12 Powerful Organizations in Anime World

Most of the anime series we are watching nowadays have the trendy group of protagonist that fights for the right and justice against evil and cruel groups of individuals. The story of love and revenge is among the most widely used plot in every anime series and among the fantasy-action genre, a battle against some organizations with insurmountable powers is quite a catchy theme. However, there’s only few anime series that features such a great organizations (whether their good or bad) that successfully penetrated the taste of the audiences. Let’s just say that only few of these organizations are memorable and unique that enables the viewers to remember them easily.

Here in Yu Alexius anime blog, we decided to make a list of 12 powerful organizations from different anime series which we think are worthy to be considered powerful, unforgettable and one of a kind. Most of them already have a big fan-base which is even popular than the protagonist from their respective anime series. Meanwhile, some of the organizations in this list are very popular; there are some that you may have never encountered before since they may not come from a mainstream series. So, take a look in our list of 12 powerful organizations in the anime world, we are sure that some of them sounds familiar to you.

1. Akatsuki (Naruto)

The Akatsuki from Naruto anime franchise is a group of high-rank rouge ninjas in Naruto series, this organization was made of powerful ninjas from different nations. Some of them are missing and rogue-ninjas, each of them are equipped with unique and incredible skills and powers suited for a top tier ninja. They can defeat jinchuuriki and tailed-beasts; they can evenly compete against tough and powerful opponents such as the “kages.”

They are considered a terrible criminal organization by many ninjas in the shinobi world. Most of Akatsuki’s members are S-rank ninjas who gone missing or did a terrible crimes in their home country. Even the great and strong ninjas in the shinobi world recognized each of them as skilled and powerful foes.

Who are the Members of Akatsuki?

The following are the known members of Akatsuki:

• Obito Uchiha
• Nagato/Pain
• Black Zetsu
• White Zetsu
• Konan
• Itachi Uchiha
• Kisame Hoshigaki
• Sasori
• Deidara
• Hidan
• Kakuzu
• Orochimaru
• Kyusuke
• Daibetsu
• Yahiko

2. Phantom Troupe (Hunter X Hunter)

The Phantom Troupe or Genei Ryodais a group of top tier mercenaries and criminals, notorious for stealing rare treasures. Though introduced as antagonists, in the later part of the story in Hunter X Hunter, a lighter side of the group was unveiled, showing that they do philanthropic work and appear as an important asset of the military force of their hometown, Meteor City.

The members of Phantom Troupe are expert nen-users and capable fighters in their own ways. They are considered as an A-Class Bounties organization and also famous for killing their victims. Most of their members are quite young with their leader Chrollo Lucilfer being the strongest nen-user. Other characters in Hunter x Hunter universe regard Phantom Troupe as an organization of people with monster-like powers.

Who are the Members of Phantom Troupe?

3. Whitebeard Pirates (One Piece)

The Whitebeard Pirates were once considered the strongest pirates group in One Piece universe before the death of their captain Edward Newgate and his commander Portgas D. Ace. The crew was legendary pirates due to the immense power of its captain and the large area they had conquered.

Who are the members of Whitebeard Pirates?

• Edward Newgate (Whitebeard)
• Marco the Phoenix
• Fire Fist Portgas D. Ace
• Diamond Jozu
• Thatch
• Flower Sword Vista
• Blamenco
• Rakuyo
• Namur
• Blenheim
• Curiel
• Kingdew
• Haruta
• Water Buffalo Atmos
• Speed Jiru
• Fossa
• Izo

4. The 13 Court Guard Squad Captains (Bleach)

Also known as Gotei 13 is the primary military branch of Soul Society and the main military organization most Shinigami join after leaving the academy. The leaders of the group are the 13 captains of different division that belongs to the organization. These captains are extremely skilled and powerful that they are considered by many as force to be feared and reckoned with.

Who are the 13 Court Guard Squad captains?

• Genryusai Shikeguni Yamamoto
• Sui Feng
• Gin Ichimaru
• Unohana Retsu
• Aizen Sousuke
• Byakuya Kuchiki
• Sajin Komamura
• Shunsui Kyoraku
• Kaname Tousen
• Toshiro Hitsugaya
• Zaraki Kenpachi
• Mayuri Kurotsuchi
• Jushiro Ukitake

5. Homunculus (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)

“Homunculus” refers to the eight individuals who make up the primary antagonistic force of the Full Metal Alchemist series. These created humans, named for the seven deadly sins (Pride, Lust, Greed, Envy, Sloth, Gluttony and Wrath), along with their Father, are beings with incredible longevity, astonishing regenerative properties and a host of varied superhuman abilities. Homunculi are the force behind the death of some of the beloved characters in the Full Metal Alchemist anime series.

Who are the members of Homunculus from Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood?

• Father
• Lust
• Gluttony
• Greed
• Sloth
• Wrath
• Envy
• Pride

6. Ten Swords (Rurouni Kenshin)

The Juppongatana (Ten Swords) is a group of very powerful fighters and exceptional in using different weapons. All of them are elite swordsman that acts as a special unit under the command of Shishio Makoto, the primary antagonist in the series.

