In the realm of anime, the concept of speed often transcends the boundaries of reality, featuring characters whose velocity seems to defy the laws of physics. These incredible beings manipulate time, create afterimages, and sometimes even become imperceptible to the human eye. From ninjas to superhumans, and extraterrestrial beings, speed plays a pivotal role, showcasing the formidable abilities of these ten exceptional characters.
10. Kuro Sensei (Assassination Classroom)
Kuro Sensei, the beloved teacher from Assassination Classroom, is our first entry. His velocity reaches Mach 20, an astonishing twenty times the speed of sound. With such rapidity, he effortlessly dodges bullets and missiles, often appearing in multiple locations simultaneously, solidifying his reputation as one of the fastest characters in anime.
9. Izuku Midoriya (My Hero Academia)
Next up is Izuku Midoriya, whose speed may not be immediately apparent, but it is nonetheless remarkable. As he hones his mastery of One for All, his speed, particularly in Full Cowl 100%, becomes explosive, especially evident during his epic confrontation with Overhaul, where he seems to teleport across the battlefield. With the ongoing plot of My Hero Academia, Izuku’s speed is poised to only get faster as he advances.
8. Meruem (Hunter x Hunter)
Meruem, the Chimera King in Hunter x Hunter, exhibits incomprehensible speed, surpassing most hunters in the series. His quick reflexes, coupled with strategic thinking, make him a lethal opponent. During his battle with Netero, he eludes the 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva’s attacks, simultaneously calculating an infinite array of potential strikes from Netero’s formidable attack, which positions him as one of anime’s most dangerous and swift characters.
7. Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach)
Ichigo Kurosaki’s speed is a key element of his combat prowess in Bleach. Utilizing techniques like Shunpo and unleashing his Bankai, Ichigo’s agility reaches extraordinary heights, particularly during the Thousand-Year Blood War arc where his speed becomes virtually unparalleled, allowing him to dispatch foes effortlessly. His impressive speed and swordsmanship reaffirm his position as one of the fastest anime characters.
6. Naruto Uzumaki (Boruto)
Naruto Uzumaki stands out as one of the fastest ninjas, a title he retains through his evolution into Boruto. With the Sage of Six Paths’ abilities and his transformative Baryon Mode, his speed escalates to an astronomical level, overpowering opponents like Isshiki Otsutsuki. This significant increase secures his status as one of the fastest characters in the anime landscape.
5. Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen)
Satoru Gojo, from Jujutsu Kaisen, operates at near light speeds while wielding potent abilities to manipulate space. His Limitless technique creates an infinite space between him and his adversaries, rendering him untouchable. Coupled with his acute reflexes, Gojo showcases incredible agility, executing moves that make it seem as though he is simultaneously evading attacks in real time. His Domain Expansion, Infinite Void, further amplifies his speed by slowing down his enemies, making him one of the fastest sorcerers around.
4. Saitama (One Punch Man)
Saitama, the protagonist known as One Punch Man, possesses extraordinary speed that far surpasses the norm. Notably, he can traverse from the Moon to Earth in mere moments, hinting at capabilities approaching light speed. His feats in the manga demonstrate even greater velocities. During his clash with Boros, Saitama’s speed seems to manifest as teleportation, indicating that his true potential remains beyond comprehension.
3. Borsalino/Kizaru (One Piece)
As we enter the top three, we meet Borsalino (Kizaru) from One Piece, who boasts speeds equivalent to light itself. Thanks to his Pika Pika no Mi devil fruit, he can move instantaneously, dodging attacks and appearing virtually anywhere on the battlefield. His ability to emit light beams adds to his arsenal, though his thought processes lag behind his physical speed, highlighting the distinction between swift movement and strategic thinking.
2. Shinra Kusakabe (Fire Force)
Shinra Kusakabe from Fire Force exemplifies a character who shatters the limitations of physics with his ability to travel faster than light. His unique skills allow him to bend time, rewriting events as they happen, coupled with a body that can reconstruct itself for unparalleled velocities.
1. Goku (Dragon Ball Super)
Finally, we reach Goku from Dragon Ball Super, an icon of speed that transcends light. Since his time in Dragon Ball Z, Goku’s speed has evolved dramatically, particularly with his Ultra Instinct form, where he can react and counter before his mind fully registers the action. He dodges attacks that exceed light speed and wields Instant Transmission, navigating the universe in the blink of an eye, marking him as the fastest character in anime history.
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