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10 Most Powerful Anime Characters of the 2020s So Far

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10 Most Powerful Anime Characters of the 2020s So Far


It is a common role for fictional protagonists to inspire and empower viewers through their noble deeds, incredible courage, hard work, and generous ways, including in the world of Japanese anime. While it’s always fun to watch a subversive anti-hero in action, fans generally prefer more powerful characters whose actions and ideals can resonate with any viewer. Such characters can be found in shonen action anime, sports series, romances, slice-of-life films and much more.




These characters inspire and empower viewers in different ways, from being a reliable student to working hard to master their fighting style or sport, and some are even more unique in the way they empower viewers. Depending on the character arc and themes of the anime, an anime character may feel empowered if they overcome their own dark side or take an idealistic stance towards an unjust society .


10 Mitsuri Kanroji accepted herself as she is

Mitsuri balances her strong and beautiful sides

Although it is already impressive to see Tanjiro Kamado go to such lengths to become stronger Demon SlayerIn Tanjiro’s story, Tanjiro’s quest as an action star seems rather conventional. If fans want a more memorable empowerment story, then Mitsuri Kanroji the Love Hashira is a good example. Her arc is one of self-acceptance and balance.


Mitsuri was once insecure about her strength, hair color, and appetite, fearing that she would not be able to have a traditionally feminine image. Over time, Mitsuri came to accept herself for exactly who and what she was, and expressed that self-love as a powerful demon slayer who earned her place in the ranks of the Hashira. Now Mitsuri knows she’s beautiful, immensely strong, and popular, all in one confident package.

The poster for Demon Slayer depicts Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsumu, and Inosuke Hashibira leaping forward.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Release date
April 6, 2019

Cast
Natsuki Hanae, Zach Aguilar, Abby Trott, Akari Kitō, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Seasons
5

9 Chinatsu Kano takes up his favorite sport

Chinatsu Laughs in Blue Box Anime Trailer


Chinatsu Kano is the co-leader of the new Blue box anime series, based on the ongoing shonen manga of the same name. It’s fun to see Taiki Inomata pushing himself to get better at his favorite sport, badminton, but for now, it’s actually Chinatsu Kano who’s the more self-reliant one. She’s the one who comes to practice before everyone else to improve her basketball skills.

Arte Spalletti alongside images from Science Fell in Love So I Tried to Prove It and Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts

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Chinatsu is empowering because she is a hard worker and humble in her chosen sport, and she is also a kind and popular girl with a well-balanced life. She sets a fantastic example for anyone who wants to improve in sports or other hobbies, and she is also a great friend to everyone around her. Chinatsu has figured out his happy high school life, and it’s uplifting to see.


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Blue box

Creator(s)
Koji Miura

Cast
Reina Ueda, Akari Kitō, Shoya Chiba

Seasons
1

8 Jinwoo Sung shows the true courage of an underdog hero

He fights for his mother and younger sister

Jinwoo Sung Screams in Solo Leveling Season 2 Trailer

The premise of Solo Upgrade may be weird, but Jinwoo’s underdog protagonist arc is still surprisingly relatable and thought-provoking to watch. Jinwoo Sung begins the story as a weak E-rank hunter who struggles against even the most basic fantasy monsters, but he doesn’t dare give up because his sick mother and little sister both rely on him for support.


Jinwoo’s struggles to fight and provide for his family are very thought-provoking and likeable, with Jinwoo’s dungeon exploration being a fantastic substitute for any variety of real-life jobs where those paychecks have to be earned, whatever he’s coming. Then, when Jinwoo cheated death and started leveling up, he strived even harder to become stronger and support his family financially, and he never once fought for selfish reasons.

7 Nobara Kugisaki became a feminist icon in anime

She won’t let society dictate her life

Nobara Kugisaki from Jujutsu Kaisen searches for her cursed tool straw doll


Nobara Kugisaki Jujutsu Kaisen Fame has already become one of the best girls in Shonen on many levels. On the one hand, Nobara rejects the gender imbalance of the wizarding world, refusing to let society or tradition-minded elders shape her life and image. This set Nobara apart from Momo Nishimiya, who adopted these unfair standards to avoid trouble as a witch.

That alone is pretty inspiring, and it may resonate with many viewers even if the curses and witchcraft aren’t real. On an even more personal note, Nobara is an inspiration as a tough, hard-working witch who has earned everything she has ever won, and she is also a good friend to Yuji. No matter how stressed or unlucky Nobara gets, she finds time to have fun, setting a good example.


6 Ruby Hoshino pursues her dreams with great enthusiasm

Subversive animated series like Oshi no Ko are not often empowering, because they deconstruct the narrative norms that create empowering protagonists. Despite this, some anime fans may root for Ruby Hoshino and feel inspired by her quest to succeed in the entertainment industry. She may have stars in her Hoshino-style eyes that symbolize her lies, but her determination to succeed is no lie.

