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Turns out that anime hell has some epic powers under its belt. Join Ashley as we look over the most iconic demonic abilities in anime
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 20 Demonic Anime Powers.
00:20Number 20, Demonic God of Heaven and Earth, Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai.
00:27They say the greatest offense is a great defense, but man, this is just insane.
00:33Demon King Vern utilizes this technique, which can straight-up stop or repel any attack, just by positioning his arms correctly.
00:42Yes, even the fabled Giga Strash.
00:45But of course, it's not all about blocking.
00:54Vern can change positions to a guard-breaking strike that can render any armor useless.
01:09And finally, when the time calls for it, he can once again switch to the Kaiser Phoenix form.
01:14This one's a lot more no-nonsense.
01:16It's a fiery spell that takes the form of its namesake in order to wipe out anyone who stands in its way.
01:33Basically, if you see a demon taking this stance, run away.
01:38Number 19, Spell of Obedience, Ausa Lusa, Free Ran Beyond Journey's End.
01:45If ever there was a spell that flexes your power and rubs it in your opponent's face, it's this.
01:54This spell is utilized by the demon sage, Aura, as she comes face-to-face with our favorite stoic elf, Free Ran.
02:02Given her position in the Demon King's army, it's pretty clear that this isn't some low-level spell.
02:08By using it, both the user and the target's souls are placed upon a magical scale.
02:14Whoever's mana is the strongest will tip the scale in their favor, and then be able to gain complete control over the weaker opponent.
02:33However, a word of caution.
02:37Don't be an idiot and use this demonic power against someone who is obviously far stronger than you, like Aura did.
02:44Number 18, Power of Destruction, High School DT Series.
03:03I mean, with a name like that, you can kind of imagine what this thing is all about.
03:15The Grammary Clan are both feared and respected, and that's mostly thanks to this inherited ability, which does exactly what it says on the tin.
03:25This demonic power focuses purely on breaking down anything in its way, and there's very little anyone can do to defend against it.
03:33This technique comes in many forms, such as Ruin the Extinct, used by Sazek's, but the end result is almost always the same.
03:46Devastation. You'd be wise to treat Rius right, Issei.
03:50Number 17, Demon Lord's Haki.
03:59That time I got reincarnated as a slime.
04:03As if you couldn't guess, Rimuru's leap from lowly slime to certified Demon Lord came with a ridiculous amount of perks and boosts in their power level.
04:13Rimuru's stats were multiplied, and they were given all sorts of resistances, but out of everything listed, there was one thing that really caught our eye.
04:22Demon's Lord Haki.
04:30If you're familiar with One Piece's Haki, well, it's pretty much the same deal.
04:34Except, instead of knocking out weaker foes, this powerful aura can straight up kill anyone who cannot handle its pressure.
04:43How you go from the weakest of monster types to an absolute beast that can end lives just by existing within their proximity is beyond us, but Rimuru sure managed it.
05:00Number 16, Romanticist, King of Delusions.
05:04Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun.
05:07With how much of an adorable little lady Amari is, you'd be forgiven for forgetting that she's actually an all-powerful demon from a very prestigious family.
05:18The Azazel family's bloodline magic is surprisingly simple in its description.
05:24Essentially, as long as the user believes in their own strength, they can get strong enough to match it.
05:34It's fair to say that the potential behind this could fall into OP territory.
05:40Of course, that's only if they're convinced that they can beat their opponents.
05:44If their belief falters, so too will their strength.
05:47Good thing Amari is a demon we can all count on.
05:56Number 15, Devil Might Beam, Dragon Ball.
06:00Long before the King of the Demon Realm was even born, Amari was still a demon.
06:06Long before the King of the Demon Realm, Dabura, showed up, Goku and friends encountered Spike, the Devilman, during the Fortune Teller Baba arc.
06:15This literal demon from hell caused a whole bunch of problems with his signature attack, the Devil Might Beam.
06:22He discovered he could exploit his opponent's negative thoughts, no matter how faint, and convert them into an energy beam of immense power.
06:32With this, he can exploit his target's negative thoughts, no matter how great or small they are, leading to their heart exploding.
