Fictional characters seem to have a strong impression and effect on the readers and audiences. Let’s find out the strongest and most inspirational heroes.
Strength is not just a physical attribute but an energy that comes from within. Every individual in this world goes through a fair share of hardship and struggles that hold them down. But humans have a resilient mind and personality that makes them get over all the adversities. A lot of people think that superheroes, animes, and fictional characters are something story-based and unreal but what they do not know is that all these characters are based on humane principles which make them relatable and highly inspiring. Let’s find out some of the strongest fictional characters who can inspire all to become a better and stronger person.
26 Strongest Fictional Characters
- Din Djarin
Let’s start with the list by breaking the stigma of only being big and having supernatural powers that make you the strongest. Because, sometimes all it takes is a heart that fears none. Showing sheer bravery and nerve of steel, the Mandalorians are one of the strongest in the Star Wars universe after the Jedis. Din Djarin, the Mandalorian space bounty hunter who also became the father of Grogu showed how kindness and love can be one of the strongest virtues. He is ready to take over the Imperial for his son and his creed and that shows how strong is from inside. Whether it is the badass gun-slinging, space dog fights, or his loyalty to his creed, Din is a man of integrity.
- Vegeta
Dragon Ball is one of the most popular anime sagas of all time and what made it even popular after the Z, was none but Vegeta. While the main protagonist of the show is Goku, Vegeta knows how to still the show. While he was introduced as the villain in the beginning, there is a sheer amount of character development in this character that makes it stand out. Goku has a good heart from the beginning but for someone who has harnessed only evil within self; it takes a lot of will, courage, and strength to overcome it and become stronger every day. Vegeta cares for his family, and his planet and likes to fight off evil with pride and that’s a virtue of a strong man.
- Wonder Woman
Well, it is not only about men and strong women characters who have proven themselves again and again. Wonder Woman is one of the most powerful characters in DC who is part of the Amazonian tribe. She is not only beautiful but a trained athlete and a soldier who grows with other strong women of Amazon. Wonder Woman oozes sheer strength as her superpowers are similar to Ancient Greek Gods. Whether it is her Lasso of Truth or the bracelets on her wrists, she requires minimum elements as her heart is the strongest of all. Dianna is the only one who can do hand-to-hand combat with Superman without kryptonite.
- Brainiac
It is not always the friends but your foes can inspire you too. DC Universe has offered fans some of the best villains of all time and Brainiac is one of the top of them after Darkseid, Bizarro, and Metallo. He is more like a cyborg that seeks knowledge of the universe and in the process, several planets can get destroyed which he is reluctant about. Other than the evil aura, he is a mad genius and determined to reach his goal. He has 12th-level intelligence and is one of the most intelligent characters in DC who can even startle Batman. He has proven how your brain can also become your strongest weapon.
- Mewtwo
The Pokémon universe has a lot of powerful characters and Mewtwo is one of the strongest of all. Its super conscious makes it a formidable champion who was made from the DNA sample of Mew in a lab. It can speak, use telekinesis, and regenerate. But what makes it stronger is its quest for finding purpose in life. One who questions one’s existence is often in search of something greater, something that is beyond a selfish need. Mewtwo’s awareness of the world and all forms of energy makes it the strongest character even after 9 generations.
- Itachi
Itachi from the Uchiha Clan is the main character of the Naruto franchise and this character has more fans than Naruto. While he is portrayed as the villain from the beginning, it is revealed later that Itachi is a man of sacrifice who killed his whole clan to save his village and become a fake rogue ninja who protected the village from outside troubles. Itachi is the strongest genjitsu user in the whole saga who stopped the reanimation jutsu even after his death. More than his powers, it is Itachi’s kind soul that makes him stronger. He could channel his anger and hatred into something evil, but he always remained the silent protector and never asked for anything. Selflessness is what makes one hero, not the powers.
- Goku
Goku is literally an example of absolute strength. ‘I would rather be a brainless monkey than a heartless monster’, these were his words when his friends were killed by Frieza and he was demeaned as a dumb inferior race. Goku is definitely dumb when it comes to his social skills but his battle IQ is much higher than it looks like. He is the perfect combination of goofy and absolute strength that comes from immense training and eating a lot, like a lot. Being the greatest and strongest in her martial arts, Goku has inspired many to work out and become stronger just like a Saiyan. Don’t forget to scream to turn Super Saiyan.
