10 Anime Main Character Fathers Who Are No Less Strong Than Their Children!

In the world of fiction, usually the main character is strong because his father, grandfather or great-grandfather was actually also a strong person. In fact, it is not uncommon in the world of anime for the main characters to face their fathers on adventures. Who are the fathers of anime main characters who are no less strong than their children? Here’s the list!

1. Monkey D. Dragon – One Piece

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Dragon has not been shown fighting in One Piece. However, as the most hunted human in the world, and Sabo’s teacher, Dragon is thought to be one of the strongest humans in the world One Piece.

This power seems to have passed down to Luffy, even though Luffy doesn’t use Dragon fighting techniques at all. Dragon’s own strength still comes from his father, Monkey D. Garp.

2. Yujiro Hanma – Baki

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Yujiro Hanma is one of the most extreme examples in anime history. Yujiro is the strongest human in the world Tray. The only ones who can give him an interesting fight are Baki and Miyamoto Musashi.

He is also the strongest enemy that his own son wants to surpass. Until the latest series, the best result Baki could achieve in a duel with Yujiro was Yujiro recognizing his son’s strength. Baki can’t knock out Yujiro yet.

3. Ging Freecss – Hunter x Hunter

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Then there is also this guy. Ging is a Hunter who can be said to be careless in educating children. He puts Gon through various super dangerous tests, in an effort for Gon to find Ging.

Even so, Ging is still one of the most respected Hunters in the world. His strength may not be as impressive as Netero’s, but you can see that Ging is a figure who is difficult to beat in a duel.

It’s no wonder Gon has the potential for extraordinary strength.

4. Son Goku – Dragon Ball

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When compared, Bardock (Goku’s father) is less strong than his son.

But Goku has so far surpassed the strength of his own son, Son Gohan. Gohan had surpassed Goku’s level in the Cell Games, but Gohan had a weakness: he was not as hungry for battle as his father and Vegeta.

Finally, it is often said that Gohan neglected his training.

5. Minato Namikaze – Naruto

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Naruto didn’t know who his father was, but he came from super superior genes. Minato is a genius who became Hokage at a young age. Even though he died too soon, he is still remembered as a hero with various achievements.

After now Naruto Uzumaki lost Kurama in the manga Boruto, Minato’s power level may still surpass Naruto.

6. Naruto Uzumaki – Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

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In the sequel anime Naruto, Naruto takes the turn of being the father. Boruto is luckier than Naruto before. He grew up with a living father. Not only that, his father is shinobi strongest in the world, with an extraordinary amount of chakra that is difficult to absorb completely (as felt by Momoshiki).

But this situation began to reverse after Naruto lost Kurama, while Boruto had various Otsutsuki advantages. Maybe Naruto’s era as the strongest ninja is starting to change?

7. Joseph Joestar – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

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Because of Joseph’s playboy nature, he had another child in his old age. Josuke from Part IV JoJo is indeed Joseph’s son.

With Stand Crazy Diamond, Josuke becomes the central figure in uncovering the mysteries in Morioh City. Especially regarding Yoshikage Kira, who he finally handled with the help of his friends.

Joseph himself had previously defeated the Pillar Men at a young age, then became involved in the adventure of hunting DIO at an old age. Even when he was getting old, Joseph was still clever enough to save a baby who was invisible.

Apart from that, considering that Holly Joestar is a woman who seems normal, it is clear that Joseph is still superior to her daughter.

8. DIO – JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure

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Giorno, a character from JoJo Part V, even has an even crazier father: DIO. The character who is the main enemy of Part I and Part III, and still has influence in Part VI because the enemy in that part turns out to be his follower.

Of course, when DIO became a vampire, the body below his neck was actually Jonathan Joestar’s body. So, genetically, Giorno should be part of the Joestar family. Confused too huh.

If son and father fight, the results can be interesting. Can Giorno’s Gold Experience overcome The World’s ability to stop time? Or does Giorno need Gold Experience Requiem?

9. Isshin Kurosaki – Bleach

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Initially, Isshin seems to be just an eccentric father. When a Hollow rampaged through the Kurosaki family’s house in the first chapter, Isshin was even injured. However, Ichigo’s father is secretly the former captain of the 10th Division of the Gotei 13, the division now led by Hitsugaya Toshiro. When he fought again, Isshin showed that he was still tough.

10. Toga, the Inu no Taisho – Inuyasha

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Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru are both strong fighters. So it’s not surprising that their father, Toga, was once known as the strongest of his kind.

With this power, Toga is recorded as having defeated many tough Yokai.

Those are ten fathers of anime main characters who are no less strong than their children. Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments column!

First published May 10, 2022, republished June 23, 2024.