Although I said that I would post these last three countdowns by yesterday, I haven't even been feeling well enough to leave the house, and when I did, I jammed my thumb playing basketball. Nonetheless, I apologize for the tardiness of these countdowns and hope that you enjoy reading them despite the fact that they are late.
Getting on track, I'd first like to say that this is not a 'who would win in a fight' thing, this is just the sole evaluation of the abilities themselves and how effective they are. That being said, read my explanations before you tell me you think I should switch the order. Also, I don't want to be rude, but don't try to justify replacing a power with another if you haven't seen the show that the power is from. That is simply because I believe it's kind of ignorant to argue against something that you know nothing about. Please enjoy! =P
#5: Rinnegan-Naruto Shippuden
So, first on the list is the rinnegan. I do think that the rinnegan is extremely powerful (maybe a bit O.P.), however, if you look at the abilities you gain just by having the eye, you get enhanced perception, increased speed and strength, subconscious intimidation, and access to the most powerful ninjutsu in existence. However, the rinnegan itself doesn't trigger these things at random to protect the user, so the only actual rinnegan abilities give the user better means to protect themselves. It was for that reason that the rinnegan is only #5.
#4: Vampirism
I could explain for days what i'm talking about, but if you've ever seen vampires in anime, those are the kind of vampires that I actually imagine. (Rosario Vampire, Blood+, Blood C, Bakemonogatari, etc.). The increased strength, speed, and reaction time instantly put it on par with #5 on the list (On pure abilities alone). However, the one edge that I would give to the vampires over the ninjas is immortality. (Don't tell me about reanimation or rinne-rebirth, i'm talking about undisturbed living.) Based on pretty much every vampire anime I have seen, the only way for them to die is to actually be killed( I won't go into details on how because they vary based on the time period of the show as well as the region that the writer is from). Added to that, increased regenerative abilities give them another edge, which is why vampirism gets #4.
#3:Titan Transformation: Shingeki No Kyojin
If you can't agree that this power is awesome, then watch this show because you obviously haven't seen it in action. Although the manga does a better job at explaining this phenomenon, the anime just emphasizes that this ability can either save or doom humanity as a whole. One guy with this ability can make the difference. The main attributes that make this power incredible are of course, the size change, and the boost in strength because of that size change. No matter how hard I try, I won't be able to explain it, so you're going to have to watch the show or read the manga to understand why I've placed this show in the #3 slot.
#2: World Class Magic- Log Horizon
I've placed world class magic in the number two slot because it can change anything down to the laws of physics in a specific world. The best example is the basis of the show: One spell turned the real world into a game. There's no better explanation to why this show deserves the #2 slot.
P.S.-If you've watched the show, you should understand the picture.
#1: Shinrobansho-Nabari no Ou
I know that you're thinking: What could possibly be more powerful or more effective than magic that changes the world?
The answer is simple: Infinite knowledge. That's what the shinrobansho is. I'ts knowledge in a pure form. It's so powerful that it can raise take or give life on accident. The user's emotional or physical state can and will automatically trigger the shinrobansho to protect them, which in essence, spells death for all enemies. It can change isolated events in time and even reverse time temporarily. However, a power this powerful must have adverse effects. If automatic protection is triggered and you don't have the strength to control it, the shinrobansho will kill everything around it just for fun and may even take over your body against your will. Of course, the other adverse effect is that if you use a very demanding technique, you could drop dead after using it, giving the shinrobansho an opportunity to jump into an unknowing host and take them over. Although it is just knowledge, the shinrobansho has a mind of it's own and is thirsty for blood. If the user is not careful and strong willed, they could easily lose themselves to it.
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So, those are my favorite anime powers, if you believed that something should have been on the list other than what I had, feel free to comment or to email me at: animeandgames4@gmail.com. Thanks for reading!
-K.G.
Crystal Ice Mirrors
