Anime is home to mythical creatures, magical beings, and skilled magic users. Among them stand individuals who are the embodiment of magical mastery. These magic wielders are towering figures with unprecedented power capable of reforming the essence of space and time.
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Time and time again, these unstoppable anime heroes and villains have proven themselves to be the strongest characters that the medium has to offer.
They can alter reality and manipulate the very fabric of existence. These iconic characters are more than capable of turning the tides in battle due to their overwhelming power. Even more, characters such as Ainz Ooal Gown from the Overlord series are capable of manipulating death through necromancy, showing the strength level exhibited by these archmages, However, which of these characters stand at the pinnacle of magecraft in the world of anime?
10 Shiroe (Log Horizon)
An Expert Strategist with Supportive Magic
Log Horizon
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- 2013 - 2021
- Main Genre
- Animation
- Seasons
- 3
- Number of Episodes
- 62
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu
Kei Shirogane, alias Shiroe, is an expert strategist. His main class, The Enchanter, is the least popular among the twelve classes in Elder Tale (currently Log Horizon). Although most would associate magic users with possessing more offensive positions in terms of battle, Shiroe’s magical class is purely supportive.
He describes Enchanters as having poor offensive skills and being helpless alone in battle. Ironically, the Enchanters' limited combat prowess draws him to the role because it contrasts with the independent and self-reliant lifestyle he is used to.
9 Mereoleona Vermillion (Black Clover)
The Archmage With Incredibly Potent Use of Fire Power
Black Clover
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- 2017 - 2021
- Franchise(s)
- Black Clover
- Main Genre
- Animation
- Seasons
- 1
- Based On
- Manga
- Number of Episodes
- 170
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix
This powerhouse with a short temper is known for her immense fire magic. She can generate and manipulate fire easily and usually uses her fire magic in the shape of a lion’s claw. Aside the many ways in which she uses her fire power, this lioness is also skilled in hand-to-hand combat.
Due to her tremendous physical strength, she can easily overpower her opponent. A good portrayal of her raw physical strength can be seen in her battle with Asta while he was in his Black Asta form.
8 Fluder Paradyne (Overlord)
Powerful Necromancer and User Of The Highest Tier of Magic
Overlord
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- 2015 - 2022
- Seasons
- 4
- Studio
- Madhouse
- Number of Episodes
- 52
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Netflix
Fluder is known to be a user of the sixth tier of arcane magic- the highest rank ever attained by a human. As a true master, he is famous for his ability to use three systems of magic- Divine, Arcane, & Spiritual- which he combines to prolong his life.
He possesses unique abilities, including “obey”, a modified spell that controls lower-ranked undead. Fluder’s abilities surpass mere magic users, making him a formidable figure. His mastery of multiple magic systems solidifies his reputation as a powerful necromancer.
7 Megumin (KonoSuba)
The Archwizard with A Flare for Explosive Magic
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
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- 2016 - 2025-00-00
- Seasons
- 3
- Studio
- Studio Deen, Drive
- Number of Episodes
- 31
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- Main Genre
- Adventure
In the world of Konosuba resides a young archwizard with a short temper, a flare for explosive magic, and an eccentric personality to match. Megumin’s explosive magic allows her to unleash catastrophic energy blasts that can obliterate even the most formidable foes.
Her flare, or obsession for explosion magic, was caused by her being saved by a mysterious stranger using the very spell. Although recognised as a formidable mage, she refuses to learn other spells and wastes her skills on increasing her destructive power.
6 Innocent Zero (Mashle)
The One Who Weaves The Very Fabric of Reality To Their Will
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
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- 2023 - 2024-00-00
- Franchise(s)
- Eyeshield 21
- Seasons
- 1
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- Main Genre
- Animation
Born Cyril Marcus, Innocent Zero is the series's main antagonist. He is a powerful dark wizard with the goal of taking over the world and attaining ultimate power. He possesses a magical ability, Timez, that allows him to manipulate time.
Innocent Zero is also capable of stealing others' magic, as seen when he took Adam Job’s Darkness. Above all, he has significant control over the power of death as he can increase a person’s age by a hundred years or bring them back to life by using even a small piece of their flesh.
5 Frieren (Beyond Journey’s End)
The Immortal Elf
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
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- September 29, 2023
- Seasons
- 2
- Studio
- Madhouse
- Number of Episodes
- 28
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
Frieren the slayer, an elven mage with an insanely high mana output, which is said to be higher than Aura, a 500-year-old demon. She has mastered the art of mana concealment, which she uses as a covert tactic against demons.
She belonged to a group of heroes who defeated the demon king, who was feared by many. Frieren can also resist most binding and hypnotic spells. In addition, she is highly skilled in analysing and countering magic, which also applies to the magic of two of the sages of destruction—Aura and Macht.
4 Cid Kagenou (The Eminence in Shadow)
The Immortal Shadow Master
The Eminence in Shadow
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- 2022 - 2023
- Seasons
- 2
- Studio
- Nexus
- Number of Episodes
- 32
- Streaming Service(s)
- HIDIVE, Hulu
Formerly known as Minoru Kageno and, post-reincarnation, as Shadow, Cid can also manipulate magical energy. He can use the knowledge from his past life to transform this energy into pure strength.
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Cid also possesses magic depletion resistance and an insane amount of mana that surpasses all the most powerful beings ever recorded in their history. Aside from being a true shadow broker, he is also a talented swordsman. He leverages and hones his abilities as a skilled swordsman and shadow broker, determined to become the perfect eminence in the shadow.
3 Julius Novachrono (Black Clover)
The Time Stealer
Black Clover
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- 2017 - 2021
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- Black Clover
- Seasons
- 1
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- 170
- Main Genre
- Animation
- Based On
- Manga
Known as the wizard king, Julius is also the strongest magic knight in the Clover Kingdom. He possesses an extraordinary amount of magic power, including the ability to manipulate time and assume the form of another human being. He is also capable of trapping his opponents in a time loop.
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The true nature of his magic is “stealing time” from his opponents, which he then stores away and can be used at any time. Julius also possesses the ability to increase his spell power and range by controlling the mana around him, making him a powerful magic combatant.
2 Ainz Ooal Gown (Overlord)
The Arcan Master of Necromancy
Overlord
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- 2015 - 2022
- Seasons
- 4
- Studio
- Madhouse
- Number of Episodes
- 52
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Netflix
Ainz (formerly Momonga), or the supreme one, is recognised as one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful, supreme beings. He possesses supernatural strength and durability beyond human capabilities. In addition to this, he is also an incredible strategist and tactician.
His impressive array of advanced-tier magic is what portrays him as an immensely powerful being. In his arsenal of magic, he can summon the undead and cast spells that can cause instant death. Due to his mastery of arcane magic, he is a formidable opponent in battle.
1 Anos Voldigoad (The Misfit of Demon King Academy)
The Unrivaled Demon King
The Misfit of Demon King Academy
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- July 4, 2020
- Studio
- Silver Link
- Number of Episodes
- 25
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
Famously known as the Demon King of Tyranny, Anos possesses a specialised and unusual power source geared towards destruction. His extraordinary magical abilities surpass all the opponents he has ever faced. Anos also possesses an elevated level of physical strength and immense speed, which he can enhance with magic.
In addition, he displays a high level of intelligence when learning complicated spells, which usually takes longer for others to learn. It is also said that he developed numerous spells and created origin magic, a powerful kind of magic.
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