15 Anime Side Characters Who Are Stronger Than The Protagonist
15. Izumi Curtis (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
Edward Elric is a genius; however, his self-declared housewife of a teacher is a whole different beast. Even when dealing with serious internal injuries from her human transmutation, she is able to casually fling around a massive bear, kick both of the Elric brothers' behinds, and beat the shit out of the homunculi with ease.
14. Yami Sukehiro (Black Clover)
While Asta relies solely on his sword and brute force, the captain of the Black Bulls is a force of nature. Yami's Dark Magic gives him an edge, as he is able to cut through dimensions, absorb light, and negate any defenses of the enemy. He provides perfect security for his subordinates and often intervenes in their fights, oblhesizing everyone that Asta cannot even hit. While Asta relies solely on his sword and brute force, the captain of the Black Bulls is a force of nature. Yami's Dark Magic gives him an edge, as he is able to cut through dimensions, absorb light, and negate any defenses of the enemy. He provides perfect security for his subordinates and often intervenes in their fights, oblhesizing everyone that Asta cannot even hit.
13. Erza Scarlet (Fairy Tail)
Natsu is a very strong dragon slayer; however, "Titania" proves to be much more versatile in her abilities and fighting skills than her guildmates. Using her Requip magic, Erza Scarlet is able to change her clothes in order to use one of over one hundred armor sets for every possible scenario. Strict discipline and extensive experience make her the strongest fighter in Fairy Tail's main party.
12. Chuuya Nakahara (Bungo Stray Dogs)
Atsushi's abilities of becoming a giant tiger are impressive, but they cannot compare with the gravity-altering powers of the Port Mafia executive. "Upon the Tainted Sorrow" is Chuuya's skill that enables him to change gravity in the environment, thus crushing the buildings, deflecting the bullets, and throwing skyscrapers like pebbles. After releasing his true potential as "Corruption," his power becomes even greater.
11. Seijuro Hiko (Rurouni Kenshin)
Kenshin is known for being a legendary killer; however, he openly acknowledges that he is not worthy to become Hiko Seijuro's equal ever. Being the thirteenth master of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu style, Seijuro demonstrates superhuman strength, impeccable technique, and blinding speed that leave his apprentice far behind. In order to balance himself out, he wears heavy leaden clothes, but it does nothing to hinder him.
10. Mikey / Manjiro Sano (Tokyo Revengers)
Takemichi depends entirely on his time-traveling abilities in his fight for the life of Tora and the future of the gang, as he has no physical strength whatsoever. However, there is another character in Tokyo Revengers worth mentioning – Mikey, the "Invincible" captain of Toman gang whose martial arts are widely-known among the delinquents. Using nuclear-level kicks, he can take out massive people in a few punches.
9. Revy (Black Lagoon)
Rock manages to navigate the underworld using diplomacy and intelligence; however, he is dependent on his partner Revy's fighting abilities for protection and offense. This dual-wielder is one of the deadliest marksmen that exists, but the moment he reaches "Whitman Fever" flow state, his deadly instincts make him an efficient killer able to clear an entire squad alone.
8. Escanor (The Seven Deadly Sins)
Being a prince of demons, Meliodas is extremely old and has been practicing his skills for over a thousand years. However, when the time comes to noon, the Sin of Pride takes a dominant place among other sins. Using "Sunshine," Escanor gets immense physical strength along with godlike heating up of his body able to shatter everything that stands too close.
7. Shota Aizawa (My Hero Academia)
Though Deku obtains immense One For All powers over the series, it was originally created by Eraser Head. The power that enables its user to negate all other superpowers in the world only by staring at a person seriously distorts the whole principle of power scaling in that world. Coupled with martial arts, binding techniques, and combat experience, it is a game-changer.
6. Sinbad (Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic)
As a Magi, Aladdin's power is immense due to his immense knowledge about the world. Sinbad, however, is a completely different phenomenon, having conquered seven dungeons and obtained the power of seven Djinn equips. With the ability to control lightning, mind-control, ice-blasting continents, and reality-bending, he becomes something beyond mere warrior, but a God in both sense.
5. Yujiro Hanma (Baki)
While Baki is obsessed with training to such an extent that he hallucinates giant praying mantises, there is no question of his father being the “Strongest Creature on Earth.” Yujiro is so powerful that world superpowers are forced to make peace treaties with him, essentially treating him as an independent country. Yujiro can stop earthquakes with one punch and learn any martial arts technique in one attempt.
4. Levi Ackerman (Attack on Titan)
The Attack Titan Eren Yeager is quite impressive, but not nearly as deadly as Humanity’s Strongest Soldier. Using unparalleled speed and spatial awareness when moving through space using his vertical maneuvering equipment, Levi can slash titan flesh apart faster than it takes for titans to register his existence. In one fight, he shredded Beast Titan to mincemeat in mere moments.
3. All Might (My Hero Academia)
Until he gave his powers to Deku, Toshinori Yagi had been the absolute cornerstone on which society rested, possessing immense power that could alter weather patterns upon a single punch from him. Having his respiratory system damaged and almost drained of energy, his United States of Smash still stands as the benchmark of sheer power that Deku strives towards throughout the show.
2. Reinhard Van Astrea (Re:Zero)
The sole power that Subaru Natsuki possesses is the ability to die and reset time, making him the weakest participant in any physical altercation. By contrast, Reinhard is a living cheat code, with countless blessings bestowed upon him by the world itself. These include immunity to the first attack, absorption of ambient mana, and resurrection after being killed. He cannot be defeated.
1. Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen)
Whereas Yuji Itadori struggles to develop basic punching skills, his mentor already changes the entire balance of power merely by being born. Possessing both Limitless and Six Eyes, Gojo is able to create infinite protection around himself, guaranteeing that any attack he will face will never reach him. Moreover, Hollow Purple and Unlimited Void make Gojo a godlike character breaking the established power structure.
