The shonen anime genre is widely known for its dominant characters. Surprisingly, many of these talented fighters are quite old and wouldn't fare well in the real world.
Popular characters like Whitebeard prove that it's possible to age with grace and power. Although he's one of the oldest characters in One Piece, even the World Government thinks twice before taking on the old Sea Wolf.
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Other influential characters like Isaac Netero prove that skills don't diminish with age in anime. Old Netero often silently demonstrates why he was once considered the strongest hunter. Older shōnen anime characters seem to grow stronger with age. These generational leaders outlast the youth of their respective series, and even more.
10. Joseph Joestar ages gracefully after being the main character of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Joseph Joestar is one of the most popular protagonists in the shōnen anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Though relegated to a secondary role compared to other important characters after being the main lead, he remains one of the greatest combat geniuses in anime. Despite his advanced age, Joseph briefly faces Dio Brando using his Stand and Hamon.
Although Joseph may appear like any ordinary old man, his mind is always three steps ahead. The Joestar prodigy regularly outsmarts his enemies, even when not the main character. While Joseph makes questionable decisions in his old age, he frequently uses his extraordinary powers to save his daughter’s life. Without Joseph, Jotaro and his friends would likely never have succeeded in their quest to defeat Dio.
9. Makarov Dreyar is the loyal guild master of Fairy Tail.
Makarov Dreyar is often considered the paternal figure of the Fairy Tail guild. Until later, he was probably the most powerful fighter in the organization, second only to Gildarts. Makarov possesses one of the largest magical arsenals in the entire anime and uses some of the most powerful spells in shōnen. Fairy Law can completely devastate, but its attacks are so precise that his friends never have to worry about being harmed.
Aside from his offensive power, Makarov is also capable of casting numerous impressive defensive spells. He also lovingly leads one of the most powerful guilds in the anime. The fact that he can continue leading despite his advanced age is a testament to his great strength. Although others have temporarily succeeded him, it was under Dreyar's leadership that Fairy Tail experienced by far its greatest success.
8. King Bradley from Fullmetal Alchemist is much older than his appearance suggests.
King Bradley is nearing his sixties, despite his jet-black hair. The only homunculus created entirely from human construction, Bradley embodies the sin of Wrath. Thanks to his relentless anger and advanced physical abilities, Bradley is one of the most powerful homunculi. As soon as he attacks an opponent, his strike is merciless.
Bradley eventually loses to Scar, one of the most powerful alchemists in shōnen anime, but the villain almost decapitates Scar several times. Bradley also possesses some of the most impressive swordsmanship in the anime. When Fu attacks Wrath with several bombs, Wrath cuts Fu and the bombs in half while keeping his hair intact and burning. This act of swordsmanship is as impressive as it is terrifying.
7. Hiruzen Sarutobi is one of the most iconic Hokage in Naruto's history.
Hiruzen is often considered one of the most powerful Hokage in Naruto. He masters all five basic chakras and is one of the few Hokage to age. It takes the combined power of a former Sannin and the entire Hidden Sand village to defeat Sarutobi. Orochimaru also uses the resurrected bodies of the First and Second Hokage to assist him in the battle.
Despite Orochimaru's apparent advantage, Hiruzen still manages to completely prevent him from using his Jutsu. Although this setback is only temporary, it remains a lasting testament to Hiruzen's omnipresent strength. Aside from his combat genius, Hiruzen was also beloved by his people for his compassion and wisdom. The Third Hokage remains the ideal role model for all previous Hokage.
6. Sorahiko Torino taught All Might everything he knows in MHA.
Gran Torino’s actual age has never been specified. Many fans estimate him to be in his sixties at the earliest. Despite his small stature, Torino has retained his impressive speed. During training, Sorahiko, in his old age, moves so quickly that Deku can’t keep up. When he was a Professional Hero, Gran Torino was often considered the fastest Professional Hero of his generation.
Although Sorahiko has been retired for a long time, he spends his days training the next generation of heroes. In addition to his impressive speed, the former pro knows how to bring out the best in his students. Without his training, Deku would never have learned how to use his quirk and create the Shoot Style. Gran Torino never let his age stop him from protecting the innocent from the dangers of villains.
5. Isaac Netero was once the most powerful Nen user in the world of Hunter x Hunter.
Isaac Netero is by far the most powerful human in Hunter x Hunter. He looks like an ordinary old man until he takes off his robe and reveals his muscles. Despite his advanced age, he easily surpasses the already impressive Killua and Gon. This is why Netero is the only character capable of almost defeating Meruem. He is the first one to make the Ant King feel fear.
Netero’s training is one of the most intense in anime history. This intensive training largely explains his strength. Unfortunately, Netero makes the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the world’s safety. This sacrifice is not in vain, as he ultimately achieves his goal: finding a powerful opponent.
4. Bang, or Silver Fang, is one of the top-ranked heroes in One Punch Man.
Silver Fang was once one of the most powerful heroes in the Hero Association. He trains some of the most talented fighters in the series, including Garou. Despite being eighty-one years old, Bang has an impressive physique from head to toe and near-uncontested mastery of martial arts. The only person to have truly surpassed Bang in martial arts is his former student, Garou.
Bang has maintained his identity as a hero well into his old age. Even at an age where most would require care, Bang regularly looks after the citizens of Z-City. A former S-Class hero, he is capable of facing numerous threats, alien or not. However, his greatest strength lies in his ability to understand his opponents.
3. Whitebeard regularly fought the former Pirate King.
Before his death, Whitebeard was one of the most powerful pirate captains in One Piece. He was one of the first to hold the Yonko title, and the World Government often left him alone. After Ace's capture by the Marines, Whitebeard launched a massive assault on the Marine Headquarters. Despite an isolated pirate alliance facing a disciplined government organization, Whitebeard came very close to winning the battle.
Ultimately, Whitebeard only lost his life due to the intervention of Blackbeard’s Pirates. Without their untimely intervention, both Ace and Whitebeard might have survived the battle. Whitebeard's Devil Fruit, the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, is one of the most powerful Devil Fruits in shōnen anime. Unfortunately, it was stolen by Blackbeard after Whitebeard's death. It remains the only known case of a Devil Fruit being extracted from a body.
2. Many consider Genryusai Yamamoto one of the strongest characters in Bleach.
Genryusai Yamamoto is not only one of the oldest characters in the anime, but also the most powerful. So powerful that the plot often prevents him from directly engaging in battles. However, when he does take part in a fight, it becomes an unprecedented spectacle. The only character strong enough to defeat Yamamoto was King Yhwach.
Yamamoto's flames make him one of the most impressive fire users in the anime. This is surprising, considering Yamamoto is thousands of years old. Amazingly, Yamamoto claims to have been even stronger in his youth. This revelation is staggering, as Yamamoto is one of Bleach's most talented fighters, despite his advanced age.
1. Master Roshi briefly fought Jiren in Dragon Ball Super, despite his advanced age.
Master Roshi is often considered one of the greatest and most influential anime mentors. Without him, Goku would never have reached his full potential. Although far weaker than Goku, Roshi briefly faces Jiren during the Tournament of Power. Despite being human, Master Roshi demonstrated a primitive application of Ultra Instinct.
The popular Master Roshi is also the originator of one of the most iconic techniques in anime, the Kamehameha. Almost all anime fans have tried to recreate this iconic attack at some point. Despite his more perverse eccentricities, Roshi remains an example of perseverance and sportsmanship. Even with his senior status, he sometimes directly involves himself in battles.
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