Team building is all about having a good leader beside you and almost every popular anime features this element where it turns out to be the most crucial part of the show. And, that’s why it is necessary to have a ruthless and fearless commander to lead his team from upfront. But, there are only a few fearsome leaders in anime history who are capable of achieving such a feat.

It’s not like there is a lack of leaders in the anime world but, there is only a few who are born with the qualities of being a leader and face any situation with no sense of fear on the face. A great leader is all about someone whom you can trust, rely on and quick decision-maker. Someone who knows to take responsibilities on his shoulders with utter faith in his capabilities.

And, in this article, we are going to talk about the same anime characters who proved to be the best leaders in anime history the fans ever got to see. So, get ready to encounter some of the brave and ruthless captains from the anime realm.

Chrollo Lucilfer

Chrollo Lucilfer served as the leader of the most famous gang of thieves in anime history, Phantom Troupe. He formed the group along with six other residents in the city. It was their troupe whose involvement added some excitement in Hunter x Hunter.

As the leader of Phantom Troupe, Chrollo holds a very strong position in the group and every member of it respects him because of his strong & calm aura. Moreover, he is a Specialist type Nen user and his ability ‘Skill Hunter’ allows him to steal the abilities of other people and to use them as his own by using a conjured book.

Chrollo seems to be a born leader because he is a very capable strategist and despite having volatile personalities in the group, he comfortably holds the Phantom Troupe together that making him one of the fearless anime leaders in anime history.

Sinbad

Magi series displayed the growth of Sinbad from his childhood to the adult age and is one of the most powerful characters in the series. He is extremely skilled in swordplay, as well as Magoi Manipulation and decent martial arts skills. But, he’s a reliable leader as well.

Sinbad was the former King of Sindria, the World Innovator, the Head of the International Alliance, as well as the president of the world’s most powerful trading company, the Sindria Trading Company. Moreover, he is a Dungeon Capturer and a King Vessel. And, also the leader of the Seven Seas Alliance.

Despite all this, he is a great and honorable king who is respected by everyone he meets, especially his subjects. He is often accompanied by members of the Eight Generals, who are his most trusted companions. And, he believes them from the bottom of his heart.

Seijuro Akashi

Team sports require talented players with phenomenal skills that can bring forth their full potential during a game. And, to hold such a team so that they can conquer their opponent, a perfect captain is required and Seijuro Akashi is one such fearless leaders in anime history who is best suited for this job.

As captain of the Teikō Junior High basketball team, Akashi led the team to consecutive victories who later went on to be known as the Generation of Miracles. At Rakuzan High, he became the captain of the basketball team as a freshman.

Akashi has a certain level of respect for all of his teammates and has utter faith in their abilities. He knows how to play with full strength by sticking together as a team. And, most importantly he plays with the winners-mentality and for him, there is no place for defeat.

Roy Mustang

Entitled with the ‘Flame Alchemist’ of Amestris’ State Military, Roy Mustang holds a top position in the State Military and is a very dependable commander who plans on becoming the next Führer of Amestris.

As the State Alchemist, Roy commanded his officers brilliantly in the Ishval Civil War and played a very important role in turning the series of events in the favour of his army. Later on, he was the one who took Edward & Alphonse into his custody and polished them to become superior beings.

He looks very serious and cool-headed person but when his best friend, Maes Hughes got killed by a Homunculus the way he cried at his funeral showed his devotion & care towards his friends and companions. And, after knowing that the military was behind it, he pledged to dethrone the government without any sense of fear in his mind.

Lelouch Lamperouge

Lelouch Lamperouge is one of the best anti-heroes the fans ever witnessed. Being obsessed with the thought of revolutionizing the Royal Empire of Britannia, Lelouch never hesitated to sacrifice the lives of civilians to achieve his belonged dream.

All of that was possible because of his special Geass power bestowed upon him by a mysterious being C.C. He acquired the ability to control people’s minds and actions through his Geass resulting in the deaths of thousands of people throughout the series.

Throughout the series, Lelouch displayed his leadership quality by commanding his subordinates in a very smart and diligent way. At every step, he used his tactful mind to turn around the events on the battlefield. As the main protagonist of the series, he won millions of hearts through his qualities of being a perfect leader.

