Magic is a common occurrence in anime, particularly with the recent surge in popularity of isekai anime. Fantasy and modern anime alike feature powerful characters who can cast mighty spells that can destroy entire worlds.
Each magic user is unique in their own right as they control a specific style of magic that makes them a force to be reckoned with. Among the many schools of magic, Necromancy is a dark and often forbidden class that not many delve into. However, there are quite a few anime characters that grasp power over life and death and use it on the battlefield. Here are some of the most powerful Necromancers in anime.
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Ainz Ooawl Gown – Overlord
The Great King Of Nazarick
Ainz Ooal Gown serves as the main character of Overlord and the unholy leader of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. As a powerful Lich, Ainz has massive magical power that places him almost at the level of a god. Capable of unspeakable acts, Ainz has a wealth of magical abilities and powerful spells, including dominion over life and death.
Ainz has demonstrated his necromancy powers on numerous occasions by summoning entire undead armies, instantly killing enemies with death spells, and reviving fallen foes with minimal effort.
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Kabuto – Naruto
The Secret Serpent Of The Akatsuki
Kabuto was a supporting character turned main antagonist in Naruto, first appearing in the Chuinin Exam Arc. Skilled in medical ninjutsu, Kabuto was incredibly dangerous and became a sizable threat as the story progressed. Kabuto transformed into a more serpent-like state after combining with Orichimaru’s cells. While receiving a significant powerup, Kabuto also obtained the forbidden Jutsu of Impure World Reincarnation Technique, which allows him to bring several prominent ninja back from the dead, including Madara Uchiha.
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Kurome – Akame Ga Kill
One Of The Two Deadliest Blades Of The Jaegers
Kuroime is the sister of Akame in Akame Ga Kill, who acts as an antagonist throughout the series and continues to work as an assassin for the Jaegers. Just like her sister, Kurome is a deadly sword user whose skill is unmatched by the majority of warriors in the series. She is a constant thorn in the side of the heroes thanks to her deadly skill and Imperial Arm. The ability of her weapon, called March of the Dead, allows her to enslave up to eight victims with her sword, causing them to fight alongside her. This ability was incredibly dangerous, as Kurome enslaved some of the most formidable targets she faced during her years of assassination work.
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Rizdilusia Redrazhalf – Dead Mount Death Play
The Corpse God From Another World
Corpse God was the embodiment of death in his fantasy world and the main character of the Dead Mount Death Play series. In his original world, he possessed unparalleled dark magical power that could decimate entire kingdoms in the blink of an eye. Corpse God was considered a master necromancer who could not only raise the dead but keep intact the soul and abilities of those he returned to life. His undead hordes were formidable in their own right, which made him a priority target for the holy church of his world. Corpse God had such a power over life and death that he reached his goal of reincarnating himself into another world after his own death.
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Anos Voldigold – Misfit At Demon King Academy
The Reincarnation Of The Demon King
Anois Voldigold serves as the main character of Misfit at Demon King Academy, as the mythological demon king of legend who was defeated by the Great Hero. Now reincarnated in the modern-day world, he has upset the established order as he makes his presence known.
Anos is a supreme being who has reached a level of magical ability, placing him on a pedestal no mortal can hope to achieve. Early on in the series, Anos displays his necromancy skills by killing an opponent and bringing them back to life with a resurrection spell several times in a row.
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Captain Commander Genryusai Yamamoto – Bleach
Head Captain Of The Thirteen Court Guard Squads
Captain Commander Yamamoto is one of the pillars of the Bleach series and a fan favorite who has risen to mythic levels of aura, especially with the recent release of the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc. Captain Yamamoto oversees all of the Soul Society, and all his underlings show him respect, even Kenpachi Zaraki.
The secrets of Yamamoto’s power were revealed in a fight against Yhwach, where he unleashed his Bankai, demonstrating that those who fell by his sword were enslaved as undead thralls to fight alongside him for all eternity. This presentation of power nearly burned the entire Soul Society to a crisp.
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Sung Jinwoo -Solo Leveling
The Shadow Monarch
Sung Jinwoo is one of the newest anime characters to debut and has taken the anime community by storm. Solo Leveling was a highly acclaimed Manhwa that received worldwide renown for its action and story. Sung Jinwoo, a struggling hunter in a world ruled by strength, obtains an otherworldly power and becomes the strongest in the verse after obtaining the ability to constantly grow stronger and resurrect those he defeats into his shadow army. There is no limit to the height of Sung Jinwoo’s strength, and that, paired with his horde of shadow soldiers, makes him one of the most powerful Necromancers in anime.
