The figure of the elderly is present in most anime and manga. Shonen often portray the elderly as very powerful and wise individuals. In this article, we'll find out who the strongest anime elders are.
Remembering that the order of the elements of this list is based on an exclusively personal perception. So please disagree in the comments, so that we can know other ranking possibilities and points of view.
Because they are characters from different fictional universes, it is not easy to rank them reliably or correctly, given that each anime/manga has a different scale of power. The most that can be done is a simple comparison based on speculation and the construction of hypotheses.
That said, let's get to the list!
NOTE: Spoiler Alert!
Table of Content
1 - Netero (Hunter vs Hunter)
Isaac Netero is a character from the Hunter x Hunter manga, created by Yoshihiro Togashi. He is an old man with a white beard who, at first glance, appears weak. However, Netero is considered by many to be the strongest character in Hunter x Hunter, possessing incredible Nen abilities (Nen is the name given to the "power" in the series) as well as being the President of the Hunter Association for much of the anime. He fought on equal terms with the king of the chimera ants, Meruem. His main ability consists of summoning a giant Buddha that fights alongside him, copying his movements. He deserves first place.
Shigekuni Yamamoto (Bleach)
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto is a character from the anime/manga Bleach, written and illustrated by Tite Kubo and which, in turn, was very successful here in Brazil. Yamamoto was the captain of the first division of the Gotei 13. He has a long beard and a fire-type bankai, considered to be the strongest sword (from an offensive point of view) in the entire series. Feared and respected by all, he is undoubtedly one of the most powerful elders in all of shonen anime. He deserves second place.
3 - Master Roshi (Dragon Ball)
Master Kame (or Muten Roshi) needs no introduction. Perhaps the most famous "old man" on this list, he has played an active role in the entire Dragon Ball franchise, and in a more secondary way in Dragon Ball Z, Kai, GT and Super. He is the creator of the Kamehameha, Son Goku's main technique and that of several other characters in the series. He taught Goku, Kuririn and Yamcha at the beginning of the manga. He also has transformations that leave him in a muscular form. He deserves third place.
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4 - Libra Dohko/Ancient Master (Saint Seiya)
Libra Dohko (Elder Master) is one of the strongest Gold Saints in the Knights of the Zodiac anime/manga. During much of the classic series (post-holy war period), Libra Dohko is already old and on permanent vigil on the 5 ancient peaks in Rozan. He received from Athena the technique of delaying aging and was Shiryu's master/counselor Dragon during the classic series. It deserves fourth place.
5 - Makarov (Fairy Tail)
Makarov Dreyar, son of one of the founders of the Fairy Tail Guild, current guild master and one of the ten holy mages. He is the grandfather of Laxus (Dragon Slayer of Thunder) and according to some guides to the series, he is over 88 years old. He is also one of the most charismatic characters in Fairy Tail. Without a doubt, Makarov deserves fifth place.
6 - Jiraiya (Naruto)
A charismatic character, he taught Naruto the techniques of summoning and manipulating Chakra (rasengan). His personality is similar to Master Kame's and he is also one of the comic reliefs in the manga. He is one of the three legendary ninjas (sannin) along with Tsunade and Orochimaru, as well as being a disciple of Hiruzen Sarutobi, the third Hokage. He became one of Naruto's most striking characters, especially after his deadly fight against Pain. He deserves sixth place.
7 - Genkai (Yu Yu Hakusho)
Master Genkai was Yusuke and Kuwabara's master at the beginning of the series Yu Yu Hakusho. Subsequently, he participates in the tournament of darkness, in his youthful form. He fights against Toguro and ends up dying during the tournament, a fact that leaves Yusuke, Kuwabara and their friends in deep sadness. However, some time later, Genkai finally resurrects. It deserves seventh place.
8 - Sarutobi (Naruto)
Hiruzen Sarutobi (Third Hokage) was Jiraya's master, influenced several generations of Konoha ninja and was responsible for sealing Orochimaru's arms in a confrontation that resulted in his death. He has powerful jutsus, such as the Enma summoning and other fire jutsus. Interestingly, Sarutobi had some of his characteristics based on the legend of Sarutobi Sasuke. He deserves eighth place.
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Gran Torino (Boku no Hero Academia)
Now on to Boku no Hero Academia. Despite his short stature and fragile appearance, Gran Torino actually possesses an individuality that allows him to be extremely fast and agile. Jet. Torino first appears in the series for having chosen protagonist Izuku Midoriya to be his student during the anime/manga. He was also a personal friend of Nana Shimura, who in turn trained All Might. Shimura, it is worth mentioning, was the only woman to master the One For All technique.
Above all, Gran Torino is an extremely charismatic and skilled character. Therefore, it deserves the ninth place.
10 - Silver Fang (One Punch Man)
Silver Fang (also known as "Bang"), best known as one of the strongest heroes in the anime/manga One Punch Man, is an S-class, rank 3 hero who belongs to the Heroes Association. He is an 81-year-old man with a distinguished physique. He is also one of the characters who recognizes the strength of Saitama, the protagonist of the series. He deserves tenth place.
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