Top 10 Anime Characters Who Are Faster Than Light

In the anime universe, superhuman speed is not a difficult task for many characters. Training and hard work allow the characters to gain that ability which can be used during battles. Superhuman speed is considered to be a very special trait for those who possess it. Having to race against them is impossible for anyone. Along with the strongest character in the anime verse, viewers are also interested in the fastest character in the anime verse. Here are our top 10 fastest characters that can run at the speed of light or perhaps even faster than light.

10 Anime Characters Who Are Faster Than Light

10. Shinra Kusakabe

• Appeared show: Fire Force
• Created by: Atsushi Ōkubo
• Personality: Intelligent, brave, confident, helping nature
• Abilities: Can ignite flames from his feet and even control and utilize them.
• Number of episodes: 48
• Genre: Adventure, sci-fi, dark fantasy

Shinra Kusakabe has mastered pyrokinesis which means the ability to control fire with the mind. He lacks other abilities but is the fastest character and moves at the speed of light. Combining all their abilities, he is a difficult opponent faced by enemies. In his fight with Giovanni, it is seen that his raging emotions increase his abilities for a moment. His control and increase in power have been observed throughout the series and fans are eagerly waiting for what happens next.

9. Jotaro Kujo

• Appeared show: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
• Created by: Hirohiko Araki
• Personality: Intelligent, quick witted, highly perspective
• Abilities: Strength, speed, precision
• Number of episodes: 152
• Genre: Adventure, drama, fantasy, horror

The abilities of all the characters in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure are known as stands. Jotaro has the Star Platinum stand which allows him to move at the speed of light and even punch at the speed of light. His enemies are nothing when compared to his stand. It even allows Jotaro to stop time for several seconds. Along with his Star Platinum Jotaro Kujo is undoubtedly one of the fastest characters in anime verse.

8. Zenitsu

• Appeared show: Demon Slayer
• Created by: Koyoharu Gotouge
• Personality: Anxiety, paranoia
• Abilities: Superhuman hearing, speed
• Number of episodes: 55
• Genre: Action, fantasy

Though Zenitsu doesn’t know, he possesses a great speed and reflexes. Most of the time he is seen to be asleep when he unleashes his lightning power. Zenitsu might be scared during battles but once the unconscious Zenitsu is unleashed no one can stand up against him. Even his enemies cannot match his speed and reflexes. He has proven this in his fight with upper moon and also the big boss himself.

7. Koro Sensei

• Appeared show: Assasination Classroom
• Created by: Yusei Matsui
• Personality: Silly, childish, serious
• Abilities: Hearing, regeneration, adaptability, speed
• Number of episodes: 22
• Genre: Action, sci-fi, comedy

Koro Sensei looks like an octopus and even has the abilities of octopus like regenerative skill, invisibility, poison immunity and many more. He even possesses superhuman speed and he often uses this ability to travel around the world. He can easily reach any country in the world within minutes. He can also create after images just by moving at high speed. His speed is observed to be Mach 20 that is 15,345 mph in the anime. He is also a great mentor.

6. Killua Zoldyck

• Appeared show: Hunter x Hunter
• Created by: Yoshihiro Togashi
• Personality: Cheeky, cheerful, mischievous
• Abilities: Speed of lightning and whirlwind
• Number of episodes: 148
• Genre: Action, fantasy

Killua attained Godspeed by practicing nen, a form which helps unleash inner power. It allows Killua to move at a superhuman speed. It even allows him to surpass his physical and emotional strengths. In the anime, Killua is seen to use this ability to pass the Hunters exam multiple times and even to defeat his enemies. He might not have control over his body when he is using this but he tries to defeat the enemy before he loses total control.

5. Minato Namikaze

• Appeared show: Naruto
• Created by: Masashi Kishimoto
• Personality: Inspiring, loyal leader
• Abilities: Rasengan, space time, ninjutsu
• Number of episodes: 720
• Genre: Action, fantasy, adventure

He is the father of the famous Naruto. He is also known as yellow Flash due to his unrivaled speed. He is the fastest shinobi of his time. His speed has made it impossible for the enemies to locate him. He uses many techniques and one of his most famous techniques is teleporting. Opponents find it difficult to keep track of him because of his ability to move at high speed. He uses a unique Jutsu called Flying Thunder God Technique which enhances his skills to move faster.

4. Ichigo Kurosaki

• Appeared show: Bleach
• Created by: Tite Kubo
• Personality: Stubborn, short tempered, determined, spontaneous
• Abilities: Swordsman, immeasurable spiritual power
• Number of episodes: 366
• Genre: Sword and sorcery, fantasy, adventure

Ichigo Kurosaki was a regular highschooler until he met a soul reaper Rukia Kuchiki and attained Soul Reaper powers. He has superhuman strength and speed, quick reflexes and other abilities. He learned Shunpo which enhanced his already present speed and left his opponents speechless. In a battle he can counter his enemies’ attacks swiftly. His speed can easily be matched to Mach 286 that is 219,438 mph.

3. Admiral Kizaru

• Appeared show: One Piece
• Created by: Eiichiro Oda
• Personality: Perpetually calm, equable, easy going
• Abilities: Pika Pika no mi Devil Fruit, Haki
• Number of episodes: 1077
• Genre: Action, comedy, superhero

Marine Admiral Borsalino also known as Kizaru is one of the strongest characters in One Piece. After consuming a devil fruit called Glint-Glint fruit he became capable of controlling light. He can even produce high light beam rays. This devil fruit also gave him the power of speed. Along with power and his Haki combined Kizaru is the strongest in One Piece where many characters find it hard to defeat him.

2. Saitama

• Appeared show: One Punch Man
• Created by: Yusuke Murata
• Personality: Calm, humble
• Abilities: Strength, speed, reflexes, supernatural senses
• Number of episodes: 24
• Genre: Action, comedy, superhero

Saitama is currently the most powerful character in One Punch Man and also at the top in the anime verse. Most people make fun of him because of his appearance in the anime, but when you are against him in a battle there is no going back. He returned to earth in only 1.5seconds when he was launched to the moon during the battle with Boros. According to the calculation he can go up to the speed of Mach 753,059 that is 256,266 km/s.

1. Whis

• Appeared show: Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball super
• Created by: Akira Toriyama
• Personality: Calm, aloof, peaceful
• Abilities: Flight, ultra instinct, immortality, divination
• Number of episodes: 291 and 131
• Genre: Action, comedy, adventure

Whis is a guide angel attendant of Beerus. He has superhuman abilities which separate him from mortals and gives him the upper hand in a battle. It is said that his reaction is faster than human thinking. He is an divine entity that is equal to God. His speed can be till 5 septillion that is 986,237,860,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 miles in a second. This speed is not even comparable to another character in the anime verse. Therefore, he stands at the first place as the fastest character.