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Powers (力 Chikara?) are supernatural abilities that a select few lifeforms within the cosmos possess and utilize. There are many different types of powers that are sorted into a few categories.
Overview[]
Powers commonly originate from a distinct type of energy, such as ki or auras, which lies dormant within living beings or other entities (particularly among the native lifeforms of Earth). However, the majority of humanity remains skeptical about the existence of such powers, often relegating them to the realm of impossibility alongside other paranormal phenomena that challenge their understanding of the world. These abilities are usually innate or obtained either as a gift from an entity or through forceful methods. Some powers can be universally utilized by anyone and anything who do not have any supernatural abilities, such as the Power of Words used by the human Kinta Sakata, the alien Mr. Mantis Shrimp, and the subterranean Naki Kito. Those who wield supernatural powers are commonly referred to as Power Users (能力者 Nōryoku-sha?).[1][2]
According to Enenra, individuals who are endowed with an extraordinary power are said to have an 'ID Cosmos', which is defined by their fearless nature, particularly in the face of death, that makes them formidable and difficult to confront directly. This trait renders it impossible to steal their abilities through kozuka knives of the Asura unless their friends and relatives are thoroughly attacked in order to break down their spirit. The precise nature of an ID Cosmos remains unclear. Momo Ayase, who possesses psychokinesis, is the sole confirmed individual with an ID Cosmos.
Count Saint-Germain states that Koki Yukishiro's "extraordinary gift", possibly referring to her innate ability to perceive the Pygmies, developed the power of the Lord of the Flies ability given to her, meaning that individuals can bring out a certain yokai power's potential even more than the yokai themselves.
Power Users[]
Obtention[]
Training[]
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Jiji undergoing ki training.
Powers that are fueled by a latent energy within an individual's body usually requires for them to undergo proper training to tap into said energy and master their abilities. The time it takes to achieve this varies greatly from person to person. For example, Jiji, a young prodigy recognized for his remarkable spiritual power, needed only a few days to harness his ki and create innovative attacks. On the other hand, Momo performed Seiko's ki unlocking ritual as a daily routine when she was a child but did not awaken the energy until she was captured by the Serpo where she recalled her grandmother's teachings while experiencing overstimulation of her brainwaves by the aliens.
Certain abilities, like the Power of Words and Spiral Power, operate on straightforward principles, allowing individuals to wield them without the need for formal training. By contrast, non-human beings such as the Serpo, yokai, and others are naturally born with the ability to wield their powers and require no known training.
Inheritance[]
Two humans who have inherited yokai powers.
An individual can obtain the powers of another being if they are somehow transferred. This is typically the case with humans obtaining yokai powers. After Turbo Granny hid herself inside of Okarun and was driven out by Seiko and Momo, Okarun ended up with her spiritual power due to only the yokai's consciousness being released. Aira gained Acrobatic Silky's power as a result of the yokai willingly having Momo transfer her aura over the girl who was near death. Once the power is obtained, the person is able to manifest it on command, though a trigger is usually involved for first time activations, such as the need to help an ally or family member in danger. This type of power is represented by a mask. Additionally, it also has the side-effect of changing the wielder's personality.
Borrowing[]
Mai granting Rin her gravity manipulation by having her don an idol outfit and perform a song.
Powers may be shared through the formation of a pact between two beings. In such arrangements, the being lending their power holds authority over the terms, setting specific conditions and stipulations that the recipient must adhere to in order to access and utilize the borrowed abilities. Seiko Ayase is able to form magic barriers to go up against yokai by borrowing power from gods in certain regions she's in. In exchange for this, she must adhere to the condition of visiting temples for three days. Rin Sawaki is able to use the guardian spirit Mai Kawabanga's power to manipulate gravity but is compelled to don a revealing idol costume and perform songs, reflecting Mai's desire for Rin to utilize her vocal talents to achieve idol status.
In some cases, borrowing power from another being comes without any rules to follow. Turbo Granny was able to freely use the Earthbound Spirit Crab's territory control over Shono City after fusing with it, though this was only achieved by providing comfort to the souls of the deceased girls that compromised it. Jiji was able to access the grudge power of the Evil Eye within him by incorporating the concept of Spiral Power. Unlike Rin, Kashimoto is able to use the power of a guardian spirit without any stipulations to follow.
Tools[]
While the primary source of powers is from lifeforms, supernatural objects or advanced weaponry can also generate similar abilities. An example are Okarun's kintama, which can awaken a human's spiritual power, including their ability to see spirits. Additionally, the exosuits manufactured by Big Mamas offer capabilities like invisibility, spatial carving, shockwave generation, and entry into pocket dimensions. Count Saint-Germain possesses kogai containing powers of yokai that he can utilize by inserting one through the holes of his sword's tsuba.