- Kratos
Kratos is the main character in the God of War video game franchise who is a Sparta doing war against all Greek Gods. He is a human warrior, who successfully killed the entire pantheon of Greek Gods and Titans. He is best known for his incredible strength and resilience that makes him become a God Killer. His weapon-wielding abilities are immaculate and he wants to ensure his victory against Zeus by any means. Kratos is definitely one of those characters who will make you feel there is a supreme power that can rule you when you have the guts to defeat it.
- Saitama
Saitama better known as the One Punch Man is one of the strongest main characters ever created. His lazy attitude and unmotivated demeanor make him even funnier than he is. Saitama may be powerful, but he is a man of simple needs. He likes his food, shopping from Saturday sales, and killing arrogant monsters. It takes only one punch for Saitama to defeat a formidable villain yet he is the most average hero that anybody would think of. Saitama’s character is proof that any ordinary person can become extraordinary.
- Thor
When it comes to Godly powers, Thor remains one of the most powerful characters in Marvel Universe who is also known as the God of Thunder. The son of Odin and the prince of Asgard, Thor can yield the power of Thunder along with his hammer Mjolnir, and the strombreaker after. He can lift those weapons simply because he is worthy of it and being God takes a lot more than fighting. He knows how to fight for his people and even for his wicked bother Loki. He has the most experience in war and is capable of taking down big platoons of the army all alone.
- Albus Dumbledore
The art of mystique dark magic is well explored in Harry Potter and the most powerful character from the franchise would be Dumbledore. He is the leader of The Order of Phoenix and also the Headmaster of Hogwarts, an institution for magic practitioners. The true power of Dumbledore is still untapped and unknown however, he has proven the fact that white magic can take over dark magic. He never wielded dark magic but fought against Voldemort and Grindelwald. He was feared by all and the true potential of the old guy was never revealed. He is overpowering and always true to his identity.
- Eren Yeager
Attack on Titan is popular all around the globe and other than Levi, the manga and anime are most loved for their lead character Eren Yeager. Somewhere between the dangerous combination of power and warped ideology, Eren thought of bringing a change to the chaotic world. With his heart in the right place, he could only think about the welfare of his people but after confronting the dark truths of the government and the underworld, Eren’s actions slowly become like an antagonist who can take over the world. He is the most invincible titan in the AOT world and his character development along with questions against the system makes him the greatest rebel with sheer will.
- Reverse Flash
Flash is the fastest man alive according to the DC universe but there is someone who can create a portal to the alternate reality just like him. Reverse Flash is the most enigmatic yet iconic supervillain who has the power of flash and an evil heart. He is the one who caused the Flash-point paradox and created a merge between worlds. He defied his own death with his intricate knowledge of the speed force. It is not the speed but Reverse Flash is best known for being a living paradox who becomes the survival of the fittest. This omnipotent being can run through different universes and timelines.
- Toph
The Last Airbender is a favorite of many due to the godly powers of the Avatar who can bend all four elements including fire, air, earth, and water. However, the character who shows sheer strength in the story is not Aang but Toph, the blind earthbender. She was fearless and funny and her down-to-earth nature made her formidable of all. Toph cannot see but she can feel all the molecules where her feet and hands touch. She can single-handedly take care of multiple powerful enemies from a very young age. A blind person who can see from the heart is the most powerful as her strength cannot be seen.
- Haruhi Suzumiya
Other than the black bunny cosplay, the main character of Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu is known for many reasons. Although she is just a leader at the high school club, her curiosity leads her bizarre phenomenon of aliens and time travelers. Haruhi is an extremely eccentric girl who wants to take her friends along with her to do whatever she wants. She is spontaneous and capable of creating close spaces and pocket alternate realities that overlap with the main continuity. Therefore, she can alter reality in a way that does not affect others. Isn’t that how it is supposed to be when you are sad too?
- Galactus
Galactus will remain one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel universe who can harness cosmic energy. When he is hungry he eats planets and that is how he gets his energy. He also recruits Heralds to help him find places to eat and in exchange, he spares the planet of the herald. Silver Surfer is an example of such a herald. Galactus is older than the Big Bang and he has the powers of cosmic awareness, telepathy, interdimensional travel, and many others. The scale here is perhaps even bigger than the celestial being Arishem.
- Scarlett Witch
Wanda Maximoff, better known as the Scarlett Witch is a powerful sorceress who can be sometimes even more powerful than Dr. Strange. She can wield chaos magic which is perfect for crowd control and she has played a significant role in Infinity War. However, her magic can take a dark turn when she is having an emotional moment. Once she erased all mutants like it was nothing for her. Her formidable powers and emotional personality make her the perfect example of the female protagonist unless she wants to kill you.
