Top 10 Anime Characters Who Killed Gods And Divine Beings

Anime has provided us with an array of extraordinary characters however, there are a very handful of those who have challenged the very existence of gods through their sheer power, unwavering determination, and unyielding spirits leaving an indelible mark on the anime landscape.

These characters stood up to the monumental task of slaying deities and defying their authority, proving that even gods are not beyond the reach of mortals. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at some of the anime characters who killed gods. So, without any further ado, let’s get started.

10. Meliodas – Seven Deadly Sins

Meliodas - Anime Characters Who Killed Gods

The son of the Demon King and one of the darkness users in anime, Meliodas is the Sin of Wrath and is considered the strongest one in his demon form. Born in the demon clan, he boasts unrivaled strength and holds the ability to destroy an empire by himself; the Kingdom of Danafor is proof of his mass destruction.

Meliodas’s short stature and nonchalant behavior don’t give away his ruthless personality however, there have been instances where he faced off against divine beings, including Fraudrin one of the Ten Commandments, and the Demon King, and ended up killing them both.

9. Jack The Ripper – Record Of Ragnarok

Jack The Ripper - Anime Characters Who Killed Gods

Record of Ragnarok features humanity’s strongest warriors against the supreme gods to decide the extinction of mankind. In this battle of gods and humans, the most infamous serial killer of the late 19th century Jack the Ripper represented humanity against the most lovable God of all, Heracles.

No one expected a serial killer to be able to stand up to the God of Fortitude however, the opposite happened when Jack demonstrated his tactical abilities and mastery of weapons against Heracles’ godly strength. The battle ended with Jack the Ripper deceiving his opponent, as the much-loved god perished.

8. Light Yagami – Death Note

Light Yagami - Anime Characters Who Killed Gods

Trusting anime characters who killed gods is like asking for your own death and it should be obvious if it’s one of the dangerous serial killers in anime, Light Yagami. He killed hundreds of people over a period of time in fact, he didn’t even hesitate to eliminate his close one’s just to save his neck.

Being the self-proclaimed god of the New World, Light became so obsessed with his newfound powers that he only desired to be victorious no matter what the consequences will be. This came to be true when Light used his adroit brain to manipulate Rem into killing L, thus putting an end to Death God.

7. Wang Ling – Daily Life Of Immortal King

Wang Ling - Anime Characters Who Killed Gods

Before being reincarnated, Wang Ling was an immortal emperor who was feared across the universe for his incredible strength. The power that Wang Ling was born with truly surpasses that of any other individual living in Huaxiu and even the entire universe he inhabits.

In his prolonged life, Wang Ling defeated several powerful deities, including the Demon King Swallow Sky Clam, the Heavenly Emperor, and the Great Sage Equal to Heaven. However, he hardly took anyone’s life believing that all life is sacred, and he would never take a life unless it is absolutely necessary.

6. Yato – Noragami

Yato - Anime Characters Who Killed Gods

Noragami begins by highlighting Yato’s daily life as a self-proclaimed fortune god trying to earn a following in the rough-and-tumble world of Japan’s spiritual marketplace. But eventually, the anime delves into Yato’s past, where it can be seen that he once used to be a god of calamity.

In his past, Yato had no hesitation about slicing up convicts and godly beings who had evil imprinted on their souls. Even when his partner tried to convince him to return to his former duties by putting Yato’s friends in danger, he ended him once and for all.

5. Natsu Dragneel – Fairy Tail

Natsu Dragneel - Anime Characters Who Killed Gods

As a Dragon Slayer, Natsu came a long way in his journey battling against a series of resilient opponents however, his powers were put to test when he faced the mighty Battle God, Ikusa-Tsunagi. Enraged by the fact that Alok was willing to sacrifice his own people to summon Zeref, Natsu vowed to defeat the god.

However, the battle god was simply too powerful for Natsu to handle on his own but soon he overturned the tables against Ikusa-Tsunagi with a critical blow. Despite seemingly insurmountable odds, Natsu took out the battle god with a fiery punch.

4. Mori Jin – God Of High School

Mori Jin - Anime Characters Who Killed Gods

Mori Jin was initially introduced as an arrogant and carefree young prodigy in martial arts. Being a participant in the God of High School tournament, Mori outshined everyone with his incredible skills. Things got interesting when fans discovered that he’s the carnation of the great God Sun Wukong aka The Monkey King.

Being the leader of Mount Hwagwa Monkey and one of the Nine Kings of the Sage Realm, Mori annihilated multiple heavenly gods of the sage realm during RagnarÖk. It took him less than 7 minutes to defeat Satan:666 ultimately proving his worth as a powerful deity.

3. Edward Elric – Fullmetal Alchemist

Edward Elric - Anime Characters Who Killed Gods

The “Fullmetal Alchemist” of the Amestrian military, Edward Elric roamed around the world to obtain the Philosophers Stone and his search come to an end when he faced off with the homunculus who managed to ascend to the point of godhood, Father.

Father sought to strike out and even replace God with his powers however, his grandiose and over-ambitious plan got torn apart by the final blowing of Edward who took him down in the ultimate battle saving mankind once and for all.

2. Anos Voldigoad – Misfit Of Demon King Academy

Anos Voldigoad - Anime Characters Who Killed Gods

Infamous for his cosmic powers and brutality, Anos Voldigoad was entitled with the “Demon King of Tyranny” during the Mythical Age. Being an almighty divine spirit, Anos was feared even by the strongest soul as he defeated countless enemies by using his array of magical abilities.

Throughout the anime, he engaged in a series of battles including powerful deities like Kanon and the guardian of the Azure Sky Tower. Anos didn’t even break a sweat while fighting the reincarnation of the God of Time and ended up dismantling his claim as a god.

1. Goku Black – Dragon Ball Super

Goku Black - Anime Characters Who Killed Gods

The final entry in the list of anime characters who killed gods goes to one of the powerful entities, Goku Black a.k.a Zamasu. Throughout the “Dragon Ball Super” series, Goku Black becomes one of the primary antagonists, wreaking havoc in various timelines and challenging mortal warriors of Universe 7.

In fact, he even murdered Gowasu as well to obtain his Potara earrings which are powerful artifacts associated with the gods. This act establishes Goku Black as a threat to the divine hierarchy making him a formidable opponent and a significant threat to the stability of the multiverse.

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