The 19 Best Anime With Overpowered Mc, Ranked

Anime with Overpowered Main Characters: Here are the Top Picks for Fans of Unstoppable Heroes!

Hey there! If you’re a fan of anime with super strong and unbeatable main characters, then you’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of the best anime shows with overpowered MCs and amazing storylines that are sure to keep you entertained.

It can be tough to find good anime shows that have an overpowered character and a well-written plot but don’t worry, our list has got you covered. We’ve handpicked some of the most popular anime shows featuring op MCs that will blow your mind.

Whether you’re into action, harem, school, isekai, or adventure anime, we’ve got something for everyone. So, get ready to be impressed by the cool and impressive characters that you won’t be able to resist!

Without further ado, let’s dive into our list of the best anime shows with super strong main characters that are sure to provide valuable content for all anime lovers out there.

19. Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry

Kicking off the list with this school romance anime where the mc is overpowered, his name is “Ikki Kurogane” he tries to become op and defies the odds that everyone thinks he can’t do. Ikki is the lowest of the low at his academy. While others have magical power and are high-ranking.

Moreover, He is the only low ranker… a rank F.  But, At each and every turn he does the unthinkable from beating an A ranker to winning a tournament in order to graduate and achieve his dream of becoming strong when you have no chance of being able to do so.

Hence, Ikki wants to prove that even the weak can be strong, all the while gaining new friends, wisdom, and experience.

18. Kaze no Stigma

Kaze no Stigma makes for a good anime with an overpowered mc, his name is Kazuma Yagami, and is a user of “Fuujutsu”  the ability to control the wind. He returns to his old home, the noble Kannagi household, after being banished four years ago for his inability to control fire and his subsequent defeat in a duel at the hands of his younger cousin, Ayano Kannagi.

Returning after such a brutal exile already gives rise to many conflicts. But to make matters worse, several Kannagi family members have recently been murdered with Fuujutsu. This leads the Kannagi family, including the hot-headed Ayano, to suspect Kazuma as the culprit. Now, Kazuma must not only clear his name. Also, aid the family he shares a mutual hatred with, in order to discover the true identity of the killer.

17. Kenja No Mago

This is a good magic anime with a strong Mc that you should not miss! the series chronicles the story of a young man who had surely died in an accident and was reborn in another world as a baby, after that he was picked up by the Patriot heroes sage Merlin Wilfred.

He was given the name Shin and was raised as a grandson by Merlin and soaked up Merlin’s teachings earning him some shocking powers. However, when he became his 15th birthday his grandfather Merlin said I forgot to teach him common sense an abnormal boy’s unconventional.

As a result, Shin enrolls in the kingdom’s Magic Academy to hone his skills and became overpowered, and mature among other teenagers. However, living a normal life is impossible, as he is established as a local celebrity almost as soon as he arrives. Otherworld fantasy life starts here…

16. Legendary Heroes

This is a great anime tv show that depicts the story of The Op Mc Ryner Lute, although he is overpowered, usually seen as a lazy, ordinary student of the Roland Empire Royal Magician’s Academy.

One day, the Roland Empire goes to war against their neighboring country Estabul, and Ryner loses his classmates in the war.

After the war, Ryner sets out on a journey to search for the relics of a “Legendary Hero” at King Sion Astal’s command and finds out that a deadly curse is spreading throughout the continent.

15. Needless

Coming up we have another underrated anime series called Needless, which is really a good anime with a strong protagonist that you probably should watch.

The show spans genres of action, comedy, and superpower, and is produced by studio Madhouse, with 24 episodes following the story of the op anime main character named “Adam Blade”, he is badass, cool, and insanely powerful as he possesses immense physical strength, endurance, and healing power ability.

At the onset of World War III, nobody could have predicted the effect it would have on Japan. While it officially ended fifty years ago in 2150, its battles still persist. Large, mysterious areas known as “Blackspots” appeared across the country, filled with the contaminated ruins of cities and countryside.

