The Strongest Anime Protagonists Of 2024

An anime's protagonist is arguably its most defining trait. The common consensus is that an anime's main lead can make or break a show. One of the easiest ways to make a character more interesting is by giving them special powers. These abilities give them the strength needed to defeat fearsome foes and protect their friends.

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Many anime characters who are predominantly featured in 2024 were also armed with interesting powers. Given the absurd number of releases, it is obvious that not everyone has the same level of strength. To make things simpler, this list ranks the strongest anime protagonists of 2024.

7 Kamado Tanjiro

Can Use Powerful Breathing Styles

Despite losing almost every single member of his family to demons, Tanjiro maintained his morality. Even when faced with harsh situations, Tanjiro keeps his cool and doesn't let resentment take over.

Tanjiro is an adept swordsman who wields a Nichirin blade. Aside from his swordsmanship, Tanjiro has his Demon Slayer Mark. When active, it boosts all of his physical abilities. Whenever Tanjiro combines the two, he is able to dominate the strongest demons.

6 Midoriya Izuku

Has Access To Multiple Quirks

Midoriya Izuku is among the most recognizable anime heroes. As the main lead of My Hero Academia, it is hardly surprising that Midoriya is one of the most powerful characters in the series.

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Armed with One For All, Midoriya has access to a plethora of powers. He can alter the speed of anything that he touches. With the Fa Jin Quirk, he can store up energy and then release it all at the same time. Furthermore, Midoriya can float, put up a smokescreen, and create tendrils for grappling.

5 Monkey D. Luffy

Can Use Three Kinds Of Haki And Has A Devil Fruit As Well

Monkey D. Luffy is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and one of the four Emperors of the Sea. Luffy began his journey as a fairly average fighter, but his indomitable spirit allowed him to grow significantly.

Monkey D. Luffy possesses a Devil Fruit that enables him to tap into the power of the ancient Sun God. With time, Luffy mastered its power completely and created gears. Aside from his Devil Fruit, Luffy can look into the future with Haki. He can destroy an individual from within using his Advanced Armament Haki. His strongest attack is a massive fist that dwarfs an island. Needless to say, it can pulverize mountains with ease.

4 Sung Jin-woo

Possesses Unlimited Potential

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Sung Jin-woo is the main protagonist of Solo Leveling. Initially considered the weakest hunter in the world, Sung Jin-woo had prepared himself for a life of mediocrity. His life is turned upside down when a regular raid goes wrong, and he ends up alone with terrifying creatures. Fortunately, he does not die and instead receives a second shot at life.

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Sung Jin-woo has insanely potential, which makes it hard to know his ceiling. Every time he levels up, his attributes go up. He has access to special weapons and items, some of which give him an unfair advantage in fights. Sung Jin-woo's physical attributes are completely different from most, making him a truly outstanding opponent.

3 Ichigo Kurosaki

Ichigo Kurosaki is the primary protagonist of Bleach, one of the Big Three. In 2024, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War aired its third cour, taking a giant leap towards its conclusion. Following its conclusion, a fourth part was announced, which will see Ichiho Kurosaki finish his story.

Ichigo is an extremely strong fighter who is overlooked in powerscaling debates, possibly due to his lack of popularity. The truth is that Ichigo is equipped with a myriad of powerful abilities, with which he has taken down many notable enemies. Ichigo's Shinigami form bolsters his physical abilities and makes his swordplay deadlier. With all these powers, Ichigo is certainly one of the strongest anime protagonists of 2024.

2 Son Goku

Member Of The Legendary Saiyan Race

Son Goku returned to the screens with Dragon Ball Daima. After losing Akira Toriyama earlier this year, a new Dragon Ball is what everyone wanted. Dragon Ball Daima is set after the fight with Kid Buu. It has an interesting storyline, and the new characters introduced in the anime are neat.

Son Goku is known as one of the strongest anime characters of all time. A Saiyan warrior, Goku is armed with a ton of abilities that make it nearly impossible to overwhelm him in combat. He can teleport to avoid incoming attacks or sneak up on his enemies to take them out. Dragon Ball Daima's placement in the timeline means that Goku does not have access to Ultra Instinct, but he's still stronger than most anime protagonists of 2024.

1 Yogiri Takatou

Can Instantly Kill A Person

Yogiri Takatou is the protagonist of My Instant Death Ability is So Overpowered, No One in This Other World Stands a Chance Against Me! It is an Isekai anime, and the main protagonist is unsurprisingly strong.

Yogiri Takatou might not seem like a powerful character, but he possesses one of the most overpowered abilities. Yogiri has the ability to kill someone with just a thought. The best thing about this power is that it does not have restrictions. So, Yogiri can use it as he wishes, and there is nothing that can stop him. He can maintain his distance from the target and still end up killing them. Considering all these things, there is no doubt that he is the strongest anime character of 2024.