The anime world's most iconic heroes not only have unimaginable powers but also some of the most memorable and visually impressive transformations. The strongest anime characters all work hard and go to extreme lengths to be able to power up and reach new heights when it comes to power levels.
Anime lovers could meet all types of characters including aliens, supernatural creatures, and magical girl anime characters who all had impressive anime transformation sequences that left fans in awe. Some of these transformations were so epic that it took multiple minutes until the character fully transformed. However, some of the most memorable transformations became iconic because of the emotional impact they had on the anime's story and its viewers.
7 Tetsuo's Transformation - Akira
Akira is one of the most iconic sci-fi anime of all time that's set in a dystopian world and follows Tetsuo and his biker gang's story. Tetsuo was a normal human before his motorcycle accident which resulted in him suddenly acquiring mysterious and very powerful telekinetic abilities.
First Tetsuo enjoys the new powers that give him more control over his life in the military-controlled postapocalyptic Tokyo. However, soon his powers become uncontrollable so much so that his body is unable to handle them anymore. Tetsuo's emotional and dark transformation into a big blob of flesh, organs, and cells became one of the most iconic anime transformation sequences of all time.
6 Charizard's Mega Evolution - Pokemon
The world of Pokemon is filled with epic transformations or as it is called in the anime, evolutions. While there are many brilliant evolutions in the series, Charizard is certainly a fan favorite. This cute dragon-like Pokemon final forms Mega Charizard X and Y and is one of the most beautiful and powerful beings in the franchise.
Pokemon fans love this special creature not only in the anime but also love collecting the rare Charizard cards and playing with him in the games. So, it came as no surprise that most fans found that Charizard's Mega Evolution was one of the best in the franchise and while the transformation sequences are always short in Pokemon, compared to other animes, the transformed creatures always look impressive and are capable of some of the most amazing and surprising things.
5 Luffy's Gear 4 Transformation - One Piece
One Piece is one of the most imaginative and action-filled anime of all time with all kinds of epic transformations, battles, and incredibly powerful Devil Fruit users. Luffy is the anime's most beloved, goofy, and bravest character who worked hard to improve his abilities and become a Pirate King himself.
Over the many seasons, there were plenty of evil villains and monsters who tried to stop Luffy but thanks to his determination and Luffy's strongest allies he finally was able to achieve his most powerful form yet. Luffy's Gear 4, AKA Boundman transformation, was one of the most visually and emotionally impactful ones in the entire franchise, and it also quickly became one of the most iconic in the anime world as well.
4 Ichigo's Vasto Lorde Transformation - Bleach
Bleach's powerful and beloved hero Ichigo Kurosaki improved his supernatural and martial arts abilities from a young age when he became a Soul Reaper. While he was born with the ability to see ghosts he still had a long road ahead if he wanted to perfect his abilities and protect innocents from evil ghosts and lost souls.
Ichigo's most powerful abilities in Bleach always left its fans speechless. However, his Vasto Lorde transformation was easily its most visually impressive and emotional one. In this form, Ichigo becomes completely unrecognizable, and it is also one of his most powerful transformations too.
3 Sailor Moon's Moon Eternal Power Transformation - Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon is one of the most famous and popular anime franchises of all time with many incredible transformations. However, Sailor Moon's most impressive transformation sequence belongs to one of the most lovable anime airheads who ever existed.
Usagi went through some pretty challenging fights, and as a Sailor Guardian, she had to transform many times. However, her Moon Eternal Power transformation is certainly her most beautiful and powerful one of them all. It's one of the longest anime transformation sequences of all time and is also one of the most aesthetically pleasing as well, during which the powerful Sailor Guardian turns into a mighty magical anime girl.
2 Eren's Titan Transformation - Attack On Titan
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Eren's Titan transformation literally wreaked havoc on the planet and is one of the most emotional and shocking ones in the series. Attack On Titan had plenty of terrifying Titans and most fans would have never guessed that Eren, one of the bravest warriors in the series, would eventually turn into the most terrifying of them all.
However, everything changed in Marley when Eren surprised all AOT fans and turned into a Titan. It's not only one of the most iconic but also one of the darkest anime transformation sequences of all time that had an even bigger impact on the story than Bertholdt and Reiner's transformations.
1 Goku's Super Saiyan 3 Transformation - Dragon Ball Z
The Dragon Ball franchise is one of the most famous anime of all time with epic transformation sequences. Dragon Ball Z became famous for its intense fights and the character's epic power-ups. However, of all the mind-blowing transformations, Goku's Super Saiyan 3 transformation was the most impressive and emotional.
Goku's dangerous and thrilling adventure of becoming the greatest fighter of all time was painful, and it also resulted in him dying a couple of times. So, it's no surprise that achieving this powerful form was a memorable and epic one. It's also one of the most visually impressive anime transformation sequences of all time. This mighty power-up was so intense that it made the whole planet tremble.