Who is the Strongest Anime Character? Top 30 Contenders

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The most powerful fan-favorite anime characters, with expert insights
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If you want a rundown of the most powerful anime characters of all time, you’re in the right place. We’ve partnered with pop culture and anime experts for insight on some of the strongest anime characters and what makes them so powerful. We’ve ranked these characters based on their powerscale tier (the amount of damage a character can do) at their peak form, moving from most to least powerful. Let’s get into it!

Disclaimer: Determining the #1 “strongest” anime character is subjective, since power systems vary between series and universes. For this list, we’ll be ranking based on the VS Battles Tiering System.

Who are the most powerful anime characters?

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The most powerful anime characters are godlike beings with the ability to alter reality and manipulate spacetime. They can easily create and destroy any and everything within their multiverse. The top 5 strongest anime characters based on powerscale tiers are:

  1. Featherine (When They Cry) can manipulate plots and create universes.
  2. Anti-Spiral (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann) can manipulate and alter reality.
  3. Zeno (Dragon Ball Super) can wipe out universes in the blink of an eye.
  4. Rimuru Tempest (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime) controls time and space.
  5. Anos Voligoad (The Misfit of the Demon King Academy) manipulates time and causality.
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Featherine (When They Cry)

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  1. Featherine is a Creator witch who can transcend the cosmology of her universe.
    As one of the most powerful characters in fiction, her most noteworthy power is Plot Manipulation. In other words, she is capable of rewriting fate and history, as if it is the plot of a novel. Featherine can create universes and magic systems, as well as manipulate concepts at will.
    • Noteworthy Feat: Featherine can script a tale to alter reality, allowing her to move events and people around like pieces on a chessboard.
    • Powerscale Tier: High 1-A (High outerverse level)
    • Votes are in! One Redditor says Featherine is the strongest hands down: “You know the argument that people make of whoever is stronger is who the author wants to have win? Yeah, that's her power. She's the author of everything she wants to be.”

    Meet the wikiHow Experts

    Stephanie Paz is an anime content creator and Dragon Ball expert based in Florida, best known online as SSJGoshin4. She has been creating anime content on YouTube since 2009.

    Ryan Burns is an anime and manga expert and content creator based in South Florida. He has over 12 years of experience in social media management and content creation.

    Yasin Muhammad is a content creator based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has over 5 years of experience and specializes in creating content around anime, pop culture, fandoms, and entertainment.

    Michael Udayakumar is a pop culture commentator and content creator based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Known as @kumar_sutra online, he has been creating content focusing on anime and pop culture since 2020.

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Anti-Spiral (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)

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  1. Anti-Spiral is an omnipotent, godlike being with infinite destructive energy.
    Anti-Spiral can manipulate reality and the multiverse and can travel through time and dimensions. He has Existence Erasure abilities, as well as the ability to manipulate a person’s biology and genetics.[1]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Anti-Spiral has complete control of the Super Spiral Universe, which is infinite in size.
    • Powerscale Tier: High 1-C (High complex multiverse level)
    • Votes are in! This Redditor claim Anti-Spiral is easily one of the strongest anime characters because “he exists in an 11 dimensional hyperspace and can manipulate any lower dimension to his liking.”
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Zeno (Dragon Ball Super)

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  1. Zeno has the power to effortlessly wipe out any and everything in the multiverse.
    While the Omni-King has a short and small appearance, he actually possesses godlike powers. Zeno cannot be defeated, and his power to erase people in the blink of an eye secures him one of the top spots on this list.[2]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Zeno destroyed 6 of the 18 original universes when he was in a bad mood.
    • Powerscale Tier: 1-C (Complex multiverse level)
    • Votes are in! In this Reddit thread about Zeno, one user says, “It still never seizes [sic] to amaze me that this friendly looking multiverse level threat is the one that nobody in any anime can beat.”
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Rimuru Tempest (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime)

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  1. Rimuru can absorb enemies and control time and space.
    After being reincarnated as a slime, Rimuru acquires shapeshifting powers and godlike abilities. He can absorb the power of anything and has healing abilities that essentially make him immortal.
    • Noteworthy Feat: Rimuru absorbs True Dragons, giving him infinite energy and reality-warping abilities.
    • Powerscale Tier: 1-C (Complex multiverse level)
    • Votes are in! Redditors in this thread agree that Rimuru is one of the strongest anime characters, especially when he reaches his peak forms.
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Anos Voligoad (The Misfit of Demon King Academy)