Who are the members of Juppongatana?

• Shishio Makoto
• Seta Sōjirō
• Kariwa Henya
• Honjō Kamatari
• Komagata Yumi
• Yūkyūzan Anji
• Sadojima Hōji
• Sawagejō Chō
• Uonuma Usui
• Iwanbō
• Saizuchi
• Fuji

7. Fairy Tail Guild (Fairy Tail)

The titular guild of the anime series Fairy Tail, composed of some of the strongest wizards in the Kingdom of Fiore. Fairy Tail is not only simply a guild; it is a big family where its members treated each other with kindness, love and acceptance. Some of its members are terribly strong that other guild can’t match against them. Fairy Tail won the Grand Magic Games, defeating other strong guilds in Fiore. In other arcs, they even defeated some of the powerful dark guilds in the series including Grimoire Heart, Oracein Seis; and Tartarus with the help from their allies.

Who are the members of Fairy Tail guild?

• Natsu Dragneel.
• Lucy Heartfilia.
• Happy.
• Gray Fullbuster.
• Erza Scarlet.
• Wendy Marvell.
• Carla.
• Mirajane Strauss
• Mystogan
• Laxus Dreyar
• Gildarts Clive

8. The Band of Seven (Inuyasha)

This group is made up of 7 bandits who were summoned back to life by Naraku in order to annihilate Inuyasha and his gang. They are brutal towards to their victim, slicing them to pieces and burning them alive. They’re strength was incredible and using it in their atrocities makes them a fearsome group of murderers.

Who are the members of the Band of Seven from Inuyasha?

• Kyokotsu
• Jakotsu
• Mukotsu
• Renkotsu
• Ginkotsu
• Suikotsu
• Bankotsu

9. Shichibukai (One Piece)

The “Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea“, are seven powerful and notorious pirates who have allied themselves with the World Government. They’re group is powerful enough to withstand against the tremendously powerful group of Yonko. Though, all the members do not get along very well, each of them is powerful enough to hold their ground in a battle against strong opponents. Many pirates feared them because of their immense strength that they gained even before they became a member of Shichibukai.

Who are the members of Shichibukai?

• Bartholomew Kuma
• Blackbeard
• Boa Hancock
• Buggy the Clown
• Donquixote Doflamingo
• Dracule Mihawk
• Edward Weevil
• Gecko Moria
• Jimbei
• Sir Crocodile
• Trafalgar Law

10. Chronos Numbers (Black Cat)

Chronos is a very powerful and influential underground organization in Black Cat anime series that controls about one-third of the world’s economy. The organization’s elite assassins known as the Chronos Numbers are made up of skilled and among the best assailants in the world. They are the Chronos’ top men who assassinate various targets that are in the way of the organization’s activities.

Who are the members of Chronos Numbers?

• Sephiria Arks
• Belze Rochefort
• Emilio Lowe
• Kranz Maduke
• Nizer Bruckheimer
• Anubis
• Jenos Hazard
• Baldorias S. Fanghini
• David Pepper
• Ash
• Lin Shaolee
• Beluga J. Heard
• Mason Ordrosso

 

11. Chess Pieces (MÄR: Marchen Awakens Romance)

Chess Pieces is an organization that served as the antagonist of the MÄR anime series with the King and the Queen being the most powerful members. The ranks of its members are based on the pieces in the game of chess with king on top of the hierarchy. Just like the protagonist, Chess pieces members used ÄRMs in a battle with those in the higher position wielding stronger ÄRMs. Their strongest members are called Zodiac Knights composed of 13 members and they are among the most powerful characters in the MÄR series.

Who are the members of Chess Pieces

• King: Caldia’s Orb
• Queen: Diana
• Phantom
• Peta
• Halloween
• Chimera
• Rolan
• Weasel
• Ian
• Galian
• Ash
• Candice
• Rapunzel
• Kouga

12. Ryōzanpaku (Kenichi: History’s Strongest Disciple)

The Ryōzanpaku Dojo is home to elite fighters who specialize in different styles of martial arts. The dojo is famous for its powerful members and is frequently challenged by other dojos and single fighters. The members of Ryōzanpaku are martial arts masters with monstrous powers while its disciples Miu Fūrinji and Kenichi Shirahama are on the top level of disciple class. Each members of Ryōzanpaku specialized in different martial arts except for Kenichi Shirahama who learned all the martial arts from each members and becoming the history’s strongest disciple.

Who are the members of Ryōzanpaku Dojo?

• Akisame Kōetsuji
• Apachai Hopachai
• Hayato Furinji
• Kenichi Shirahama
• Kensei Ma
• Miu Furinji
• Shigure
• Shio Sakaki

While there are so many organizations from different anime series out there, these are the groups that worthy to be mention in this blog according to our writers. If you have some suggestions or recommendations about a certain organization to be added in this list, kindly drop a comment to tell us about it.