In shonen anime, heroes can use fire, wield a sword with precision, or move with super speed, but there is one ability that can make a big difference: absorbing the energy of their opponents. Energy Absorbers are characters that display extremely high strength and can change the course of battles. Any group of heroes and villains would love to have one of these characters on their side.
However, it is true that Energy Absorbers are not the most common characters in shonen anime. Their power is so great that the creators sometimes prefer to keep them under control. Below we discuss the most powerful energy absorbers, the ones no one wants to face.
Super Saiyan 4 Goku defeated one of his greatest rivals by absorbing his energy
Dragon Ball GT
Is Goku an energy absorber? The topic is open for discussion. Goku has shown at least once that he has the ability to absorb the energy of his opponents. He could maybe do it more often if he really needed to, even though he has other combat specialties. Goku is so strong that he doesn't really need to base his fighting style on energy absorption.
His most epic moment of energy absorption was demonstrated in Dragon Ball GT. He first absorbed the Saiyan energy of his allies in his battle against Baby. His companions fed him to give him more strength. When Baby used his Final Revenge Death Ball, all seemed lost. But Goku reminded his allies that he would not let them down and absorbed the negative energy. He then freed her by launching his Kamehameha, defeating his rival once and for all. Vegeta lived again thanks to Goku.
Dragon Ball it features many other characters that can absorb energy such as Android 19, Android 20, and Super Android 17 among others. But there is no doubt that Goku, even if he doesn't use energy absorption regularly, is the strongest of them all.
Jushiro Ukitake is a symbol of absorbing energy and using it for counterattacks
Bleach
Jushiro Ukitake is one of the most charismatic characters and a constant fan favorite Bleach. He is a formidable warrior who carries a heavy burden due to his illness and never loses his composure during battles. Additionally, he stands out as one of the strongest energy absorbers ever seen in anime.
IN Bleachseveral characters can absorb the energy in one way or another, but for various reasons none can surpass Jushiro. Regardless of the type of energy thrown at Jushiro, he can absorb and release it. Most notably, during the absorption and release process, Jushiro adjusts and modifies the energy blast. This makes his attacks incredibly difficult for opponents to block.
Fat Gum uses all his fat to absorb and attack like a big superhero
My Hero Academia
IN My Hero Academiathere are several characters that absorb energy such as Rikiya Katsukame who can absorb stamina. Our choice, however, is Fat Gum. There are several reasons why he has become our favorite energy absorber in this superhero anime.
The first is that his fat can absorb anything and has a high level of resistance. On several occasions, he shows off the versatility of his fighting style, exhausting enemies and then attacking them at the right moment. The release of energy causes him to lose fat, but because his body is muscular, he remains a worthy opponent.
The best display of his abilities occurs in the battle against Kendo Rappa and Hekiji Tengai. First, he takes all of Kendo's blows, and even though Eijiro thinks he's going to die, Fat Gum just waits. The moment he has a few seconds, Fat channels all the energy he has stored in his fat to transform it into a powerful punch. That's how he wins the fight.
Blackbeard is the only pirate of his kind and can also absorb energy thanks to devil fruit
One piece
One piece Fans well remember the main problem caused by the arrival of Blackbeard, a character who excels with the ability of two Devil Fruits. But even before gaining these powers, he was already a very powerful pirate.
Over time, he reached the top, leaving the door open to the ability to assimilate more Devil Fruits. His powers, thanks to the Yami Yami no Mi Devil Fruit, include the ability to absorb everything from energy to physical elements into his body. He will decide when to release it. In addition, he can also absorb and nullify his opponents' powers, rendering their Devil Fruits useless. Although he takes risks in close combat, he is a fearsome pirate. Ace witnessed this firsthand and saw that while Blackbeard was touching him, he was unable to use his Devil Fruit powers.
