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The 30+ Best Anime Characters With Electric & Lightning Powers

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Over 9.0K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of Best Anime Electricity Users

What do the greatest electric and lightning anime characters have in common? They'd all lose to Monkey D. Luffy! From Laxus Dreyar to Mikoto Misaka, let's dive into the greatest anime lightning users of all time, ranked by the votes of over 8K anime fans just like you.

One of the first characters that comes to mind is Killua Zoldyck from Hunter x Hunter, a master manipulator of electricity who can unleash the devastating 'Thunderbolt' with his Nen abilities. Following the shonen theme we also have the electrifying Luck Voltia from Black Clover, whose Lightning Magic not only boosts his speed but also creates an impenetrable armor of energy. And, of course, we can't forget the iconic Kakashi Hatake from Naruto, whose Chidori is as fast as it is lethal.

Vote up your favorite electric powered anime characters on this list! As long as the character possesses a significant electric or lightning ability, they're fair game for this ranking.

  • Killua Zoldyck
    1

    Killua Zoldyck

    Hunter x Hunter
    3,082 votes

    Killua Zoldyck, the silver-haired assassin from Hunter x Hunter, manipulates his lightning aura through Nen to produce a devastating electric shock known as the Thunderbolt. In addition to direct combat abilities, Killua uses this feat to enhance physical prowess, even gaining superhuman speed akin to teleportation when Godspeed mode is activated.

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  • Luck Voltia
    2

    Luck Voltia

    Black Clover
    1,936 votes

    Luck Voltia has a penchant for battle and they channel it using electricity-themed magic in Black Clover. Utilising Lightning Magic, Luck can both increase his speed and create armor of pure lightning energy that strikes opponents relentlessly. His manic love for battle shines brilliantly as he exhibits electrifying skills in combat.

  • Kakashi Hatake
    3

    Kakashi Hatake

    Naruto
    2,912 votes

    Kakashi Hatake's use of the Chidori is a sight to behold. Named after the sound of bird chirps and requiring significant control due to its high-speed movement, Chidori is a technique in Naruto that focuses raw lightning Chakra into Kakashi’s hand, forming a powerful thrust attack.

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  • Laxus Dreyar
    4

    Laxus Dreyar

    Fairy Tail
    2,540 votes

    Laxus Dreyar, recognized for his towering stature and spiky hair in Fairy Tail, moulds his magical energy into electrical storms with Lightning Dragon Slayer Magic. With power able to match dragons, Laxus demonstrates detailed manipulation over his crafted thunderbolts whether he is delivering punishing blows or creating defensive barriers.

  • God Enel
    5

    God Enel

    One Piece
    1,627 votes

    The omnipotent God Enel from One Piece displays an incredible mastery over electricity. As the Logia devil fruit user of Goro Goro no Mi, Enel literally becomes a living body of electricity, controlling volts at will - affecting atmospheric phenomena, delivering high voltage attacks, or utilizing electromagnetism to fly.

  • Pikachu
    6

    Pikachu

    Pokémon
    2,284 votes

    Pikachu, the poster child of the Pokémon franchise, is renowned for its electrostatic powers. Pikachu's signature move, 'Thunderbolt,' not only zaps enemies into submission but also paralyzes them momentarily.

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  • Mikoto Misaka
    7

    Mikoto Misaka

    To Aru Majutsu no Index, To Aru Majutsu no Index
    1,151 votes

    Mikoto Misaka from A Certain Scientific Railgun fires off coin-shaped projectiles at supersonic speeds, amplified by her electrical abilities. Also referred to as Railgun, Mikoto leverages control over electromagnetic fields, effectively making her command over electricity both a potent offensive and defensive arsenal.

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  • Yoruichi Shihouin
    8

    Yoruichi Shihouin

    Bleach
    1,438 votes

    Yoruichi Shihoin might not directly manipulate electricity, but as "Demon Cat Goddess" in Bleach, she cloaks herself in an electrical aura for her Shunkō technique. This enhances her already formidable physical strength, speed, and agility in fights, truly embodying both subtlety and destructive force.

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  • Sasuke Uchiha
    9

    Sasuke Uchiha

    Naruto
    2,076 votes

    Wielding the legendary Chidori is Sasuke Uchiha from the Naruto series. Harnessing raw lightning chakra, this high-speed thrusting attack pierces through practically anything. Sasuke adds depth to his Chidori, turning it into various forms like streams, swords, and even shields for tactical warfare.

