We asked AI who the strongest anime character is (and its answer surprised us)

One Punch Man. Image courtesy VIZ Media
One Punch Man. Image courtesy VIZ Media

There are some powerful characters in anime, but who is the strongest anime character? We asked AI and it made quite a bold pick.

The question of who the strongest anime character is is one that has sparked numerous debates among anime fans over the years. The reason for this is that there are a number of anime characters with extraordinary powers, abilities, and strengths, making it challenging to determine who the strongest of them all is.

The debate usually centers on characters’ power levels, which are often measured based on their abilities, durability, and fighting skills. Some anime characters are incredibly powerful and can destroy entire universes with ease, while others possess superhuman strength, speed, and agility that allow them to defeat their opponents with ease.

One reason why the debate over the strongest anime character continues is because of the diversity of anime genres. Different anime genres often feature unique power systems, and each has its criteria for determining the strongest character.

For example, in the shonen genre, the strongest character is often the one who possesses the most raw power and has the ability to overcome seemingly impossible challenges. On the other hand, in the seinen genre, the strongest character may be the one who has the most strategic mind and can outsmart their opponents. As a result, the debate over the strongest anime character is often influenced by personal preferences and the type of anime genre that one is most interested in.

Who is the strongest anime characters? (According to AI)

Anime fans have always struggled with determining who is the strongest anime character, so we decided to take the debate to ChatGPT’s AI by tasking it with the challenge of finally putting an end to the debate. In order to keep things fair, we did not set any restrictions or influence the AI’s decision in any way by giving it anime titles to choose from.

Instead, we simply posed the question of who is the strongest anime character which led AI to one particular character: One-Punch Man‘s Saitama.

"There are so many insanely powerful anime characters out there, it’s hard to pick just one. But if I had to choose, I’d say it’s gotta be Saitama from One Punch Man!I mean, the guy can defeat any opponent with just one punch! He’s so strong, it’s almost ridiculous. He’s taken down giant monsters, evil villains, and even other heroes with ease. And the best part? He doesn’t even take himself too seriously. He’s just a normal guy who happens to be ridiculously strong.Sure, there are other characters who are incredibly powerful in their own right, like Goku from Dragon Ball Z or Naruto from, well, Naruto. But there’s just something about Saitama’s sheer strength and nonchalant attitude that makes him stand out to me as the strongest anime character of them all."

Not going to lie, Saitama is deserving of the title but he definitely was not the character we expected AI to select. Ironically, there was a large part of us that thought it would select Goku or Naruto who it did mention but did not feel were worthy of the title of strongest anime character.

The selection of Saitama as the strongest anime character is sure to get fans talking, but the character absolutely is deserving of the honor.

Saitama’s most notable power is his ability to defeat almost any opponent with a single punch. He possesses incredible physical strength, agility, and speed that far surpasses any human’s capabilities. His strength is so great that it often causes shockwaves and can even split the earth in half. When you take that in mind, it’s clear why AI selected Saitama as the strongest anime character and we can’t argue too much with its decision.