Top 10 Times Anime Characters Asserted Dominance
#10: Just Try It
“Bungo Stray Dogs” (2016-19)
Up until this point, Dazai had been nothing more than a plucky, comic relief character with a tendency to ruffle feathers. It was only during his confrontation with the Port Mafia did he let the veil slip and show just how dangerous he was. Not only was he able to instantly undo something like Rashomon thanks to his nullification ability, but exuded a level of threat never before seen. Though what else do you expect from a former member of Port Mafia’s elites? Akutagawa got off lightly.
#9: Slap Happy
“Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious” (2019)
Hey, Seiya is the kind of hero that believes in equality for all. And that means he’s content to make everyone’s lives miserable no matter their race or gender. Case and point, when he responded in a rather…decisive manner after the knight Rosalie tried to lash out at him. While Ristarte and the others can only look on in horror, Seiya holds nothing back and slaps the young Roseguard until her face swells up. Might seem a bit on the excessive side but damn if it isn’t funny.
#8: Adios Harribel
“Bleach” (2004-12)
Leave it to Aizen and his evil mullet to pull a stunt like this. You’d think by now the denizens of Soul Society would be desensitised to his cruelty, but then he pulls a stunt like this. Tired of watching his Espada fail against the Shinigami, Aizen decides to finish the job for them and takes down Harribel – the one remaining warrior who had been holding her own! It’s another yet another betrayal and monumental ego on Aizen’s part, only this time he took out best girl!
#7: Putting Goku In His Place
“Dragon Ball Super” (2015-18)
With his fondness for food and more light-hearted approach things, it can be easy to forget that Beerus is indeed a God of Destruction, and not one to be toyed with. Evidently Goku forgot all about this, as in his excitement to meet Zeno and discuss plans for a multiverse tournament, earns a legit threat from Beerus, who debates eliminating him then and there. Since this kitty can disintegrate whole planets on a dime, there’s zero doubt that he could waste Goku then and there.
#6: Lower Moon Lay Offs
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” (2019)
The lord of all demons may be ruthless against his enemies, but he’s downright sadistic when it comes to his own henchmen. Wholly dissatisfied with the lower half that make up the Twelve Demon Moons, Muzan decides that it’s time to go cooperate and remove them from their positions. And by that, we mean tear them to pieces. No matter how much the bargain, beg or attempt to run away, in the end they’re ripped apart by the one they swore to serve. All the while he’s dressed in drag. Next level savagery there.