Summary
In the world of manga series, power is not always about strength; it also entails breaking the rules, going against logic, and overruling everything. There are characters that are strong from birth, who become unbeatable over time, and then there are those who become strong due to circumstances.
These chosen ones who go on to shatter and remake their worlds are referred to as overpowered protagonists. These are characters so powerful that even their creators struggle to control them. Whether they’re slaying gods or busy being bored by their own unstoppable power, these overpowered MCs show what it looks like when limitations no longer apply.
Spoiler Warning: Some entries delve into some slight story spoilers for their respective narratives.
9Inori Takafuji
Oversummoned, Overpowered, And Over It!
Inori Takafuji is a young adult who is continuously drawn into various heroic roles in fantasy worlds, and in every world to which he is sent, he receives a blessing. With the accumulation of these blessings, he becomes an overwhelmingly powerful character in the manga series.
Although these blessings would seem to be a gift to another, Inori finds them quite tiring. The instability of his life makes him crave peace despite the tremendous power he possesses. This makes him very apathetic to conflict, which causes watching him in combat to be all the more intriguing since he just wants out.
8Balud Cornelius
Isekai Tensei Soudouki
Balud Cornelius is not your average isekai protagonist because within him live two other souls besides his own. This makes him a pro during combat, given the fact that his mind functions like a machine. With that, he dominates the modern world with ease.
Balud is only in possession of physical prowess, and none of his strength comes from magic or sorcery. His ability to outsmart opponents and find ways to maneuver around situations makes Balud unrivaled. In a land that is unable to catch up to him, his unparalleled swordsmanship bolsters his innovations in military attacks, giving him countless titles.
7Helck
Helck
Helck, a former human hero, shocks everyone when he enters a tournamentto be the next Demon Lord. Initially, his motive could not be figured out; however, it soon becomes clear when it is revealed that he is suspected of murder in the human world.
Helck is another character in the manga world who has the perfect balance of emotional, physical, and moral strength. He can defeat armies on his own, travel through dimensions, and take damage that any other character would not survive. His combination of sheer strength and tragic depth makes him one of the most compelling protagonists in manga.
6Ainz Ooal Gown
Overlord
After the shutdown of his game, Momongawakes up to realize that he has been transformedinto Ainz Ooal Gown, an undead sorcerer king with absolute dominion over unparalleled spells and abilities. Ascending as the ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Ainz commands monsters, nations, and even gods as they become mere pawns in his unmatched game.
Ainz’s unmatched ability to dominate combat without lifting a skeletal finger makes him one of the most calculating, overpowered characters to ever grace the manga world. Most would call him a strategist due to how deeply he values plotting and calculating in battle.
5Shigeo Kageyama
Mob Psycho 100
Shigeo Kageyama, or Mob, as he is also called, is a reserved and emotionally stunted teenager with super psychic abilities that can level cities. Despite his attempts to control his emotions to keep his powers in check, the moment he reaches his breaking point, all of that power is set loose in an uncontrollable storm.
Aside from the abilities of telekinesis, energy blasts, and astral projection, Mob’s strength lies in the emotional journey that governs these powers. He is highly capable, and no one can stand in the way of Mob when he decides to unleash his fury.
4Rimuru
That Time That I Got Reincarnated As A Slime
From a humble slime, Rimuru evolves into a fearsome entity within his universe. Rimuru rises fast to godlike status through the Predator skill and evolves into a Demon Lord later with reality-bending magic. He is another character who has broken the limitations set in place around him.
Rimuru has strength in his diverse range of powers. From physical combat to world-building, Rimuru can do anything. He is also skilled in diplomacy and resurrection magic. His empathy, coupled with overwhelming might, exists as a perfect balance to form the character that he is. For a character so strong, he iscertainly protective of his loved ones.
3Saiki Kusuo
The Disastrous Life Of Saiki K
Saiki Kusuo was born with telepathy, teleportation, time travel, clairvoyance, and more. He also possesseseach and every other psychic powerthat one could imagine. Yet, he only really wants one thing: a peaceful existence. It is unfortunate that his powers attract chaos like a magnet, so the universe will not let him rest, no matter how much he tries to avoid attention.
Saiki stands apart due to the complete uniqueness of his power. He can fix each issue and reverse each case; his restraint keeps the world from falling apart. To see him handle life in general is such a joy, as he is so powerful.
2Yogiri
My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered
Yogiri appears like any other student, yet his power of instant death operates with complete precision and accuracy. His mind alone enables him to destroy everything, from monsters and people to immortal beings — and even abstract concepts! The victims have no way to defend themselves, nor can they escape.
Yogiri requires no elaborate combat strategies to achieve his goals. His detached personality allows him to remain calm while he remains unaware of the extensive destruction that surrounds him. His lack of interest in the worldmakes him an even greater threatto those around him.
1Saitama
One Punch Man
Saitama, an independently acting superhero, stands as the ultimate example of overpowered characters in the world of manga, to the point that his intense training resulted in hair loss and granted him the ability to defeat any foe with a single punch. However, with great power comes great boredom, and Saitama remains unchallenged in his world with no worthy opponent to battle.
His unmatched strength makes him unbeatable, but it’s his existential crisis that makes him iconic. Saitama stands as the most powerful character in manga history because he also represents the most intelligent critique of strength ever created in the medium.