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  1. Anos is a powerful demon known as the Demon King of Tyranny.
    He’s capable of resurrecting the dead, manipulating time, and rewriting causality. Anos also wields a sword that can obliterate all concepts of existence. He has boundless magical powers, and his abilities often defy reason and logic.
    • Noteworthy Feat: Anos can shatter multiple layers of the universe with the force of his bare fists.
    • Powerscale Tier: Low 1-C (Low complex multiverse level)
    • Votes are in! One Redditor jokes that Anos is “strong enough to transcend his dimension and give me my user name.”
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Usagi Tsukino (Sailor Moon)

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  1. Usagi has god-tier powers allowing her to warp reality.
    While she may not look like an all-powerful being at a first glance, Usagi is capable of bending the universe to her will. She can fly, communicate telepathically, reverse history, and even alter reality on a universal level. She can also use the Silver Crystal effectively, one of the most powerful magical artifacts in the galaxy.[3]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Usagi has used cosmic power to eliminate the concept of Chaos from existence.
    • Powerscale Tier: 2-C (Low multiverse level)
    • Votes are in! Several Redditors agree that Usagi is a cosmic-level threat.
    • Obsessed with Sailor Moon? Take our quiz to find out which character you are!
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Son Goku (Dragon Ball Z)

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  1. Goku has unfathomable strength that can defeat aliens, androids, and djinns.
    According to anime and Dragon Ball expert Stephanie Paz, “He’s the strongest character in the series.”[4] Goku goes through multiple evolutions, unlocking powers like True Ultra Instinct, which allows him to maintain total focus in battles.
    • Noteworthy Feat: Goku shook the “World of Void” by powering up and pushing his limits.
    • Powerscale Tier: 2-C (Low multiverse level)
    • Votes are in! Many Redditors agree that in addition to being strong, Goku is an inspiration to push beyond your limits.
    • Want more Dragon Ball? Read our list of the best Dragon Ball Z characters!
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Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z)

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  1. Vegeta is a Saiyan prince with superhuman abilities.
    He has super strength, hypersonic speed, and energy projection. He also grows stronger every time he recovers from a near-death experience. Paz notes that Vegeta was a notable opponent for Goku and that Goku spares Vegeta.[5]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Vegeta masters Hakai, which allows him to erase matter and energy from existence.
    • Powerscale Tier: 2-C (Low multiverse level)
    • Votes are in! One Redditor notes, “Vegeta is stronger than Goku form for form through a lot of the series.”
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The Grand Minister (Dragon Ball Super)

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  1. The Grand Minister oversees all universes and the divine hierarchy.
    He’s an angel who serves as the adviser to the Omni-King, Zeno, and is highly powerful. The Grand Minister is one of the strongest characters in the Dragon Ball multiverse and can stop powerful punches with only his fingers. And let’s not forget, he can eradicate beings from existence with little effort.[6]
    • Noteworthy Feat: The Grand Minister can manipulate worlds and alter natural laws with a wave of his hand.
    • Powerscale Tier: 2-C (Low multiverse level)
    • Votes are in! Many Redditors agree that the Grand Minister has unfathomable power.
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Wang Ling (The Daily Life of the Immortal King)

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  1. Wang Ling is the reincarnation of an immortal king with immeasurable powers.
    Wang can manipulate minds and memories, gravity, causality, and time. He’s capable of flying and is a skilled swordsman with Chi manipulation capabilities. He can also create portals and travel through time.[7]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Wang Ling has broken the fourth wall and confronted producers of his show to continue his existence.
    • Powerscale Tier: 2-C (Low multiverse level)
    • Votes are in! One Redditor says Wang Ling’s power has no cap and that he’s basically like “anime Jesus.”
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Haruhi Suzumiya (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)

