Who Can Beat Rimuru? Exploring Hypothetical Battles Across Universes

Rimuru Tempest, the cunning and powerful protagonist of the light novel and anime series, is one of the most formidable characters in the realm of contemporary fiction. However, his dominance is often questioned by various other powerful beings from different universes. Let's explore some of the candidates who could potentially overcome Rimuru and the context for these hypothetical battles.

The Prototype Underdogs: Saitama and Scorpion

One of the most famous examples is Saitama from the anime series One Punch Man. Known for his ability to defeat any opponent with a single punch, Saitama's comedic nature and the premise of his series suggest that he could triumph over Rimuru, especially if the fight were to be treated humorously. Similarly, Scorpion from the Batman: Arkham universe, with his unpredictable and transformative powers, could also present a significant challenge if the rules of engagement were to be established in his favor.

Depth of Power: Goku and Zeno

Another candidate is Goku from the Dragon Ball series, especially in his Ultra Instinct form. Goku's immense speed and power could pose a significant challenge to Rimuru, depending on the rules of engagement and the setting. The King of All, Zeno, would likely surpass Rimuru in a direct confrontation due to his omniscient and omnipotent abilities, capable of erasing entire universes.

The Ultimate Beings: The Presence and Doctor Manhattan

The Presence from DC Comics represents the ultimate power, akin to a god, and could easily overpower Rimuru due to the nature of their abilities. Similarly, Doctor Manhattan from Watchmen with his near-omnipotent powers and control over matter and time, could theoretically defeat Rimuru by altering reality itself.

Impassable Foes: Feorraine Augustus and Godzilla

Another formidable opponent is Feorraine Augustus from Umineko no Naku Koro ni, a high-level witch with the ability to manipulate reality and exist outside of conventional narrative constraints. However, even more daunting is the possibility of several characters from the IDW Megaverse, which includes dimensions beyond the concept of space and time, and even the Morphin Grid, which transcends all geometrical dimensions. In this universe,?Godzilla would have the potential to destroy everything, including the God Mountain, which is a representation of absolute infinity and Neoplatonic existence. As per the writers, Godzilla would be casually Outerversal and would have true omnipotence, shattering the limits of the universe itself.

Ben Tennyson and the Omniverse

On a much larger scale, characters from the Omniverse could also pose a significant threat. In the episode “Universe Vs Tennyson,” Alien X created the timestream and everything, and Ben Tennyson, with his Omnitrix, has the ability to recreate all of existence. The timestream, which covers the entire omniverse, past, present, and future, could potentially surpass even Rimuru's powers. Furthermore, Starbeard refers to Ben as having recreated all of existence, and the official description of the episode confirms this, stating that Ben did it at 12:30 in the episode. Timestream, as it covers the entire omniverse and its past, present, and future, could also be a formidable challenge.

Similarly, Error 404 Sans from Alphatale could potentially destroy an infinite dimension with its RF scan. In another context, Error 404 Sans, in its butterfly form, ripped the multiverse, showcasing its immense power.

While Rimuru is exceptionally powerful, the outcome of any hypothetical battle would ultimately depend on the context, the rules established within each respective universe, and the intentions of the authors. As we explore these powerful beings from various universes, it becomes clear that Rimuru's dominance is a relative one, and different contexts could change the balance of power significantly.