8 Anime Characters Similar to Garou from One Punch Man
Explore eight anime characters who share similarities with Garou from One Punch Man, including Crocodile from One Piece, Vegeta from Dragon Ball, and Gaara from Naruto.
Crocodile (One Piece): Former Warlord of the Sea
Crocodile, a former Warlord of the Sea from the One Piece series, shares similarities with Garou. Both characters acquire their powers from external sources. While Garou gains his powers from God, Crocodile obtains his abilities from the Logia Devil Fruit called Suna Suna no Mi.
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Additionally, both characters undergo a change of heart after experiencing defeat at the hands of the protagonist. Crocodile, after being defeated by Monkey D. Luffy, becomes an ally in subsequent arcs.
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Vegeta (Dragon Ball franchise): Power-Hungry Saiyan Prince
Vegeta, a character from the Dragon Ball franchise, shares Garou’s power-hungry nature. Initially considering himself unbeatable, Vegeta faces defeat at the hands of the protagonist, Son Goku. This defeat drives him to seek greater power, ultimately leading to his transformation into a Super Saiyan.
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However, it is Goku who achieves this transformation first. Despite this setback, Vegeta switches sides and becomes an essential ally in preserving Earth’s peace.
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Gaara (Naruto franchise): Jinchuriki with a Change of Heart
Gaara, a character from the Naruto franchise, shares similarities with Garou in terms of switching sides after facing defeat. As a Jinchuriki, Gaara gains immense power from the One-Tailed Beast Shukaku, similar to Garou’s powers bestowed by God.
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However, both characters suffer defeat at the hands of the protagonist and subsequently join the good side. Gaara becomes a valuable ally to Naruto after his defeat.
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Suguru Geto (Jujutsu Kaisen): Hatred and Betrayal
Suguru Geto from Jujutsu Kaisen shares several similarities with Garou. Initially on the side of good, Geto’s experiences as a sorcerer fuel his hatred towards non-sorcerers, whom he derogatorily refers to as “monkeys.”
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He abandons Jujutsu Tech and embarks on a mission to eradicate non-sorcerers, even resorting to massacring innocent civilians. Geto also gains powers from an external source by consuming curses.
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Stain (My Hero Academia): Disdain for Heroes
Stain, a character from My Hero Academia, bears a striking resemblance to Garou. Both series explore a world where being a hero is a profession, and both characters express disdain for heroes. Stain’s actions, like Garou’s, earned him the moniker “Hero Killer.”
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However, after being defeated by Deku, Iida, and Todoroki, Stain aligns himself with the heroes to fight against All For One in the final arc.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (Bleach): A Passion for Combat
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez from Bleach shares similarities with Garou in their love for fighting. As an Espada, Grimmjow despises Shinigami and actively seeks to confront them.
Despite not being power-hungry like Garou, Grimmjow’s passion for combat aligns with Garou’s fondness for fighting. After losing to the protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki, Grimmjow becomes an ally in the battle against the Quincy.
Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto franchise): Search for Power and Redemption
Sasuke Uchiha, another character from the Naruto franchise, has a storyline similar to Garou. Like Garou, Sasuke leaves his village in search of power, training under Orochimaru to become stronger.
Although their goals differ, both characters are considered antagonistic and are targeted by the “good side.” Only the protagonist, Naruto, manages to bring Sasuke back to the Hidden Leaf Village, where he becomes a valuable aid to Naruto as he becomes the Hokage.
Sosuke Aizen (Bleach): Power-Hungry Traitor
Sosuke Aizen from Bleach shares Garou’s power-hungry nature. Initially aligned with the Gotei 13, Aizen betrays them to side with the Arrancars as he gets closer to his goal of obtaining the Hogyoku.
Like Garou, Aizen gains powers from an external source, in this case, the Hogyoku. However, Aizen is ultimately defeated by Ichigo Kurosaki and imprisoned. Later, he temporarily allies with the Shinigami to confront Yhwach during the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc.