any transformations or fusions to defeat anyone. This makes him one of the strongest anime characters in base form.
6) Goku
Goku is most definitely one of the strongest anime characters and most people assume that it is because of his Saiyan transformations. Whilst his transformations are incredibly strong, his base form is not weak either. Due to the years of training he has undergone, Goku’s base form itself is one of the strongest in the anime world.
5) Saiki Kusuo
Saiki Kusuo is a psychic and can use multiple powers ranging from pyrokinesis to mind reading. He can easily defeat the toughest of opponents simply by reading their minds and dodging their attacks. Saiki can also time travel and can prevent things from happening before they do. This is why he is one of the most powerful anime characters in their base form.
4) Shigeo Kageyama
Shigeo Kageyama is the protagonist of his anime and is extremely powerful. Like Saiki, he is also a psychic and he uses his powers to defeat bad spirits. Mob doesn’t like using his full powers, but when he uses them, it is nearly impossible to defeat him. He can defeat anyone and can stop almost every attack when he uses his full powers.
3) Kaguya Ōtsutsuki
Kaguya is the creator of Ninjutsu in ‘Naruto’. She ate fruit and was granted immeasurable powers which she used to suppress and oppress people. Despite her wrongdoings, one cannot deny that she is most definitely the strongest character in the series. Her base form is far stronger than anyone’s and she can easily defeat six paths chakra Naruto if she so chooses. This makes her one of the most powerful anime characters in their base form.
2) Anos Voldigoad
Anos Voldigoad is the main character of the ‘Misfit of Demon King Academy’. He is the demon king and is granted powers according to his name. Many fans believe that Anos can easily defeat some of the strongest anime characters with little to no effort. With one slash of his sword, Anos can destroy something regardless of the opponent’s power and resilience. This makes him one of the strongest anime characters in their base form.
1) Saitama
Saitama is known as the One Punch Man and for good reason. There are only a handful of people who have been able to survive his one punch. Saitama got to this point with sheer training and without any supernatural powers. His strongest form is his base form and he can defeat some of the strongest anime characters without any superpowers. This is why he is one of the most powerful anime characters in their base form.
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