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  • Denki Kaminari
    10

    Denki Kaminari

    My Hero Academia
    212 votes

    Denki Kaminari from My Hero Academia harnesses electricity within his body for offense and defense. Yet, overuse results in shorting out his cognitive function, emphasizing the balance between power and restraint. Despite his drawback, Kaminari's electrifying feats ramp up battles' intensity.

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  • Sinbad
    11

    Sinbad

    Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
    204 votes

    Sinbad from Magi exudes royalty, charisma, and power—particularly, his Djinn equip Zepar grants him control over lighting. Sinbad combines strategic acumen with potent lightning storms, manipulating these elemental forces in battle to conflict havoc at a grand scale.

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  • Trafalgar Law
    12

    Trafalgar Law

    One Piece
    1,551 votes

    Trafalgar Law emits electricity as part of his Radio Knife attack in One Piece. Though not being a typical electrical user, this surgeon pirate creatively applies Room – his spatially controlled sphere – to produce an electrified blade that cuts and dissembles leaving enemies in shocking defeat.

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  • Gilthunder
    13

    Gilthunder

    The Seven Deadly Sins
    148 votes

    Gilthunder, knight of Seven Deadly Sins, expresses his resolute spirit through lightning magic. Whether summoning giant bolts to smite enemies or infusing weapons with static charge, Gilthunder controls the battlefield's tempo, amplifying his stature as a formidable knight.

  • Azula
    14

    Azula

    Avatar: The Last Airbender, Avatar: Legend of Korra, The Last Airbender
    434 votes

    Azula's chilling iconic blue flames hint towards her latent talent for generating and controlling lightning- a rare mastery among benders in Avatar: The Last Airbender. Azula uses electrical attacks with a cold, precise demeanor, increasing their lethality by exploiting the opponent's heart, demonstrating alarming efficiency in fights.

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  • Akeno Himejima
    15

    Akeno Himejima

    High School DxD, High School DxD
    986 votes

    The beautiful demoness Akeno Himejima charms her adversaries before dispatching them in bursts of lightning. The half-thunderbird maiden of High School DxD transforms her immense demonic powers into electrifying strikes laced focused on enemy destruction.

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  • Thor
    16

    Thor

    Record of Ragnarok
    155 votes
  • Hei
    17

    Hei

    Darker Than Black
    919 votes

    In the bleak landscape of Darker than Black, Hei reigns supreme with his ability to generate and discharge electricity. Hei mesmerizes the watchers as he utilizes his power tactically, often executing surprise attacks using the environment conductively or throttling victims into submission.

  • Touka Toudou
    18

    Touka Toudou

    Chivalry of a Failed Knight
    147 votes

    They don't call Touka “Lightning Queen” for nothing! While she is known for her exceptional swordsmanship and her ability to manipulate lightning, Touka's specific technique is called "Raikiri" (Lightning Cutter), allowing her to channel lightning through her sword to increase the speed and power of her attacks.


     

  • Lambo
    19

    Lambo

    Reborn!
    127 votes
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  • Jafar
    20

    Jafar

    Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
    127 votes
  • Hitomi
    21

    Hitomi

    Code:Breaker
    127 votes

    Hitomi from Code Breaker attempts to hide her gentle nature behind lightning-infused brutality. She creates electricity from thin air, freely manipulating and directing it to eliminate foes. Her sometimes fatal finisher, the Sodom's Fire, showcases a shooting stream of electrical might.

  • Sailor Jupiter
    22

    Sailor Jupiter

    Sailor Moon
    741 votes
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  • Cure Peace
    23

    Cure Peace

    Glitter Force
    146 votes

    With imagery based on peace and tranquility, Cure Peace proves yin-yang philosophy right in Smile Precure. Accompanied by Sparkle, her fighting style involves launching electricity blasts and erecting lightning-infused barriers, countering enemy advances while affirmatively upholding her moniker’s symbol.

