In the dynamic world of anime, characters come in all shapes and sizes. From tiny, chibi-style creatures to towering giants, there is no shortage of diversity when it comes to anime characters. However, when it comes to height, certain characters stand head and shoulders above the rest.

In this world of fantasy and imagination, some reach towering heights that defy human limits. These tall anime characters not only stand out because of how they look but also because of how big and strong they are. From gentle giants to fierce behemoths, the tallest anime characters have a certain allure that is impossible to ignore.

Updated April 9, 2024, by Oluwatokiloba Folami: With a large variety of anime characters out there, any fan’s interest will be piqued when it comes to anime characters that stand taller than most. As extremely tall anime characters stand out both literally and figuratively, they leave their mark on any series they appear in. With their height, tall anime characters are impossible to miss, whether by fans or by characters in the show. This grants them a special place in the hearts of many as they bask in their giant frame. From beings like the Titans in Attack On Titan to the towering giants in One Piece, the tallest anime characters make a mark wherever they find themselves.

21 Jason Silver

Over 6 Feet (About 1.8 Meters)

Giants and other fantastical creatures are the largest characters in anime. There are, however, examples of normal-sized people who are very tall. A good illustration of this is Jason Silver, a basketball player from the Kuroko’s Basketball anime movie. Basketball player Jason Silver, who is over 6 feet tall (about 1.8 meters), exploits his height to his advantage.

Despite his size, Silver is exceptionally agile, making him an opponent not many basketball players want to square off against. In Kuroko’s Basketball anime movie, Silver played for Jabberwock and faced off against the Generation of Miracles, overpowering some of them.

20 Ryuk

2.3 Meters (7' 6")

The Death Note anime and manga series has received many awards for the incredible story it weaves between Light Yagami, the genius detective L, and Ryuk, the owner of The Death Note. Throughout the story, Ryuk plays the role of a background character who watches what Light does with the Death Note. While most humans cannot see Ryuk, at 2.3 meters (7' 6"), Ryuk towers over most humans and is considered tall for a Shinigami.

Ryuk’s boredom was what made him come to the human world with a Death Note, as, unlike most Shinigami, he didn’t want to simply pass time in the underworld. Coming into the human world and revealing himself to Light, the finder of the Death Note, Ryuk’s aura and imposing stature cemented his status as a Shinigami in Light’s mind.

19 Thorkell

2.3 Meters (7'7")

The former Jomsviking commander with the moniker Thorkell the Tall lives up to his reputation. Thorkell towers above everybody he meets, both in terms of height and physique. Many people who face Thorkell are terrified by his height of 2.3 meters (7' 7").

It would be reasonable to assume that Thorkell, with his great height, would be slow-moving. Thorkell is a powerful and swift fighter with a passion for blood. He is renowned as an "invincible" Viking who had no fear in the face of danger. Thorkell is a man of good humor and good times, but he was born to fight. For amusement, he engages in battle with powerful foes, killing them with dignity.

18 Rem

2.43 Meters (8' 0")

While there are various shinigami in Death Note, most fans only know of Ryuk, the shinigami that gave Light the Death Note. However, in the 37th episode, a shinigami named Rem is introduced. She gives Misa a death note after another shinigami sacrifices his life to prevent Misa’s supposed death.

As shinigami, Rem and Ryuk are total opposites. While Ryuk was always unbothered by Light’s decisions as long as he got apples, Rem was very interested in Misa’s life and ended up dying as a means to save her. As a shinigami, Ryuk is much more well-known than Rem; however, in matters of height, Rem comes out on top.

17 Broly

3 Meters (9' 10")

The Dragon Ball franchise is immensely popular and has portrayed its incredible Saiyans as one of the most powerful races in the universe. Of the many Saiyans, Broly stands out as one of the most powerful in the multiverse. Right from his birth, important figures such as King Vegeta had already seen his potential to become a domineering figure, and Broly did.

In his base form, Broly stands at around 2.39 meters (7 '10"); however, in his legendary Super Saiyan form, Broly stands at a towering 3 meters (9' 10"). In terms of height, Broly dwarfs Goku by more than a bit, and he stands as one of Universe 7’s most legendary warriors. Despite his talent for battle and carnage, Broly is a relatively peaceful man who only fights for his friends, family, and honor.

16 Escanor

3.2 Meters (10' 6")

The lion sin of pride, Escanor, is a member of the Seven Deadly Sins, an order of Holy Knights in the Kingdom of Liones. With his power Sunshine, Escanor’s power grows with the sun, making the peak of his power at noon while leaving him frail at night.

