Anime Where MC is OP But Hides It

May 2, 2020 Mike Comments 0 Comment

Looking for an anime where the main character (MC) is overpowered (OP) but hides his power? Look no further.

Usually an OP character is flashy and may display their immense strength or skill in the open. However, there are instances where an OP character may have to hide their powers.

Here are 5 anime where the MC is OP but hides it:

5. Chrome Shelled Regios

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, School, Sci-Fi

Studio: Zexcs

Episodes: 24

Aired: Jan 11, 2009 to Jun 21, 2009

Season: Winter 2009

Main Character: Layfon Alseif

Summary:

In a post-apocalyptic world overrun with mutated beasts called Limbeekoon or Filth Monsters, humanity is forced to live in large mobile cities called Regios and learn to use special weapons called Dite, by harnessing the power of Kei to defend themselves. In the Academy City of Zuellni, Layfon Alseif is hoping to start a new life and forget his past. However, his past has caught the attention of Karian Loss, the manipulative Student Council President and Nina Antalk, a Military Arts student and Captain of the 17th Military Arts Platoon, who instantly recognizes his abilities and decides he’s the perfect candidate to join her group. However, with a secret past that won’t leave him alone and unknown powers beyond normal, Layfon just might not take it.

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4. Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu (The Legend of the Legendary Heroes)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Magic, Fantasy, Shounen

Studio: Zexcs

Episodes: 24

Aired: Jul 2, 2010 to Dec 17, 2010

Season: Summer 2010

Main Character: Ryner Lute

Summary:

“Alpha Stigma” are known to be eyes that can analyze all types of magic. However, they are more infamously known as cursed eyes that can only bring destruction and death to others.

Ryner Lute, a talented mage and also an Alpha Stigma bearer, was once a student of the Roland Empire’s Magician Academy, an elite school dedicated to training magicians for military purposes. However, after many of his classmates died in a war, he makes an oath to make the nation a more orderly and peaceful place, with fellow survivor and best friend, Sion Astal.

Now that Sion is the the king of Roland, he orders Ryner to search for useful relics that will aid the nation. Together with Ferris Eris, a beautiful and highly skilled swordswoman, Ryner goes on a journey to search for relics of legendary heroes from the past, and also uncover the secrets behind his cursed eyes.

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3. Classroom of the Elite

Genre: Slice of Life, Psychological, Drama, School

Studio: Lerche

Episodes: 12

Aired: Jul 12, 2017 to Sep 27, 2017

Season: Summer 2017

Main Character: Kiyotaka Ayanokouji

Summary:

On the surface, Koudo Ikusei Senior High School is a utopia. The students enjoy an unparalleled amount of freedom, and it is ranked highly in Japan. However, the reality is less than ideal. Four classes, A through D, are ranked in order of merit, and only the top classes receive favorable treatment.

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji is a student of Class D, where the school dumps its worst. There he meets the unsociable Suzune Horikita, who believes she was placed in Class D by mistake and desires to climb all the way to Class A, and the seemingly amicable class idol Kikyou Kushida, whose aim is to make as many friends as possible.

While class membership is permanent, class rankings are not; students in lower ranked classes can rise in rankings if they score better than those in the top ones. Additionally, in Class D, there are no bars on what methods can be used to get ahead. In this cutthroat school, can they prevail against the odds and reach the top?

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2. Gintama

Genre: Action, Comedy, Historical, Parody, Samurai, Sci-Fi, Shounen

Studio: Sunrise

Episodes: 201

Aired: Apr 4, 2006 to Mar 25, 2010

Season: Spring 2006

Main Character: Gintoki Sakata

Summary:

The Amanto, aliens from outer space, have invaded Earth and taken over feudal Japan. As a result, a prohibition on swords has been established, and the samurai of Japan are treated with disregard as a consequence.

However one man, Gintoki Sakata, still possesses the heart of the samurai, although from his love of sweets and work as a yorozuya, one might not expect it. Accompanying him in his jack-of-all-trades line of work are Shinpachi Shimura, a boy with glasses and a strong heart, Kagura with her umbrella and seemingly bottomless stomach, as well as Sadaharu, their oversized pet dog. Of course, these odd jobs are not always simple, as they frequently have run-ins with the police, ragtag rebels, and assassins, oftentimes leading to humorous but unfortunate consequences.

Who said life as an errand boy was easy?

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1. Mob Psycho 100

Genre: Action, Slice of Life, Comedy, Supernatural

Studio: BONES

Episodes: 12

Aired: Jul 11, 2016 to Sep 27, 2016

Season: Summer 2016

Main Character: Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama

Summary:

Eighth-grader Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama has tapped into his inner wellspring of psychic prowess at a young age. But the power quickly proves to be a liability when he realizes the potential danger in his skills. Choosing to suppress his power, Mob’s only present use for his ability is to impress his longtime crush, Tsubomi, who soon grows bored of the same tricks.

In order to effectuate control on his skills, Mob enlists himself under the wing of Arataka Reigen, a con artist claiming to be a psychic, who exploits Mob’s powers for pocket change. Now, exorcising evil spirits on command has become a part of Mob’s daily, monotonous life. However, the psychic energy he exerts is barely the tip of the iceberg; if his vast potential and unrestrained emotions run berserk, a cataclysmic event that would render him completely unrecognizable will be triggered. The progression toward Mob’s explosion is rising and attempting to stop it is futile.

via MyAnimeList.net