6 Strongest Anime Characters Who Can Manipulate Gold, Ranked

In the anime universe, gold is not always something that sits inside a treasure chest. Some characters can actually create it, control it, or turn their enemies into it! There is a small group of anime characters who stand out because of the unusual ways they use gold.

Some rely on alchemy, while others turn gold into deadly weapons or possess powers that can transform everything around them. With that said, here are the six strongest anime characters who can manipulate gold, ranked from 6 to 1.

6 Gild Tesoro Can Control Massive Amounts Of Gold

Gild Tesoro is one of the most obvious choices for a gold manipulation list. After eating the Goru Goru no Mi, Tesoro gains the power to control gold. He can move it, reshape it, and turn it into powerful weapons, making the precious metal a major part of his fighting style.

His abilities are on full display in One Piece Film: Gold. He can create huge gold structures, trap enemies, and launch powerful attacks by moving the metal around him. Tesoro takes the No. 6 spot because his gold control is extremely direct, but the characters above him have more dangerous abilities or operate on a much larger scale.

5 Rasa Uses Gold Dust To Crush His Enemies

Rasa takes gold manipulation much further. The Fourth Kazekage uses Magnet Release to control Gold Dust, creating one of the most dangerous techniques in the Naruto world. He developed the technique partly because it could help him deal with Shukaku, whose sand-based powers were difficult to stop.

During Gaara’s childhood, Rasa used the heavy Gold Dust to restrain the One-Tail. What makes Rasa stand out is that gold is not just a trick for him. It is his main weapon. He can spread huge amounts of Gold Dust across the battlefield and use it to block, crush, and trap his enemies. That gives him a clear advantage over Tesoro.

4 Father Can Create And Manipulate Gold Through Alchemy

Father is one of the most powerful alchemists in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and his mastery of alchemy allows him to manipulate matter on a level far beyond normal alchemists. His connection to gold comes from this same ability, as he can create and reshape gold without relying on the usual limits that restrict Edward and other alchemists.

What makes Father stand out is the sheer freedom he has when using alchemy. He does not need to draw a transmutation circle for his techniques, allowing him to alter matter almost instantly. That puts him above Rasa in overall power, even though Rasa has a more specialized gold-based fighting style.

3 Aureolus Can Turn His Thoughts Into Golden Reality

Aureolus Izzard is where gold manipulation starts becoming seriously strange. His ability, known as Ars Magna, allows his thoughts and words to affect reality. In A Certain Magical Index, his Golden Transmutation allows him to alter matter and create things through his alchemical ability. Instead of simply moving gold around, he can make his intentions become physical reality.

That makes Aureolus much more dangerous than someone who simply controls a pile of gold. He can change the battlefield itself and use his ability in ways that are difficult to predict. However, his biggest weakness is his own mind. Aureolus needs confidence and control to use Ars Magna properly. When his thoughts become unstable, his power also becomes less reliable. That keeps him in third place.

2 Macht Can Turn Anything Into Indestructible Gold

Macht takes the idea of gold manipulation to a frightening level. The demon from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has a curse called Diagoldze, which can turn almost anything into gold. Macht does not simply create golden weapons or cover an enemy in gold dust. His curse can transform living beings, buildings, and huge areas of land.

The scale of his ability is what makes him so dangerous. Once something is transformed, the resulting gold is incredibly difficult to deal with. Macht ranks above Aureolus because his gold transformation is far more direct and consistent. He does not need to build an attack around ordinary alchemy. His curse itself is the weapon.

1 Aries Mu Has Complete Control Over Gold Cloths

When it comes to the strongest character on this list, Aries Mu is in a completely different class. As the Aries Gold Saint in Saint Seiya, Mu is connected to one of the legendary Gold Cloths, but his abilities go far beyond simply wearing golden armor.

Mu is one of the greatest Cloth craftsmen in the series. He can repair damaged Cloths and use his incredible psychokinetic abilities in battle. His famous Crystal Wall gives him a powerful defense, while Starlight Extinction is one of his most dangerous attacks. Macht may have the scarier gold-specific ability, but Mu’s overall power gives him the edge and makes him the strongest character here.

Now the big question: Which character do you think uses gold in the most interesting way? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.