- "How can the world know fear -– true dread -– when there is you? A stalwart knight, ever ready to slay monsters. Fear isn’t true biology, Batman. It’s more than instinct. True fear in the absence of hope...and hope is the spread wings of a bat, shining in the clouds."
- ― Scarecrow (Batman: Arkham Knight)
- "Everything is all right; because I AM HERE!"
- ― All Might (My Hero Academia)
- "For he will walk among us, and he will smite the evil from this earth. For he who comes in our time of need is not of mortal breed, he is the Destroyer, the right hand of our Creator and the one who brings fear where there is no hope."
- ― Lore about the Doom Slayer (Doom Eternal)
- "I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and the dreamer of improbable dreams."
- ― The Doctor (Doctor Who)
- "Are you prepared? Prepare to unleash endless calamities and choose the last remaining hope. To stop being a doll and choose the future with your own will."
- ― Pandora (Persona 5)
- "When you dropped that shot, you did more than save everyone on Yavin...You gave us all Hope that we could actually beat the Empire."
- ― Sel to Luke Skywalker (Star Wars)
The power to induce hope. Sub-power of Hope Manipulation. Variation of Emotion Inducement. Opposite to Despair Inducement.
Also Called[]
- Hope Induction
- Hope Projection
- Beacon of Hope
- Symbol of Hope
Capabilities[]
The user has the ability to give Hope - defined as "the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best". One capable of wielding the power of hope has no hope for themselves and hopes continually for the rest of the universe and in the future. Insincere hope or hope for one's own gain is unable to manipulate the energies of Hope.
Associations[]
- Confidence Inducement
- Emotion Inducement
- Emotion Manipulation
- Endeavor Inducement
- Endeavor Manipulation
- Enhanced Charisma
- Hope Manipulation
- Mental Inducement
- Will Empowerment
Limitations[]
- May not be able to work on those who can resist psychic powers.
- May be overpowered by Doubt Inducement or Fear Inducement.
Known Users[]
See Also: Hope Bringer.
Anime/Manga[]
- Gingka Hagane (Beyblade Metal Saga)
- Ichigo Kurosaki (Bleach)
- Various Characters (Casshern Sins)
- Lelouch Lamperouge (Code Geass)
- Izutsumi (Delicious in Dungeon)
- Son Goku (Dragon Ball series)
- Mark "Hercule" Satan (Dragon Ball series)
- Son Gohan (Dragon Ball series)
- Mavis Vermillion (Fairy Tail)
- Shinrabanshōman (Fire Force)
- Kenshirō (Fist of the North Star)
- Raoh (Fist of the North Star)
- Ryuuga (Fist of the North Star)
- Fuhrer Bradley (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Various Gundams (Mobile Suit Gundam)
- Toshinori Yagi/All Might (My Hero Academia)
- Cathleen Bate/Star and Stripe (My Hero Academia)
- Izuku Midoriya/Deku (My Hero Academia)
- Hashirama Senju (Naruto)
- Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto)
- Hinata Hyuga (Naruto)
- Shinji Ikari (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
- Nika (One Piece)
- Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)
- Princess Tutu (Princess Tutu)
- Madoka Kaname (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)
- Sailor Moon (Sailor Moon)
- Sailor Venus (Sailor Moon)
- Kamina (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)
- Simon (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann)
- Ken Kaneki (Tokyo Ghoul)
- Number 39 Utopia (Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal)
Cartoons/Comics[]
- Mei Yin Li (Ark: The Animated Series)
- Avatars (Avatar series)
- Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman (DC Comics)
- Kara Zor-El/Supergirl (DC Comics)
- Bruce Wayne/Batman (DC Comics)
- Barry Allen/The Flash II (DC Comics)
- Adara (DC Comics)
- Blue Lanterns (DC Comics)
- Hal Jordon/Green Lantern (DC Comics)
- Mark Grayson/Invincible (Image Comics/Invincible)
- Steve Rogers/Captain America (Marvel Comics)
- Thor Odinson (Marvel Comics)
- Bruce Banner/The Hulk (Marvel Comics)
- Captain Britain (Marvel Comics)
- Doctor Strange (Marvel Comics)
- Lucy Crumm (Marvel Comics)
- Sorrow (Marvel Comics)
- Adam/He-Man (Masters of the Universe)
- Adora/She-Ra (Masters of the Universe)
- Ladybug (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
- Cat Noir (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
- Jack (Samurai Jack)
- Optimus Prime (Transformers)
- Primus (Transformers)
Literature[]
- The First Lord (The Codex Alera)
- Isana (The Codex Alera)
- Virgin Mary (The Divine Comedy)
- Ward (Dragon Bones)
- Harry Dresden (The Dresden Files)
- Sanya (The Dresden Files)
- Uriel (The Dresden Files)
- Mother Summer (The Dresden Files)
- Kringle (The Dresden Files)
- Paul Atreides/Muad'Dib (Dune)
- Harry Potter (Harry Potter)
- Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games)
- Gandalf (Tolkien’s Legendarium)
- Eärendil (Tolkien’s Legendarium)
- Aragorn (Tolkien’s Legendarium)
Live Television/Movies[]
- Barry Allen/The Flash (Arrowverse)
- Jay Garrick (Arrowverse)
- Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman (DC Extended Universe)
- Aladar (Dinosaur)
- The Doctor (Doctor Who)
- Gamera (Gamera)
- Steve Rogers/Captain America (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Sam Wilson/Falcon/Captain America III (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Neo (The Matrix)
- Godzilla (MonsterVerse)