- Cosmic Armor Superman
Cosmic Armor Superman is the most dangerous form of Superman, also known as the Thought Robot. This version of Superman is powered by his ideals, personal convictions, integrity, and heroism. However, he is not Clark Kent. This vastly overpowered version has only made two comic appearances and is considered to be an omnipotent being who can defend and adapt to any multiversal threat imaginable. He has a plot device that allows him to ready himself for any kind of enemy he can encounter.
- Doctor Manhattan
The Watchmen is perhaps one of the best comic stories of a group of heroes followed by the Justice League. However, Doctor Manhattan is the one of whom everybody is afraid of. He became a God by accident as he got trapped during an experiment and turned into atoms. The government wanted to use him for their needs but Dr. Manhattan had other goals. Although has no evil intention to destroy humanity he can do it within seconds if he wants to. His god-like powers allow him to obliterate every living and non-living thing into molecules.
- Kang, He Who Remains
Kang is one of those persistent villains of the Marvel universe who has a different version in every universe and also in connection with all his variants. He Who Remains is the most powerful version of Kang the Conqueror who has been one of the primary targets of the Time Variance Authority (TVA). He Who Remains witnessed the destruction that his variants caused in the other verses and he hoped that eliminating variants can help to avoid the disasters in his own universe. His death was highly important for the preservation of the sacred timeline and helped to create many new branches.
- Eddie Brock
Eddie Brock is a powerful character and Venom has the maximum contribution for that. However, the relationship between the man and the symbiote got stronger because he let venom be a part of him. Eddie Killed Knull after the codex was destroyed and he never questioned why he needed to do it. From being a reporter to a savior, Eddie is one of the top characters who turned brave from timid while connecting with the world and the symbiote. He realized, the world is full of dangerous people and it needs a lethal protector to keep it safe.
- The Watchers
The Watchers are the God-like beings who keep a watch over all the timelines and are prohibited from making any intervention. Their unlimited knowledge and ability to do almost anything makes them formidable cosmic beings who dwell in another dimension where time and reality do not work. They’re fifth-dimension beings and there are no ways to destroy them unless they are dragged into a different dimension that is artificially created by another sorcerer like Dr. Strange.
- Spider-Man
“With great power comes great responsibility” and the teenage Spider-Man learns how to become a responsible superpower hero quite early. He has a tragic story of growing up at his uncle and aunt’s house and soon he loses his uncle. He considers himself guilty of his uncle’s death and all the people who are suffering and decides to become the hero that the city needs. The web-slinging Spider-Man is definitely one of the most powerful characters in MCU and that is not because of his strength or web-slinging but his sense of sacrifice and doing more for people than himself. He is the most inspiring hero of all time who showed that man under the mask can be anyone.
- Eowyn
The Lord of the Rings is one of the most fascinating fictional stories of all time that was released with a trilogy. While there are many powerful characters like Gandalf, Eowyn seems to be the most powerful character with a courageous and rebellious heart. The character here breaks the social norm of women cannot become warriors as she does that with finesse. Her fearless determination bashes the stigmas of gender roles and she proves that resilience wins again and again. She is a symbol of empowerment who helped to break many societal barriers.
- Captain America
Well, Captain America is definitely not the most powerful but definitely the most courageous man. He was a result of a military experiment and was turned into a super soldier. However, his super strength is nothing when it comes to his kind heart. He is a caption who thinks for everyone and his leadership moves have helped the Avengers grow significantly as a team. He is the only worthy person to lift Thor’s hammer as he can gladly give life for others. Steve Rogers lobed Peggy more than anything and he kept it that way even after a century. He is truly the epitome of peak masculinity.
- Thorfinn
Thorfinn is the main character from Vinland Saga who grows up as a deadly pirate after his father’s death and then becomes a slave in his later life where he engaged in farm work. The character development of this person, where he only killed people and now he is growing plants from seeds is truly inspiring. He has the heart of a king and does not feel afraid to get punched 100 times just to meet King Canute for negotiations. His humane values, transformation, and immaculate fighting skills in short stature show that his father was right, “A true warrior doesn’t need a sword”.
Some of the other important mentions are Naruto, Madara, Sherlock Homes, Batman, Harry Potter, James Bond, Jason Bourne, Jack Sparrow, Indiana Jones, Severus Snape, Vash the Stampede, and many others. Starting from books, animes, movies, and web series; there are many mediums to experience all the aforementioned people in their actions. You can easily draw inspiration from them as they push us to become better. These characters have a lot of influence in the lives of kids as well as adults. They show use, strength is not about bigger muscles but also having a golden heart and nerves of steel. Stay tuned to know more.
