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The Strongest Characters in Hell’s Paradise Ranked


12 Strongest Characters in Hell’s Paradise Gabimaru
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Hell’s Paradise is easily one of the best battle-shounen series to release in the Spring 2023 anime season. From professional decapitators to hardened criminals with supernatural abilities, the characters are ridiculously powerful. So, we've compiled a list of the strongest characters in Hell’s Paradise.

The Hell’s Paradise anime is based on the manga written and illustrated by Yuji Kaku.

The series follows Gabimaru the Hollow’s journey to get pardoned from his past misdeeds and return to his beloved wife.

However, this journey takes Gabimaru to a dangerous island along with other criminals and their respective executioners.

Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers from the Hell’s Paradise manga!

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  1. Shion

    Let us begin with Shion, a former Asaemon who has garnered recognition from the Yamada clan as one of their most dominant members.

    He is an adept swordsman, proficient in both reverse and normal-grip styles.

    With his precise techniques and swordplay, he can inflict maximum harm on his adversaries.

    In his confrontation with Mu Dan, he managed to take down numerous Soshin and defend himself against Mu Dan's assaults.

    Shion employs various sword techniques, including Demon Rain, Long Autumn Rains, and Autumn Shower.

    Furthermore, he possesses extraordinary reflexes and remarkable agility, making him an extremely powerful rival.

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  2. Tamiya Gantetsusai

    Also known as The Blade Dragon, a highly skilled swordsman, was sentenced to death for causing damage to a daimyo's property.

    He was sent to Shinsenkyo along with other death row convicts to obtain the Elixir of Life. Gantetsusai, a master of the sword, is just like Shion.

    Despite losing his left hand, he can still wield the sword with great proficiency. In a battle, he even decapitated a Monshin, a massive creature.

    Gantetsusai possesses the unique ability to create compressed air slashes, which can easily cut through the bulbous bodies of Ju Fa and Tao Fa's Kishikai.

    He acquired this power after a fierce fight with Tao Fa, thanks to his Fire Tao.

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  3. Ran

    The individual known as Imperial Monarch Cundi holds authority over Doshi, Soshin, and Monshin as one of the rulers of Kotaku, and is a member of Lord Tensen.

    Gabimaru, the most powerful criminal, faces significant challenges from Ran's immense brute strength.

    However, his mastery of Do'in makes him an unparalleled fighter, and his Tensen status allows him to transform into a Kishikai state with four arms, making him even more formidable.

    Furthermore, his regenerative abilities through Flower Tao and his ability to sense opponents with Water Tao make him a force to be reckoned with.

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  4. Zhu Jin

    Zhu Jin commands Kotaku alongside their sibling, Ju Fa, as a member of Lord Tensen.

    Their appearance is both spectacular and fearsome, matched only by the otherworldly strength that allows them to create craters with their bare hands.

    Zhu Jin's hand-to-hand combat skills are truly formidable, even giving Gabimaru a hard time.

    As a Tensen, they possess regenerative qualities from the Flower Tao and Water-attribute Tao that enhance their strikes, making it easier to take down their opponents.

    When in their Kishikai state, Zhu Jin can become massive and use their tails to smash, constrict, and restrain their enemies with ruthless efficiency.

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  5. Shija

    Shija is part of the second team that the shogun sends to acquire the Elixir of Life. Shija, whose gender remains unknown, is madly in love with Gabimaru.

    However, their love-struck behavior is borderline psychotic as they are obsessed with him.

    Shija is ruthless against their opponents except for Gabimaru. They hold no bars when taking down other Iwagakure shinobi.

    Shija can tolerate pain and can continue to fight despite getting badly wounded.

    They are incredibly strong that they can send Gabimaru flying with just a single kick.

    They are well-versed with the art of infiltration and stealth making them highly dangerous.

    And as a shinobi, Shija can use ninjutsu in a variety of forms like fire manipulation and reshaping their face.

  6. Jikka

    Jikka, a Yamada Asaemon, has been assigned the task of monitoring Horubo's movements on the island.

    As a skilled head chopper, Jikka possesses remarkable swordsmanship to slice off an opponent's head with a single strike.

