Prepare to be overwhelmed by sheer presence! We're counting down the anime characters who exude charisma, power, or both. From legendary kings to demon progenitors, these characters command attention with their overwhelming aura. Whether it's through raw strength, unparalleled intellect, or simply their swagger, these anime icons leave a lasting impression.
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00:08exude charisma, power or both.
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00:32Meruem – Hunter x Hunter
00:33Meruem's power seems ingrained in his very being.
00:43The king of Chimera Ants, Meruem exudes a powerful aura, with his strength terrifying
00:49most beings he encounters.
00:52Gifted with boundless strength, speed and a nearly unparalleled intellect, Meruem is
00:57basically unmatched in physical combat or other contests, with some exceptions.
01:04While he begins his life as a monster, Meruem's true kingliness reveals itself through his
01:09love for Kamugi, a blind human girl.
01:12His life may be short, but Meruem lived up to his name, which means, the light that illuminates
01:199.
01:24Gilgamesh – Fate Franchise
01:26He may technically be a servant, but Gilgamesh rules over all he surveys.
01:42Blessed with arrogance in proportion to his strength, this legendary king of heroes never
01:48hesitates to denigrate everyone he sees as beneath him, which is basically everyone,
01:54and we can't blame him.
02:05Gilgamesh possesses nearly everything the world has to offer in his storehouses.
02:09That includes other heroes' noble phantasms, giving him an overwhelming advantage in battle.
02:16Gilgamesh's impressive presence commands attention practically every time he's on
02:20screen.
02:21What else would you expect from the hero of the original epic?
02:298.
02:37Escanor – The Seven Deadly Sins
02:49Many characters are proud of their power, but Escanor practically is pride.
02:54The lion-sin of pride contends that he stands above all others, and it's hard to argue
02:59otherwise.
03:00Although meek and timid at night, when the sun's out, Escanor's muscles, power, and
03:05swagger come out as well.
03:14Through his sunshine magic, Escanor can launch devastatingly hot attacks that burn as hot
03:20as a star.
03:21He may not technically be the protagonist of the Seven Deadly Sins, but Escanor is never
03:26one to accept the destiny others decide for him, and brings main character energy to his
03:32every action.
03:34Like the sun itself, his world revolves around him.
03:407.
03:42Jiren – Dragon Ball Super
03:53He may look like a roided-out grey alien, but Jiren has an undeniable presence throughout
03:58the Tournament of Power.
04:00Hell, he spends a good portion of it just standing there ominously with his arms crossed,
04:05and everyone is still hyping him up.
04:07But once he enters the fray, the most prideful of pride troopers proves an insurmountable
04:13wall to the other competitors.
04:16His power eclipses the strength of some gods of destruction, and he wrecks seasoned fighters
04:21left and right.
04:22You know Jiren's strong when Goku obtaining a new form and teaming up with Freeza only
04:28barely defeats him.
04:306.
04:39Aizen Sosuke – Bleach
04:46Don't judge a book by its cover.
04:49While Aizen may look like a bookish shinigami captain at first, he soon reveals himself
04:54to be a mastermind villain of the highest order.
04:58His ability to perfectly hypnotize anyone who sees his sword's release has everyone
05:03dancing in the palm of his hand.
05:05But even without that overpowered ability, he practically stars over every one of his
05:10opponents, turning his nominal form appears into absolute jokes.
05:17Plus, once he drops the act, Aizen's natural charisma shines through even more.
05:26The glasses were holding him back.
05:375.
05:41Kibutsuji Muzan – Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba
05:51Time and experience can bring many things, and after living for a millennium, this progenitor
05:56of demons has acquired both unparalleled strength and drip without equal.
06:01Muzan can survive enormous explosions, losing his head, and just about everything else thrown
06:07at him.
06:08Not only that, the OG demon makes his subordinates – and most of the demon slayers out to kill
06:13him – look downright weak by comparison.
06:24And while he may owe plenty of inspiration for his fit from Michael Jackson, he still
06:29has plenty of aura all of his own.
06:31Muzan may not have conquered the sun yet, but he can overcome just about everything
06:37else – and do it in style, too.
06:464.
06:47Uchiha Madara – Naruto Shippuden
07:00The legend of this Uchiha clan leader is built up for most of this anime.
07:05Someone else impersonating him is enough to start a war, and when he finally is resurrected,
07:11he lives up to his reputation.
07:13Madara spends most of his screen time flexing on armies, ninja village leaders – both
07:19living and dead – and the protagonists alike.
07:22He's the best of the best, and he knows it.
07:34Madara's power is such that some question whether he's a god.
07:39We won't go as far as to worship him, but we have to pay our respects to a ninja with
07:44an aura this impressive.
07:513.
07:55Hanma Yujirou – Baki Franchise
08:08He may lack special powers, but Baki's dad is anything but human.
08:13Yujirou is often regarded as the strongest creature on Earth, and just encountering him
08:19is enough to impress that fact upon everyone he meets.
08:23Godfighters are fodder for him.
08:25When the Earth quakes, he tells it to settle down.
08:28The United States even surrendered to him.
08:40Yujirou is utterly extra in everything he does, whether it be swimming, making an entrance,
08:47or parenting.
08:48The ogre may not be winning Father of the Year, but when he's this powerful, we don't
08:53think anyone would deny him if he wanted the award.
09:002.
09:02Shanks – One Piece
09:09There are many powerful characters with charisma in this long-running pirate story, yet few
09:14of them have the same mystique as Shanks.
09:18The mentor of protagonist Monkey D. Luffy, Shanks may make only sporadic appearances
09:23throughout most of One Piece, but he always brings the hype.
09:27His aura, or rather, haki, is strong enough to knock out veteran pirate crews and make
09:33marine admirals reconsider their life choices, even from miles away.
09:38Shanks and his crew rolled up to one of the biggest wars seen yet in the series and told
09:43everyone to stop, and they all listened.
09:50The few times the red-haired emperor has taken a swing at someone have proven why nobody
09:56wants his smoke.
10:191.
10:20Gojo – Jujutsu Kaisen
10:32The world's strongest sorcerer, Gojo is him.
10:35The Jujutsu teacher is the benchmark by which everything in the series is measured.
10:41He is the metagame.
10:45His domain expansion leaves his foes overwhelmed with awe.
10:49Gojo's cursed techniques turn even the most threatening enemies into pancakes.
10:54He's both figuratively and literally almost untouchable.
10:58Plus, Gojo's got Riz almost literally coming out of his unfathomably gorgeous eyes, and
11:05he's hysterical to boot.
11:11Given how impressive his aura is, it's a wonder anyone else in JJK gets any time to
11:16shine at all.
11:18Throughout heaven and earth, he alone is the honoured one.
11:25Is there an anime character whose mystique we missed?
11:28Exude your own aura by sharing your picks in the comments below.