Summary
The world of anime showcases characters with different types of abilities. While some grant the power to destroy the world, others can make a person unkillable. Immortality is one of the most sought-after abilities in almost every anime — though motivations for seeking it are varied. There have been countless characters who have died trying to get their hands on it.
However, there are a select few who have actually managed to attain immortality. There are different ways of gaining immortality, and most of them come at a great cost. These immortal characters have a distinct advantage in battles, as their inability to die makes them immune to attacks from their opponents.
Updated on August 07, 2025, by Suzail Ahmad:Immortality is one of the strongest powers in the anime world. A character with eternal life holds a massive edge over the rest. For instance, they are able to fight without having to worry about being killed. Some of them have the ability to regenerate rapidly, which means they cannot be stopped even after their heads have been chopped off.
Over the years, anime fans have had the opportunity to see some amazing immortal characters in action. Naturally, there is a certain discrepancy among them, with some being more popular than the rest. These individuals, in particular, hold the audience in the palm of their hands.
25Mavis Vermillion
Fairy Tail
Fairy Tail follows the adventures of Natsu Dragneel and his guild members in the land of Fiore. As a wizard in the Fairy Tail guild, Natsu searches for the dragon Igneel while undertaking missions that involve battling dark forces, protecting his friends, and uncovering ancient secrets. The series explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and magic, featuring a diverse cast of characters with unique magical abilities.
Mavis Vermillion is the co-founder of the Fairy Tail Guild. Her body was sealed inside a Lacrima, but she continued to talk to the members of the guild using Thought Projection. Mavis is rather caring and tries her best to take care of the Fairy Tail Guild members. She is adept at creating strategies, but she is not immune to making errors.
Mavis gained immortality as a result of the Curse of Ankhseram. She was able to live without eating for months, and she didn’t even age. Mavis' immortality, along with her other magical powers, made her a strong mage. Anyone who underestimated her put themselves at great risk.
Durarara!!
Celty Sturlson is the main protagonist ofDurarara. She is an Irish fairy who came to Japan in search of her lost head. Early in her life, Celty was unable to comprehend emotions as easily as humans, but with time, she matured into a splendid person.
She is immortal, plus she has the power to regenerate from any serious injury, making it almost impossible to overwhelm her in combat. Her ability to heal is so rapid that she can survive a whole-body dissection without any problems.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
C.C. is an important character fromCode Geass. She is one of the most famous female characters in the world, and she has won many popularity polls. C.C. has the ability to bestow the Geass upon any individual of her liking. She was the one who gave Lelouch his power, after which she stayed by his side. The time that she spent with Lelouch changed her for the better, and she began to have a more positive perspective on the world.
C.C. has the power to heal from any kind of injury, including beheading. As she possesses eternal life, C.C. can outlive everyone. Another unique quality that she possesses is the inability to age, making her a truly special character.
22Zeref
Zeref was considered the most evil and powerful mage in history. He was armed with deadly magic, which made it extremely unpleasant to face him in combat. However, Zeref was not completely evil, as he still had some morality inside him. This is evidenced by the fact that he tried to stay away from people, hoping to atone for his sins.
Despite his complex nature, Zeref did not hesitate to kill people if he wanted to. He gained immortality as a result of a curse, making it difficult to beat him in a fight. He is also unable to age, which means he can stay young forever.
Casshern Sins
Casshern is a robot created by a genius scientist to ensure that robots would be able to procreate. However, Casshern falls into a deep depression, and it fills him with rage. During this time, it is a very bad idea to approach him, as he can easily kill a person.
Casshern has the ability to regenerate from all sorts of injuries. He also possesses immense speed, which gives others the impression that he is warping from one place to another. Furthermore, his refined fighting style lets him take on entire platoons on his own.
DIO is the antagonist of not one but two JoJo parts. After he started living with the Joestar Family, DIO started to hatch an elaborate plot to kill George Joestar. However, Jonathan caught him and saved his father in the nick of time.
With his back against the wall, DIO used the mask made by the Pillar Men. This caused him to become a vampire who was immortal. Aside from heightening his physical abilities, the mask also gave DIO the power to regenerate from any injury almost instantly. The vampire was only susceptible to two things: Hamon and sunlight. With the help of his new powers, DIO managed to survive being beheaded. After his loss to Jonathan, he returned almost a century later to haunt the Joestar bloodline again.
Imu is the ruler of the World Government, most likely one of the final villains that Luffy will face in the story. Much about Imu remains unknown, but the author has revealed some details about the character’s past. It has been confirmed that Imu is a member of the Nerona Family, which is one of the 20 founding members of the World Government.
It has been revealed that Imu underwent immortality surgery that can only be performed by someone with the Ope Ope no Mi. Thanks to their immortality, Imu has lived through countless surgeries. It is unclear what the limits of Imu’s immortality are, but that should be revealed in the upcoming arcs.
Sosuke Aizen is one of themost popular anime villains. He fooled the entire world with his innocent demeanor while meticulously planning to gain an insurmountable amount of power. Before outing himself as a villain, Aizen acquired many different abilities, immortality being one of them.
Aizen gained eternal life as a result of fusing with Hōgyoku. He could regenerate from almost all kinds of injuries, which meant that he could be reckless in fights. Aizen’s physical abilities were on a completely different level from those of most characters in the series. His intelligence, combined with several overwhelming abilities, made him a dangerous opponent. Even Ichigo found it hard to beat Aizen in combat.
Izanami is the goddess who rules over the Yomi. As a result of being alone for so long, Izanami seems to have developed temperamental issues that cause her to react violently to the smallest mishap. She can kill her opponent with the help of her special abilities.
These include hair manipulation, Yomi manipulation, and Ayakashi summoning. All of her abilities are dangerous, and even the strongest fighters need to think twice before facing her, as she can crush them effortlessly. Izanami also possesses immortality, which only adds to her incredible arsenal.
Sebastian works as a butler for Ciel Phantomhive. He follows each and every order from Ciel without fail. Sebastian has a sadistic side, which he only shows when he is killing somebody. Sometimes he goes as far as to put Ciel in danger just to toy with him.
As a demon, Sebastian’s physical abilities supplant those of humans. Due to his physical advantage, Sebastian can fight multiple opponents at once without breaking a sweat. Sebastian has immortality and regeneration, which means that it is almost impossible to kill him in battle. However, Sebastian still keeps his guard up and plans his next move before picking a fight with someone.