  • Zatch Bell
    24

    Zatch Bell

    Zatch Bell!, Konjiki no Gash Bell!! Movie 1: Unlisted Demon 101
    759 votes
  • Elizaveta Fomina
    25

    Elizaveta Fomina

    Lord Marksman and Vanadis
    108 votes
  • Nagare Hisui
    26

    Nagare Hisui

    K
    87 votes

    Nagare Hisui in K: Return of Kings, combines wind and electrical elements in unforeseen ways. Amidst swirling winds, bolts of lightning strike, serving as conduits for additional electrical assaults thrown toward enemies. His clever utilization of multiple elements attests to his profound strategic depth and mastery over his powers.

  • Suzaku
    27

    Suzaku

    YuYu Hakusho
    105 votes
  • Ginji Amano
    28

    Ginji Amano

    GetBackers
    521 votes
  • Adolf Reinhard
    29

    Adolf Reinhard

    Terra Formars
    99 votes

    Adolf Reinhard may be last on this list but is equally engrossing if not more in Terra Formars. Through the electrical M.O.Operation, Adolf becomes a bioengineered powerhouse capable of producing electricity. His combat style starkly contrasts traditional methods; it showcases brilliant application of generated electricity to erect shielding arcs or launch successive lightning waves against a swarm of Martian cockroaches.

  • Birthday
    30

    Birthday

    Hamatora: The Animation
    115 votes

    Birthday, the eccentric character from Hamatora, weaponizes a taser through light fluorescent paints in elegantly choreographed movements. Here, humor dabbles with seriousness, conjoining unconventional tactics with standard combative maneuvers.

  • Skinn Bolic
    31

    Skinn Bolic

    D. Gray-man
    109 votes

    Skinn Bolic in D.Gray-man epitomizes raw ferocity manifesting life-force into electric energy. In a stormy display of aggression, Skinn launches torrents of lightning blasts and empowers his physiques, encapsulating the relentless spirit of Tease and Noah clan members.

  • Negi Springfield
    32

    Negi Springfield

    Negima!?
    83 votes

    Negi Springfield of Negima! deftly applies Western-style lightning magic. From enhanced punches to casting temperate lightnings, Negi's display authentically resonates with classical spellcasting traditions, mixing aged wisdom with explosive electrical manifestation.

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  • J.P. Shibayama
    33

    J.P. Shibayama

    Digimon Frontier
    82 votes
  • Pot of Thunder (right)
    34

    Pot of Thunder (right)

    Soul Eater
    497 votes
  • Brunch - Toriko
    35

    Brunch - Toriko

    100 votes
  • Arshes Nei
    36

    Arshes Nei

    Bastard!!
    76 votes
  • A
    37

    A

    Naruto
    547 votes
  • Myers
    38

    Myers

    Magi: The Kingdom of Magic
    414 votes
  • Great General Budo
    39

    Great General Budo

    Akame Ga Kill!
    286 votes
  • Rima Touya
    40

    Rima Touya

    Vampire Knight
    324 votes
  • Frankenstein
    41

    Frankenstein

    Noblesse
    23 votes

    While Frankenstein does not have electric powers in the traditional sense as other characters on the list do, his manipulation of dark energy often manifests visually as electric or lightning-like attacks, making him appear to harness electricity.

  • Akira Otoishi
    42

    Akira Otoishi

    Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
    204 votes
  • Claudette Vance
    43

    Claudette Vance

    Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin
    271 votes
  • Shaina
    44

    Shaina

    Saint Seiya
    262 votes
  • Eden
    45

    Eden

    Saint Seiya Omega
    289 votes
  • Prizma
    46

    Prizma

    Sailor Moon R
    300 votes
  • Psychic Jungle
    47

    Psychic Jungle

    Zatch Bell!
    243 votes
  • Mirapolos
    48

    Mirapolos

    Saint Seiya Omega
    206 votes
  • Nue
    49

    Nue

    Air Gear
    299 votes
  • Keefer
    50

    Keefer

    Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE
    240 votes
  • Boruto Uzumaki
    51

    Boruto Uzumaki

    Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
    387 votes
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  • Narukami
    52

    Narukami

    Kamisama Kiss
    306 votes
  • Tweedledee
    53

    Tweedledee

    Kiddy Grade
    201 votes
  • Uesugi Kenshin
    54

    Uesugi Kenshin

    Battle Girls: Time Paradox
    191 votes
  • Bardiel
    55

    Bardiel

    Battle Goddess Memoria
    192 votes
  • Ilyana
    56

    Ilyana

    Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
    204 votes
  • Dogumakuro
    57

    Dogumakuro

    Apocalypse Zero
    196 votes