The power of being immortal can be considered the most coolest ability one can ever get. Isn’t it amazing that a person can never die and can enjoy his life the eternity? Whether it’s the antagonist or the hero, everyone likes to taste the power of being immortal and there are pretty much several anime with immortal main character who acquires this ability of undying by different means.

The ability to not die is pretty impressive after all, one can not be defeated at all despite the fact enemy is stronger or not. It is almost equal to nullifying all the attacks of the opponent and there are several protagonists who have earned the title of being immortal. But, in so many of them, who is the most efficient and invulnerable when it comes to combat situations and tough opponents?

And, in today’s article, we’ll take a look at some of the best anime with immortal main character who bring bizarre and crazy energy to the show. So, without any further ado let’s get started.

10. Baccano! – Isaac Dian

Baccano! is based on a light novel series written by Ryohgo Narita. The plot of the series is pretty hard to summarize as it is often told from multiple points of view and focuses on various people at the same time including alchemists, thieves, and thugs who are unconnected to one another. The series is set within the fictional United States during various time periods, most notably the Prohibition era.

After an immortality elixir is recreated in 1930 Manhattan, the characters begin to cross paths, setting off events that spiral further and further out of control. Although, Isaac has been taken into consideration here but Baccano! is an anime with multiple main characters and you can’t say for sure which one is the most important.

9. To Your Eternity – Fushi

Some acquire immortality accidentally, some drink elixir, while some get the blessings of the undying afterlife. However, Fushi doesn’t fall into any of the categories because it was born with the ability to be immortal. Initially, Fushi was just an orb, but soon it began to take the shape of dead beings. First, the orb turned into a wolf, and then into a boy.

Fushi can take the form of different beings and cause massive destruction. Over time, he came to realize the true extent of his powers. So, don’t miss out on Fushi’s journey, after all, the series is solely based on the themes of death & immortality and unlike other shōnen animanga To Your Eternity is a little bit different and magical.

8. Seven Deadly Sins – Meliodas

The Seven Deadly Sins is an entertaining fantasy shōnen anime series that features a setting similar to the European Middle Ages, with its titular group of knights representing the seven deadly sins. The plot & character development is pretty smooth in the series with a bonus of hilarious acts. And, in a similar way, it’s one of the few known anime with immortal main character.

The protagonist, Meliodas is the son of the Demon King and also the Sin of Wrath who leads the strong group of “Seven Deadly Sins”. He looks cute and is short but in his demon form, Meliodas beholds the power to destroy an entire kingdom by himself and the Kingdom of Danafor is proof of it. Besides, Meliodas his subordinate Ban is also immortal and shares the same fate as his captain.

7. Overlord – Momonga

Isekai anime with immortal main character is the most common thing you can come around as a fan of this genre. Overlord is another such “virtual world” anime based on the role-playing game that stars Ainz Ooal Gown alias Momonga, a powerful, guild-leading wizard who can’t be harmed by any physical attacks unless the weapons are actually able to crush his bones.

With his magic at his disposal and mysterious items under his control, Momonga is easily the most powerful character in the game. Unlike other action-packed anime, Overlord showcases Momonga’s unique abilities in the midst of his newfound and often hilariously tedious adventures in the MMORPG.

6. Devilman Crybaby – Akira Fudo

Devilman Crybaby is a Netflix original anime series based on Go Nagai’s manga series Devilman. The series premiered in 2018 and caught the attention of many fans because of its setting around the themes like puberty, sexuality and love. It is one of those good anime with immortal main character where the serious threat to humanity has been highlighted deliberately.

Akira Fudo was originally a human who turned into a Devilman thanks to the efforts of his best friend, Ryo Asuka. But due to Akira’s pure heart, he gains the demon’s powers, memories, bravery, strength, and willingness to fight while maintaining his human consciousness. Now, a creature with the body of a demon but the mind of a human, Akira swears to protect his former people against the hordes of demons that seek to destroy humanity.

5. Re:Zero – Subaru Natsuki

Subaru was a good-for-nothing NEET before he got transported to another world on his way home from the convenience store. While dealing with the new world, he also encounters catastrophes that result in his death, though he is always revived to a point in time where he can make substantial changes. Although Subaru can live eternally, his immortality is one that no one should wish for.

Using his “Return by Death” ability, Subaru can go back to a checkpoint after dying. However, the downside of his ability is that he has to suffer a painful death every single time in the new world he was brought to, and he always has to search for a way out of the maze of fate. Despite no strength and help, Subaru fights hard to protect his lover and friends.

4. Tensura – Rimuru Tempest

Before being reincarnated into the fantasy world of Tensura as a slime, Rimuru Tempest was an average guy named Satoru Mikami who worked at a general contracting firm. At first, he was provided with normal abilities like surviving without food & water and the regeneration power. But soon he entered the league of anime with immortal main character.

As soon as Rimuru acquired a mysterious skill “predator”, his new life in the fantasy world began to get exciting. His new skill granted him to absorb the abilities of any being and use them for his own good. With the help of this, he became almost invincible as Rimuru acquired everyone’s skill whom he came across and used those abilities for his own good.

3. Ajin – Kei Nagai

Kei Negai was a normal human until a road accident changed his life completely. After being run over by a truck, it was revealed that Kei is an immortal demi-human particularly known as “Ajin”. The Ajin are immortal and are not considered human by others. As an Ajin, a person cannot die because of acquiring supernatural powers and regenerative abilities.

In addition to his immortality, Kei has the ability to paralyze people with his screams and is capable to create extensions of himself. Just like other Ajin, Kei is also able to create Black Ghosts, a dark form that they can control and can create more ghosts than any other Ajin. However, he lacks control over them still he has shown that he can survive the most dangerous situations.

2. Noragami – Yato

Yato, originally called Yaboku, serves as the main protagonist of the anime series Noragami, and the ‘stray god’ of the title. He is an obscure god who aims to become a God of Fortune and desires one day to be worshipped by the masses. To achieve this, he works as a delivery god, taking whatever job people give him for five yen. Although, he doesn’t sound like a god but Yato has the powers of a supreme being.

He possesses limited immortality and cannot be killed or lethally injured by Near Shore entities (humans) however, he doesn’t rely on his immortality alone and wields a bunch of abilities. Yato is skilled in armed combat and can quickly adapt to new weapons. He can do teleportation as well and is capable of possessing a human that he has formed ties with.

1. Hellsing – Alucard

Hellsing is a 2000s classic action & vampire-themed anime series praised for its over-the-top viewing experience. Set in an alternate take on the modern times, Hellsing features the original vampire Alucard who swore devotion to the Hellsing family after his defeat at the hands of Abraham Van Helsing. As a result, Alucard started hunting vampires all around the world.

Alucard is known for his bloodlust and love for violence. Out of all the anime vampires present out there, he is hailed to be the strongest one among them. Supernatural powers are his main weapon but other than that Alucard possesses a variety of abilities like immortality, invisibility, blood and weather manipulation that give him control over his enemies making him the supreme leader of the Hellsing world.

Which one of the following anime with immortal main character is your favorite? Feel free to comment down your thoughts and make sure to recommend some other anime like the ones listed above, also don’t forget to share this article with your fellow otaku friends.

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