The Best Military Strategists In Anime

Some are geniuses, others have a powerful ability to think outside the box, and some of them are battle-crazed madmen, but all of them are the best military strategists in their own anime and manga. The best of the best, these characters are always leading their armies to victory.

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In some cases, these strategic leaders use others as pawns, while others prefer a less direct approach and predict their enemies' next moves, planning a contingency for each situation. No matter how big the rival army is, these military leaders will always get the winning hand. Let's take a look at their overpowered warfare skills.

6 Aeolia Schenberg (Mobile Suit Gundam 00)

His Foresight Has No Equal

Academic, scientist, physicist, military savant, and overall Future-War visionary, Aeolia Schenberg was born to change the course of history. Throughout his career, he not only advocated for the cessation of armed conflict but created an organization with the sole purpose of stopping it: The Celestial Being. A humanist above all else, his forward-thinking was exceptional, and even though he was way ahead of his time, his life's work was carried like a torch by his organization, even after his death.

The creator of the GN Particles and the GN Drive technologies, Schenberg provided detailed instructions to his organization to use this tech, and the power of the supercomputer Veda, for the betterment of mankind. Years after his disappearance, his body was found by Alejandro Corner (BBEG) in a cryogenic capsule. Corner shot him dead, and as his life signs disappeared, his last set of instructions were spread throughout the solar system, proving he even planned ahead to continue his work for centuries.

5 Lelouch (Code Geass)

A Freedom Fighter With The Ambition To Destroy A Kingdom

Exiled from the Sacred Empire, the 11th Prince Lelouch Vi Britania flees with Nunnally, his younger sister, and for years he dreamed of revenge. Until, one fateful day, he was blessed with the Geas of Absolute Obedience, a power to bend the will of people, and dominate their minds.

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From then on, Lelouch creates the secret identity Zero, a masked revolutionary, and founds the Black Knight Order, an organization hellbent on bringing Britannia to its knees. As the leader of his own freedom-fighting cell, Lelouch is capable not only of strategic planning, but he possesses some degree of foresight, which he uses to stay one step ahead of his enemies, other Geass users, and their servants. He has quite a nasty and edgy attitude, but his talent is undeniable.

4 Oda Nobunaga (Drifters)

A Crazy Genius Razing The New World By Fire

As a man who was dragged to another world by the God of Order, Oda Nobunaga was exulted with the possibility of a new beginning; knowing new things, waging new wars, and burning everything to the ground. He is one of the most dangerous Drifters, not only for his incredible combat skills, but for the power of his mind.

Nobunaga is capable of using advanced combat strategies and adapting the technology he scavenged from his enemies to create new and improved ways to massacre his foes. He is one of the craziest men to step up in the war against the Ends, and even the Octobrist Organization (mages from this fantasy-like world) fear him. Luckily for the Drifters, no one dares to question his plans, and that's why he is able to shift the balance of the war, even when the enemy's forces had held the upper hand for years.

3 Roy Mustang (Fullmetal Alchemist)

One Hell Of A Strategist

As a military Alchemist, Colonel Roy Mustang was sent to wage war against the enemies of the Government. Little did the State Alchemists know, Roy was a brilliant and powerful warrior, able to win even under the worst of circumstances. Most of the large-scale battles he is sent to fight throughout the series happen "behind the curtains", but as this character evolves, fans can see how seasoned he becomes, and little by little, he pushes forward in the ranks.

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Even Edward (reluctantly) recognizes Roy's genius and strategic thinking, trusting his back to him despite disliking most of his orders. Mustang is always accompanied by First Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye, his fateful assistant who knows him better than anyone. Together, they make the one and only power couple in the series and are practically unstoppable. Though their romance is never confirmed, fans suspect they have a deep and meaningful relationship that transcends that of chief and subordinate.

2 Mireille Grangeon (Reincarnated As An Aristocrat)

She Is Always Three Steps Ahead Of The Enemy

The former servant of an Imperial Lord, Mireille Grangeon is one hell of a Warmaster. When she's not drowning in alcohol, she is able to come up with the best strategies for every possible situation, and it is said that she's the greatest strategist in the kingdom. That's why her skills are coveted by all the Lords, though the one and only person able to gain her trust and allegiance has been Ars Louvent.

Mireille has great foresight, and an intrinsic ability to recognize talent, just like Ars has, but it's natural, not dependent on a skill. That's why many fans have pointed out that these two are quite alike, and that's why Mireille is fond of the little lord. She is the eldest sister of Thomas Granjeon, the lead strategist of Vazamarque. They do not get along and are constantly competing against each other, though Mireille always wins in the end.

1 Tigrevurmund Vorn (Lord Marksman And Vanadis)

No Matter Who The Enemy Is, He Will Always Lead His Army To Victory

The Lord Archer, tamer of the Vanadis, and hero of Brune, are just some of the nicknames given to Tigrevormund Vorn, the son of a minor lord who rose to fame as a powerful military strategist and general during the War of the Kingdoms. His superior tactics and exemplary leadership are his main assets, as well as his skill with a bow. He is even able to take down an enemy general before he even knows what hit him.

When the Zhcted invasion begins, Tigre pours his very soul into stopping the powerful army led by Eleonora Viltaria, one of the warmaidens known as Vanadis. Much to her surprise, Tigre proves to be a worthy rival, and his strategy and powerful command manage to turn the tides of combat, beating Eleonora's army, and winning her respect. From then on, they become allies and sign a pact to bring peace back to both realms, without knowing that their encounter would change the course of history forever.

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