These are the anime shows where the (MC) Main Character hides their true power from everyone. They pretend to be weak until the perfect moment to reveal their power.
1.One Punch Man
Saitama is the child who is strong but looks weak. He makes himself bald, shops at supermarket, and could end any fight with one punch. Yet people still think he’s cheating somehow. The struggle is real! Saitama’s nonchalant attitude combined with his insane strength makes every fight a mix of hilarity and jaw-dropping action. Honestly, who’d expect a guy in a plain yellow suit to be the strongest hero in the universe? Saitama is literally what happens when you turn the power slider to maximum and break the controller. One punch, that’s all it takes. His biggest problem? Finding a good sale at the supermarket. When your greatest enemy is boredom, you know you’ve hit peak overpowered status!
2.The Misfit of Demon King Academy
Despite his overwhelming power, he’s ridiculously chill about everything. He lets people underestimate him because, let’s face it, it’s more entertaining that way, The story follows Anos Voldigoad, a powerful demon king who reincarnates after a tragic event Anos is known for his exceptional strength, magical abilities, and strategic thinking. But he is also known as “misfit” because of he doesn’t fit the traditional mold of a Demon King. Anos faces various challenges, including battling powerful enemies, and uncovering hidden secrets about his past. It’s like watching someone bring a bazooka to a pillow fight.Anos Voldigoad is hilariously overpowered and doesn’t even try that hard to hide it. He pretends to be weak for about… two seconds? Before deciding “Nah, I’ll just flex on everyone instead”. This guy literally kills people with his heartbeat. Talk about being extra!
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
3.Overload
Anise is so powerful, he has to pretend to have a plan when he accidentally succeeds. Imagine being so strong that you sneeze could probably wipe out an army. Poor guy’s just trying to figure out how to run a company while being the most terrifying being in existence. But here’s the twist: he often overthinks everything, making him seem way smarter and more calculated than he actually is. His overwhelming power is unquestionable, but his internal monologues reveal a guy who’s just winging it half the time. Nah, fake it because you’re already OP.
4.The Irregular at Magic High School
Tatsuya Shiba is another Main Character (MC) who hides his power, but unlike others. He’s more of a silent, calculating type. Everyone thinks he’s a mediocre magician. But in reality, he’s a walking cheat code. Imagine being so overpowered that you have to tone it down just so your classmates don’t feel bad. Tatsuya’s unbothered demeanor, but I’ll humor you” attitude makes this show a must-watch for fans of this trope. Tatsuya Shiba is what happens when you let an engineer design a magic system. He doesn’t just break the rules, he rewrites them, then breaks them again for fun. His sister’s biggest contribution? Being his personal cheerleader.
5.Mob Psycho 100
Shigeo “Mob” Kageyama is your typical middle school student… if typical students could accidentally level cities when they sneeze. He’s so powerful that his emotions come with a percentage counter, like a walking smartphone battery that explodes at 100%! But here’s the catch: he’s an Esper with psychic powers so strong, they could reshape reality. Mob’s whole shtick is pretending to be weak because he’s afraid of hurting others. Nice Watching him suppress his powers is both heartwarming and hilarious, especially when he’s pushed to the limit and all hell breaks loose.
