Top 10 Must-Watch Anime Movies Featuring Superpowers

The popular anime series [One Piece - The Pirate King] has gained a reputation as one of the best. The story follows a young boy who dreams of becoming the Pirate King by finding the ultimate treasure. After accidentally consuming a Devil Fruit as a child, Monkey D. Luffy gains the ability to stretch his body like rubber. At 17, he sets sail to form the Straw Hat Pirates, gather his crew, explore new seas, and defeat enemies in each arc, bringing him closer to the coveted One Piece treasure.

• Creator: Eiichiro Oda
• First Released: 1999

The story begins in a fictional world where material wealth has become abundant. The elite, bored with common foods like shrimp, fish, and meat, seek to taste the rarest and most difficult-to-find dishes. To fulfill their desires, they hire the world’s most elite hunters to search for these gourmet ingredients.

This marks the dawn of the "Gourmet Era". In this world, there are many "gourmet hunters" who possess extraordinary combat abilities, traveling far and wide to capture giant, flavorful beasts or hunt for unique ingredients that can’t be found anywhere else. Our protagonist, Toriko, is a young and exceptionally powerful gourmet hunter.

Toriko teams up with another famous young chef, Komatsu, and together they embark on an adventure to find the rarest ingredients in the world. Along the way, they face gigantic monsters and traverse dangerous territories. As Toriko continues to enjoy exotic dishes, his strength grows even further. However, as they advance, Toriko faces increasingly dangerous opponents, including black-market organizations that are also hunting rare ingredients for illegal trade.

• Creator: Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro
• Magazine: Weekly Shōnen Jump
• First Released: 2009

Bleach follows the story of Kurosaki Ichigo, an ordinary high school student with an extraordinary ability to see, communicate with, and assist the souls of the deceased. One day, a Soul Reaper named Kuchiki Rukia arrives in Ichigo's town to hunt a malevolent spirit known as a Hollow. After Rukia is injured protecting Ichigo and his family from the Hollow's attack, she transfers her Soul Reaper powers to Ichigo so that he can defeat the Hollow in her place.

From that moment on, Ichigo takes over Rukia's duties as a Soul Reaper while she recovers her powers in the human world. He becomes involved in fierce battles to protect the human realm from malevolent Hollows and help lost souls find their way to the afterlife. Along the way, his friends, such as Orihime and Chad, reveal their own extraordinary abilities. Ichigo later faces a challenge from Ishida Uryu, a Quincy, one of the few remaining humans dedicated to destroying Hollows just like the Soul Reapers.

• Creator: Kubo Taito
• Production Studio: Studio Pierrot
• Publisher: Shueisha
• Episodes: 74
• Release Date: September 30, 2009

My Hero Academia is a popular Japanese anime series loved worldwide. The story is set at UA High School, a prestigious academy where students train to become heroes. The plot begins with news of a "shining baby" from Qingqing City, China, and soon after, superheroes are discovered all over the world with unknown origins.

Izuku Midoriya, also known as Deku, has always dreamed of becoming a powerful hero. However, he is born without any special powers, making him an outcast at the school. One day, Deku meets his idol, the number one hero, All Might. Thanks to All Might’s influence, Deku decides to change his fate, embarking on an exciting journey alongside new friends at UA High School, a renowned institution that trains the next generation of heroes.

• Director: Nagasaki Kenji
• Studio: Bones
• Writer: Kuroda Yōsuke
• Music: Hayashi Yuki

Death Note follows Yagami Raito, a brilliant high school student who stumbles upon a mysterious notebook called the "Death Note," which belongs to the Shinigami (death god) Ryuk. The notebook grants its user the power to kill anyone whose name is written in it. Raito decides to use the Death Note to rid the world of criminals and create a utopia free from crime, believing he is the only one worthy of creating such a world.

He adopts the alias "Kira" and goes head-to-head with a special task force, including the world’s greatest detective, L, who leads the Japanese police in an effort to capture Kira and stop his global killing spree.

• Director: Araki Tetsurō
• Studio: Madhouse
• Writer: Inoue Toshiki
• Music: Hirano Yoshihisa, Taniuchi Hideki

Tokyo Ghoul is set in a modern world where humans are no longer at the top of the food chain. In this world, a bloodthirsty species, known as Ghouls, resemble humans but possess enhanced abilities, making them the apex predators. Their prey is humanity, who once believed they ruled the Earth. Unable to accept their role as prey, humans rise up against the Ghouls, leading to the formation of the CCG (Commission of Counter Ghoul), a task force trained to combat the Ghouls and protect humanity.

The protagonist, Kaneki Ken, is an ordinary university student who loves reading books. After a near-fatal accident, Kaneki receives an organ transplant from a Ghoul named Kamishiro Rize, who had been killed in the crash. Now part human, part Ghoul, Kaneki must navigate a dangerous world, blending in with the Ghouls while trying to keep his true identity a secret from those around him.

• Director: Morita Shuhei
• Studio: Pierrot
• Writer: Mikasano Chūji
• Music: Yamada Yutaka

The Stray God is a creation by Adachitoka, adapted into an anime series with a total of 12 episodes. The story follows Hiyori, a high school girl who often finds her soul leaving her body for reasons she cannot explain. One day, she encounters Yato, a god of war who is struggling with unemployment in the peaceful human world. Throughout the series, Noragami cleverly incorporates elements of Japanese folklore, creating intense spiritual battles between opposing forces. Despite the dark themes, the show also skillfully blends in humor with the charming expressions of its characters.

• Director: Tamura Kotaro
• Studio: Bones
• Writer: Akao Deko
• Music: Iwasaki Taku

The story begins with a young boy who has a monkey tail, discovered by an old man living alone in the forest. The old man names him Son Goku and raises him like a grandson. One day, Goku meets a girl named Bulma while out looking for fish, and together they set off to search for the seven Dragon Balls. These mystical orbs hold the power to summon a dragon who can grant any wish. Along their long journey, they make friends like Yamcha, Krillin, Yajirobe, Master Roshi, Oolong, and others, and face legendary fighters and powerful foes. They also participate in the World Martial Arts Tournament, where they face numerous challenges and learn unique martial arts techniques.

Throughout their adventures, Goku and his friends battle evil forces like Emperor Pilaf, the Red Ribbon Army, King Piccolo, and his offspring. They also encounter powerful warriors from the Saiyan race, including Raditz, Prince Vegeta, and Nappa. Their journey takes them to Namek, where they meet the Namekian Dragon and face off against the tyrant Frieza. After returning to Earth, they confront the Androids (16, 17, 18, 19, 20) and later the future threat of Cell, followed by Majin Buu, Beerus, the God of Destruction, and fierce opponents from alternate universes. Goku’s strongest rival comes in the form of Jiren from Universe 11.

• Director: Kasai Osamu
• Studio: Toei Animation
• Release Year: 1989

Naruto is an epic tale of ninjas! Who would have thought that the protagonist, initially weak and powerless, would evolve into the world's greatest hero?! With taijutsu, ninjutsu, illusions, and countless powerful jutsu at his disposal, this supernatural anime is something you won't want to miss!

Years ago, a nine-tailed fox attacked the Hidden Leaf Village, leaving death and destruction in its wake. As a result, the villagers despised the child sealed with the fox spirit inside him. That child is Uzumaki Naruto, whose dream is to become Hokage, the highest ninja leader in the village. Armed only with his courage and determination, Naruto forges a path towards his ultimate goal: becoming a ninja respected and loved by all.

• Release Date: 1999
• Author: Kishimoto Masashi