    However, Jikka's mischievous nature makes it challenging to predict his true intentions.

    In addition to his swordsmanship, Jikka's unique perception abilities enable him to anticipate the movements of objects and individuals.

    When Jikka combines his intuition with his swordsmanship, he becomes an almost unbeatable force.

    An excellent example of this is when he easily decapitated the Zhu Jin-fused Banko.

  7. Ju Fa

    Ju Fa is Tao Fa’s sibling and one of the rulers of Kotaku. He is a master in hand-to-hand combat and displayed his skills while battling the Aza Brothers.

    He could easily beat the Aza Brothers in the very first encounter. His offensive Kishikai state is different from other members of Lord Tensen.

    In order to enter this state, Ju Fa needs to fuse his body with Tao Fa. This state enables them to release a shriek capable of piercing the enemy’s eardrums.

    Similar to Tao Fa, Ju Fa possesses regenerative abilities courtesy of Flower Tao and he could make use of it when Chobei chopped off his upper body.

  8. Gui Fa

    This Tensen's reserved demeanor doesn't necessarily mean they understand human emotions or can show empathy.

    Gui Fa, on the other hand, utilizes their Metal Tao to create illusions and apply pressure that renders their opponents immobile and submissive.

    When Gui Fa reaches their intimidating Kishikai state, their presence alone can be quite daunting to anyone who dares to challenge them.

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  9. Shugen

    Shugen, a member of the Asaemon squad, takes immense pride in his work as an executioner.

    He is fiercely dedicated to safeguarding the Yamada clan and will stop at nothing to ensure the safe return of his fellow clansmen from the island.

    His peers unanimously acknowledge him as the strongest Asaemon, thanks to his unparalleled physical strength.

    Shugen can effortlessly snap the leg of a large Soshin and defeat a group of them without breaking a sweat.

    With the aid of Water Tao, he can detect the presence of others and identify their weak spots during combat.

    After consuming the Elixir of Life, he now possesses the regenerative powers of Flower Tao.

    On the battlefield, Shugen's flawless swordplay using his Fuributsu Kaneki commands the utmost respect.

  10. Mu Dan

    Mu Dan, co-ruler of Kotaku, may appear calm and carefree, but make no mistake -- he is not weak.

    As a Tensen, he has the power to be cruel to humans and possesses the Earth Tao, enabling him to sense his opponents' movements and react accordingly.

    Even when facing sudden attacks from Yuzuriha and Senta, Mu Dan can effortlessly dodge them.

    With his enormous Kishikai, he can fire multiple Tao laser beams, causing his targets to Arborify.

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  11. Gabimaru

    Gabimaru, the protagonist of Hell's Paradise, is an exceptional assassin from Iwagakure who possesses an innate talent for violence.

    His physical strength is unmatched, and he can effortlessly take down his enemies with his bare hands and legs.

    In the Island Arc of Hell's Paradise, Gabimaru showcases his ability to defeat other humans without the need for weapons.

    As a well-trained shinobi, he has mastered multiple levels of ninjutsu, including Fire Monk and Demon Firebug.

    With his Fire Tao, he can sense anyone's presence around him, which greatly enhances his infiltration skills.

    Gabimaru's intelligence and quick thinking make him a formidable opponent, who follows the principles of shinobi to analyze situations and retreats when necessary.

  12. Rien

    Rien is the strongest character in Hell's Paradise, reigning supreme with her god complex and unshakable confidence.

    Her laser focus is on reviving her deceased husband, Jofuku, and she will stop at nothing to achieve this goal, even if it means destroying all life in Japan.

    Despite her gruesome aspirations, she shows compassion towards her fellow comrades.

    As a Tensen, Rien possesses unmatched powers that continue to grow as she pursues her mission.

    Her extensive knowledge of Taoism and mastery of Earth Tao make her physical attacks even more potent.

    During her battle against Sagiri and Gabimaru's synchronized assault, Rien demonstrated her immense power.

    She can also create puppet clones using her Tao, which she can remotely control with individual characteristics and personalities of their own.

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