That inside was trapped to halt the spread of contamination, and their powers began to mutate—be they shapeshifters, pyromancers, or controllers of gravity itself—they all became known as the Needless. So, In order to restore peace to a war-torn Japan, he and his allies must fight together to rise against a heinous research group by the name of Simeon.

14. Sakamoto Desu Ga

Next up we have Sakamoto Desu Ga which is one of the top anime series on our list that features an accomplished main character, his name is Sakamoto, he is badass, wise, overpowered, and is the coolest student in his high school, which makes him very popular among girls.

The boys, meanwhile, envy him and do their best of making him “pay for his arrogance”. To do so, everything is allowed from intimidation, and humiliation, to trying to corner him, etc… But none of this works on Sakamoto who, in addition, gets out of all these bad plots by becoming even cooler.

13. Hataraku Maou Sama

Coming up next, we have The Devil is a Part-Timer! The show has 13 episodes spanning themes of comedy, supernatural, romance, and fantasy, this anime will really keep you entertained regardless of what genre you are into.

The series is among the best anime with overpowered Mc, our main character here is a powerful Demon Lord coming from another world to live on earth as a human while trying to keep his real identity and power hidden.

“The Demon Lord Satan” begins to conquer the land of Ente Isla with his vast demon armies. However, while embarking on this quest to take over the continent, his efforts were stopped by the hero Emilia. Forcing Satan to make his retreat through a dimensional portal to land in the human world. The demon finds himself stranded in Tokyo and vows to return and complete his subjugation of Ente Isla.

Satan assumes the guise of a human named Sadao Maou and begins working at MgRonald’s to make ends meet. He soon realizes that his goal of conquering Ente Isla is just not enough. Hataraku Maou-Sama! is a Japanese isekai anime series that presents a hilarious view of the most mundane aspects of everyday life, all through the eyes of our powerful main character Maou Sama.

12. One Outs

Well Well Well, at Number 8 we have one of the best sports anime with an overpowered main character called One Outs, which is a great anime series that has a few deep themes and 25 episodes. It’s produced by the studio Madhouse.

Toua Tokuchi, is an athlete by profession, but a reckless gambler at heart. On the streets of Okinawa, he uses his wits and a “fastball” peaking at a mere 134 km/ph to somehow achieve 499 wins in the game of “One Out,” a simple version of baseball.

Amazed by Toua’s unique prowess on the mound, veteran slugger Hiromichi Kojima artfully scouts the pitcher for his long unsuccessful team, the Saikyou Saitama Lycaons. Kojima desperately hopes Toua will lead them to the championship. However, Tsuneo Saikawa, the mercenary owner of the Lycaons, sees the vastly talented pitcher as a threat to the income generated by the team.

Rising to the challenge of swaying the owner, our overpowered main character Toua suggests a one-of-a-kind “One Out” contract: every out Toua pitches will earn him five million yen, but with every run, he gives up, he will lose fifty million yen. With millions of yen at stake, can a pitcher who has done nothing but a gamble in a head-to-head imitation of baseball finally lead a real baseball team to victory?

11. Noragami

Noragami is actually another good anime with an overpowered Mc named Yato, he is a lord who dreams of having millions of followers. Without a single shrine dedicated to his name, however, his goals are far from being realized. He spends his days doing odd jobs for five yen apiece until his weapon partner becomes fed up with her useless master and deserts him.

Just as things seem to be looking grim for the lord, his fortune changes when a middle school girl, Hiyori Iki, supposedly saves Yato from a car accident, taking the hit for him. Remarkably, she survives, but the event has caused her soul to become loose and hence able to leave her body. Hiyori demands that Yato return her to normal, but upon learning that he needs a new partner to do so, reluctantly agrees to help him find one. And with Hiyori’s help, Yato’s luck may finally be turning around.

