The never-ending debate over who would win in an all-out brawl between anime characters has finally been settled thanks to Japan, the motherland of anime. The fans have spoken, and the results are hilarious.

Somehow making it to the top 10 is none other than Doraemon, a blue robotic cat whose only power seems to be pulling gadgets out of his four-dimensional pocket. Apparently, his ability to conjure any wish-granting device from thin air was enough to propel him above the likes of planet-busting Saiyans (Vegeta at #29), pirate emperors (Shanks at #33), and even the protagonists of major shonen series like Ichigo (#40), Naruto (#17) and Luffy One Piece (#11).

Other notable “legends” that this robotic cat can destroy — according to the survey — are Shanks, Beerus, Frieza, Sukuna, Ywach, and Denji. These weaklings have absolutely no chance. As Hulk so eloquently said it: “Puny gods.”

If the survey were our reference, anyone else not on the list is not an exception. Be it Killua, Might Guy, White Beard, or anyone else, they are no match for Doraemon.

The Japanese Fanbase Has Spoken

According to a survey by Goo Ranking, one of Japan’s biggest ranking websites, Japanese fans have weighed in on the mightiest anime characters. We now present the top 41 contenders, from the formidable to the downright bizarre.

The rankings have been updated to account for new overpowered characters and power-ups for our old favorites. But somehow, a certain blue cat managed to weasel his way to the top despite having zero combat abilities.

Here’s a look at the Top 41 Strongest Anime Characters according to the Japanese Anime Fanbase:

1. Saitama

2. Rimuru Tempest

3. Zeno (Omni King)

4. Gojou Satoru

5. Koro-sensei

6. Son Goku

7. Kusuo Saiki

8. Levi Ackerman

9. Arale Norimaki

10. Doraemon

11. Monkey D. Luffy

12. Reinhard van Astrea

13. Giorno Giovanna

14. Sukuna

15. Anos Voldigoad

16. Whis

17. Naruto Uzumaki

18. Yoriichi Tsugikuni

19. Yuujirou Hanma (The Ogre)

20. Milim Nava

21. Beerus (God of Destruction)

22. Gogeta

23. Vegito

24. Grand Priest

25. Broly

26. Meruem (The King)

27. Jiren

28. Inumaki Toge

29. Vegeta

30. Frieza

31. Hit

32. Satoshi (Ash Ketchum)

33. Shanks

34. Kizaru

35. Eren Yeager

36. Yhwach

37. Shigeo Kageyama

38. Denji

39. Kibutsuji Muzan

40. Ichigo Kurosaki

41. Ainz Ooal Gown (Momonga)

Japanese fans know what’s up in the anime world, so we have to hand it to them. Doraemon's gadgets are clearly too OP, pls nerf.

We get it, though. These fans were clearly memeing — and we appreciate a good meme. Anyway, it’s always fun imagining a blue bipedal cat taking down gods and titular heroes.

In all seriousness though, this list proves that Japan loves its nostalgic characters and Doraemon remains an icon to this day. No amount of special moves or transformation sequences can match the power of childhood memories.

What do you guys think of this obviously factual ranking? Let me know if your favorite character got robbed. I, your faithful otaku companion, am all ears.