Summary
DevilsandDemonsare common archetypes used as the main antagonists of countless anime series. Hailing from dark dimensions or hellish underworlds, Devils embody pure evil and are terrors to humanity. Devils possess incredible power that makes them unstoppable forces of nature, endowed with magical powers, fearful presences, and an insatiable need for destruction.
Some of the most powerful Devils can wipe entire civilizations off the face of the earth with the snap of a finger. Anime is home to dozens of powerful Devils; some good, some evil. Here are some of the absolutelymost OP Devils in anime.
In the early beginnings of theDragon Ballfranchise, Goku traveled far and wide on his first journey to recover the Dragon Balls with Bulma. During his adventures, he encountered Baba the fortune-teller and engaged in a battle of strength against her champions.
Spike the Devilmanwas Baba’s most powerful fighter. As a devil from hell, he had strange abilities and top-notch martial arts capabilities. Spike could use magic to materialize things from thin air and utilize ki to increase his power, making him quite a challenge for a young Goku. Spike also won the World Martial Arts tournament twice in a row, proving his strength against other formidable fighters.
Chronois one of the main protagonists ofChrono Crusade.He is a demon who escaped the demon world and the ensuing pandemonium by entering the human world and suppressing his demonic nature.
As a demon, Chrono has levels of power that fluctuate depending on how much he gives in to his darker side. In his full demon transformation, Chrono has immense strength and speed, more so than ordinary demons, thanks to his history as a demon warrior. Paired with his tactical mind and bloodlust, Chrono is one of the most dangerous demons inChrono Crusade,next to his older brother, Aion.
Danteis one of the most popular characters from theDevil May Cryfranchise, which spans six games and two anime series. Dante is one of the twin sons of Sparda. As such, he is equipped with powerful abilities, including increased speed, strength, and regenerative capabilities.
Dante hunts devils and demons as a profession, which places him up against some of the most powerful monsters hell has to offer. Utilizing a number of tools such as the demon sword Rebellion, Devil Arms from past victories, and his Devil Trigger, which allows him to transform by tapping into his father’s blood, Dante cuts down foe after foe while barely breaking a sweat.
Satan was the demon king of Ente Isla until a legendary hero defeated him. During the battle, Maou found an opportunity to escape and, using a portal, found himself in modern-day Japan. In his past life, he was known as the Demon King Satan, and the strongest in the realm, but now he has taken on the persona ofSadao Maouto blend in with humans.
Even after becoming a resident in the human world, Maou is still a walking calamity and knows no equal. With powerful abilities such as dimension control, immense magical ability, regeneration, and unparalleled strength and speed, Maou embodies the title King of Demons inThe Devil is a Part-Timer!
Black Cloveris filled with powerful individuals who defy physics and control catastrophic magical abilities, such as Yuno’s Wind Magic and Julius' Restraining Magic. However, beneath the magical world ofBlack Cloverlies the underworld where powerful devils roam the many layers of Hell.
The leader and ruler of the lowest level isLucifero. As a frighteningly powerful Devil, Lucifero has unmatched strength and speed, able to counter light-speed attacks and completely overwhelm multiple magic knights at once. Additionally, Lucifero controls Gravity magic, a truly devastating magical power that none can oppose.
Akira Fudois the protagonist ofDevilman Crybaby,an adaptation of the originalDevilmanmanga created by Go Nagai. Fudo obtains the power of the demon Amon after being trapped in a ritual by his best friend, which allows him to transform into the Devilman.
As the powerful Devilman, Fudo possesses a laundry list of devastating abilities, including energy projection, increased strength and speed to unimaginable scales, and near-immortality. Devilman is capable of ripping apart colossal demons with his bare hands and overpowering even the most ferocious of opponents.
Within theBlue Exorcistuniverse,Satanis the most powerful being in existence, one who embodies destruction, despair, and chaos. Satan is the ruler of the demon realm Gehenna and serves as the main antagonist of the series. He is capable of incredible feats that defy logic, and, as a near-omnipotent being, he maintains a level of power above all ordinary demons.
The most fearsome weapon that Satan uses is the Blue Flame, an unstoppable force of hellfire that incinerates anything it touches. Satan has slain countless Priests and Paladins, turned Holy monasteries to ash, and destroyed holy barriers effortlessly, which was thought to be impossible.
InChainsaw Man, Devils are the embodiments of humanity’s greatest fears, with the amount of fear worldwide equating to a Devil’s strength. TheChainsaw Devilis one of the strongest Devils in theChainsaw Manuniverse, made from the physical manifestation of humanity’s fear of chainsaws.
The Chainsaw Devil has fused with Denji, becoming the main protagonist ofChainsaw Man,and taking on the war against the Gun Devil. There is a secret to the Chainsaw Devil that makes even other devils cower in fear of his power: aside from increased strength and speed, the Chainsaw Devil can shred anything into nothing.
