One Piece: 10 anime main characters strong enough to become a Yonko

One Piece is known for its fearsome Yonko, powerful emperors that rule the seas. Legends of unparalleled strength and influence, even the whole fleet is commanded. Currently, Red-Haired Shanks, Blackbeard, Monkey D. Luffy, and Buggy the Clown are the Yonko, but there exist some anime main characters who easily rise to their power with their unparalleled strength and leadership abilities.

Through raw fighting skills, overwhelming abilities, or strategic genius, these characters have what it takes to dominate the seas and carve out their own empires. Here are the ten anime main characters who are strong enough to become a Yonko.

Disclaimer: This list is ranked in no particular order and contains the writer's opinions. Readers' discretion is advised.

⁠Saitama, Satoru Gojo, and 8 other anime main characters strong enough to become a Yonko in One Piece

1) Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto)

Naruto Uzumaki as seen in anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

Naruto Uzumaki is incredibly strong and, thus, one of the stronger candidates for Yonko. As the Seventh Hokage commands respect, he has unrivaled fighting skills, powers related to the Nine-Tails, and expertise in Sage Mode. He is a formidable force with all these fighting capabilities, added to near-infinite chakra.

Naruto is like one of those Yonkos in One Piece because he's a leader who thinks strategically and can rally people together. His brute strength, coupled with his unshaken determination, even stood the test of time with the strongest in the world, thereby making him worthy of having a Yonko title.

2) Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen)

Satoru Gojo as seen in anime (Image via MAPPA)

Gojo is physically and mentally the strongest jujutsu sorcerer. His mastery of various Limitless techniques, especially his Infinity, grants him the power to manipulate space and make most attacks invalid. He is able to defeat opponents instantly through the power of his Domain Expansion, Unlimited Void.

Such a charismatic leader and great reputation make him nearly unstoppable in a battle. Moreover, this makes him more likely to possess the potential to command an empire and makes him most suitable to become a Yonko in the world of One Piece.

3) Alucard (Hellsing)

Alucard as seen in anime (Image via Studio Gonzo)

Alucard is a force of terror in Hellsing, making him one of the strong candidates for Yonko in One Piece. Being an immortal vampire, regenerative by nature, nothing was able to bring him down. Hence, he is almost unbeatable in combat.

These are combined with his mastery over dark magic, an arsenal of weapons, and an army of souls. Alucard is the most ruthless, strategic-minded, and never-tarnished kind of dominant figure.

4) ⁠Son Goku (Dragon Ball series)

Son Goku as seen in anime (Image via Toei Animation)

Son Goku of the Dragon Ball series has everything in the character that would earn him a Yonko status, aside from his incredibly powerful and versatile abilities. Goku can also access god-like transformations such as Super Saiyan Blue and Ultra Instinct, which equal his power level to that of the strongest beings in the universe.

Skilled in hand-to-hand combat and energy-based attacks such as the Kamehameha, he is one tough opponent to go against. With his resilience, determination, and battle-hardened experience, Goku would have his way with the seas, demanding respect and fear from both allies and enemies. Strong and with leadership qualities, he will be in the running for the status of Yonko in One Piece.

5) Saitama (One Punch Man)

Saitama as seen in anime (Image via Madhouse)

Saitama from One Punch Man is a real powerhouse, as he can overpower an opponent with just one punch. His raw strength easily outclasses even the strongest foes in the One Piece world, making him a very likely candidate to be a Yonko.

Putting aside his physical strength, durability, speed, and incomparable battle prowess made Saitama untouchable for everybody. Being able to become Yonko, Saitama will easily establish dominance over the seas, crush all rivalry, and protect his territory.

6) Griffith (Berserk)

Griffith as seen in anime (Image via GEMBA)

Griffith from Berserk, possessing incredible physical and tactical abilities, further combined with god-like powers from Femto, would be very well qualified to join the ranks of the Yonko.

As a being who rose to a higher plane of existence, Griffith's command over the super-strong Band of the Hawk, not to mention his great influence over both the physical and astral worlds, would qualify him for the role of Yonko in One Piece.

7) ⁠Akuto Sai (Demon King Daimao)

Akuto Sai as seen in anime (Image via Artland)

As the Demon King's reincarnation, Akuto possesses god-like powers of reality manipulation, mass destruction, and near immortality. He is so strong that he can remold the world to his liking and bend the laws of nature to his will. Besides pure strength, Akuto's strategic mind enables him to command followers and assert his will, rivaling even the strongest Yonko in One Piece.

8) Johnny Joestar ( JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run)

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Joestar, can be formidable with his Stand, Tusk, but primarily in its ACT 4 form. Tusk ACT 4 is blessed with the infamous Golden Spin, which creates infinite energy that is able to pierce dimensions and disintegrate anything it comes into contact with.

This unstoppable power, combined with Johnny's tenacious attitude and tactical thinking, makes him perfectly well prepared for the challenges of being a Yonko in One Piece.

9) Rimuru Tempest (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime)

Rimuru Tempest as seen in anime (Image via Studio 8bit)

Being the Demon Lord, Rimuru has a powerful army of subordinates, vast territories, and devastating abilities such as spatial manipulation and energy absorption, along with their ultimate skill, the Void God Azathoth. Their regeneration, magic, and fighting keep them nearly invincible.

Through their intelligence, they can form alliances and defeat their enemies, which are two big ingredients of becoming a Yonko. With all these overpowering traits, they could rise to Yonko's status in One Piece.

10) Meliodas (The Seven Deadly Sins)

Meliodas as seen in anime (Image via A-1 Pictures)

Meliodas is the main character of The Seven Deadly Sins, rivaling even the strongest figures in One Piece. He is the Sin of Wrath of the Dragon and the leader of the Seven Deadly Sins. He has achieved full access to all the powers that he has inherited from the Demon King and uses the powerful technique known as "Full Counter."

Because of his incredible strength that complements his immortality and demonic powers, he is able to annihilate entire armies and survive what would normally be deathly attacks. Meliodas has combat skills and durability, so he is an imposing figure who could be a Yonko.

Final thoughts

One Piece's Yonko are legendary figures with immense power and influence over the seas. Current Yonko would best fit into this powerful status, but some anime main characters would give them a run for their life due to their outstanding abilities.

Naruto Uzumaki, Satoru Gojo, Alucard, Son Goku, and others have incredible strength and leadership qualities, and all of them, with their brute strength and genius strategy, can become a Yonko in no time and can shake the worlds.

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Edited by Toshali Kritika