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  1. Haruhi has godlike reality-warping abilities.
    She’s able to manifest her desires into the real world and reshape the space-time continuum. When she believes in something strongly enough, the universe and time rewrite themselves to bring it into being. While her powers often happen unconsciously rather than at will, her ability to manipulate reality makes her one of the most powerful anime characters.
    • Noteworthy Feat: Haruhi can split and recombine reality into alternate parallels.
    • Powerscale Tier: 2-C (Low multiverse level)
    • Votes are in! Redditors agree that Haruhi deserves a place on the “strongest anime characters” list because of her ability to will things into reality.
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Yhwach (Bleach)

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  1. Yhwach has god-tier abilities making him nearly omnipotent and invincible.
    He is the main antagonist of the series and has reality-altering powers that allow him to see, understand, and rewrite possible futures. Yhwach can also resurrect himself and absorb souls to enhance his abilities.[8]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Yhwach has used his power, “The Almighty,” to alter future battle outcomes and make opponents explode.
    • Powerscale Tier: Low 2-C (Universe level+)
    • Votes are in! Many Redditors go to the mat for Yhwach because of his fate manipulation abilities.
    • Can’t get enough Bleach? Take our quiz to find out which Bleach character you are!
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Acnologia (Fairy Tail)

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  1. Acnologia is a ruthless dragonslayer with godlike destructive capabilities.
    This vengeful villain can cause catastrophic destruction by casting stars down to earth, and he’s capable of warping time. In his dragon form, he has enhanced durability and strength, as well as the power of flight.[9]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Acnologia can perform a Dragon’s Roar capable of eradicating all of Tenrou Island and leaving a giant crater in the ocean.
    • Powerscale Tier: Low 2-C (Universe level+)
    • Votes are in! One Redditor argues that Acnologia is the strongest character in Fairy Tale.
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Tetsuo Shima (Akira)

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  1. Tetsuo Shima possesses psychic abilities, making him a tough antagonist to defeat.
    Among his psychic powers are telekinesis, flight, teleportation, telepathy, and soul manipulation. He can also control the weather and heal wounds at a superhuman rate.[10]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Tetsuo Shima has manipulated an energy that made up an infinite universe.
    • Powerscale Tier: High 3-A (High universe level)
    • Votes are in! One Redditor says Tetsuo Shima has universal level powers.
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Saitama (One Punch Man)

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  1. Saitama can defeat villains with a single punch.
    “He’s basically unbeatable,” notes anime and manga expert Ryan Burns. “He throws one punch and he beats the villain 99% of the time.”[11] While Saitama looks like an average guy, he’s the most powerful character in the One Punch Man series, and no enemy has been able to injure him so far.
    • Noteworthy Feat: Saitama has created a crater on the moon and punched through a giant meteor.
    • Powerscale Tier: 3-C (Galaxy level)
    • Votes are in! Redditors point out that Saitama is a gag character, which makes it easy to scale up his abilities to defeat other characters.
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Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto)

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  1. Naruto defies what others think of him and masters powerful techniques.
    Pop culture commentator Yasin Muhammad describes Naruto as an underdog who gains new powers and abilities that ultimately make him the strongest in the series.[12] As Naruto grows and trains, he rises above other characters’ disdain for him and becomes one of the most powerful anime characters.
    • Noteworthy Feat: Naruto used Boil Release: Unrivaled Strength to defeat Kaguya, previously the strongest character in the Naruto series.
    • Powerscale Tier: 4-B (Solar system level)
    • Use our guide to learn about the Naruto ninja ranks that are specific to the series!
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Kaguya Ōtsutsuki (Naruto)

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  1. Kaguya is a godlike celestial being with mastery of all five chakras.
    She can absorb the chakras of her enemies and halt their movements. Even before she ate the fruit of the God Tree, Kaguya was capable of interstellar travel, hypnosis, memory control, and releasing a shockwave from her eyes that could maim her foes.[13]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Kaguya can erase people, space-time, and matter with her Existence Erasure ability.
    • Powerscale Tier: 4-B (Solar system level)
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Father (Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood)

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  1. Father is a godlike supervillain who can manipulate matter and create life.
    He’s capable of shapeshifting and warping his body to avoid attacks, making him a formidable opponent for his foes. Plus, Father can absorb anything he touches into his body and summon energy barriers to shield himself from attacks.[14]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Father was able to absorb God (known as Truth) and rewrite the physical laws of the universe.
    • Powerscale Tier: 4-C (Star level)
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Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)