10. To Aru Kagaku no Accelerator

This is a spin-off from the popular anime series Toaru Majutsu no Index, the plot in this tv series focuses on Accelerator’s life, as he sits at the top, as the most powerful esper in the city. He is one of the seven rumored overpowered espers of the city, and due to his super ability as the top esper of the city, he spends his days being bloodthirsty.

Finally, he will be defeated by the aberrant ‘experiments’ that he is forced to repeat over and over for the sake of discovering absolute power. Soon after, he encounters a certain girl named Last Order, who greatly changes his fate.

9. Seven Deadly Sins

Nanatsu no Taizai is set in a world similar to the European Middle Ages, the feared yet revered Holy Knights of Britannia use immensely powerful magic to protect the region of Britannia and its kingdoms. However, a small subset of the Knights supposedly betrayed their homeland and turned their blades against their comrades in an attempt to overthrow the ruler of Liones.

They were defeated by the Holy Knights, but rumors continued to persist that these legendary knights, called the “Seven Deadly Sins,” were still alive. Ten years later, the Holy Knights themselves staged a coup d’état, and thus became the new, tyrannical rulers of the Kingdom of Liones.

Based on the best-selling manga series of the same name, Nanatsu no Taizai anime tv show follows the adventures of Elizabeth, the third princess of the Kingdom of Liones, and her search for the group of the Seven Deadly Sins led by the Op Mc Meliodas. With their help, she endeavors to not only take back her kingdom from the Holy Knights but also seek justice in an unjust world.

8. The King’s Avatar

Widely regarded as a trailblazer and top-tier professional player in the online multiplayer game Glory. Ye Xiu is known as the “Battle God” for his skills and contributions to the game over the years. However, when retiring from the team and leaving his gaming career behind, he finds work at a nearby internet café.

So, he made a new career using a new character “Lord Grim.” Ye Xiu’s early achievements on the new server immediately catch the attention of many players, as well as the big guilds, leaving them to wonder about the identity of this exceptional player.

However, while he possesses ten years of experience and in-depth knowledge, starting afresh with neither sponsors nor a team in a game that has changed over the years presents numerous challenges. The King’s Avatar is a great Chinese anime where the mc is actually overpowered, once again dedicating himself to traverse the path to Glory’s summit!

7. Mob Psycho 100

Oh Yeah, we all like espers in anime, and Mob Psycho 100 is the best among them, produced by studio Bones this is an action supernatural anime show that depicts the story of the overpowered Mc Kageyama, who has tapped into his inner wellspring of psychic prowess at a young age.

But our protagonist’s power will later prove to be a liability when he realizes the potential danger in his skills. Choosing to suppress his power, Mob’s only present use for his ability is to impress his longtime crush, Tsubomi, who soon grows bored of the same tricks.

In order to effectuate control of his skills, our overpowered main character will enlist himself under the wing of Arataka Reigen, a con artist claiming to be a psychic, who exploits Mob’s powers for pocket change. Now, exorcising evil spirits on command has become a part of Mob’s daily, monotonous life. However, the psychic energy he exerts is barely the tip of the iceberg;

If his vast potential and unrestrained emotions run berserk, a cataclysmic event that would render him completely unrecognizable will be triggered. As a result, The progression toward Mob’s explosion is rising, and attempting to stop it is futile.

6. Hellsing

Now we have a dark horror anime called Hellsing which also features one of the best action scenes I have seen so far,  this animated series follows creatures of darkness and evil that plague the night, devouring any human unfortunate enough to be caught in their grasp.

Hellsing is an organization dedicated to destroying these supernatural forces that threaten humanity. Yet, this is a good anime with op mc named Alucard, who is now working against his own kind as an exterminator for Hellsing.

So, With Seras Victoria, at his side, Our op main character must battle not only monsters but all those who stand to oppose Hellsing, be they in the guise of good or evil. Therefore, Hellsing Ultimate proves that appearances are not all they may seem! And sometimes the greatest weapon can come in the form of one’s worst nightmare.