Asura[]
- Main article: Asura (Sword)
- Main article: Asura (Knife)
- Main article: Asura (Kogai)
Count Saint-Germain manifesting the Fairy-Tale's Card power through Asura and a kozuka knife made from its blade.
The Asura is a legendary cursed sword once feared for its ability to strip powers from both humans and yokai alike. This functionality of the blade can only be achieved if the wielder compels their intended target to willingly relinquish their abilities from the depths of their heart. Once done, they can proceed with the extraction process by cutting them with the sword.
After the sword was stolen by Count Saint-Germain, kozuka knives and kogai crafted from the Asura's blade came to be to allow more than one wielder to extract powers from others. Unlike its parent, the kozuka knives are capable of granting the extracted power to its wielder by cutting themselves.
Count Saint-Germain is able to harness stolen powers without assimilating them into his own body by employing the Asura that can activate the power when either a knife or a kogai is inserted into one of the openings of its tsuba. Interestingly, the Asura can develop a stolen yokai's power even further, as shown when the Count manifested the Fairy-Tale Card's power through the sword and showcased two new cards that the yokai did not have, representing a hand and a foot.
Types of Powers[]
Spiritual Power[]
- Main article: Spiritual Power
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Two examples of human and spirit-type spiritual powers.
Spiritual powers (霊力 Reiryoku?) are supernatural abilities accessible to both humans and spirits. For humans, these powers originate from their ki and remain dormant unless unlocked through training to tap into their latent energy or by coming into contact with an object imbued with immense spiritual power. Spirits, in contrast, are naturally endowed with spiritual power from birth. The ability to perceive spirit-types — including yokai, earthbound spirits, and guardian spirits — is the most common manifestation of human spiritual power.
Power of Words[]
- Main article: Power of Words
Naki using the Power of Words for an attack.
The Power of Words (言霊 Kotodama?) refers to the phenomenon where speaking words with conviction can alter reality, rendering the impossible possible. This type of power is particularly utilized in combat scenarios where names are assigned to attacks to enhance their effectiveness.
Spiral Power[]
- Main article: Spiral Power
Aira incorporating Spiral Power to her Acrobatic Silky power by forming a drill from her hair.
Spiral Power (螺旋の力 Rasen no chikara?) is the integration of spiral dynamics into physical performance. This capability, often seen in sports and martial arts, utilizes the energy and precision of spiral motions to boost performance levels. Similar to the Power of Words, Spiral Power can also be integrated into offensive techniques during battle, amplifying their effectiveness against powerful adversaries.
Others[]
Awareness[]
Seiko clearly seeing Okarun as an astral projection.
While the focus of perceiving normally unseen phenomena is primarily centered around spiritual elements within the series, there are also other invisible entities that can be perceived by a select few. Seiko possesses the ability to faintly hear the voices of astral projections, whereas Momo, Jiji, and Aira, who are all spiritually aware like Seiko, could not. With sufficient concentration, she can clearly see and hear them by creating a scope with her hand around the astral projection. Koki, Momo, and Queen are the only known people who are capable of seeing the miniscule creatures known as pygmies.
Manipulation[]
Adachi, the controller of the jiangshi.
Manipulation-type powers grant individuals the ability to command living organisms or otherworldly entities. These controlled subjects manifest or are summoned at the manipulator's will, either through direct activation or via a medium that channels their power. In the case of Adachi, her controlled subjects, the jiangshi, follow her while remaining invisible and are liable to instinctively appear if they sense that their master is in danger. This type of power appears to have no range limitation, allowing the manipulator to spread their influence over a vast area and maintain control of their controlled subject even from a great distance. For example, Murakami was able to command the Severed Head Dribblers to confront Aira, Rin, and Koki at the Kami High gym from his apartment. Similarly, Koki's Lord of the Flies enabled her to summon a large gathering of insects from the gym and use them to locate Murakami and bring him over to her. Furthermore, manipulators have the option to oversee their subjects remotely or delegate autonomy, enabling them to independently complete assigned tasks based on the manipulator's directives.
Transformations[]
Payase assuming his darkness form.
Powers often manifest as transformations that enhance an individual's physical abilities or grant them distinctive combat techniques. This is mainly showcased by Power Users possessing yokai powers or, with the case of Mr. Mantis Shrimp, alien races who are naturally born with an alternate enhanced form. In contrast, non-yokai or alien transformations completely discard traces of the original body, instead forming a new one that adopts a unique property, such as darkness. So far, Payase, with his ability to enter a curse form, is the only known individual who is capable of assuming a power transformation.
References[]
- ↑ Dandadan Manga: Chapter 181, Page 16
- ↑ Dandadan Manga: Chapter 191, Page 6
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| Types | Power of Words • Spiral Power • Spiritual Power | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energies | Aura • Ki | ||||||||
| Other | Curse • Dandadan | ||||||||