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  1. Luffy has unlocked divine powers with his Gear 5 ability.
    Luffy is already a strong and speedy character, but as he levels up, he gains the ability to stretch like rubber and manipulate reality. With Gear 5, Luffy can morph his body and even alter the shape of his opponents. Plus, in his ultimate awakened form, he can fly.[15]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Luffy has obliterated an entire town with a single punch.
    • Powerscale Tier: 5-B (Planet level)
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Kaido (One Piece)

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  1. Kaido is the world’s “Strongest Creature” with superhuman durability and strength.
    He is capable of transforming into a massive Azure dragon, manipulating fire, and creating Flame Clouds. Kaido is a master of advanced forms, making him nearly unkillable. He has survived countless execution attempts.
    • Noteworthy Feat: Kaido can create Boro Breath, which he has used to destroy mountains.
    • Powerscale Tier: 5-B (Planet level)
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Griffith (Berserk)

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  1. Griffith has supernatural abilities that allow him to warp time and space.
    He can change gravity, bend space, and manipulate matter with his mind. Griffith is a member of the God Hand, which means he can change the flow of events to align with what he wants. Not to mention, he can merge the physical and astral worlds to allow supernatural creatures into the human world!
    • Noteworthy Feat: Griffith has warped space to dodge a strike from the space-cutting Sword of Actuation.
    • Powerscale Tier: Low 5-B (Small planet level)
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Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach)

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  1. Ichigo is a rare hybrid being with Soul Reaper powers and master swordsmanship.
    His powers evolve throughout the series, but his Soul Control is among his most notable powers. This power gives him the ability to manipulate the souls of inanimate objects and move objects without touching them. Plus, he can absorb energy around him to use in battle.
    • Noteworthy Feat: Ichigo eventually overpowers Yhwach, a villain with god-tier power and strength.
    • Powerscale Tier: 5-C (Moon level)
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Aang (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

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  1. Aang is capable of bending earth, water, fire, and air.
    He has godlike control over nature and can channel skills from past lives. Plus, he has the power of spiritual projection and can nullify other benders’ powers. He can even energybend, which means he’s capable of manipulating another person’s life force.[16]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Aang used his energybending to strip Fire Lord Ozai of his firebending abilities.
    • Powerscale Tier: 5-C (Moon level)
    • What type of bender would you be? Take our quiz to find out your bending element!
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Sung Jin-woo (Solo Leveling)

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  1. Sung Jin-woo is the strongest hunter in the world and the second Shadow Monarch.
    His position as Shadow Monarch gives him necromancer abilities. He and his shadow army can also teleport. Plus, Jin-woo has vitality, speed, and defense powers making him a powerful force to be reckoned with.[17]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Sung Jin-woo has blocked the Dragon Monarch’s Breath of Destruction with his bare hands, when the attack usually could’ve erased a target from existence.
    • Powerscale Tier: 6-C (Island Level)
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Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen)

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  1. Gojo has the Power of Infinity, along with martial expertise.
    “Gojo is the strongest person in the Jujutsu Kaizen universe,” adds pop culture commentator Michael Udayakumar.[18] He’s an otherworldly being with spatial manipulation abilities and extreme perception. Plus, he has the power to manipulate cursed energies.
    • Noteworthy Feat: Gojo has generated earthquakes and is said to be the strongest sorcerer of the modern era.
    • Powerscale Tier: 7-B (City level)
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Muzan Kibjutsuji (Demon Slayer)

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  1. Muzan is the immortal Demon King and has mastery over demonic biology.
    He’s the strongest demon in existence, and his Blood Demon Art allows him to adapt and manipulate his anatomy faster than any other demon can. Plus, he can absorb, assimilate, and dissolve objects (including people).
    • Noteworthy Feat: In his combat form, Muzan has long arm, back, and thigh whips that can easily take out his opponents.
    • Powerscale Tier: Low 7-B (Small city level)
    • Ready to start binge watching? Read our guide on how to watch Demon Slayer in order!
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Ainz Ooal Gown (Overlord)

