Recommendations for Japanese Anime with Main Characters Who Hide Great Powers

Kapanlagi.com - Anime featuring main characters who conceal great powers always manages to capture the audience's attention. Stories like this offer elements of mystery and surprise, as characters who seem ordinary actually possess extraordinary abilities that can change the course of the story. This type of character also provides a unique sense of satisfaction when they finally reveal their true selves.

Summarized by KapanLagi.com from various sources on Thursday, (8/5/2025), here is a list of recommended Japanese anime featuring characters with extraordinary powers who choose to hide them and are a must-watch!

1. The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule The World: The Identity of the Strongest Hidden Sorcerer

Photo: Prime Video.

Ray White is known as an ordinary student at the Arnold Academy of Sorcery, where nobles and elite sorcerers study. However, who would have thought that he is actually the legendary Iceblade Sorcerer who once saved the world?

In his daily life, Ray hides his powers to lead a normal life and avoid drawing attention. But when his friends are threatened, his tremendous power can no longer be concealed.

2. The Reincarnation of the Strongest Exorcist in Another World: The Secret of Seika's Power in the New World

Photo: Prime Video.

Seika, the strongest exorcist from the old world, is reincarnated into a world of magic with spiritual powers far greater than magic itself. Although he appears to be an ordinary young man, he hides his past as a legendary exorcist and strives to live peacefully without drawing attention.

But one situation after another forces him to showcase his prowess in battling monsters and dangerous sorcerers. Seika's power becomes the key to saving his new world.

3. Noblesse: The Awakening of a Powerful Vampire Who Chooses to Hide as a High School Student

Photo: Prime Video.

Cadis Etrama Di Raizel, or Rai, is a Noblesse—the most powerful being among vampire nobles. After sleeping for 820 years, he awakens and chooses to disguise himself as an ordinary high school student.

Although he appears calm and quiet, Rai's supernatural strength leaves even powerful enemies helpless before him. The story of this anime becomes even more interesting as Rai's true identity is gradually revealed due to a series of attacks from a mysterious organization.

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