Hinako Ninomiya uses coins and circular objects to absorb and release energy
Ranma ½
Although he is sometimes forgotten, he is one of the most powerful characters Ranma ½ space, though her lack of martial arts training limits her in battles. This teacher has the ability to absorb the energy of her opponents. When he does this, he weakens them and increases his strength. At that moment, Hinako Ninomiya transforms into a grown woman. This increases her strength and abilities, but most importantly, she can release the absorbed energy by launching the Happotsurisengaeshi attack.
Depending on the amount of energy accumulated through absorption, Hinako can unleash several attacks before losing her adult body. She is a strong opponent who could become one of the strongest fighters with more training Ranma 1/2. She appeared as a playable character in Ranma ½: The Hard Battleone of the Ranma games for the Super Nintendo.
Byakko was one of the great enemies, a holy beast that is hard to kill
Yu Yu Hakusho
Yu Yu Hakusho is another shonen anime that features a character with the ability to absorb energy. He's the villain again. This is Byakko, a demon whose appearance is a cross between a tiger and a human. His abilities include a level of durability that defies all expectations, having even survived falling into a pool of magma.
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His ability to absorb energy became the basis of his fight with Kuwabara, one of the heroes. What it does is absorb the opponent's energy to weaken them while strengthening itself. It is the double-acting absorption that causes it to enlarge. However, he never grows as large as seen at the beginning of the series. Unlike other energy absorbers, he has a limit to his absorption capacity and does not control it as he would like.
Kaguya Otsutsuki has one of the best Naruto stories and a great absorption power
Naruto
One of the most complex characters in Naruto In-universe, Kaguya Otsutsuki plays a key role in the story and events of the anime, becoming a character that has caused much debate among fans. Her immense power forced Team 7 to use all of their fighting skills to stop and defeat her once and for all.
Kaguya redefined, for the worse, how chakra was used in the world. It was meant to be a resource for seeking peace, but it ended up becoming a weapon. In her case, Kaguya is able to absorb her opponents' chakra, blocking it and becoming stronger. Her existence shows that every great shonen anime must have a powerful villain capable of absorbing or nullifying the heroes' powers.
Vali Lucifer proved why it's best not to mess with Lucifer's offspring
DxD High School
Due to his lineage as a descendant of Lucifer himself, this character poses a significant challenge to any hero who dares to face him in this shonen anime. With his equipment, he has the ability to absorb his opponents' energy regardless of its source. This makes him a formidable opponent.
Compared to other energy absorbers in the anime, Vali Lucifer may fall behind a bit. His ability requires a cooldown when facing a strong opponent. Each time he uses it, he lowers his opponent's power and increases his own, but this cooldown limits him. In addition, he cannot accumulate power indefinitely and must release it with his wings. He can also deflect enemy attacks, but he is not the strongest in this list of anime characters.
Evangeline AK Mcdowell, a child vampire who harbors colossal power
Negima!: Master Negi Magi
It's interesting to explore the energy absorption abilities of different anime. In case Negimathe vampire Evangeline has a unique form of absorption. In addition to being able to drink blood to regain strength and energy, the character also has a technique that makes her very powerful: Erebea Magic.
Although forbidden due to the risks, Evangeline can use it to increase her fighting abilities. To do this, he absorbs energy from magic and spells and assimilates it into his body. The result is an extreme increase in strength, which allows her to assume a stronger form, among other things. In addition, Evangeline is an expert in martial arts, and even though she seems insignificant, she has much more power than she appears.
Cell marked a turning point in Goku's story and took the Androids' energy absorption system to a new level
Dragon Ball Z
Starting with a Dragon Ball character and the ending of another from the series seemed like a good idea considering the many energy absorbers that appear in the anime. And since androids are the standard for energy absorption, it was obvious that Cell had to be on the list. The villain of the series, one of the greatest enemies Goku has ever faced, uses his tail to absorb energy.
However, his power is not limited to absorbing energy; it can also absorb androids and organic matter. This elevates his abilities above those of Androids 19 and 20, who were also allowed to absorb energy by contact with the enemy. In Cell's case, his ability to absorb androids to achieve his ultimate fighting form is known.
