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What are some of the underrated anime power systems

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Mar 30, 2023 10:51 AM
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I've been kinda wondering, like we always here about how good HxH (Nen), One Piece (Devil Fruits) and your basic shounen anime's power system is and how that defines how good the series is. What are some power systems that are good but never talked about.

Mar 30, 2023 10:57 AM
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Magi's magic system, it's pretty groovy
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Mar 30, 2023 11:29 AM
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This manhwa has the best power system ever.
It's a super complex system, but long story short, their power level depends on
Mar 30, 2023 11:37 AM
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Demon slayer
Like obviously no power system can give you dancing heart just because you lived on mountains.
Mar 30, 2023 11:42 AM
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Pirate King

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jojo's stands are definitely the most underrated. everytime there is a thread about "best power system in anime..." i don't see anyone talking about it.
Mar 30, 2023 12:05 PM
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World Trigger (trion), most underrated/underwatched battle shounen
Seikon no Qwaser (soma), powers based on the elements of the periodic table and stamina replenished by sucking boobs
Mar 30, 2023 12:14 PM
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Bleach [cause usually people misunderstand Reiatsu with Reiryoku which is the proper power level aswell as they ain't know about Reii which is the classification/scaling of that power level] - Reiryoku which is a spiritual sensivity + willpower of the person, no it is not based on Reiatsu cause Reiatsu is just the physical representation of Reiryoku which characters can release, aswell as it is divided into Reii classes which classify users based on contration of Reiryoku within the Reishi of the Shinigami, from typical/weak Shinigami of class 20 into the Captain Level which are 3+ class.
Mar 30, 2023 12:36 PM
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Well their is the Yoki power in Claymore which is interesting as it plays around with the dangers of using to much Yoki can lead to bad things happening - including Awakening. What makes systems like this cool is the more powerful a character is the more prone to danger they are, it also gives weight to fights against stronger opponents cause even if the 'hero' can use their maximum power to defeat the enemy, they might slip and become the evil themselves. This system of pros vs cons power is also seen in Madoka Magica, with the magical girls in that series needing to hunt and kill their enemies in order to get grief seeds and use those to replenished their magical energy. Unlike in Claymore where the Claymores can avoid conflict, as to not need to use their Yoki, the Magical Girls given their nature of constantly needing magical energy to survive must go out and confront the enemy witches. And due to that need, they are more prone to conflict amongst themselves becoming territorial over their preferred hunting grounds. 

Outside of the above mentioned, Yu Yu Hakusho spirt energy is a precursor to Nen abilities seen in Hunter x Hunter with the idea like in HXH to have a balanced power system. Finally the Servants in Fate are both technically magical Stands (like Jojo) serving their magus masters. The servants also have class specific powers, such as Riding, Independent Action, Madness Enhancement or Presence Concealment they have attributes depending on if their legend derives from history, myth or is sourced from the gods amongst others. They have their own skills derived from legends - such as Evaporation of Reason, Imperial Privilege and Protection against the Winds. And finally their titular ultimate noble phantasm(s) which derives from the most notable accomplishment so King Arthurs Excalibur, Gilgamesh Gate of Babylon, Archers Unlimited Blade Works ect. 
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Mar 30, 2023 12:42 PM
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Altana
Unlimited Energy: Altana is the backbone for much of the Amanto's advanced technology. It is the main power behind all space ships and all planets' terminals, airport towers that sit on top of each Altana gate.

Crystallization: Altana has the ability to solidify into a rock that contains energy. These rocks are known to be so rare that only one or two crystals can be found in a planet's lifetime.

Rejuvenation/Regeneration: The knowledge that Altana gives beneficial properties to living things was widely known in the universe. This includes curing illnesses, restoring youth, granting vitality, etc. The Tendoushuu were researching how to use the Altana to grant anyone complete immortality.
 

Mar 30, 2023 8:18 PM

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The D Gray Man Innocence and the Edens Zero Ether.
Mar 30, 2023 8:47 PM

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The breathing system from jojo
Its insane how no other series even remotely mentioned hamon for more than 2 decades until demon slayer straight up ripped it off
Mar 31, 2023 8:22 AM
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I really liked the way magic worked in Dorohedoro.
Mar 31, 2023 8:52 AM
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Za_Panda said:
The breathing system from jojo
Its insane how no other series even remotely mentioned hamon for more than 2 decades until demon slayer straight up ripped it off
And that too in the worst way possible
Demon slayer straight up disrespected Jojo with that move
Mar 31, 2023 9:01 AM

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Index leveling system, very realistic because authority rigged the system.
Mar 31, 2023 9:40 AM
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It's been said already, but Hamon from JoJo's parts 1 and 2 (and briefly 3)

Even JoJo itself ditched it for the (admittedly WAY better) other power-system in the form of Stands. Hell, parts 7 and 8 include another new power-system in the Spin, which seems to also be way more popular than Hamon ever was, lol
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Apr 3, 2023 11:13 AM
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While generally a popular anime, I rarely see Madoka Magica’s power system talked about.
Apr 3, 2023 2:24 PM
Neet Specter

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Contractors in darker than black..
specifically havok character.. She was a most evil and sadistic woman who killed over 100,000 people and killed and drank blood of little kids..

Euphoria virus In speed Grapher..

Rin daughters of Mnemosyne: the light turned women immortal and reduced the lifespan of men to a few days
 

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