Aoi in yokai form from Demon Prince of Momochi House, Leonhart & Sariphi from Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts, Kudo from My Happy Marriage

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Ruby is innocent to a fault, ready to jump straight into the idol industry and become successful and popular like her new mother Ai. Ruby has no special skills or traits aside from her natural beauty, instead using her courage and determination to get this far as the main girl of the new B-Komachi. Perhaps this is why her brother Aqua, regardless of his own misfortunes, is determined to protect his sister’s happiness and success.

5 Ochaco Uraraka fights hard to be more like Deku

She also has pure motivations for wanting to be a professional hero

Ochaco Uraraka attacks with a stone pillar


Class 1-A in My Hero Academia is populated by powerful characters who embody the shonen virtues of hard work and faith in oneself, all with added supernatural quirks. It’s wonderful to see Deku go from zero to hero like that, but he was given a unique gift while his classmate Ochaco Uraraka had to make do with what she already had.

By design, Ochaco’s arc is similar to Deku’s, and it is even more powerful since it lacks the tutelage of All Might and the power of One For All. Ochaco is a true underdog who must be creative and tough to get ahead, and to top it all off, she fights for the best reasons possible. Ochaco wants to earn a salary as a professional heroine to support her impoverished parents, a realistic and sympathetic goal in every way.


4 Mash Burnedead won’t let wizard supremacy hold him back

He strongly identifies with his workout routine

Mash Burnedead looks bored and unimpressed in class in Mashle: Muscle and Magic.

No matter the comic and parody action Mashle: magic and muscleshimbo protagonist Mash Burnedead is truly empowering and inspiring to watch. He was born without magic in a world where magic means everything, but he didn’t mind. Instead, Mash equipped himself with his legendary training routine, granting him physical strength capable of rivaling any magical spell.

Mash may be clumsy and clumsy at times, but there’s no denying his self-confidence despite society’s rejection of him. Even in a school full of arrogant wizards, Mash is determined to make something of himself in his own way, ready to prove that his way of life is just as valid as any wizard’s. That’s why he continues to inspire people like Lemon Irvine and Lance Crown to befriend him and gain some empowerment.


3 Miyako Shikimori is an ace student and a great friend

She’s empowering in a realistic and surprisingly humble way

Shikimori looks happy with a sparkly background.

Shikimori is not just a cutie is a conventional but charming romantic comedy starring the sweet Izumi Yuu and the strong and popular Miyako Shikimori, the queen bee of her high school. Shikimori is the best girl in school and she knows it, but Shikimori never let that cross her mind. She is a selfless and supportive person who always puts her friends and boyfriend first.


Jinwoo, Aileen and Frieren

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It’s uplifting to see a mature and competent teenager like Shikimori go about her life with such finesse and skill, while living up to her reputation as the best girl in school. She always uses her strengths to help others and make them feel better, to the point that she must continue to protect Yuu from physical harm due to his bad luck.

Key illustration of Shikimori is not just a cutie

Shikimori is not just a cutie

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Gender
Anime

Start date
April 10, 2022

Studio
Crunchy roll

2 Kafka Hibino pushed himself to pursue his dream at 32

No failure would keep him out of the game

Kafka greets and smiles in Kaiju #8


The trope of the other half isn’t always empowering, as these characters often come up against supernatural powers that anime viewers can’t relate to. An exception is Kafka Hibino, the protagonist of Kaiju #8who always dreamed of joining the Defense Forces and protecting Tokyo from kaiju. However, he failed the entrance exam several times, and at age 32 he was still trying to get in.

Kafka was undeniably distraught, but he didn’t let it hold him back. He stubbornly clung to this dream, even though the chances were slim, striving to become stronger and smarter to achieve the same career as his childhood friend Mina Ashiro. It was inspiring to watch, with or without Kafka’s new semi-other kaiju powers added to the mix. Kafka proves that no one is ever too old to pursue their dreams.


The actors of Kaiju n°8 are united

Kaiju #8

Kafka Hibino merges with a kaiju and gains powers, leading him to realize his childhood dream in Kaiju #8.

Release date
2024-04-00

Cast
Fairouz Ai, Wataru Katou, Masaya Fukunishi

Studio
GI production

Main actors
Masaya Fukunishi, Fairouz Ai, Wataru Katou

1 Fern became a great witch through hard work

Freeze was amazed by Fern’s progress

While the elf protagonist Frieren is exciting to watch in Freeze: Beyond Journey’s Endshe is not meant to be comparable to a near-immortal being who cannot understand the fleeting nature of human lives. That leaves Fern the Wizard as the sympathetic face in this anime, a purple-haired girl who was found and raised by Heiter the Hero for a few years before becoming Frieren’s apprentice.


Fern’s character arc may be rather simple, but it’s still the most thought-provoking part of this anime’s fantasy narrative. Fern worked to become a stronger spellcaster day by day, and even when Frieren recognized her rapid progress for her age, Fern continued to push. She didn’t leave the house until she destroyed that rock with a spell, then began learning even more magic from Frieren to improve her game once again.

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