GetBackers: Strongest Character Ranking TOP 20! Transcendents and the Almighty Lightning Lord

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更新日:2026/3/7 公開日:2025/4/5

The GetBackers Power Hierarchy: Every Transcendent Ranked

In the gritty underworld of Ura-Shinjuku, where the GetBackers take back what’s been stolen, fans have always debated one thing: who is the absolute GOAT?

This isn't your average battle manga. We’re talking about a world where cursed arts, poison, illusions, and the "willpower" to override reality in the Limitless Fortress define the winner. As the story progresses, the Power scaling reaches a point where characters are literally rewriting existence. I’ve deep-dived into all 39 volumes, the official guidebooks, and the Babylon City Lore to bring you the definitive Strongest character ranking.

Breaking Down the Ranking: Our 3 Core Criteria

1. Direct Feats and Canonical Records

I’ve prioritized head-to-head results from the manga, especially battles against high-dimensional beings in the Beltline arc. The presence of the "Stigma" is a massive factor here. Even if a character has flashy moves, if they choked in the clutch during a real scrap, they’re getting docked.

2. Mental Fortitude and Reality Warping

Inside the Limitless Fortress, the "will of the observer" dictates reality. Defense isn't just about muscle; it's about whether you can even "imagine" your own death. Characters like Akabane, who simply cannot conceive of dying, get a special "Hax" adjustment in this list.

Strongest Character Ranking: The Top 20

20th: Ryudo Hishiki

The "Undead" protector and former Ultimate fighter. He’s a pure brawler with zero supernatural powers, yet his physical tankiness is legendary. He shrugged off the Lightning Lord’s electricity early on and just kept building resistance. However, against OP characters who warp space or use illusions, he hits a hard ceiling.

19th: Takuma Fudo

Known as "Fudo of the Pre-cognition," he uses his "Three Seconds" ability to see into the immediate future. This makes him a nightmare in CQC (Close Quarters Combat). His obsession and greed fuel his psychic powers, but he has a glaring weakness—if he can't see you or if you're fast enough to bypass his vision, he’s toast.

18th: Semimaru Kanade

One of the Kiryuudo Seven Heads, once feared as the "Genocide Sergeant." He used his "Heike Monogatari" hypnosis to actually knock out Dr. Jackal (Akabane)—a feat almost unheard of. Though he eventually lost the rematch, even Akabane acknowledged him as a "Big Name" in the underworld.

17th: Shido Fuyuki (Awakened)

One of the VOLTS Four Kings and successor of the Maryuudo. His "Beast Mimicry" allows him to channel the traits of any animal. When his "Kimara" form awakens, his power level is said to rival a Stigma-boosted Kazuki. While his bond with his chimera spirits makes him explosive, he lacks the raw reality-warping hax of the Beltline elite.

16th: Kazuki Fuuchouin (Stigma Unleashed)

The master of the Fuuchouin String Arts. He can slice through space itself or turn enemies into puppets with invisible threads. With his Stigma active, he becomes a cold-blooded dealer of death. While he was nearly invincible in the Lower Town, his lower physical durability puts him just below the heavy-hitters of the Three Knights.

15th: Yukihiko Miroku

A "perfectionist" of the Miroku clan and son of the Knight Shimon. He’s a speed demon who uses the "Uryuuengetsu" (Crescent Moon blade) for unblockable strikes. During the Beltline arc, he pushed Ban and Ginji to their limits, proving he had already surpassed the original Four Kings. Still, he hasn't quite reached his father's legendary prime.

14th: Paul Wan (The Gale King)

The Honky Tonk master and one-half of the first-generation GetBackers. In his prime, he was the "Gale King," a man so terrifying that even Shimon Miroku trembled in his presence. Though he grew rusty, he regained his true self in the Beltline. His refined "Sixth Sense" and experience allow him to punch way above his weight class.

13th: Shimon Miroku

The leader of the Three Knights (Drei Ritter). He wields the massive demon blade "Shingetsu" with monstrous strength. Even in his old age, his training never stopped, making him more dangerous than in his youth. He existed as a ghost fueled by sheer willpower just to guard the Beltline—talk about a Goated defensive wall.

12th: Der Kaiser

Ginji’s biological father and the other half of the first-gen GB. He conquered the Beltline alongside Paul and understands the deepest secrets of the Fortress. Even as a soul, his energy was massive enough to resurrect others. He is essentially a living fragment of the Limitless Fortress's own laws.

