Anime characters like Zoro from One Piece and Naruto from Naruto often receive well-deserved praise for their talents and skills. However, many lesser-known characters simply don't get the same hype despite the hours of work behind their performances.
Some characters' skills are overshadowed by the comic appeal of their abilities, while in other circumstances, these characters are overlooked because the shows they're from aren't as mainstream or popular. A number of these characters match neither of those scenarios and are thus unfairly overlooked. These characters may not be well-known, but those who do recognize them recognize their abilities.
10 Hinata Hyuga's Appetite (Naruto: Shippuden)
Hinata Hyuga is the heiress to the Hyuga Clan and one of the easiest Naruto characters to underestimate. Her calm nature keeps her from calling attention to herself and makes it difficult for her to demonstrate her abilities. One of Hinata's most surprising abilities is her ability to out-eat Naruto.
Hinata defeated Kiba, Shino, Sai, Yamato, and even Naruto in a ramen eating challenge in Naruto: Shippuden Episode 95. While this skill isn't particularly useful on the battlefield, her capacity to replenish nutrients lost during a conflict is likely to come in handy. Her obscure talent was even highlighted in the anime's sequel, Boruto.
9 Nagito Komaeda's Luck (Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School - Despair Arc)
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School - Despair Arc's Nagito Komaeda is the luckiest member of his class. Winning lotteries, dodging rain, missing the table's corner instead of stubbing his toe – Komaeda's good fortune seems to go on forever.
However, Komaeda's fortunes might also turn against him. Although the ebbs and flows of Nagito's good fortune tend to level out, what makes his ability so extraordinary is the extremes it can reach. Nagito's good fortune has even saved his life, so it clearly deserves more attention than it now receives.
8 Hanta Sero's Tape Quirk (My Hero Academia)
Hanta Sero from My Hero Academia's Class 1A has the sassiest side remarks and one of the most dedicated fanbases. Sero has frequently stated that his tape oddity may appear normal when compared to the flashiness of his classmates' quirks, but his tape's adaptability sets it apart from the pack.
Unlike many other offense-based quirks, Sero's helps him to move faster, safely hold adversaries, and quickly rescue bystanders. Although some of his headcanons are controversial, Sero is best known for his inventive use of his quirk.
7 Sakamoto's Preparedness (Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto)
Have you heard of Sakamoto from Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto, and I'm the living embodiment of a jack-of-all-trades. His cooking, communication, and athletic abilities put him apart not only from his high school friends, but from people of all ages. His natural ability to anticipate every event is so consistent that it's amusing.
Whether he's saving a close friend from bullies or calming down an angry fast-food customer, Sakamoto has the planning skills and supplies to overcome anything. Similar to Medaka from Medaka Box, Sakamoto's level of preparation and adaption is almost whimsical.
6 Benkei Hanawa's Raging Bull Bey (Beyblade Metal Fusion)
Benkei Hanawa of Beyblade Metal Fusion is Kyoya Tategami's devoted best friend and self-proclaimed adversary. His combat companion is his bey, Raging Bull, and together they have refined one of the strongest yet most underappreciated talents in the entire series.
Though he is frequently compared to Gengka and Kyoya, Benkei is a formidable opponent in his own right. His Raging Bull assaults are powerful enough to crush concrete and have been employed numerous times to go around obstacles that his companions couldn't overcome. Benkei's Raging Bull training has made him tough enough to take on anything.
5 The War Hammer Titan's Weapon-Making Ability (Attack On Titan)
The Titan shifters in Attack On Titan are all known for their power and durability. However, some Titans have abilities that set them apart from the rest, like the War Hammer Titan's ability to make weapons. Not only can the War Hammer Titan encase itself in armor like the Armored Titan, but it also has a lean and agile physique that makes it quicker than its armored counterpart.
Separate from being able to create any offensive or defensive weapon imaginable, this Titan shifter also remains separate from the Titan after shifting, making the War Hammer Titan harder to defeat. Unlike the other shifters, the War Hammer Titan's unique combination of skills makes it a quiet powerhouse.
4 Sunako Nakahara's Combat Skills (The Wallflower)
Sunako Nakahara from The Wallflower is an anti-social high schooler who loves the horror genre. Her closest friends are the anatomy dolls she's collected over the years, and she's willing to go to any lengths to protect them.
Sunako's initial appearance may seem unassuming, but if her patience is tested, she shows off a fighting ability no one would expect her to have. She can use any weapon, succeed at any sport, and fight off any enemy with no previous training if she is provoked enough.
3 Winry Rockbell's Engineering Skills (Fullmetal Alchemist)
Winry Rockbell of Fullmetal Alchemist is an exceptional engineer who enjoys studying machinery and metal prosthesis. Her interest in engineering led her to design and maintain the prosthetics of her childhood pal, Edward Elric. Winry seizes every chance to hone her art and expand her knowledge.
Despite her young age, Winry is quite knowledgeable about a wide range of prosthetic designs, which has impressed every engineer who has encountered her. Her passion to engineering enables her to create the best prosthetics for Ed to aid him during difficult conflicts.
2 Tsubaki Nakatsukasa's Weapon Transformations (Soul Eater)
A lesser-talked-about member of Soul Eater's main cast, Tsubaki is the versatile and adaptable teammate of the infamous Black Star. Her family is known for the strength and severity of the weapons they can turn into. Thanks to her lineage, Tsubaki can transform into multiple weapons as opposed to most other people, who can only transform into one.
Tsubaki not only has the ability to change into multiple weapon forms, but she also inherited her family's legendary sword transformation, which makes her extremely stronger. Tsubaki's tremendous abilities are sometimes underestimated in Soul Eater, which features a lot of characters recognized for being powerhouses.
1 Morgiana's Fighting Skills (Magi: Labyrinth Of Magic)
Magi: Labyrinth Of Magic's Morgiana is a super strong Fanalis fighter who deeply values those closest to her. Her ancestry causes her to innately have powerful kicks, but she never gets overconfident and continues training to get stronger.
Morgiana improved her fighting abilities by transforming her chains into a domestic vessel, despite the fact that it had potentially fatal downsides. Although Morgiana isn't commonly addressed when discussing strong anime women, her commitment to growth and change makes her as inspiring as she is strong.
