- "It is symbolic of our struggle against oppression!"
- "Symbolic of his struggle against reality.."
- ― Francis and Reg (Monty Pythons The Life of Brian)
The ability to wield a power that represents the user's individuality. Sub-power of Self-Expressive Capability.
Also Called[]
- Individualistic Superpower
- Innate Power
- Personified Power
- Represented Abilities
- Semblance (RWBY)
- Stand (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
Capabilities[]
The user can manifest a power that is an extension of the user's chi/prana/soul/being which may pertain to, represent, stand for, or suggest an, idea, image, belief, action or entity. The symbols pertain to the manifestation/projection of one's soul or inner self into a physical form. This power/ability may or may not use an object or substance (sometimes of significance) to channel one's soul or psyche. By understanding one's power, concept, and/or self, the user's abilities may evolve. These abilities align with the user's moral compass, or alignment (virtues, values). They may also be similar in form to individual personalities, souls, genetics and innate talents.
Applications[]
- Befitting Powers
- Characteristic Power Reflection
- Empathic Weaponry
- Enchanted Armor
- Personal Avatar
- Sentient Power: Some powers have a mind of its own while others may not.
- Soul Materialization: If power in question is spiritually connected.
- Symbolic Attack
- Symbolic Combat
- Symbolic Defense
- Symbolic Support
Variation[]
Associations[]
- Idiosyncratic Manipulation
- Inner Power
- Power Activation
- Power Inheritance
- Power Transmutation
- Self-Expressive Capability
- Soul Manipulation
- Soul Morph
- Soul Resonation
- State of Mind
- Superpower Evolution
- Symbolic Arts
- True Form
- True-Self Recognition
Limitations[]
- May lose control of their power due to mental/physical/spiritual condition/state.
Known Users[]
Animated Films[]
- Madrigal Family (Encanto)
Anime/Manga/Manwha[]
- Burst Linkers (Accel World)
- Order Users (Big Order)
- Bounts (Bleach); via Dolls
- Fullbringers (Bleach)
- Orihime Inoue (Bleach); via Shun Shun Rikka
- Shinigami/Arrancar (Bleach); via Zanpakuto
- Kill-T-Gang (Captain Earth)
- Sesshomaru (Inuyasha); via Bakusaiga
- Hand Shakers (Hand Shakers/W'Z); via Nimrods
- Stand Users (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure); via Stands
Live Television[]
- Wallace and Clyde (Mighty Med)
Video Games[]
- SEES (Persona 3)
- Makoto Yuki
- Junpei Iori
- Yukari Takeba
- Ken Amada
- Akihiko Sanada
- Koromaru
- Mitsuru Kirijo
- Fuuka Yamagishi
- Aigis
- Shinjiro Aragaki; temporarily
- Strega (Persona 3)
- Takaya Sakaki
- Chidori Yoshino
- Jin Shirato
- Investigation Team (Persona 4)
- Teddie/Kuma
- Yosuke Hanamura
- Yu Narukami
- Yukiko Amagi
- Chie Satonaka
- Kanji Tatsumi
- Naoto Shirogane
- Rise Kujikawa
- Tohru Adachi (Persona 4)
- Phantom Thieves of Hearts (Persona 5)
- Protagonist
- Ryuji Sakamoto
- Ann Takamaki
- Morgana
- Yusuke Kitawaga
- Makoto Niijima
- Futaba Sakura
- Haru Okumura
- Goro Akechi
Web Series[]
- Linkara (Atop the Fourth Wall)
- Semblence Users (RWBY)