Strongest Exorcist Characters In Anime

It seems that exorcists in anime are a rather closed off trope, and understandably so. Expected to dispel forces of spirituality, and not physical opponents, these exorcists play a crucial role in battling evil spirits, demons, and supernatural forces. They tyically possess unique abilities, nnd formidable skills, making them some of the most compelling figures in their respective series.

From veteran warriors using ancient techniques to young prodigies discovering their powers, the exorcism trope is rich with dynamic personalities and intense battles. However, the curiosity of these exorcists outside of their realms, how they compare to one another in terms of strength brings this piece to life. Therefore, below, we see some of the best exorcists in anime, rank from the least to most, in terms of strength.

9 Yukio Okumura

The Twin Brother of Saran’s Heir

• Age: 16
• Main Ability: Flame Resistance, Dragoon

The deuteragonist of the Blue Exorcist series, Yukio Okumura, is one of anime’s more popular exorcists and, by default, one of its most powerful, hence his placement. At first glance, Yukio seems calm and professional, which makes him seem uptight. However, beneath the stoic professionalism is a self-hating and destructive person who perceives his shortcomings as failures.

However, as an exorcist, Yukio could be considered a prodigy, having been trained to be an exorcist since he was seven years of age. While he does not inherit the blue flames as his brother, Yukio is highly resistant to any fOne and has unique Soul eyes, which allude to his demonic heritage. Officially the youngest to earn an exorcism license at age 13, Yukio prefers to use his pair of handguns in an exorcism. However, he is also an expert in martial arts, making him very well-rounded, in addition to an already superhuman physique.

8 Maka Albarn & Soul Evans

The Perfect Weapon-Meister Partnership

• Age: 13 & 15
• Main Ability: Scythe-Meister & Death Scythe

The meister and death weapon combination of Maka Albarn and Soul Evans is the first of the tag-team bunch this piece evidently needs. Both students at the Death Weapon Meister Academy in the Soul Eater universe, Maka and Soul, are a complimentary exorcism duo of master and weapon. While the pair is considered among the strongest of the two-star meisters, their latent potential is the highest among their peers.

Due to operating a partnership of sorts, Maka is only formidable when utilizing Soul as a Death Scythe. This is despite possessing superhuman physical abilities, including speed, strength, and durability. Soul, on the other hand, is only as useful as his master, despite being one of the strongest death weapons around, even granted the title of “Death’s Last Weapon.” However strong the pair are, they simply do not have enough to earn a higher placement.

7 Seika Lamprouge

The Demon King

• Age: 13
• Main Ability: Onmyodo

The sole isekai character in this piece, Seika Lamprogue, is the protagonist of the Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World series. Known in his previous life as Haruyoshi Kuga, Seika originally planned to live a less conspicuous life than his previous one; however, once an exorcist, always an exorcist, it seems for him. Known as history’s greatest exorcist, Seika reincarnates with all his knowledge and experience of his previous life and immense spiritual energy.

However, Seika was reborn without mana and cannot use magic in his new life, but he can still perform magical techniques. While Seika is nowhere near physically imposing, his spiritual energy makes up for that. Having mastered the five Taoism elements also, Seika is indeed strong. However, his lack of major feats earn him a rather low placement.

6 Rokuro and Benio

The Twin Star Exorcists

• Age: 16 & 16
• Main Ability: Exorcism Enchantments

The other tag-team combo, the Twin Star Exorcists, Rokuro Enmado and Benio Adashina find themselves as the prophesied exorcists who are supposedly to give birth to the world’s most powerful exorcist. However, before they finally fulfill the prophecy, the remain the among the strongest exorcists within the Twin Star Exorcists series. Arguably the most powerful exorcists in the series separately, the pair become an even bigger headache for any opponent by combining with each other. On one hand, Rokuro is the only survivor of the Hinatsuki Tragedy, where he got his Impurity Arm from. Benio, on the other hand, is the next head of the Adashino House, gifted with exorcism enchantments.

Due to most of their feats taking place in the spiritual realm, their focus of strength is not physical, although the pair have shown to be physically more capable than the average person or exorcist. However, the pair have the highest potential for growth. The ability to use and vary exorcism enchantments is what makes the pair formidable, and even at that, the pair still fall short to some of their foes.

5 Allen Walker

The Destroyer of Time

• Age: 16
• Main Ability: The Cursed Eye, Sword of Exorcism, Innocence

The protagonist of the famous D.Gray-Man series, Allen Walker, used to be a member of the European Branch of the Black Order within the series. Abandoned by his birth parents and sold to a circus as a child due to his abnormal right hand, Allen Walker is quite a peculiar character. By carrying an Innocence for an arm, the weapon exorcists in the series; Allen has a body composition superior to the average human, possessing superhuman strength and speed.