11th: Masaki Kurusu

A former Four King and resident of the Beltline. He manipulates light, moving at speeds that can vaporize Lower Town residents instantly. He fought Dr. Jackal to a standstill, showing off a "completeness" in his combat style that few can match. His heavy sense of responsibility makes his existence in the Fortress incredibly stable and hard to erase.

10th: Maria Noches

Ban’s foster mother and the right hand of the Witch Queen. Despite being nearly 100 years old, she’s an ageless beauty known as the "Death Star." Her "Turning Circle" magic reflects all damage back to the attacker, making her functionally invincible in a straight fight. She’s the one person Ban Mido can never defeat.

9th: Lucifer (Lucifel Pierre de Medicis)

Maria’s senior and a master sorcerer who stole the "High Card" from the Witch Queen. He can rip out hearts with his bare hands and use "Soul Resurrection" magic. His magical output was high enough to be the Witch Queen's successor, fueled by a massive, singular will to see his daughter again.

8th: MAKUBEX (Fully Awakened)

The boy genius of the Lower Town. He realized the world is "data" and learned to rewrite it. His weapon isn't muscle; it's his ability to hack the system of the Limitless Fortress. At full power, he can delete enemies from existence as if they were bad code. He reached a point where he even threatened the real-world "Brain Trust."

7th: Kyoji Kagami

A member of the Brain Trust from Babylon City. He uses mirrors to trap people in reflections or turns himself into a "mirrored image" to negate damage. He nearly erased Akabane from existence—a feat that proves he has high-level observer privileges that ignore standard physics.

6th: Yamato Kudo (The Poison Master)

Himiko’s brother and Ban’s former partner. His poison perfumes don't just kill; they dominate the victim's senses completely. He only "lost" to Ban because he chose to die before a curse took over his soul. Even as a ghost, he was able to one-shot the Suzaku of the Four Guardian Beasts. His tactical genius is severely underrated in the Lore.

5th: Ban Mido (Final Awakening)

The "Witch’s Son" and possessor of the Evil Eye (Jagan). His one-minute nightmare and the 200kg grip of his Snake Bite evolved into god-tier weapons. In the final arc, he overcame his cursed fate through sheer will, unlocking power that surpassed even the Voodoo King. His Jagan isn't just an illusion anymore; it's a tool to rewrite the truth of a person's soul.

4th: Ginji Amano (The Lightning Lord)

The Guardian of the Limitless Fortress. As the Lightning Lord, he absorbs infinite energy from the Fortress to become an "Angry God" of destruction. He feels no pain and obliterates everything in his path. In the finale, he mastered this power not for destruction, but for creation, becoming a "Genesis" level entity who could call back the dead.

3rd: Kurudo Akabane (Dr. Jackal)

The most dangerous transporter in history. He hides over a hundred scalpels in his body and crafts weapons from his own blood, like the "Bloody Sword." He is the ultimate anomaly—he cannot be killed simply because he cannot imagine his own death. Even when Kagami tried to erase his existence, Akabane just came back because he thought the fight was "interesting." He is the only character with no visible "ceiling" to his power.

2nd: The Voodoo King

The man who wiped out the clan of witches and sits atop the Limitless Fortress. He crushed the Three Knights like they were children and is the absolute "Wall" of the series. His magic manipulates causality itself, denying the very existence of his opponents. It took the combined, awakened power of both Ban and Ginji to finally bring him down.

1st: Ginji Amano (Post-Babylon Genesis)

By the end of the story, Ginji transcends the virtual reality designed by the Brain Trust. He chose the "Third Future" and used his "Will of Creation" to rebuild the tragic world of the Limitless Fortress into a place where people can live in peace. In a world defined by the observer, Ginji became the ultimate observer and creator. He no longer needs to fight—he simply is.

Conclusion

In GetBackers, strength isn't just about who has the biggest blast; it's about the "purity of will." Ban and Ginji’s journey proved that even in a world of data and illusions, the desire to "take back" what matters can rewrite the universe.

I’ve backed up this ranking with the craziest Feats in the manga, but I know you guys have your own favorites. Was Akabane too low? Does Ban deserve the top spot? Drop your takes in the comments and let's start the debate!