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  1. Ainz is the Sorcerer King and the most powerful magic caster in the world.
    He is a necromancer and can use spells and magical equipment to kill any target, even if they have immunities. Plus, since Ainz is undead, he’s immune to disease, poison, and mind-controlling magic. In combat, he’s able to change into a high-level warrior, allowing him to face his foes in physical fights.[19]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Ainz can draw the aggression of others to himself.
    • Powerscale Tier: Low 7-C (Small town level)
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Eren Yeager (Attack on Titan)

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  1. Eren possesses the powers of three of the Nine Titans.
    The combined power of the Attack Titan, War Hammer Titan, and Founding Titan give him superhuman strength, memory manipulation, and the ability to predict the future. Plus, Eren has military training and martial arts expertise to boot. He also has rapid healing and telepathic abilities.
    • Noteworthy Feat: Eren has been able to control the Pure Titans with his channeled rage by punching the Smiling Titan.
    • Powerscale Tier: 8-A (Multi-city block level)
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Alucard (Hellsing)

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  1. Alucard is an immortal vampire with nearly limitless powers and regeneration ability.
    He has superhuman senses, speed, and strength and can even catch bullets with his teeth! Alucard also absorbs his victims’ souls and memories when he drinks their blood, which has enhanced his abilities. Not to mention, he has shapeshifting, telekinesis, hypnosis, and weather controlling abilities.[20]
    • Noteworthy Feat: Alucard uses stored souls to revive himself, making it nearly impossible to kill him.
    • Powerscale Tier: 8-B (City block level)
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Giorno Giovanna (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)

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  1. Giorno can create and manipulate life.
    He gets this power from the Gold Experience Stand, and he most often uses it to produce plants and small animals. However, he can and has used his abilities with lethal intent. Plus, he can nullify other people’s powers, trap opponents’ souls in endless cycles, and heal and regenerate from fatal injuries.
    • Noteworthy Feat: Giorno acquires the Stand, Gold Experience Requiem, which can operate outside of Giorno’s consciousness.
    • Powerscale Tier: 8-C (Building level)

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  1. ↑ https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Anti-Spiral
  2. ↑ https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Zeno
  3. ↑ https://sailormoon.fandom.com/wiki/Usagi_Tsukino_/_Sailor_Moon_(anime)
  4. ↑ Stephanie Paz. Anime and Dragon Ball Expert. Expert Interview
  5. ↑ Stephanie Paz. Anime and Dragon Ball Expert. Expert Interview
  6. ↑ https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Grand_Minister
  7. ↑ https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Wang_Ling_(Donghua)
  8. ↑ https://bleach.fandom.com/wiki/Yhwach
  9. ↑ https://fairytail.fandom.com/wiki/Acnologia
  1. ↑ https://characterprofile.fandom.com/wiki/Tetsuo_Shima
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  3. ↑ Yasin Muhammad. Pop Culture Commentator. Expert Interview
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  5. ↑ https://characterprofile.fandom.com/wiki/Father_(Fullmetal_Alchemist)
  6. ↑ https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Monkey_D._Luffy/Abilities_and_Powers
  7. ↑ https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Aang
  8. ↑ https://www.imdb.com/news/ni64518508/
  9. ↑ Michael Udayakumar. Pop Culture Commentator. Expert Interview
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  11. ↑ https://hellsing.fandom.com/wiki/Alucard

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This article was co-authored by Stephanie Paz and by wikiHow staff writer, Samantha Fulton, BA. Stephanie Paz is an anime content creator and Dragon Ball expert based in Florida, best known online as SSJGoshin4. She has been creating anime content on YouTube since 2009, making her one of the longest-running Dragon Ball creators on the platform. She has built a loyal community of more than 400,000 followers across social media, with her videos reaching over 21 million views. Stephanie’s content highlights her knowledge of Dragon Ball’s history, collectibles, and cultural legacy. Her expertise has earned her international recognition, including a feature on Fuji TV in Japan showcasing her extensive Dragon Ball collection. She has appeared as a guest panelist at conventions, leading discussions on the impact of Dragon Ball in shaping anime culture in the U.S. With a bachelor’s degree in Media Studies from Florida Atlantic University and experience in video production and social media strategy, Stephanie combines her passion for anime with storytelling and community engagement to inspire fans worldwide. This article has been viewed 4,105 times.
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