06:40And caused it to expand until his opponent's heart literally exploded.
06:47Luckily, it had absolutely no effect on Goku, as he was too pure of heart.
06:52But can you imagine if Freeza had been hit by this thing?
06:59Number 14, White Nova, How Not to Summon a Demon Lord.
07:04As is often the case with anyone who gets isekai'd, Takuma Sakamoto gained a substantial amount of power after becoming his level 150 demonic sorcerer, known as Diablo, from the game Cross Reverie.
07:18Of course, being the true Demon King comes with a vast array of all sorts of abilities, but the one that stands out above the rest is his all-powerful spell, White Nova.
07:37Though it appears as only a small ball of white light, once this spell finally goes off, it can wipe out an entire demon army in an instant.
07:49The fact that it actually takes someone like Diablo time to cast it proves how powerful it is.
08:06Number 13, Chainsaw Man, Chainsaw Man.
08:10In a world plagued by devils, Denji hunts them alongside the chainsaw devil Pochita in order to pay off his debts to the local Yakuza.
08:19After being betrayed and then killed by the zombie devil, Pochita sacrifices themselves to become Denji's heart, transforming into the titular Chainsaw Man.
08:29With these new powers, Denji is able to rip and tear his way through any foe he comes across, thanks from the chainsaws protruding from his arms and head.
08:45Denji gets so ridiculously bloodthirsty that we almost feel sorry for the devils themselves.
09:00Number 12, Demonic Blood, Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba.
09:06After receiving experimental treatment for his terminal illness, Muzan Kibutsuchi undergoes a drastic transformation and becomes the progenitor of demonkind.
09:17With his demonic blood ability, he's able to transform any human into a demon themselves.
09:30Much like Muzan himself, they gain a plethora of remarkable abilities, such as immortality, regeneration, and a massive increase in physical strength.
09:41Even greater still is the variety of blood demon arts the higher-level demons gain after devouring many humans.
09:57Unfortunately, their greatest weakness is sunlight, but you could argue that the powers gained are well worth the sacrifice.
10:05Number 11, E.N.D., Fairy Tail.
10:14Towards the end of the series, it's shockingly revealed that Natsu was actually revived many years ago by his brother, Zarath, as his most powerful Aetherius known as E.N.D.
10:26These dormant demonic powers would finally be shown on full display after Brandish's Command T magic triggered it.
10:40This led to Natsu going berserk and easily defeating Demaria offscreen.
10:45With cursed power amplifying his already incredible fire magic, Natsu had no qualms striking down his very own guildmate, Grey.
10:57Thankfully, Urza was able to make it in time and set things straight between the two, otherwise the show probably would have ended a lot earlier.
11:10Number 10, Seraph of the End, Seraph of the End.
11:14Even vampires need something to fear.
11:17While Yu's awesome sword skills have managed to land him quite the kill count when it comes to bloodsuckers, his true power lies within the infamous Seraph gene.
11:40Even in its incomplete form, Yu's inner demon is strong enough to crush a city.
11:45It's just a shame such power turns him into a mindless beast driven only by his desire to punish sinners.
11:58We're guessing creeps like Farid wouldn't be so smug if they were trapped in a room with Yu during this apocalyptic phase.
12:06Number 9, Demon Magic.
12:09The devil is a part-timer.
12:11You can't expect the Lord of the Fries to not make the list.
12:22Just because he's an assistant manager at a lousy-looking fast food restaurant doesn't make his status as the Demon King any less potent.
12:30While he's vying for that good-guy status these days, Sadao still knows how to bust out the telekinesis and mind control when it counts.
12:44Of course, when all else fails, he can always go full-on devil and unleash a super-powered punch that would send any angel flying back to the pearly gates with their wings between their legs.
13:00Number 8, Commandments.
13:10The Seven Deadly Sins.
13:12And the list of things the Dragon Sin of Wrath can do just continues to grow.
13:17Not hard to see how the Captain of the Sins became so infamous.
13:25After all, as one of the children of the Demon King, Meliodas not only has enough strength, speed, and endurance to wipe out most foes instantly, but like the rest of his race, has access to Darkness.
