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Top 10 Anime Characters Who Are Always One Step Ahead

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These are the characters who never seem to be caught off guard. Through planning, perception, and raw cunning, they are always one step ahead of their enemies.

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Urahara, Kisuke

No matter the enemy, he has already prepared a countermeasure.

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Aizen

Because everything was part of his plan.

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Gojo

His immense power is backed by a sharp, perceptive mind.

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Morow, Hisoka

A wild card who always maneuvers situations to his advantage.

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Hatake, Kakashi

A perceptive fighter who analyzes and adapts instantly.

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Lawliet, L

Constantly baited his opponents to test his theories.

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Nara, Shikamaru

Uses his shadows and his brain to trap enemies perfectly.

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Lamperouge, Lelouch

Anticipates his opponents' moves before they even make them.

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Orihara, Izaya

Predicts human behavior with terrifying accuracy.

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Yagami, Light

Outwitted the police force for years using complex contingencies.

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