From wizards and sorcerers to mages and witches, anime generally finds a way every time to add the recurring and captivating element of magic. There’s an abundance of magic users in anime as they often take center stage and demonstrate the limitless possibilities of mystical powers.

Whether they use their powers for good or evil, their command over magical abilities leaves the fans dumbstruck at times. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most potent and formidable magic users in anime. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

10. Kazuma Yagami – Kaze no Stigma

In the Kannagi family, Kazuma is seen as the most talented magic user, having made a contract with the Spirit King of the Wind. As a Wind Technique Practitioner, Kazuma is able to fight as a one-man army due to his power being on another level in comparison to other individuals.

In fact, Kazuma is so formidable that even without activating the contract his power is in a different league. Needless to say, he’s undeniably the most powerful Spirit Practioner to ever exist and is one of the most talented magic users in anime to grace the screen.

9. Shiba Tatsuya – Irregular At Magic High School

Upon taking the entrance exam at First High School, Shiba Tatsuya is found magically inept and is placed in the lowest class. Eventually, everyone thinks of him to be a weakling and underestimates him, but soon they find themselves in awe after finding out about Shiba’s magic proficiency.

He may be a “First Class” to the school’s standardized rankings, but Shiba is born a specialized magician, excelling at various special skills that surpass just about everyone else. His technical knowledge and combat abilities are also second to none.

8. Julius Novachrono – Black Clover

The Clover Kingdom is full of powerful and skilled mages but no one comes close to the almighty, Julius Novachrono. As the 28th Wizard King of the Clover Kingdom’s Magic Knights, Julius is known to possess an array of different magical powers that make him the strongest mage in the series.

Julius’s true nature of magic exhibits the property of altering or stopping time flow, allowing him to go against multiple enemies all at once. However, he rarely puts on a show to boast his powers and instead wanders around the kingdom, gaining wide knowledge and experience in magic and social dynamics.

7. Zeref Dragneel – Fairy Tail

Zeref Dragneel is considered to be the strongest and one of the most evil magic users in anime. Being the founder and former Emperor of the Alvarez Empire, Zeref has mastered the art of Black Magic and is exceptionally so powerful that sometimes he cannot consciously control his own powers.

His aptness in magic can be seen from the fact that he owns the forbidden “Ankhseram Black Magic” that allows him to kill any living thing he desires. Zeref has countless spells and abilities like this one which is why he’s not just a formidable opponent but also one of the best darkness users in anime.

6. Ainz Ooal Gown – Overlord

As he is declared by his loyal guild members, Ainz is the most powerful of the Supreme Beings. In the New World, he is the Sorcerer King and is the strongest magic caster in Nazarick which is what makes him a very powerful wizard, and an unbeatable individual in the E-Rental.

With the large arsenal of tier magic at his disposal and cosmic items under his control, Ainz can cast a variety of abilities which include summoning the undead, creating black holes, and spells that cause instant death. His abilities literally make him live up to his titles.

5. Anos Voldigoad – Misfit Of Demon King Academy

Infamous for his cosmic powers and brutality, Anos Voldigoad was named the “Demon King of Tyranny” during the Mythical Age. Being an almighty divine spirit, Anos was feared even by the strongest soul as he defeated countless enemies without even breaking a sweat.

Despite reincarnating after 2000 years, Anos is still super-powerful in all physical aspects and boasts an array of abilities ranging from resurrection magic to teleportation magic. He’s one of those anime characters who killed gods which is why it’s nigh impossible to defeat him by his own created methods.

4. Wang Ling – Daily Life Of The Immortal King

Wang Ling is identified as one of the absolute strongest forces in the series after all, he’s an incarnation of a legendary figure and is born with 30,000 Heavenly Dao in his name due to his cultivation legacy and the inherent power that runs through him.

The power that Wang Ling possesses truly surpasses that of anyone in the entire universe he inhabits. He has a number of unique abilities and powers as well as immense physical strength and speed that make him one of the best magic users in anime.

3. Madoka Kaname – Puella Magi Madoka Magica

One of the charismatic Magical Girls, Madoka has been stated to be the strongest even without her goddess abilities. Her ability is still unknown but it’s often compared to Iroha’s. Nevertheless, she can fire arrows of energy with her now to attack his enemies.

In her goddess form, which is known as “Ultimate Madoka”, she can remove the corruptions of Soul Gems just by touching them. Overall, Madoka is above any other being in the entire setting, or at least comparable to most of them.

2. Gilgamesh – Fate

An ancient king who desired to own everything he could get his hands on, Gilgamesh is by far the strongest Archer-class Servant and Heroic Spirit in the series. While the Holy Grail Wars are meant to be fought by heroes of legend, Gilgamesh certainly makes the case for legendary villains being in the mix as well. 

He’s driven by greed and his own interests at any given moment and draws his powers from his Noble Phantasm, Gate of Babylon. It grants him access to all of the world’s treasures that he collected during his life, allowing him to dominate the battlefield and launch surprise attacks on the opponents.

1. Sinbad – Magi

Sometimes the fans are caught off guard that Sinbad is not just one of the strongest magic users in anime but is amongst the richest anime characters. Being the former King of Sindria and head of the world’s most powerful trading company, Sinbad is well respected for his incredible strength and wealth.

He’s a high-ranked mage and is extremely skilled in swordplay as well. His most notable aspects are his magical abilities, including Magoi Manipulation and rewriting the Rukh. To top it off, Sinbad has the most Djinn in his possession which makes him the strongest man in the world.

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