13:39A substance that can drastically increase his power to the point where it once consumed a whole kingdom.
13:47Oh, and he can't die.
13:55Just a quick trip to Purgatory and poof, back in the fight.
14:00Best not get him angry.
14:07Number 7, Full-Fledged Demon, Inuyasha.
14:11This half-dog death dealer may have wanted to rid himself of his hybrid nature and become a full-on demon, on par with the likes of his brother, but after seeing him lose control to his demon side time and time again, we're not so sure that's a good idea.
14:27After all, whenever Inuyasha's demonic half comes out to play, he becomes an uncontrollable beast.
14:40While this form has allowed him to claw away at many of Naraku's minions, it also costs him his sanity.
14:50If not for his brother's intervention, we're not sure what could have stopped him.
15:00Number 6, Flames of Satan, Blue Exorcist.
15:04Nothing screams, my dad is totally the prince of darkness, more than coating yourself in blue hellfire, along with a nice matching pair of horns.
15:20Kind of a handicap when you're trying to become an exorcist who can take revenge on the demons who murdered your foster father.
15:32While his heritage is often a source of conflict in his life, Rin has proven without a doubt that these indigo flames of his are just as handy for burning away the inhabitants of Johanna just as much as regular humans.
15:51Number 5, Black Aster, Black Clover.
15:56How to make up for having no magic? Demonic power, of course.
16:06After coming into contact with the unknown entity that lurks inside him, Aster finds himself imbued with demonic power of such caliber that he can pretty much cleave his way through any and all magic without issue.
16:20Not even magical junkies like Ladros are able to hold a candle to the hapless idiots of the Black Bulls when he's rocking this form.
16:33Just goes to show, class and status don't amount to much when you've got a black meteorite coming at you full speed.
16:42Black Meteorite!
16:47Number 4, Rashomon, Bungo Stray Dogs.
16:51Rashomon!
16:58Word to the wise, don't mess with Akutagawa.
17:01Not only does he have an intense bloodlust, but his particular gift just so happens to take the form of a hellish beast that he can call from his own body and it is not friendly.
17:13While the other members of the Port Mafia might have some fearsome abilities of their own, nothing compares to watching this edgy assassin coat his body in the terrifyingly powerful demonic armor.
17:44And no, you can't find one of those at Hot Topic. Sorry guys.
17:48Number 3, Level Zero, Helsing Ultimate.
17:52And this is what happens when Alucard cuts loose.
17:56He literally unleashes a tidal wave made entirely of the souls he's drained over the centuries as Count Dracula.
18:08Creating an unstoppable army that only live to slaughter in the name of their master and as a result creates a wasteland filled with the butchered bodies of psycho-Catholics and resurrected Nazis.
18:26There's not much else we can say except for the results speak for themselves.
18:36Just another reason to avoid London during peak tourist season.
18:50Number 2, Devilman, Devilman Crybaby.
18:54It says a lot about a person when they're surrounded by shapeshifting hideous denizens from hell and they're still the deadliest thing in the room.
19:08After being manipulated into merging with the creature known as Aman, timid student Akira finds himself transformed into a hybrid of unparalleled strength.
19:24While he's just as emotional as ever, Akira's new form allows him to make short work of any demon that comes his way.
19:32He even takes on Satan himself.
19:34Not everyone can claim to be able to punch the Morningstar so hard that it splits the seas.
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19:58Number 1, Dragon of the Darkness Flame, Yu Yu Hakusho.
20:03Hiei might prefer to settle things with his signature sword, but that's not the only weapon he has in his arsenal.
20:11For those that manage to push the three-eyed demon of Team Urameshi beyond his limits, he's got a fiery trump card guaranteed to turn them into ashes.
20:29Taking the form of a pitch-black dragon, this creature will incinerate any foe that it manages to catch in its maw.
20:37Just ask those poor souls at the Dark Tournament.
20:54As if people needed another reason to be scared of this pint-sized punisher.
20:59Which demonic anime power do you think is the greatest? Let us know in those comments below.
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