Is it wrong to pick up Girls in a Dungeon? (or DanMachi, as it is sometimes known) is a popular anime among isekai fans. The series follows Bell Cranel, an uncertain adventurer, and his friends as they take on the challenges of Orario. The world of DanMachi is ruled by gods that have come to the land of men and have created Familias consisting of various strong races in a grasp at power over the world.
Bell belongs to Hestia’s Familia, one of the lowest-ranked gods of the land, but that doesn't discourage him from trying his best and striving to become stronger. The powerful gods that pull the strings of the city of Orario from behind the scenes stand as figureheads that attract strong adventurers seeking fame and glory. Here are some of the strongest gods in "Is it wrong to pick up Girls in a Dungeon?".
Updated February 20, 2023, by C.M Edwards: DanMachi, also known as "Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon" remains one of the most popular anime among fantasy fans. DanMachi takes place in the kingdom of Orario where Bell Cranel resides as a member of the Hestia Familia. Bell, fueled by the determination to protect his friends, rises among the ranks from a low-level fighter to a talented and skillful warrior. The kingdom of Orario is ruled by the gods who have come down to the realm of man from the heavens and control the city with their influence and brute strength. While there are dozens of gods walking among humans in Orario, there are some who are immensely feared and respected for their power and strength. DanMachi continues to introduce new characters, gods, and humans alike.
10 Ganesha
Ganesha is a hardy and mighty god with a loud and rambunctious attitude who dons the mask of a tusked pig. Quite often, he acts carefree, and a bit self-absorbed but has a strong reputation among his fellow deities. Ganesha constantly shouts his name to announce his arrival or to just say his name in general so others will rejoice.
While he can be a bit air-headed at times, Ganesha can take a more serious attitude to protect his Familia and innocent lives. He is the leader of one of the largest Familia in Orario, which gives him significant influence. There aren't many gods willing to cross him, but Ganesha’s peaceful persona makes him a friend to all.
9 Apollo
Apollo is the makeshift father to the members of his Familia. While his outer exterior is kind and gentle, he is actually quite perverse and pig-headed. He presents obsessive personality traits when something or, more likely, someone catches his interest, resulting in back-handed tactics to get what he wants.
Despite his faults, Apollo is still a God and the leader of one of the most prominent Familia in Orario. Apollo doesn't hold much power, but he can be a dangerous foe if crossed. He is often praised for his intellect and tactical prowess, which is only matched by his arrogance.
8 Ishtar
Ishtar is a fertility goddess and owner of the pleasure district in Orario. She maintained a tight grasp on a large portion of the profit in Orario, which granted her great influence and strength over other gods. The only rival Ishtar had was the goddess Freya, who she constantly attempted to dethrone, even going so far as to kidnap Bell Cranel in order to weaken her position.
Unfortunately for Ishtar, she was defeated by Freya, and Bell was freed. However, Ishtar’s Familia was composed of mighty warriors, some of the strongest in Orario, and their loyalty to Ishtar shined a light on her own strength.
7 Hestia
Hestia is a beloved goddess in Orario but also possesses one of the smallest Familia in the kingdom. Hestia is a charismatic young god but can also be stubborn, hot-headed, and clumsy, which lands her in trouble and debt the majority of the time.
Hestia does not excel in combat and has no shining physical attributes. In addition, Hestia does not fare well against intellectual gods such as Freya or Loki. However, Hestia can be crafty and puts her full faith in Bell to lead the way to victory when the chips are down.
6 Hermes
Hermes is a very aloof god, withdrawn from the frontline politics and squabbles of his deity brethren. However, behind the scenes, Hermes is a crafty scoundrel who has his fingers in many pies of mischief in the city of Orario.
While Hermes comes off as helpful, he never does anything that doesn't increase his standing or strengthen his advantage. All gods are aware of Hermes' real personality and are careful to hold their cards close to their chest when dealing with him, making him a major threat who is not to be taken lightly.
5 Ares
Ares is a special case when it comes to the Gods in DanMachi. While he is highly revered by the mortals who worship him and the members of his Familia, Ares has an unfortunate reputation among his fellow gods. As the personification of combat, Ares is the god of war and loves to wage war against kingdoms at random.
Unfortunately, Ares makes Orario the target of his obsession on multiple occasions and declares war on the kingdom, which he swiftly loses each time. This has led to Ares being described as a meathead who is more Brawn than brains most of the time.
4 Artemis
Artemis was a strict and dedicated leader who cared for her Familia more than most gods. Unfortunately, Artemis was discouraged by love and forbade her Familia members to indulge in romance.
While she has a very intense outer persona, Artemis was a kind and light-hearted god who did not fear standing up for her Familia against all odds. Artemis is highly respected among her fellow gods, even receiving praise from Freya. Artemis possessed the Aracnum, the most powerful arrow in heaven capable of cataclysmic destruction.
3 Loki
Loki is the leader of the second most powerful Familia in Orario. She is a brilliant tactician and confident leader. While Loki does not have much experience in the combat department, she is an expert in countering any plots against her simply by using her intellect as a weapon.
Loki is the only partner that Freya and her Familia acknowledge as equals. The Loki Familia is praised as the most powerful Familia in the city and stands on equal ground as the Freya Familia, with the two often keeping each other in check. Loki’s only downfall is her drinking, which always lands her in trouble or leads to her being taken advantage of.
2 Freya
The Goddess Freya serves as more than just the secret antagonist of the series; she is also the most influential and most powerful goddess in the land of man. Thanks to her keen intellect and magical prowess, she can easily obtain anything she wants and take the rest.
Freya is far from arrogant and never underestimates her opponents. However, she is a ruthless warrior, having destroyed the entire Ishtar Familia, sending Ishtar herself back to heaven for interfering with her relationship with Bell. Freya's obsession with adventurers attracts her to Bell Cranel. While he cannot be charmed, she longs for the day when he matures into a powerful warrior so that she can take him for herself.
1 Zeus
Zeus was once the leader of the most powerful Familia in the land of man. His strength knew no equal and his prowess as a fighter was only rivaled by that of his perverseness. Zeus and his Familia perished after facing the one-eyed black dragon, which left them permanently weakened, forcing them to retire or return to the heavens.
Zeus is also secretly the grandfather of Bell Cranel, whom he raised as a child before faking his death for unknown reasons. Zeus is the mightiest of the gods, and, should he reprise his position, it would upset the delicate balance within Orario as well as the rest of the world.