Lightning users appear very often in anime stories. But, black lightning usets are an extremely rare case. The lightning they produce is very unique and more deadly than ordinary lightning.
In this article, MogiMogy would like to discuss the best black lightning users in anime. Who do you think they are? Check out the full review below!
10. Leorg Indu – Maou Gakuin
Leorg Indu is one of the supporting characters in the story Maou Gakuin no FUtekigousha. As the head of the Indu family, he has an arrogant attitude and is too proud of his royal blood.
Leorg was naturally very skilled at using magic. He has a cool technique called Jirasd which takes the form of reddish-black lightning. However, his strength is nothing before Anos Voldigoad.
9. Misumi Nagisa – Futari wa Pretty Cure
Misumi Nagisa is the main protagonist in Pretty Cure. She is described as an athletic and energetic girl. Together with her partner Honoka, they work together to fight crime.
Nagisa has the power to transform into Cure Black. She used to rely on her two fists when fighting against enemies. In addition, she is able to release black lightning attacks through the Marble Screw technique.
8. Budo – Akame ga Kill
The next black lightning user is Budo who becomes an enemy in the Akame ga Kill story. He was known as the most feared general in the Empire. Moreover, he commanded the strongest army force called the Imperial Guard.
Budo uses a Teigu named Adramelech which is capable of producing electricity/lightning. His ultimate attack is called Solid Shooter which allows him to shoot black electrical energy.
7. Ranga – Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken
Furthermore, there was the ferocious wolf named Ranga who was extremely loyal towards Rimuru Tempest. After his father was killed by Rimuru, he and the other wolves then submitted to Rimuru's orders. He was also named by Rimuru until he evolved to become stronger.
Ranga was commonly used by Rimuru as a means of transportation. In terms of ability, Ranga also has strength to be reckoned with. He can summon a storm in battle. Apart from that, he can also cast black lightning attacks.
6. Kakashi Hatake – Naruto
Kakashi Hatake is Naruto's teacher as well as a very talented ninja in the Naruto story. While still having the Sharingan, he was able to imitate other ninja's techniques until he became known as a copycat ninja.
Kakashi is also very proficient in using lightning elemental jutsu, for example is Raikiri. Normally, the lightning jutsu is bright blue. However, Raikiri had turned black when Kakashi combined it with Rikudō's ability.
5. Sasuke Uchiha – Naruto
Just like Kakashi, Sasuke Uchiha is also very skilled in using lightning jutsu. He used to use Chidori as his signature jutsu in battle. Interestingly, the color of Chidori's lightning has also changed to black darkness
An example is when Sasuke activates Orochimaru's curse ability. The same thing happened when Sasuke combined his Chidori with Rikudō's abilities during the Fourth Shinobi World War.
4. Rimuru Tempest - Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken
Rimuru Tempest is a very interesting main protagonist in Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken. After being killed in an incident, he is reborn into another world as a slime.
Throughout the story, Rimuru grows strong slowly until he becomes a very strong and feared figure. He has a variety of very great and interesting skills, for example, attacks based on black fire and also black lightning.
3. Kaigaku – Kimetsu no Yaiba
The next black lightning user is Kaigaku from Kimetsu no Yaiba. He was Zenitsu's fellow comrade when they were young. However, Kaigaku instead betrayed his teacher's trust and turned into a demon.
Just like Zenitsu, Kaigaku has expertise in using Lightning Breath. Interestingly, his attacks take the form of black lightning which is very deadly. He had shown it in a fierce battle against Zenitsu.
2. Orga Nanagear – Fairy Tail
Orga Nanagear is one of the strongest members of the Sabertooth guild in Fairy Tail. He is known as the Lightning God Slayer mage. Unlike Laxus, the lightning created by Orga is black in color.
Apart from looking terrifying, Orga's black lightning attack was also very destructive compared to ordinary lightning. Orga can combine the lightning with his fighting skills at close range. One of his strongest techniques was the Lightning God's Charged Particle Cannon.
1. Darui – Naruto
According to the author, Darui is the most attractive black lightning user in the anime world. He showed his fangs as a powerful ninja during the Fourth Shinobi World War. Some time later, he was appointed Fifth Raikage in Kumogakure.
In fighting, Darui uses lightning element-based jutsu. What makes it unique is that the lightning is pitch black and deadly. He also has very strong jutsus, such as Raiton: Kuropansa and Ranton: Reiza Sakasu.