The power to use string based abilities is extremely underrated in all anime and manga, but they are an amazing source of power. Strings can be quite versatile as they allow for slicing attacks and can also be used defensively in combat. There are also many other overlooked uses for strings that can be put into the accessory category, which is why this power is as versatile as it is. In a plethora of anime, certain characters have demonstrated immense control over string-based abilities, and these include Machi from Hunter x Hunter or Best Jeanist from My Hero Academia.
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The best Jeanist
Tsunagu Hakamadaalso known as The best Jeanistis Pro Hero from My Hero Academia series. At the beginning of the story, Billboard Hero ranked as the number 4 Pro Hero in Japan, which is definitely impressive. Later it even moved up to No. 3.
Jeanist's best skills are tailoring based. His quirk, Fiber Master, allows him to manipulate clothing threads. These strings can be used offensively, as seen when he used Blackout Blind in hopes of suffocating his enemy, but can also be used defensively, as seen with Catching Cradle. Best Jeanist proved to be one of the most sensational professional heroes and was very supportive of the younger generation before and during the war.
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Vanessa Enoteca
Vanessa Enoteca comes from Black clover as a vital member of the Black Bulls. Given her abilities, she might be the strongest string user around. Not only can she use her strings in the usual way, i.e. to entangle targets, but her strings can even change fate itself.
In this sense, thread magic has proven to be quite dangerous. Vanessa's Red Thread of Fate can use its threads to create a cat, and whoever it comes in contact with will have their fate changed. Vanessa's abilities are so incredible that she even falls under the Arcane Stage mage.
Rui
Rui was the main antagonist of Demon Slayer's the first anime season. He was also the first real threat that Tanjiro and the others had to face. Rui is part of the Lower Six Kizuki, but despite this he is still a formidable threat, especially in the early parts when Tanjiro was still developing as a demon slayer.
Rui uses strings of spider silk, something he creates from his own body and obtained through his Blood Demon Art. Its design is similar to that of a spider and has proven to be extremely difficult to defeat. He was defeated by Tanjiro and Nezuko. His strings are extremely sharp and can even cut limbs and decapitate his enemies.
Machi Komacin
Machi is one of the members of the Phantom Troupe who acts as their number 3. She is quite a versatile fighter who is known to have tremendous physical strength, but aside from that she is also one of the best healers in Hunter x Hunter. With her string-based Nen ability, Nen Stitches, Machi can deal quite a bit of damage and cut her enemies to pieces. These transmutation-based chains are also used for medical purposes.
With her strings and incredible skills, Machi has shown herself to be able to put a severed limb back together, as seen in the Sky Arena arc when she stitched Hisoka's arm together. Machi is extremely versatile and one of the best string users in the anime. Her arc with Hisoka is far from over, and her return to the Succession Contest arc is extremely exciting.
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Sasori
Sasori is part of the iconic Akatsukione of the greatest villain groups of all time. With that being said, Sasori was the first of the Akatsuki to go down. In order to defeat him, Sakura had to team up with Chiyo Naruto Shippuden. His power was terrifying and he used his string powers in relation to his puppets. With his puppetry, he was known as the greatest Shinobi puppeteer in the entire series and was able to destroy an entire nation.
Sasori's puppets were not easy to defeat and in the end he almost defeated the team. However, Sakura was able to land a final blow and destroy his puppet body. Across all anime series, he became one of the most memorable bow users of all time and is still a fan favorite among Akatsuki.
Neferpita
While Machi is an excellent antagonist from Hunter x Hunter that uses strings is not the only one. Another of the strongest Hunter x Hunter antagonists of all time is also a chain user, known by the name NeferpitaMeruem's Royal Guard. Neferpitou's power is simply terrifying and she has shown off several nen abilities that work with strings and puppetry.
First, her puppetry ability, created by manipulation, she can control and manipulate others using strings. He can even use strings to enhance his own combat skills with his Nen, Terpsichore ability. Pitou was even able to fight after her death through this ability. She came back stronger due to her posthumous nen power. Her puppetry skills became one of the greatest battles in the world Hunter x Hunter against Adult Gon.
Donquixote Doflamingo
Doflamingo was the main force in One piece world for a long time, but eventually achieved his main goal when he became the central antagonist of the Dressrosa arc. He is a user of Ito Ito no Mi, which literally means String Fruit. He demonstrated incredible versatility and creative ability through his string-based Paramecia fruit.
First, Doflamingo has an ability known as Parasite, which allows him to control others through his strings. He also demonstrated the ability to cut enemies to pieces with them and even fly by attaching them to clouds. He has a powerful ability known as the Birdcage that can use strings to capture and destroy an entire island. His awakening allows him to transform his entire surroundings into strings, including the ground, buildings, and just about everything around him. He definitely showed that he is a sensational string user and probably the best antagonist of all time to use string based abilities. Doflamingo will return One Piece's Finally, the last saga.
Jolyne Cujoh
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Anime: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
When it comes to the greatest user of string abilities in anime, few characters can match the legendary Jolyne Cujohthe main character Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean. After being accused of a crime she did not commit and sentenced to prison, Jolyne activates her Stand through an arrow fragment. This awakens Jolyne's Stand, Free stone.
Stone Free is a Stand ability that allows Jolyne to turn her body into strings. It's definitely not the most overpowered ability in Jojo, but she's shown to be one of the smartest and most versatile string users in the anime. With her string powers, Jolyne was able to take on Father Pucci, one of the most overpowered antagonists in anime with time and gravity based powers. Her most impressive ability was her Mobius String, which allowed her to survive being turned upside down by Pucci.
