All eyes on these powerful anime eyes!
Eyes are considered to be one of the most important physical features of any anime character. There are beautiful anime eyes, with different colors and designs, and then there are powerful anime eyes, which can influence the entire plot of a series.
Let’s take a look at 15 of the most popular eye powers in anime!
Sharingan - Uchiha Clan
From Naruto
The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan provides enhanced vision which they can use to see chakra and also copy jutsu of other shinobi. Moreover, genjutsu techniques also become available to use. Read more about the Sharingan here!
Faustian Contract - Ciel Phantomhive
From Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler)
Ciel’s anime eye, the symbol of the Faustian Contract, signifies his deal with a demon. The contract states that a demon can offer specific services in compensation for a human’s very own soul. When Ciel takes off his eye patch, unveiling his Faustian Contract, he can then summon his "one hell of a butler" - Sebastian Michaelis - to come and save the day.
Millennium Eye - Pegasus J. Crawford
From Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters
The Millennium Eye allows Pegasus to read the mind of an opponent and see their memories. He could also use his eye to see his opponent’s cards and strategies when dueling.
Emperor Eye - Seijuurou Akashi
From Kuroko no Basket (Kuroko's Basketball)
Akashi’s Emperor Eye allows him to see his opponent’s body in extreme detail - helping to magnify weak points, rhythm, muscle movements, and more. The Emperor Eye also grants Akashi the ability to predict the movements of his opponents.
Cursed Eye - Allen Walker
From D.Gray-man
Allen’s Cursed Eye allows him to detect demons and see into their soul from a distance of up to 350 meters away.
Evil Eye - Ban
From Get Backers
Ban’s Jagan, or Evil Eye, forces anyone that makes direct eye contact with him to enter a state of illusion. However, it can only be used three times a day and once per person in a day, so Ban must use this anime eye power wisely.
Stone Eyes - Evergreen
From Fairytail
Evergreen’s Stone Eyes allow her to turn anyone who looks into her eyes into stone. Moreover, those who were turned into stone would eventually turn into dust over time! Unfortunately, her magic does not work on anyone who wears eyeglasses.
The Ultimate Eye - Bradley
From Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
The Ultimate Eye gives Bradley the ability to predict his opponent’s moves in battle, thus allowing him to easily avoid their attacks.
Figure Eyes - Bickslow
From Fairytail
Bickslow’s anime eye magic, the Figure Eyes, allows him to take control of the souls of those who make direct eye contact with him.
Byakugan - Hyuuga Clan
From Naruto
The Byakugan of the Hyuuga clan allows the user to have an almost 360 degree field of vision, except for the blind spot at the back of the user’s neck. The user could also see the chakra pathway system of their opponents, and be able to see through when genjutsu is being used on them.
Shinigami Eyes
From Death Note
Death Note holders can obtain the Shinigami Eyes in exchange for half of their lifespan, gaining the ability to see other humans' names and lifespans, making it easier for them to write their victim’s names into their Death Note.
The Demon Eye - Free
From Soul Eater
The Demon Eye grants Free the ability to manipulate ice, perform spatial magic techniques such as teleportation, and create barriers and illusions. It also grants him the ability to perform the Demon Eye Cannon.
Jagan Eye - Hiei
From Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho
Hiei’s Jagan Eye grants him psychic abilities such as telekinesis, telepathy, mind control and even erasing memories. It also allows him to use his flame powers including his ultimate technique, Dragon of the Darkness Flame.
Rinnegan - Pain
From Naruto: Shippuuden
The Rinnegan grants its user god-like abilities: manipulation of gravity, ability to remove souls, mind-reading, summoning creatures, absorbing chakra, summoning the King of Hell and most importantly - the power of resurrection.
Geass - Lelouch Lamperouge
From Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
The Geass allows Lelouch to hypnotize and command anyone who makes direct eye contact with him. However, his Geass can only be used once per person.