Kyojuro Rengoku

Kyojuro Rengoku, best known as the ‘Flame Hashira’, was one of the nine Hashiras in the ongoing series of Demon Slayer. He was the wielder of Flame Breathing technique and was a very skillful swordsman. But, apart from it, he was a very great leader as well.

In the Mugen Train Arc, he handled the mischievous trio of Tanjiro, Inosuke and Zenitsu very smoothly without any chaos. Most importantly, Rengoku was standing firm in the battle with Akaza and kept fighting until his last breath to save his disciples. He demonstrated the true spirit of a swordsman and a reputed Hashira.

Rengoku will always be in the burning hearts of the Demon Slayer fans and always be the beloved Hashira among all. He was a loving brother, great son, reliable comrade and a phenomenal leader who never shy to perform his duty with dignity.

Julius Novachrono

The Clover Kingdom is full of powerful & skilled Magic Knights with an immense amount of magic but no one even comes close to the mighty, Julius Novachrono. He is the 28th Magic Emperor of the Clover Kingdom’s Magic Knights and also a former captain of the Grey Deer squad.

In general, Julius is a very wise man with wide knowledge and experience in magic and social dynamics. He does not see people based on their social standings, as he still treats Asta and Yuno in the same way he treats the other Knights regardless of their rankings.

However, Julius possesses an array of different magical powers that makes him the strongest Magic Knight of the Clover Kingdom. By his Transformation Magic, he disguises himself as a normal being to wander around the kingdom. His true nature of magic allows him to steal time from those he targets. Moreover, he is capable of manipulating the flow of time as well.

Erwin Smith

Leadership demands decisions to make in such extreme conditions that sometimes you have to put life at stake to reach the desired goal and that’s never an easy task for a leader. And, that’s why Erwin Smith is one of the best leaders in anime history who never hesitated to lead his soldiers from upfront.

In a realm like Attack On Titan, it’s very important to move forward without caring about the losses you suffered on the battlefield. Because once you stop for it, then you become a precious meal for a Titan. And, Erwin had that charm and ruthlessness to protect humanity from any kind of danger.

He served as the 13th commander of the Survey Corps and was a very brave soldier of his army. Commanding an officer like Levi Ackerman is not a joke, but Erwin knew how to deal with his comrades and solve problems with his sharp intellect. Even, Levi acknowledged his leadership qualities and was devoted to him. And, no one can take his place ever again.

Monkey D. Luffy

The future King of the Pirates, Monkey D. Luffy is the main protagonist of the widely recognized anime series, One Piece. He acquires the ability of Gomu Gomu no Mi fruit that enables him to stretch his body parts like rubber, making him a Rubber Human.

Furthermore, Luffy is the wielder of both Conquerors Haki and Observation Haki which is seen to be very rare among the pirates. And, he demonstrated this power when he wiped out a group of 50,000 Fishmen without lifting a single finger. Luffy never gives up and that attitude sets him miles ahead of his enemies.

Apart from his Devil Fruit powers and immense physical strength, Luffy is one of the best leaders in anime history. He cares about his crew members a lot and tries to never let them down. Whether it was Nami’s hometown or Robin’s escape in Enies Lobby, Luffy was always there to help his beloved friends in trouble.

Askeladd

There is always a certain character who looks more badass and dominating than the main protagonist, and Askeladd is one such personality who stands out even more in the strong supporting cast of Vinland Saga. He serves as the antagonist of the series and he is kind of a showrunner.

Askeladd is a very cunning and mysterious bandit who commanded a mercenary band of Vikings. After assassinating Thors, he took in Throfinn in his group as well and made him a merciless and brutal warrior. When his band was wiped out by Thorkell, Askeladd pledged his service to Canute to achieve his goal of keeping Wales safe from the Viking invasion.

Being an excellent swordsman, he is a great fighter and his biggest strength lies in his intelligence and ability to strategize & adapt. He is quick to act and seize what he wants. As a captain, his band looks up to him as a bold and lucky person worthy of leading the group from upfront.

With this, our list of most fearless leaders in anime history comes to an end. We hope you liked it. Let us know in the comments section, which one is your ideal leader from the list?

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