Reanimation

To reanimate empty vessels of the undead. It is a variation on Animation. Also called Necromancy.

Capability
Users are able to cause dead beings to regain life, this life sometime being tied to the animator, or sometime being independent. May be possible through Animation, Biological Manipulation, Magic, Bionic Manifestation, or Life-Force Manipulation. This ability may be able to cure Petrifaction, or Death Inducement

Limitations

 * Reanimated targets may accidentally become zombies, undead or ghouls.
 * Effects may be limited to time
 * Death of the animator may lead to death of the animated.
 * Using this on long dead can be tricky for beginners.

Application

 * Resurrect
 * Summon spirits/ghosts.
 * Communicate with corpses
 * Build an army

Known Users

 * Ned (Pushing Daises)
 * Orochimaru (Naruto)
 * Kabuto (Naruto)
 * Second Hokage (Naruto)
 * Faust VIII (Shaman King)
 * Beatrice (Umineko no naku koro ni)
 * Eva-Beatrice (Umineko no naku koro ni)
 * Lich King (Warcraft)
 * Death Knight/Arthas (Warcraft)
 * Necromancers (Warcraft / Elder Scrolls IV:Oblivion / Generic Fantasy)
 * Nerissa (W.I.T.C.H)
 * The Keeper (Legend of the Seeker)
 * Darken Rahl (Legend of the Seeker)
 * Mord-Siths (Legend of the Seeker)
 * Reborn (Katekyo Hitman REBORN)
 * necronomicon ex mortis (evil dead franchise)
 * Gecko Moria (One Piece)
 * Black Lanterns (DC Comics)
 * Orange Lanterns (DC Comics) Variation: A dead person's soul contained in an artificial energy body.
 * Alucard (Hellsing)
 * Necromancer (Castle Crashers)
 * Necromancer (Castle Crashers)