Is there anyone who doesn’t enjoy an overpowered protagonist (OP MC)?
Watching anime with overpowered main characters can be an incredibly enjoyable experience that can increase your dopamine levels. While some may argue that many of these shows lack substance, I firmly believe that they are undeniably entertaining.
In addition, the anime community has seen a rise in incredibly thought-provoking plots. As a result, this listicle will suggest a mix of both old and new must-watch classics that are sure to keep you captivated and may even motivate you to hit the gym, even if only for a short time 😉.
Without any delay, let’s jump straight into the list of the best 10 anime featuring a dominant main character.
10. I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability
Lloyd’s reincarnation as the seventh prince in Tensei Shitara Dai Nana Ouji has solidified its place on the list as a no-brainer guilty pleasure due to its highly entertaining nature. Despite his previous life as a commoner with an insatiable desire to learn magic, his new life is filled with royal privileges and intrigue.
As an infant, he already displayed his powerful abilities by causing the castle’s roof to crumble with a spell. Now, as a 10-year-old prince, Lloyd spends his time studying magic, interacting with ancient demons, and conducting experiments on magical creatures. Despite fitting into the stereotype, he is an incredibly strong and capable protagonist who is sure to captivate.
9. Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious
In order to save the world of Gaeabrande from the Demon Lord, Goddess Ristarte summons Seiya Ryuuguuin, a hero with overwhelming power. However, she soon discovers that Seiya is excessively cautious and will even spend days or even months training to defeat the weakest of enemies on his mission.
But that’s not all; he will go to great lengths to completely eradicate any trace of their presence in an area. Despite his annoying tendencies, he is the one chosen for the task. This film is highly entertaining and will leave you questioning why a sequel was never made.
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
Despite leading a mundane life, Makoto Misumi’s fate took a drastic turn when his parents’ deal with a goddess resulted in him being transported to another realm. Initially intended to be a hero in this unfamiliar world, the goddess was repulsed by Makoto’s appearance and ultimately exiled him to the barren wastelands to meet his demise.
Fortunately, Makoto was rescued by another deity who granted him abilities and lifted the limitations, granting him incredible strength. Transformed from an average high schooler to an unstoppable adventurer, Makoto embarks on a perilous journey where danger lurks at every turn.
7. The Saga of Tanya The Evil
A corporate worker is reborn as a girl named Tanya Degurechaff in a war-torn world, after angering Being X, a self-proclaimed deity.
Fortunately, he retained his memories from his past life and utilized them to his advantage, rising to become the most powerful and dreaded sorcerer known as the Devil of the Rhine. This all-powerful protagonist’s sole objective is to prove Being X wrong by leading the empire he serves to become the strongest in existence.
Assassination Classroom
Despite being considered outcasts with little chance of graduating, Class 3-E of Kunugigaoka Middle School was given a new purpose by the National Government – to assassinate their teacher, Koro-sensei.
The extraordinary teacher, resembling a yellow octopus, has already annihilated half of the moon. In order to prevent him from destroying the remaining half, he must be assassinated. However, his incredible speed of Mach 20 and numerous other abilities make it seemingly impossible to carry out the assassination of Koro-sensei. Can the students succeed in their mission to assassinate their teacher who possesses OP MC syndrome?
5. 5 Solo Leveling
Ten years ago, a phenomenon occurred where portals to an alternate dimension suddenly opened, unleashing mystical creatures that were impervious to the weapons humanity had at its disposal. As a result, certain individuals known as hunters were imbued with supernatural abilities, ranging from the most powerful S rank to the least skilled E rank, in order to combat and overcome these formidable beasts.
One of the individuals mentioned is Sung Jinwoo, an E-rank hunter known as the World’s Weakest Hunter. After nearly dying, Jinwoo is given a second chance at life when he is granted access to a special training program that only he can see, allowing him to level up.
This thrilling anime follows Jinwoo’s transformation from the weakest hunter to the most powerful, as he fulfills his destiny as the OP MC.
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
In addition to his physical training, Mash’s only necessities are creampuffs and his father, who he affectionately refers to as “pops”. This combination of factors allows him to possess enough strength to effortlessly wield dragon-killing magic. In Mash’s society, those without magical abilities are viewed as a threat and are ultimately eliminated.
Despite years of hiding, Mash’s desire for creampuffs ultimately led to his discovery by the magic police. In order to protect his father, he strikes a deal with them to become a divine visionary at a magic school. However, chaos quickly follows.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
At 37 years old, Satoru Mikami’s life was relatively uneventful until he was suddenly attacked and fatally stabbed on the street. However, he was then reincarnated into another world as a slime.
In a mysterious realm, he becomes friends with Veldora, a legendary dragon who had been sealed away for causing a great catastrophe 300 years ago. Veldora bestows upon him a new name, Rimuru Tempest, and divine protection. As a result of his formidable abilities, Rimuru quickly garners the attention of some of the most powerful beings, including kings and demon lords.
Mob Psycho 100
Despite his overwhelming psychic abilities, Shigeo Kageyama is emotionally vulnerable and poses a danger to those close to him. As a result, he has made the decision to only use his powers when absolutely necessary.
Despite his powerful abilities, he desires to remain in control of them. In order to accomplish this, he seeks guidance from Reigen, a notorious fraud who claims to possess psychic powers. Mob, or Shigeo, has no grand ambitions – all he wants is to win over his long-time crush, Tsubomi, and live a simple existence.
One Punch Man
Saitama dedicatedly trains for three years to fulfill his lifelong aspiration of becoming a hero. As a result, he gains immense strength, but with a cost – he loses all his hair. However, this is not the biggest issue for him. Saitama’s strength has become so overwhelming that he is able to defeat any opponent with just one punch. As a result, he feels unchallenged and bored. Just when he thought life couldn’t get any more monotonous, a cyborg named Genos arrives at his doorstep, bringing excitement and liveliness to his mundane existence.
These suggestions are suitable for anyone, but particularly beneficial for newcomers to the anime realm who desire occasional boosts of dopamine. Please inform me if you believe I should have included additional recommendations, as I am aware that there may be some notable omissions. However, this is a list of 10 recommendations after all.
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