The introduction of Haki was one of the biggest twists in One Piece. Not only was the new power totally unexpected but also a massive game-changer. Devil Fruits were the be-all-end-all of One Piece’s power system for the longest time, but with Haki able to bypass even Logia-types’ invincibility, it[…]
Pokemon has 18 types in total, which come with their own sets of strengths and weaknesses. While we all have our favorites, it’s undeniable that there are some types that stand out from the rest. Pokemon can be either purely of a single type, or have secondary typings. These combinations […]
When it comes to using different kinds of powers in anime, the list may be infinite, but we all know what the best ability is. Time manipulation is undoubtedly one of the strongest powers to have. No other ability holds a candle to time control. A time user can ignite the flame, stop it from […]
: I don’t know about you, but I’ve grown weary of elemental powers. We’ve all seen powers like fire, ice, water, wind, and lightning over and over, and frankly, they’ve gotten rather dull and repetitive. Unorthodox powers like space-time or gravity manipulation make everything so much more interesting[…]
Darkness is primordial, darkness is perpetual. Darkness is powerful. Anime has several characters who are able to successfully wield this power of darkness. Some characters utilize dark energy from another dimension, while others use the darkness within themselves […]
Amidst the many flashy, whimsical, and over-the-top powers in anime, sword users seem to pale in comparison. After all, how can a sword hold a candle to unimaginable powers that can rip through the fabric of space and time itself? Even so, many of our favorite sword-wielding characters like Roronoa[…]
If you’re new to JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, you need to know what Stands are. A Stand is a manifestation of the user’s soul energy, possessing awesome and absurd power, each better than the next. There are literally hundreds of Stands in the franchise. Most of them are named after famous […]
As soon as a character wields a gun, you know things are about to get real. Gunslingers have a naturally high level of badassery and anime has some of the best gun users I have seen. Gun sequences don’t just belong in the movies. Anime characters, despite having so many other abilities and powers […]
Who remembers the old days when magic meant simple elemental powers? It looks like anime has come a long way since then, with newer series introducing us to magic powers beyond our wildest imagination– all while taking basic elemental powers to a whole new level. When it comes to power systems it[…]
Lightning has always been terrifying, in nature as well as in anime. In real life, lightning is almost always fatal. It’s quite thrilling to imagine having the ability to manipulate sometime as powerful and volatile as lightning. In anime, regardless of the show, characters with lightning abilities are super-fast and super-strong on the whole […]
The debate over which element is stronger is as old as time. It’s hard to beat the popularity of the fire power, because, well, there’s nothing quite as badass as spitting flames. But if you think water isn’t as powerful as the other elements, I’m here to prove you wrong. Characters with water […]
On the surface, it seems like wind powers aren’t that impressive. What harm can a little gust of wind do, right? Well, in truth, wind manipulation is very well on par with the other elemental powers. Don’t believe me? Anime logic aside, even in real life, tornadoes and storms are notorious[…]
