The potential and capacity of abilities can be extensive. They can be absurdly powerful and have no drawbacks or only minimal limitations. And the different types of powers in anime are endless with inconceivable versatility- even when the use of one is explicitly stated.
Some characters can create catastrophic disasters with only minimal use of their abilities. Many can also possess multiple powers, being able to use them consistently with no hesitation and struggle. Even more so, some have the ability to take other people's powers for themselves. Sometimes this is temporary, while other times it can also be a more permanent thing.
10 The True Nature of His Ability Plunder (Charlotte)
Yuu Otoska possesses an ability called Plunder. It gives him the power to extract an individual's in exchange. Then he can use them as his own; thus, he can possess multiple abilities and use them at will. However, there is a downside to this power. The brain has its limits and for Yuu, processing the details of all the abilities takes a toll on how much information his brain can handle.
In this series, an individual's ability comes with great misfortunes and tolls. The limitations of abilities are the focus here and soon the secrets behind them. In Charlotte, abilities aren't as cool as one may believe.
9 This Student Council President Is The Grateful Robber (When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace)
She's the student council president, and her name is Mirei Kudou. Mirei gained the power to steal others' abilities after the random appearance of bright light. Just as she can steal powers, she can give them back also. Except to steal the ability, in the first place, Mirei has to see the person using their powers.
With a dash of superpowers in a romantic comedy, the anime When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace is the result. During a club meeting, four students suddenly find themselves with supernatural abilities, but the mystery of the origins doesn't stop the daily antics of life for these students.
8 All Abilities For This Character Belongs To Oneself (My Hero Academia)
One of the most notorious and terrifying villains of the My Hero Academia franchise is All For One. He can take other people's powers called Quirks and make them his. He can also merge what he has stolen into new abilities and even redistribute a quirk to someone else.
Over the years, 80% of humanity possess various abilities called Quirks and some with immense potential ever since their first appearance in the world of this anime. Some that possess these powers strive to become heroes. Mostly in response to those who use their Quirks for evil and destruction.
7 A Ninja Who Is The Copier Of A Thousand Jutsu (Naruto)
Kakashi is one of the most talented ninjas. He can steal -well, copy- his opponent's ability (Jutsu) using his Sharingan. Once Kakashi copies another Jutsu, he can use it against the original caster and forever possess it. So he's often referred to as "Copy Ninja Kakashi" and known for his reputation as the copier of a thousand Jutsu.
Naruto is the story of shinobi (ninjas) constantly training, some seeking recognition, and the majority just want to live out their days in peace. The story centers around Naruto Uzumaki, a ninja who wants acceptance from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage one day.
6 The Sin Of Greed And His Ability To Literally Snatch (The Seven Deadly Sins)
Ban is one of the most versatile characters here. Firstly, he is the Fox's Sin of Greed of the anime The Seven Deadly Sins. He possesses an ability called Snatch, and verbatim allows him to "snatch" (steal) almost anything. Ban can rob physical objects and also the physical abilities of others- the longer he's in contact with a person, the stronger the strength of the ability becomes. The only drawback is the limit of how much strength Ban can steal without damage to himself due to overwhelming power.
The Seven Deadly Sins are a band of knights in the land of Britannia. They disbanded ten years ago after being framed for plotting against the Kingdom of Liones. Now they've returned to clear their names and liberate the kingdom.
5 If He Steals A Kiss, He'll Steal Your Powers Too (Date A Live)
Shido's ability allows him to steal the powers of Spirits and seal them into his body, but a kiss must initiate this transfer. Even more so, for the kiss to even activate the ability, the Spirit has to have fallen in love with him.
In Date A Live irregular occurrences of spatial quakes plague the Earth. Except, not as destructive as the first and most devastating one that appeared 30 years prior. High school student Shido Itsuka tries to save a mysterious girl from an active quake, and afterward, he learns that the girl is a Spirit and the cause of the phenomenon.
4 Give This Guy A Kiss And He'll Copy Your Ability (Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches)
Ryuu's ability is similar to Kakashi's copying and Shido as he has to kiss someone to activate his ability. Ryuu possesses an ability simply called Copy. When he kisses a witch, he replicates their power and can use it against them. The drawback is that if he kisses another witch, it will overwrite the one he is currently holding, so he can only possess one at a time.
One day the school's delinquent, Ryuu Yamada, missteps on the stairs, stumbles into an accidental kiss with Urara Shiraishi, and the two switch bodies. Thus, the story of Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches begins.
3 Blackbeard, One Of The Most Infamous Pirates That Travels The Sea Has This Ability (One Piece)
One of the most terrifying pirates of this anime's universe is Marshall D. Teach also known as Blackbeard. He is the only person in the series that can possess and use the abilities of more than one Devil Fruit. He possesses the Dark Dark Fruit and the Tremor Tremor Fruit. The first allows the user to nullify the Devil Fruit of another's and drain them of their abilities.
There was previously an infamous "Pirate King" that sailed the Grand Line, unfortunately, he was captured and executed. However, before his death, his last words revealed the existence of One Piece, the greatest treasure of the world. These final words ignited the Grand Age of Pirates and the search for the great treasure. Among the pirates, the story of Luffy and his adventure to find the treasure is the story of One Piece.
2 He Truly Believes His Ways Are The Most Righteous (A Certain Magical Index III)
Fiamma of the Right believes his ideals and the many abilities he possesses can save the world. The ability -among his many- that allows him to steal abilities is the Holy Right. He claims that The Holy Right can create miracles and destroy all evil, but it does have the functionality to absorb power.
In A Certain Magical Index, Touma Kamijou lived a normal life, despite possessing Imagine Breaker, a mysterious power no scientist can understand. It isn't until he meets a young girl named Index Librorum Prohibitorum that his life changes.
1 One Of The Most Terrifyingly Talented Nen Users (Hunter X Hunter)
Finally is Chrollo Lucifer and his Nen ability, Skill Hunter. An ability that allows him to steal another's Nen ability. Expect this is not an easy feat due to the complexity of its activation. First, he must summon the book, Bandit's Secret and complete strict rules for the ability to activate officially. However, being as skilled as he is, Chrollo can initiate the ability flawlessly.
A universe where Hunters exist and train to complete missions like capturing criminals and traveling to find lost treasures is the setting for Hunter x Hunter. The story mainly centers around Gon Freecss, a determined young boy wanting to become the best Hunter hoping to find his father.