Most anime tell decent stories, and many of them feature unique and memorable characters. Most of these characters are ordinary humans, but an equal number possess some type of superpower or supernatural ability. Characters with super strength, speed, durability, and endurance are quite common, but so are characters who can manipulate elements.
Fire and water manipulation seem to be the most common elemental powers, but there are a handful of anime characters who can manipulate air. Air may not be as flashy as fire, or as versatile as water, but it has its uses, and it can cause a great deal of damage.
10 Yuno Specializes In Wind Magic
Black Clover
Black Clover may not be the best shonen series, but fans still love it because it is a true underdog story. Asta is the underdog in question, and his main rival happens to be his best friend and foster brother, Yuno Grinberryall.
Yuno wields a four-leaf clover grimoire, which allows him to use powerful magic, but he has always had an affinity for wind magic. He can generate and manipulate wind, and he usually creates whirlwinds that can knock enemies out in one hit. He can use these whirlwinds to fly, and he can create objects and entities out of wind.
9 Wendy Marvell Is The Sky Dragon Slayer
Fairy Tail
Fairy Tail had a good run because it featured a good amount of mage combat, but its lackluster story has caused it to age poorly. As the series went on, Wendy Marvell proved to be a powerful mage, which makes sense seeing as she is the Sky Dragon Slayer.
She possesses the characteristics and abilities of a sky dragon, which includes air manipulation. She can blast hurricane-like winds from her mouth, and she can create strong whirlwinds, gusts, and tornadoes by moving her arms and legs.
8 Temari Specializes In Wind-Style Ninjutsu
Naruto
Every ninja village in Naruto specializes in one type of nature transformation, which is why many ninja from the Sand Village have an affinity for Wind Release. Temari is the daughter of the 4th Kazekage, and the older sister of the 5th, so strength runs in her family.
Her weapon of choice is a large iron fan, and with it, she can unleash powerful torrents of wind that can knock her opponents around. She can use the wind to slice through objects, including armor, and she can do so with precise aim.
7 Kagura Is A Wind Manipulating Demon
Inuyasha
Inuyasha is one of the best demons in anime, and he and his friends battled a number of demons as they traveled through feudal Japan. Their goal was to defeat Naraku, a powerful half-demon who created several incarnations of himself, including the wind sorceress. Kagura.
She uses a small fan to direct her wind based attacks. She can unleash a barrage of crescent-shaped wind-blades through the air, and her Dance of the Dragon technique summons multiple tornadoes. Kagura can also use wind to block and redirect long ranged attacks directed towards her.
6 Jin Uses Aerokinesis
Yu Yu Hakusho
Yu Yu Hakusho helped to raise the bar for shonen series by telling a great story with impressive character arcs, and it featured a number of supernatural beings like Jin. This red-haired yokai first appeared during the Dark Tournament Saga, where he was the strongest member of Team Masho.
He possesses aerokinesis, which allows him to fly, but he mainly uses it to manipulate air. Jin creates mini tornadoes around his arms to enhance the strength of his attacks, and he can fire a powerful tornado with electricity. He can also block attacks by producing a wind barrier.
5 Kazuma Yagami Made A Contract With The Wind Spirit
Kaze no Stigma
Kazuma Yagami is the main protagonist of Kaze no Stigma, and after making a contract with the Wind Spirit, he became the most talented member of the Kannagi family. Thanks to his wind powers, Kazuma is a one-man army, as he can create wind blades, tornadoes, and powerful gusts.
He can use wind to redirect attacks, and he can even use it to turn himself invisible. When Kazuma enters his Contractor state, he calls upon all the wind spirits in the atmosphere, which amplifies his power to the point that he is invincible.
4 Howzer Blows Enemies Away With His Tempest Ability
Seven Deadly Sins
Unlike most of the Holy Knights who appear in Seven Deadly Sins, Howzer is a gifted fighter. He wields a unique spiraled lance, and he is strong enough to take on an army of 3,000 with his best friend. Later in the series, he is capable of defeating several demons alone.
Thanks to his Tempest ability, Howzer is able to manipulate the air around him into vortexes of rotating wind. This wind is strong enough to destroy the bodies of lesser demons, and he can create small tornadoes when punching.
3 Wamuu Produces Razor-Sharp Wind When He Uses Wind Mode
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Wamuu was the secondary antagonist of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Battle Tendency arc, and he was a proud warrior for the Pillar Men. Like other members of this group, Wamuu was able to freely control his body, which allowed him to unlock his Wind Mode ability.
While using Wind Mode, Wamuu can create razor sharp wind attacks that can tear people to pieces. He can produce a devastating wind storm by rotating and spinning his arms incredibly fast, and he can use his lungs to create a wind suit which reflects light and allows him to turn invisible.
2 Inasa Yoarashi Possesses The Whirlwind Quirk
My Hero Academia
In My Hero Academia, the majority of people possess some type of Quirk, and many choose to become Pro Heroes in order to help others. Inasa Yoarashi is a hero-in-training, and he has the Whirlwind Quirk, which allows him to manipulate the air around him.
He can create powerful wind gusts that can clear debris and carry civilians to safety. When in combat, he can produce gusts that are strong enough to smash through solid ice, and thanks to his Hero suit, he can use air to enhance his mobility and fly.
1 Aang Saved The World As The Last Airbender
Avatar The Last Airbender
Avatar The Last Airbender may have been aimed towards kids, but it dealt with fairly complex and mature subject matter. Aang was the latest reincarnation of the Avatar, a powerful being who is capable of manipulating all four elements.
Aang was born an Air Nomad, which meant that Airbending was his preferred style, and he used it the most during combat. At one point, he was the youngest Airbending master in history, and he was more than capable of producing powerful and highly advanced Airbending techniques alone.