Summary
Many of the highest-watchedanimeof all time fall under the Shonen genre. These are targeted towards teen boys aged 13-18, though they attract viewers of all ages and genders. Considering their target audience, many of these anime focus on male characters, with most of the main characters and villains all being men.
Unfortunately, this means that a lot of shows don’t represent female anime characters in a strong light — but they have the potential to do so. The incredible female characters who do shine in the spotlight in their shonen anime deserve some major recognition for standing out.
Updated on June 30, 2025, by Suzail Ahmad:The anime industry has seen a resurgence in terms of handling female characters. The creators have begun using female characters for things other than fan service. The new wave of female anime characters has different layers, which make them more appealing to the audience.
In addition to having emotional depth, the female anime characters are given overpowered abilities, making it a nightmare to fight against them. With that in mind, the list has been updated with more information about the abilities of thestrongest female anime characters.
Mereoleona Vermillion is the eldest daughter of the Vermillion royal family. She was offered the captaincy of the Crimson Lions Squad, which she initially turned down. Later on, Mereoleona became the captain at Julius' behest. She is a zestful individual, and she takes training very seriously.
Mereoleonaspecializes in Fire Magic, and she has used multiple techniques of varying scales. She can also utilize Reinforcement Magic to increase her physical abilities. Mereoleona is adept at hand-to-hand combat, as evidenced by her fights in the series. Many mages consider her to be the strongest fighter in the kingdom. If needed, she can use the mana zone to enhance the power of her spells further.
Clare used to be a normal human, but after the deaths of her parents, everything changed. She was abused by the Yoma, which resulted in her being mentally scarred. In order to change her life, Clare decided to become a Claymore. The process was excruciating, but it paved the way for Clare to become more powerful.
Clare’s transformation into a Claymore helped her become a partially Awakened Being. She was able to transform her limbs into different weapons, allowing her to take down Yokai and other enemies. Clare also had an acute Yoki sensing ability, which enabled her to read the movement of her opponents. This gave Clare a major advantage over her targets, as she was able to dodge most of the attacks. In addition to her great strength and speed, Clare was also cunning. If she was unable to overwhelm her opponent physically, she used her wit to force an opening.
Biscuit Kruger, better known as Bisky, is one of the main characters inHunter x Hunter. She is a powerful Hunter, who served as Gon and Killua’s mentor. Before she became a Hunter, Biscuit trained a lot, which helped her attain superhuman strength.
Over time, Biscuit learned about Nen and mastered all the basics and advanced techniques as well. Biscuit is a Transmuter, and she can use Emission, Manipulation, and Enhancement. So far, no one has been able to push Biscuit to her limits, which proves that she is a cut above the ordinary Hunters. She is also a great tactician, capable of setting traps and anticipating the moves of her opponents.
19Morgiana
Can Fight Multiple People At The Same Time
Morgiana is a close friend of Aladdin and Ali Baba. She used to be a slave and was only freed after Ali Baba defeated her captor. Due to years of abuse, Morgiana was very traumatized. She ended up becoming strong mentally, which made her unstoppable in battle. As a member of the Fanalis tribe, Morgiana is physically stronger than ordinary people.
She has shown her immense strength time and time again in the story. She can easily overwhelm five to six individuals, which is a major testament to her strength. Morgiana can also use echolocation to monitor her surroundings and sniff out any potential dangers. Morgiana’s Battle Cry is another useful ability that helps her scare away any big, ferocious monsters.
Kagura joined Odd Jobs after she was run over with a scooter by Gintoki. As a member of the Yato clan, she is far superior to humans in terms of physical strength. Kagura’s Yato lineage allows her to fight the strongest of characters without any problems.
She has displayed her strength several times in the series, but she rarely goes all-out in fights because of her kind nature. If she loses control of her emotions, she becomes a ruthless killing machine. She is considered to be a lot stronger than an average Yato, which makes her one of the strongest characters inGintama.
17Charlotte Linlin (One Piece)
Can Steal Souls Of Her Opponents
Charlotte Linlin, better known as Big Mom, was one of the Yonko, making her one of the fourstrongest pirates in the series. She ate the Soru Soru no Mi, which is a paramecia-type devil fruit that allows its user to steal the souls of other people.
After stealing the soul of a person, Big Mom can use it to boost her own strength or to create homies who fight for her. In addition to the powerful devil fruit, Big Mom could also use three types of Haki, which made her an extremely dangerous character. Big Mom’s skin was so tough that she had never been scratched in a fight. Furthermore, she was able to fight against Kaido without any problems.
Lisa Lisa is one of the main characters fromJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency. She met her son, Joseph, when he came to Venice to learn about Hamon. Lisa Lisa took him and Caesar under her wing, and she also assigned Messina and Loggins to supervise them.
Lisa Lisa was a talented Hamon user whose power scared Kars and forced him to use underhanded means to defeat her. Lisa Lisa never got a chance to show off her full power, but considering that she was trained by Straizo, it is safe to assume that she was undoubtedly a very powerful fighter.
Retsu Unohanaused to be the Captain of the Fourth Division of the Gotei 13. She was a veteran who had amassed a great deal of experience during her service. Retsu was also considered to be the best healer within Soul Society, and she learned the art of healing from Tenjiro Kirinji, a Royal Guard.
Retsu’s swordswomanship is just as good, if not better, than her healing abilities. She had mastered almost all the sword fighting techniques, which allowed her to overwhelm her opponents without any problems. She fought against Kenpachi numerous times, and she managed to beat him almost every time. Retsu also possessed a keen intellect, and she would always assess the situation before jumping into a fight. All these qualities make her one of thestrongest female anime characters.
Nobara is a powerful jujutsu sorcerer in training with some impressive skills. Even from the start of the anime, when she is barely 16 years old, she already possesses incredible skills far beyond the main protagonist Yuji. She has incredible mental fortitude and can beat down lower cursed spirits like it’s no big deal.
Even as a first-year at Tokyo Jujutsu High, Nobara has the potential to combat special-grade curses and can even surpass upperclassmen with far more experience than her. Nobara uses her special cursed techniques to fight against cursed spirits. Had she stayed alive, she would have become one of the best sorcerers.
Mitsuri, or the Hashira of Love, is a Demon Slayer in the Demon Slayer Corps with extraordinary strength and abilities. From the age of one, she had an amazing amount of strength that made her seem nearly non-human.
Mitsuri is very nimble and fast while also tough and muscular, having a muscle mass that is nearly eight times the density of a regular person. She completed the Final Selection in an unbelievably short time and is a master swordswoman with skills beyond some of her fellow Demon Slayers. Mitsuki uses Love Breathing, a derivative of Flame Breathing. Mitsuri created the style to maximize her special physical traits.