- Mothra (MonsterVerse)
- Kong (MonsterVerse)
- E. Aster Bunnymund (Rise of the Guardians)
- Luke Skywalker (Star Wars)
Mythology[]
- Hope (Mythology)
- Jesus Christ (Christian Mythology)
Video Games[]
- Ragna The Bloodedge (BlazBlue)
- Makoto Nanaya (BlazBlue)
- Makoto Naegi (Danganronpa)
- Hajime Hinata/Izuru Kamakura (Danganronpa)
- Auriel (Diablo)
- Doom Slayer (Doom)
- Various Heroes (Dragon Quest series)
- The Last Dragonborn (The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim)
- Celes Chere (Final Fantasy VI)
- Aerith Gainsborough (Final Fantasy VII series)
- Squall Leonhart (Final Fantasy VIII)
- Yuna (Final Fantasy X)
- Hope Estheim (Final Fantasy XIII series)
- The Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy XIV)
- Bahamut (Final Fantasy XVI)
- Joshua Rosfield (Final Fantasy XVI)
- Clive Rosfield (Final Fantasy XVI)
- Kratos (God of War)
- Gordon Freeman (Half-Life)
- Spartans (Halo)
- Master Chief John-117
- Sora (Kingdom Hearts)
- Kyo Kusanagi (The King of Fighters)
- Iori Yagami (The King of Fighters)
- Chizuru Kagura (The King of Fighters)
- Pantheon (League of Legends)
- Taric (League of Legends)
- Braum (League of Legends)
- Luxanna Crownguard (League of Legends)
- Vi (League of Legends)
- Caitlyn Kiramman (League of Legends)
- Link (The Legend of Zelda)
- Zelda (The Legend of Zelda)
- Commander Shepard (Mass Effect)
- Pathfinder Ryder (Mass Effect)
- Liu Kang (Mortal Kombat)
- Shovel Knight (Shovel Knight)
- Hero of Tython (Star Wars: The Old Republic)
- Jedi Consular Player (Star Wars: The Old Republic)
- Mario (Super Mario Bros.)
- Princess Peach (Super Mario Bros.)
- Jin Kazama (Tekken)
- Mythra (Xenoblade Chronicles 2)
Web Animation/Original[]
- Vox Machina (Critical Role)
- Ozpin (RWBY)
- Ruby Rose (RWBY)
Known Objects[]
- Jay Garrick’s Helmet (Arrowverse)
- Esperacchius (The Dresden Files)
- Captain America’s Shield (Marvel Comics/Marvel Cinematic Universe)
- Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika (One Piece)
- Enterprise ships (Star Trek)
Known Locations[]
- The Radiant Citadel (Dungeons & Dragons/Forgotten Realms)
- Atlas (RWBY); formerly
Gallery[]
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Makoto Naegi (Danganronpa) has both unbreakable optimism as the Ultimate Hope could bring those of apparent superior talent back from the brink of despair and gave hope to those who've known nothing but despair all their lives.
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As the only thing feared by the Demons, The Doom Slayer (Doom Eternal) is the only hope anyone has to survive the Legions of Hell.
Superman (DC Comics) is a beacon of hope for anyone willing to stand up to injustice.
Blue Lanterns' (DC Comics) rings are programmed to give hope for the future to others, including their wearers.
Son Goku (Dragon Ball series)
Aerith Gainsborough (Final Fantasy VII series)
Throughout his adventures, Sora (Kingdom Hearts) has inspired hope to many allies and friends he made.
Steve Rogers/Captain America (Marvel Comics)
Thor Odinson (Marvel Comics)
Commander Shepard's (Mass Effect) biggest strength, acknowledged by everyone, is their ability to inspire immense hope into anyone they meet, especially as a Paragon.
Neo (The Matrix)
As one of the greatest superheroes to have ever lived, Toshinori Yagi/All Might (My Hero Academia) is known as the "symbol of peace" and merely his appearance on any battlefield or disaster area can instantly invigorate everyone.
Despite (or maybe because of) being an infamous pirate, Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece) has started to become a symbol of hope for any who are oppressed and desire freedom.
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Nika (One Piece) is a legendary mythical warrior, who's existence is simply a legend, but Nika is revered as the Sun God and gave hope to many slaves who believed that he would eventually come to free them from their suffering and captivity. Nika had a unique dance that would be passed down since ancient times, which would later inspire the Buccaneer race, especially Bartholomew Kuma and his father.
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Once fully Awakened, the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika (One Piece) makes its consumer an incarnation of Nika, the "Warrior of Liberation" who brings smiles and freedom to the oppressed...
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...with a notable inheritor of Nika's power being an unaware Luffy.
E. Aster Bunnymund (Rise of the Guardians) is the Guardian of Hope, instilling it in the children of the world.
Although she got into the war against Salem by chance, Ruby Rose (RWBY) serves as someone who inspires hope to others even in the darkest of times, and has even inspired Ozpin himself.
Through his countless exploits, Jack (Samurai Jack) has inspired the people of Earth to rise against Aku's tyranny.
Despite being the one who started a global war, Jin Kazama (Tekken) ultimately atoned for his sins by becoming the star of hope to all of mankind, saving the world by defeating his father Kazuya and ending the war.
Optimus Prime (Transformers)
Videos[]
Vincent Van Gogh Visits the Gallery - Vincent and the Doctor - Doctor Who
The Right Man In The Wrong Place - Dr. Gordon Freeman - FULL Half-Life Lore-2