8 most powerful non-canon anime characters, ranked

Non-canon anime characters play a role in the anime universe that cannot be replicated. They offer the creators room to handle new storylines, introduce strong opponents, and show wonderful battles without changing the main story. This approach gives them greater freedom of imagination, which is why they created some of the most memorable and strongest characters in the history of anime.

One of the aspects that make non-canon anime characters so intriguing is their ability to possess extreme powers and abilities. As they are not subject to the set rules of the main plot, their power levels can be overexaggerated, producing some of the most breathtaking as well as visually stunning fights in the anime domain.

From Douglas Bullet to Demigra: Here are the ranked 8 most powerful non-canon anime characters

8) Alois Trancy (Black Butler)

Among the unforgettable non-canon anime characters of various series, Alois Trancy, the protagonist of Black Butler, has found a home in the hearts of the anime's fans. Alois Trancy is the master of the Trancy household and one of the greatest in the underworld of the demons.

Even though Alois is very young, he is very smart and manipulative. His deal with the demon butler Claude Faustus has given him unbelievable powers like augmented strength, speed, and movement abilities, through which he performs his demonic duties.

He is an aggressive and resourceful young man, who is always willing to do everything necessary to reach his goals. This makes him a worthy enemy of the protagonist, Ciel Phantomhive.

7) Sora (Naruto series)

In the world of Naruto, Sora is a non-canon anime character who was first introduced in the anime-only story arc. Sora's past as a pseudo-jinchuriki allows him to have a special connection with the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, which, in turn, gives him powerful chakra and abilities. His peerless skills in hand-to-hand combat and his perfection in the use of various ninjutsu techniques allow him to ultimately become an adversary who stands toe to toe with the main cast of the series.

The one thing that sets him apart from others is the fact that he is constantly struggling with the devil power that dwells in him, as he constantly fights to overcome the temptation of the Nine-Tailed Fox's power.

6) Muramasa (Bleach series)

In the Bleach universe, Muramasa is a non-canon anime character who showed up in the Zanpakuto Rebellion arc, a plot unique to the anime version. As a Zanpakuto spirit, Muramasa uses his powers to break the bond between the Shinigami and their weapons. As a result, he manages to turn the Zanpakuto spirits against their wielders.

This ability is what makes Muramasa a big threat since he can actually turn the weapons of the Shinigami against them. Other than that, Muramasa's own combat talents, including expertise in the usage of various swordsmanship techniques and manipulation of his Zanpakuto's powers, make him a better fighter than some of the main cast of Bleach.

5) Douglas Bullet (One Piece series)

Douglas Bullet (Image via Toei Animation)

Douglas Bullet is a non-canon anime character introduced in One Piece film: Stampede. Bullet was once a part of the Roger Pirates, a memorable pirate crew that was the crew of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.

After the Roger Pirates disbanded, Bullet proved that he could be just as strong when he went on to build a solo career with an enviable bounty and became "the Demon Heir," as he is often called. His feats, like the use of all types of Haki and his Gasha Gasha no mi Devil Fruit's power, make him a tough guy who can compete with the strongest characters in the One Piece universe.

4) Kazeshini (Bleach series)

A non-canon anime character who is not part of the Bleach manga storyline is Kazeshini, the Zanpakuto spirit of Shuhei Hisagi. Kazeshini is the only developed and interesting character who represents the dark side of Shuhei's personality.

With a much more terrifying appearance and a hard-hitting desire to kill and take away the lives of opponents, the spirit of the Zanpakuto, Kazeshini, is the one who really opposes the peace and justice that Shuhei Hisagi wishes for.

Despite the dilemma of being a highly powerful creature, Kazeshini's impressive combat style—distinctly using a scythe as a weapon—makes him a worthy adversary in the Bleach universe.

3) Shadow Dragons (Dragon Ball series)

Shadow Dragons (Image via Toei Animation)

The Dragon Ball GT series introduces fans to Shadow Dragons, who are quite powerful and different as non-canon anime characters. They gain power from the negative energy they absorb from the overuse of the Dragon Balls, so each Shadow Dragon has its own special abilities and personality traits that the main characters struggle to deal with.

Omega Shenron, who is the strongest Shadow Dragon, can be seen as their most remarkable member since he did manage to reach the level of power similar to the Super Saiyan 4 grade of Goku and Vegeta.

The Shadow Dragons' connection with Dragon Balls and their capability to transform into different elemental powers exemplify that they are an extremely powerful group of antagonists in the Dragon Ball series.

2) Patrick Redfield (One Piece series)

Patrick Redfield (Image via Toei Animation)

Patrick Redfield, a non-canon anime character in the One Piece franchise, has appeared in various video games and other spin-off media. The former Blackbeard Pirates member, Redfield, being indeed an almighty person, boasts of his superhuman muscle and wide arsenal of abilities, in addition to the simultaneous use of multiple Devil Fruit powers.

Patrick Redfield's unique blend of physical strength, tactical intelligence, and different Devil Fruit skills is not something to be ignored, and he can possibly be a rival to even the Yonko in the One Piece world.

1) Demigra (Dragon Ball series)

In the Dragon Ball game franchise, Demigra proves to be a strong and authoritative non-canon anime character. As the self-proclaimed God of the Demon Realm, Demigra vows to rule time and become the supreme ruler of the Dragon Ball universe.

His magical powers are so incredible that the heroes of the series are facing a daunting opponent with even time and space under his control. Demigra's history and achievements in games like Dragon Ball Xenoverse and Super Dragon Ball Heroes have solidified his position as one of the most influential non-canon characters in the franchise.

Final thoughts

There are a multitude of characters, both canon and non-canon, living in the anime world. The protagonists are given the most spotlight, but the non-canon anime characters that are introduced in the form of spin-offs, movies, and video games have proved to be just as interesting and powerful. Besides the crafty Alois Trancy in Black Butler, the Dragon Ball series also brought fans the time-bender Demigra as the main non-canon villains, together with hundreds of such fictitious ones as Douglas Bullet and Kazeshini.