5. Mondaiji Tachi

Here is another good but somehow underrated anime tv show that depicts the story of the powerful main characters Izayoi Sakamaki, Asuka Kudou, and You Kasukabe, who are extraordinary teenagers who are blessed with psychic powers. Unexpectedly, each of them receives a strange envelope containing an invitation to Little Garden.

The trio is greeted by Kurousagi, who explains that they were given a chance to participate in special high-stakes games. In order, to take part, however, they must first join a community. And of course, Learning that Kurousagi’s community lost official status and land due to their defeat by the demon lord. the group helps to reclaim their new home’s dignity. Eager to protect its residents and explore the excitement that Little Garden has to offer.

4. Saiki Kusuo 

Saiki Kuso is a fun anime with an overpowered mc, that you will enjoy! The series depicts: to the average person, psychic abilities might seem a blessing; for Kusuo Saiki, however, this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Gifted with a wide assortment of supernatural abilities ranging from telepathy to x-ray vision, he finds this so-called blessing to be nothing but a curse. As all the inconveniences his powers cause constantly pile up, all our overpowered anime mc aims for! is an ordinary, hassle-free life—a life where ignorance is bliss. Unfortunately, the life of a psychic is far from quiet.

Though Kusuo tries to stay out of the spotlight by keeping his powers a secret from his classmates, he ends up inadvertently attracting the attention of many odd characters, such as the empty-headed Riki Nendou and the delusional Shun Kaidou. Forced to deal with the craziness of the people around him, our op main character comes to learn that the ordinary life he has been striving for is a lot more difficult to achieve than expected.

3. Overlord

The story of this good magic anime series centers around Yggdrasil, a popular online game that is shut down one day. Overlord is among the top anime with overpowered main characters, in the series Momonga decides to log out as the server shuts down, but he found himself trapped in the world of Yggdrasil as a powerful skeletal wizard.

The world continues to change, with non-player characters (NPCs) beginning to become emotional and becoming life-like. Momonga becomes cold and calculating while having his emotions suppressed as if he was not an actual human. Having no parents, friends, or place in society, this ordinary young man Momonga then strives to take over the new world the game has become.

2. The Irregular at Magic High School

Set In the 21st century, where magic, long thought to be folklore, is now considered technology and is taught as a technical skill. In First High School, the institution for magicians. Students are divided into two groups based on their entrance exam scores.

1.” Blooms,” those who receive high scores, are in the First Course.

2.” Weeds” are reserved for students in the second Course.

Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei follows the siblings, Tatsuya, and Miyuki Shiba, who is in the First High School. In short, Upon taking the exam, Miyuki is in the First Course, while Tatsuya is in the Second Course. Additionally, his practical test scores and status as a “Weed” show him to be magically inept.

This is a good magic school anime with an overpowered Mc (Main Character), who also possesses extraordinary technical knowledge, physical combat capabilities, and unique magic powers.

1. One Punch Man 

Finally at number 1 is One Punch Man, oh yeah! it’s obvious that this is a good action anime with overpowered Mc, who only needs a single punch to defeat his opponents, To most people, The seemingly ordinary and unimpressive Saitama has a rather unique hobby: being a hero. But In order to pursue his childhood dream, he trained relentlessly for three years—and lost all of his hair in the process,

Now, Saitama is incredibly so powerful and ready to protect his city from monsters and anyone else that means to cause it harm. In fact, all it takes to defeat evildoers with just one punch has led to an unexpected problem—he is no longer able to enjoy the thrill of battling and has become quite bored.

This all changes with the arrival of Genos, a 19-year-old cyborg, who wishes to be Saitama’s disciple after seeing what he is capable of. Genos proposes that the two join the Hero Association in order to become certified heroes that will be recognized for their positive contributions to society. Saitama is shocked that no one knows who he is and quickly agrees.

One Punch Man is a good action-comedy anime show that follows an eccentric Op Mc who longs to fight strong enemies that can hopefully give him the excitement he once felt. Then just maybe, he’ll become popular in the process.