Escanor, in his weakest form, can only reach a height of 1.6 meters (5' 3"). However, Escanor reaches a towering 3.2 meters (10' 6") in height around midday, when his strength is at its highest. Because of this, he now towers over his competition. Escanor's powers alter not only his physical appearance but also his character. At night, Escanor is submissive and fidgety, but during the day, he is domineering and proud.

15 Whitebeard

6.66 Meters (21' 10")

The captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, Edward Newgate, certainly left his mark on the world alongside the likes of Gol D. Roger. With his gigantic frame of 6.66 meters (21' 10"), Whitebeard was an imposing man in ability and stature. Whitebeard was dubbed the strongest man in the world, and with his bounty of 5,046,000,000 berries, he certainly deserved that title.

Even in his old age, Whitebeard faced the Marines in a war over Portgas D. Ace, and the Marines cowered at his power. In the end, Whitebeard was killed by Marshall D. Teach, but his legacy remains forever standing tall, as he did throughout his life. In terms of height, normal humans like Luffy and Garp look like children next to Whitebeard. Even in a world where giant creatures are out and about, the pirate captain remained among the greats.

14 Diane

9 Meters (29' 6")

Diane is a 9-meter giant (29' 6") and a member of the Seven Deadly Sins from the anime series of the same name. She is the Serpent's Sin of Envy and uses a large war hammer in conjunction with her enormous size to mow down smaller and similarly large enemies.

As a member of the giant clan, she is much bigger than other characters portrayed in the series. Diane shrinks down to a more manageable 1.6 meters (5' 3") in height when she needs to navigate tight quarters that would otherwise be impossible due to her towering stature.

13 Neptune

12.1 Meters (38' 8")

King Neptune, the merman who rules Fishman Island, is a big guy. At a height of 12.1 meters (38' 8"), Neptune is significantly taller than most fishmen and stands as one of the tallest One Piece characters. Neptune's regal stature as king is reflected in the way he carries himself despite his massive size.

Neptune, despite his 'royal bearing,' can be blunt and casual. He is extremely protective of his daughter and will even try to attack a Celestial Dragon if necessary. Like any good monarch, Neptune wants the best for his subjects. After the death of his wife, Otohime, he has made it his mission to bring the fishmen on land, where they will be more readily accepted by society.

12 Vaccine Man

18 Meters (59' 0¾")

Like many other villains in One Punch Man, Vaccine Man was ended after a single of Saitama’s punches; however, he managed to leave his mark in the minds of fans with his phenomenal figure. According to Vaccine Man, he was created from Earth to respond to the pollution that plagued the planet. He then decided to wipe out humans as the vaccine for their pollution, hence the name.

As a dragon-level threat, Vaccine Man had many abilities, including transformation, which allowed him to grow dramatically in size, adopting deadly claws and teeth. With this transformation, Vaccine Man grew from his normal 6' 6¾ height, up to 59' 0¾". This increase in size made him taller than many villains; however, his increased height and strength still failed to trample Saitama.

11 Mt. Lady

20.6 Meters (67' 7")

Mt. Lady is a hero from My Hero Academia who has the power of gigantification as her quirk. As a result of her peculiarity, she can expand from her average height of 1.6 meters (5' 3") to a whopping 20.6 meters (67' 7"). She towers over most anime characters at that height.

As a pro hero, Mt. Lady is extremely useful, as her quirk allows her to quickly subdue smaller enemies. She can't change her height to anything between her maximum and minimum, which severely limits her mobility in confined settings.

10 Dorry

22.6 Meters (74' 2")

As a member of the giant race, Dorry is undoubtedly one of the biggest and tallest characters in One Piece. Despite One Piece’s plethora of tall characters, Dorry still stands among the tallest, showing just how large the giant is.

As a fellow captain of the Giant Warrior Pirates, Dorry was introduced early on in One Piece. During the Little Garden arc, Dorry came across the Straw Hat pirates and befriended Luffy, who learned of his duels with Broggy, the other captain of the Giant Warrior Pirates. As a warrior from Elbaf, Dorry is deeply respected by the Straw Hats, especially by Luffy and Usopp, who find his duel with Broggy honorable. Long after his portrayal in Little Garden, Dorry has made a reappearance in the Egghead arc, making fans excited for his return to One Piece.

9 Gigantomachia

25 Meters (82’ 0")

With her quirk activated, Mt. Lady stands among the tallest characters in My Hero Academia and the anime world as a whole; however, even with her gigantic frame, she loses out to Gigantomachia, All For One’s loyal subordinate and bodyguard.

