The power to use threads to attack in various ways. Sub-power of Thread Manipulation. Variation of Object Attacks.
Also Called[]
- String Attacks/Projection
- Thread Projection
Capabilities[]
Users can release/use thread to attack in various ways, such as being projected or being used as a part of melee attacks, etc.
Applications[]
- Expanding Thread Bolts: Project thread that expands rapidly on contact with an object.
- Finger Blasts: Release thread blasts from fingers.
- Formulated Thread Blasts: Release blasts of thread in a form of a creature or object.
- Hand Blasts: Release thread blasts from hands.
- Hidden Attacks: Channel attacks through a medium.
- Missile Generation: Create missiles of thread.
- Omnidirectional Thread Waves: Send out a wave of thread in all directions.
- Optic Blasts: Emit thread from one's eyes.
- Reflective Attacks: Release attacks of thread that can bounce off of any surface.
- Scatter Shot: Release thread blasts that split into multiple fragments.
- Sword Beam Emission: Release thread blasts from swords and other such bladed weapons.
- Thread Ball Projection: Create and launch spheres of thread.
- Thread Beam Projection: Release beams of thread.
- Thread Blast Attacks: Release thread over a specific target area.
- Thread Bolt Projection: Release low powered projectiles of thread.
- Thread Breath: Discharge thread from the mouth.
- Thread Bullet Projection: Fire in short sequence over a wide area.
- Thread Cutting: Use thread to cut opponents.
- Thread Infusion: Empower and energize anything touched or used (usually a weapon) with thread.
- Thread Pillar Projection: Project thread pillars.
- Thread Spike Projection: Project thread spikes.
- Thread Vortex Creation: Create spiral/vortex of thread.
- Volatile Constructs: Create bombs/explosions of thread.
- Wave Emission: Send out a wave of thread that repels everything.
- Wave Motion Blast: Launch a massive wave of thread.
- Zap: A tiny, short release of thread to cause pain or discomfort, usually too low-powered to be destructive.
Variations[]
Associations[]
Limitations[]
- Users may require outside source of thread to create a blast.
- Users may not be immune to effects of own blast.
- Firing may be involuntary reaction or released in constant stream.
- Users will be exhausted when too much energy is used.
- Users may be over-charged/wounded if too much energy is used at once.
- Users need control to avoid unnecessary destruction.
Known Users[]
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
- Lubbock (Akame ga Kill!); via Cross Tail
- Yashamaru (Basilisk)
- Vanessa Enoteca (Black Clover)
- Kisuke Urahara (Bleach); via Bankai
- Senjumaru Shutara (Bleach); via Shigarami
- Quincy (Bleach); via Ransōtengai
- Ijuna (Edens Zero); via Red Destiny
- Walter C. Dornez (Hellsing)
- Lyca (Hero Killer)
- Rappa Momochi (Gintama)
- Jolyne Cujoh (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean); via Stone Free
- Rui (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
- Mother Spider Demon (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
- Sister Spider Demon (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
- Donquixote Doflamingo (One Piece)
- Puppet Technique Users (Naruto)
- Ariel (So I'm a Spider, So What?/Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?)
- Kumoko/Shiraori (So I'm a Spider, So What?/Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?)
- Pyo Wol (The Reaper)
- Souei (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime)
Cartoons[]
- Minnie Mouse (Mickey Mouse Shorts)
Video Games[]
- Bulldog Fighter Pilot (Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course)
- Bug-Type Pokémon (Pokémon)
Gallery[]
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
Rui (Kimetsu no Yaiba) using his immensely thin and sharp threads to slice apart his target with ease.
After gaining her Stand, Stone Free, Jolyne Cujoh (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part IV: Stone Ocean) gained the power to turn parts of her body into an elastic string which she can use for various purposes, including attacking.
As a String Human, Donquixote Doflamingo (One Piece) has a wide range of thread-based techniques like his Goshikito/Five String of Color...