Anime Characters Who Can Destroy A Planet

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In the realm of anime, power can manifest in various ways – from the resolve of a steadfast swordsman embodied in the edge of his blade to the intense passion driving a last-ditch effort. However, there are certain characters who wield such colossal might, it’s as if the entire planet is incidental to their struggle.

These aren’t just ordinary combatants. They’re beings akin to gods, monsters, or cosmic mysteries. Some possess the ability to obliterate cities with a mere gaze. Others have such immense power that they can alter reality without even lifting a finger. A select few bear this power with caution, while others use it recklessly. Here are the Characters who wield powers beyond the ordinary.

7.
Ryuk

Death Note

Although he seldom moves, speaks softly, or resorts to physical violence, Ryuk – the Shinigami who introduced the Death Note into our world – might just be one of the most perilous entities across the entire spectrum of anime.

Unlike others on this list who possess destructive abilities such as splitting the sky or annihilating continents with energy blasts, Ryuk operates on a completely different scale of power. His potential threat to planets doesn’t stem from sheer force; rather, it stems from the incredibly effortless manner in which he could wipe out all life on Earth.

Should Ryuk decide to jot down each person’s name he encounters, it wouldn’t make a difference whether they were powerful, swift, or intelligent. The Death Note rules are stark and straightforward: mere mention of a name along with the face, and that person perishes. Given that Shinigami can effortlessly view human names and lifespans by merely gazing upon them, Ryuk could potentially wipe out the entire population within a matter of days, or even hours.

His boredom is the only thing that spares us.

6.
Anos

The Misfit of Demon King Academy

In a simplified and engaging manner: Anos Voldigoad possesses an extraordinary level of power that overshadows even other extraordinarily powerful characters, earning him the title “Demon King of Tyranny” from The Misfit of Demon King Academy. He has rewritten the rules of his universe so many times that it’s hard to keep track.

He once resurrected himself 0.0000000001 seconds after dying.

He erased an entire army of ten thousand with the beat of his heart.

He can literally destroy a planet with a flick of his finger, and the anime shows it.

During the second season, Anos effortlessly demolishes a celestial entity as a means of conveying a message, rather than out of necessity or anger. Instead, he does this in a laid-back manner, even while discussing with his adversaries. His power is so immense that it seems as though the principles of physics are merely recommendations.

He’s unfazed by the passing of time or the intricacies of cause and effect. He’s faced down abstract enchantments powerful enough to wipe one out of existence, and not only survived but emerged with a grin on his face.

5.
Kaguya Otsutsuki

Naruto Shippuden

In a time when the idea of chakra was unknown across the Naruto universe, it was Kaguya – an extraterrestrial from the Otsutsuki clan – who first arrived on Earth. Her presence significantly altered human history as we know it.

Originally worshipped as the Divine Deity of Rabbits, Kaguya tasted the forbidden fruit from the God Tree and gained control over chakra, making her its first user. Her power wasn’t acquired through traditional means like training or bloodline; instead, it was a divine gift, seemingly inappropriate for existence on Earth.

And when she returned during the Fourth Great Ninja War, her goal was not to rule the planet.

It was to absorb all chakra and start over.

Kaguya had the ability to instantly shift reality, opening up various dimensions at her whim. One instant could be a battlefield, the next a frigid wilderness or an ocean of acid. Each dimension was self-contained and independent from the space-time continuum. Her power extended to creating planetary landscapes, suggesting that altering Earth itself might not be beyond her grasp.

Additionally, there’s the Immovable Truth-Revealing Orb, a mass so packed with chakra that it could potentially destroy everything. In the anime, it seems clear that if Naruto and Sasuke hadn’t intervened promptly, the orb would have consumed the entire planet.

4.
Alluka Zoldyck

Hunter X Hunter

Alluka Zoldyck, the enigmatic member hailing from the notorious Zoldyck family in Hunter x Hunter, might seem like an ordinary young girl on the outside. However, she harbors within her Nanika, a being of uncertain origin, whose powers circumvent all known systems of Nen, logic, or rationality.

Nanika has the ability to fulfill any wish, regardless of how seemingly unattainable. She’s even managed to resurrect the deceased and heal Gon when other top-tier Nen users had lost hope. However, there’s always a price – an equitable exchange based on the significance of the wish.

If the wish is too big? The price could be hundreds, thousands, or even millions of lives.

Hypothetically speaking, if someone were to ask Nanika to ensure their survival as the sole inhabitant of Earth, or to eliminate all others, she might be able to fulfill this request. However, it’s uncertain who among the innocent would pay the price for such a wish. The number of lives potentially lost in exchange is indeterminate.

The unsettling aspect lies in Killua’s ability to disregard the cost entirely, simply asking Nanika to perform any action without repercussions. This flaw, if exploited by someone with malicious intentions, could potentially grant this child the power to destroy an entire planet.

3.
Zeno

Dragon Ball Super

He’s diminutive. He’s well-mannered. He creates art with crayons. However, when Zeno from Dragon Ball Super becomes enraged, whole timelines disappear.

Zeno doesn’t just destroy planets. He erases universes.

In simpler terms, there’s no need for recharging or any fancy visual effects. All he does is lift his hand, and poof! Entire realities, including gods, planets, stars – everything disappears. During the Tournament of Power, he erased numerous universes merely because their combatants lost, all while maintaining a smile on his face.

In this universe, everyone from the Grand Priest down to the Gods of Destruction pays respect to him. Goku refers to him casually as “Zenny,” but even he recognizes there are boundaries. This is because Zeno doesn’t comprehend the idea of consequences. If something bores him, he has the power to erase it. On the other hand, if Zeno feels joy, your existence might be preserved.

2.
Saitama

One Punch Man

It’s become clear that One Punch Man has a satirical bent rather than being typical shonen manga. However, what’s chilling is that the humor doesn’t diminish Saitama’s authenticity in any way.

He surpassed the limitations of his own universe’s power. Once, a single punch of his could tear apart clouds across an entire planet. He leaped from the moon to Earth effortlessly. During his battle against Garou in the Season 2 manga and webcomic series, he moved so swiftly that it appeared as if he was moving faster than time itself.

At his peak, Saitama could likely destroy the planet, not out of rage, but by accident.

In the comic book, there comes a point when Saitama’s sneeze – surprisingly powerful – shatters Jupiter’s moon, Io. This simple act underscores the fact that his ordinary strength far surpasses any defensive capability Earth could possibly muster.

And here’s the kicker: he’s still getting stronger.

1.
Goku

Dragon Ball Z

Of course he’s on this list.

Goku started as a kid with a tail and a power pole. Now he fights gods and makes them sweat.

In Dragon Ball Super, Goku engaged in a battle against Beerus that resonated throughout the cosmos. Their blows echoed across space, shattering the emptiness, and yet, that was not even Goku’s ultimate transformation. Following this encounter, he discovered Ultra Instinct, a state that equates him with the mightiest deities known in existence.

Despite never intentionally causing planetary devastation, the risk is always present. In past instances, a highly-energized Goku was compelled to transport Cell to King Kai’s planet to save Earth from imminent destruction. His intelligence allows him to restrain himself when necessary. However, in a world where Goku must contend with beings like Zeno and Jiren, destruction on a planetary scale is almost commonplace.

He isn’t merely a combatant; he serves as a protector, a stabilizing element. To put it frankly, should he choose to deviate from his path, there is no power, be it on Earth, Namek, or any other realm, that could halt him.

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2025-05-10 21:57