Standing at 25 meters (82' 0"), Gigantomachia’s frame puts many to shame, and his strength corresponds to his height. With his quirk Gigantification, Gigantomachia can grow beyond 25 meters, depending on how much he is agitated or excited. Apart from his towering height, Gigantomachia has quirks that dampen the pain he feels and the energy he burns through while increasing his endurance, making him more of a menace to his adversaries.

8 Colossal Titan

60 Meters (197 Feet)

The colossal titan from the Attack on Titan anime series truly deserves its moniker, Colossal. Standing at 60 meters (197 feet), the titan serves as a force of destruction. The titan's power grows with its size, but the trade-off is a decrease in its agility.

The Colossal Titan's spectacular transformation and heated steam more than makeup for its sluggish movement. The detonation of the inheritor's stored energy during the transformation into the Colossal Titan is analogous to a small nuclear blast due to the immense amount of energy required for the transformation.

7 Hatcha

66.8 Meters (219 Feet)

A race of scientifically engineered giants known as the Numbers lives in the piracy universe of One Piece. The Numbers are disproportionately huge humans with animal characteristics that serve as pirates for the Beast pirates. Hatcha, one of the Numbers, is a gigantic beast of 66.8 meters (219 feet) in height and is one of the tallest characters in One Piece. Big Mom (8.56 m) and the other giants in One Piece seem puny in comparison to him.

Hatcha's huge frame gives him an advantage when using his massive spiked club. Hatcha, like all giants, can expect a long life span as a result of his gigantification. Hatcha loves to drink, and he has a unique laughter that plays off his name.

6 Oars

67 Meters (220 Feet)

The ancient giant Oars appears in the One Piece world far before Luffy's time. In the anime's Thriller Bark arc, he played a villainous role and was ultimately resurrected from the dead by Gecko Moria. Oars' immense bulk was on full display in the Thriller Bark arc, where he demonstrated his ability to intimidate even other giants.

Because of his massive frame, Oars is so powerful that he can smash most objects with a single swing of his arm. Standing at a height of 67 meters (220 feet), Oars is colossal even among colossal figures.

5 Wadatsumi

80 Meters (262 Feet)

When compared to characters in other anime series, those in One Piece tend to be somwhat gigantic. Wadatsumi, a tiger-blowfish Fishman who stands at over 80 meters (262 feet), is just one of several gigantic characters in this series. Wadatsumi appears in the anime alongside Vander Decken, a Fish-Man who possesses the Mark Mark devil fruit power.

Wadatsumi may be a big guy, but he isn't nearly as powerful as the likes of Kaido or Shanks. In the Fishman Island arc, Wadatsumi's massive size leaves the Straw Hat pirates in awe.

4 Eren's Founding Titan Form

Over 100 Meters (328 Feet)

The protagonist of the Attack on Titan anime, Eren Yeager, stands at a height of about 1.8 meters (5' 11") in his normal human form. However, Eren’s size is well over 100 meters (328 feet) after transforming into the Founding Titan. Although the exact height of Eren’s Founding Titan form is unknown, he outclasses the Colossal Titan, which stands at a height of 60 meters.

Not all founding titans’ are as large as Eren’s. His is so large because his head had already been decapitated before turning into the Founding Titan, which made the spine of the Titan grow exponentially. This makes him stand out as one of the biggest anime characters out there.

3 Sanjuan Wolf

180 Meters (590 Feet)

The introduction of the Blackbeard pirates into the One Piece series was the catalyst for a number of previously unanticipated events. Marshall D. Teach, the leader of the Blackbeard pirates, rounded up a crew of deadly men to battle under his command. Sanjuan Wolf, a beast of 180 meters (590 feet) in height, is one of those pirates.

Despite his already enormous size, Sanjuan Wolf may continue to grow due to a devil fruit he ate when he was younger. With his size, not many characters can stand up to him, and he serves as the captain of Blackbeard’s 7th fleet.

2 Kurama

300 Meters (984 Feet)

Kurama is one of the tailed beasts in Naruto. In the series, he serves as Naruto’s partner despite initially being forcefully sealed into Naruto when he (Naruto) was a child. As the nine-tailed beast of the tailed beasts, Kurama is an immensely powerful fox capable of flattening mountain ranges with ease.

Kurama is a towering figure, standing at about 300 meters (984 feet) when upright on two legs. However, on all fours, which he is mostly portrayed on, he still stands at a height of over 100 meters (328 feet).