However, Allen’s true strength is shown after activating his Innocence: Cross, a parasitic exorcism weapon embedded in his left hand, which can take different forms. In its fully awakened state, Allen’s Innocence becomes a large broadsword, the Sword of Exorcism, detachable from his body. Using the sword of Exorcism skyrockets his power levels, making him capable of exorcising any demon.

4 Rin Okumura

Son of Satan

• Age: 18
• Main Ability: Pyrokinesis

The protagonist of the Blue Exorcist series, Rin Okumura, has a complicated background as an exorcist. However, in these cases, the more complex the characters, the more powerful they are, which also holds for Rin. Rin, the son of Satan and adopted son of the Paladin exorcist, Father Shiroe Fujimoto, is Yukio’s fraternal twin brother. Rin’s career as an exorcist starts off bleak due to not receiving formal training like his brother, Yukio.

However, as Satan’s Son, Rin’s latent potential is among the highest within the series, and while he is not yet strong enough to finally achieve his goal, Rin is truly formidable. Inheriting Satan’s Blue Flames and demonic physiology, Rin already has superhuman strength and regeneration, surpassing the average exorcist. While his demonic powers are mostly absent, Rin’s pyrokinetic abilities give him an added edge in any confrontation. After years of training to be a Knight Meister, he is even capable of facing off against Satan, albeit in his incomplete state.

3 Okkotsu Yuta

Orimoto Rika’s Lover

• Age: 17
• Main Ability: Cursed Spirit Manifestation

The first of Satoru Gojo’s many prodigious students, Okkotsu Yuta, alongside his sensei, is one of Jujutsu Kaisen’s only five special-grade jujutsu sorcerers, which in literal terms, simply means he’s one of the most powerful sorcerers and exorcists within the series and likely beyond. While his initially timid nature gets him underestimated, Yuta is indeed a frightening sight for any cursed spirit.

Due to his classification as a special grade, Yuta is already a mainstay within the top 5% of jujutsu sorcerers, possessing superhuman reflexes, speed, and strength far beyond the average sorcerer. In terms of sheer ability for exorcism, Yuta is second only to Satoru Gojo as a general specialist, one of the only few to have massive cursed energy outputs, and manifesting the most powerful cursed spirit bar, Sukuna. This is on top of being one of the few to manifest a domain expansion while also being able to copy the innate techniques of others. Still with the highest potential ceiling, even at the end of the series, Yuta earns a rightful spot.

2 Benimaru Shinmon

Waka, The Destruction King

• Age: 22
• Main Ability: Second & Third Generation Pyrokinesis

The enigmatic head of the Special Fire Force Company 7, Benimaru Shinmon, is one of Fire Force’s few hybrid pyrokinetics. Short-tempered and actually cruel, Benimaru is well regarded as the strongest officer within the Special Fire Force, which is really no mean feat given the presence of Leonard Burns. Being a hybrid pyrokinetic means that Benimaru has long surpassed the physical capabilities of regular humans and even the average pyrokinetic.

In addition to being the best hand-to-hand combatant in the series, Benimaru possesses superhuman speed, strength, and durability, enough to rival his fire demon doppelganger. Despite being more than a huge threat outside of his fire abilities, Benimaru is a hybrid pyrokinetic between the second and third generations, which means he can willingly ignite his flames while also manipulating flames from external sources. Finally, defeating his master’s demon doppelganger and surpassing him seems the cherry on top to earn the second top spot of this piece.

1 Satoru Gojo

The Strongest

• Age: 29
• Main Ability: Limitless Technique, Six Eyes

The inheritor of both the Six Eyes and Limitless Technique, Satoru Gojo is widely regarded as the strongest exorcist within the Jujutsu Kaisen series and even beyond it, and rightly so. Asides from being quite the mentor, Gojo is an embodiment of power and strength and is a truly terrifying exorcist for any cursed spirit that is not Sukuna. One of the five special grades in the series, Gojo possesses immense amounts of cursed energy and physical abilities far surpassing the average jujutsu sorcerer.

However, Gojo is not strong because of huge cursed energy reserves, but due to how he uses his abilities. Possessing both the Six Eyes and Limitless and using them in combination, Gojo created the feared Blue, Red, and Purple techniques and can remain in active combat mode for near-infinite periods. In addition, he is also capable of Domain Expansion with his being the second most powerful in Jujutsu Kaisen. So, as an exorcist, Satoru Gojo rightly finds his place atop the pile for this piece.