- "Panic is Pointless."
- ― Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman (DC Comics)
The ability to enter a state of self-induced tranquility. Not to be confused with Apathy. Opposite to Feral Mind.
Also Called
- Mental Endurance/Fortitude/Resilience/Resistance
- Nerves of Steel
- Poker Face
- Soul of Ice (Ranma 1/2)
- Tranquility
Capabilities
User can remain calm in virtually any situation, allowing them to think with perfect clarity even when under extreme emotional or physical distress. Users can endure mental stress, and can be essentially immune to emotional manipulation and highly resistant to torture.
Applications
- Fear Masking
- Avoid hesitating in some situations.
- Give the impression that one is immune to pain.
- Intimidation by demonstrating total disregard of pain or willingness to do anything to achieve their goal.
- May allow Empaths to use their powers with greater ease.
- Maximum Concentration Capacity by thinking clearly in dangerous situations.
- Serene Combat
Variations
- Enter or be in a state of absolute serenity/tranquility.
- Temporarily or permanently empty oneself of emotion. Allows the user to operate at peak efficiency by blocking out any external distractions, may alter the properties of the user's chi.
- Users can channel the power of their emotions while maintaining complete focus and control.
Associations
- Aura Manipulation
- Chi Manipulation
- Clear Mind
- Empathy
- Enhanced Wits
- Fear Masking
- Indomitable Will
- Martial Arts Intuition
- Pain Suppression
- Serenity Inducement
- Spiritual Meditation
Limitations
- Low-level users may only be able to maintain this state for a short time.
- Constant suppression of emotions may result in mental instability.
- Pain is still felt although the reaction is suppressed.
- May require meditation to perform.
- Certain events can cause users to be caught off guard.
Known Users
See also: The Stoic and Nerves of Steel.
Comics/Cartoons
- Bruce Wayne/Batman (DC Comics)
- Raven (DC Comics)
- Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman (DC Comics)
- Opal (Steven Universe)
- Oogway (Kung Fu Panda)
- Po (Kung Fu Panda)
- Shifu (Kung Fu Panda)
Live Television/Movies
- Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious (Star Wars)
- Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader (Star Wars)
- Neo (The Matrix)
- The Twins (The Matrix)
- Vulcans (Star Trek); via the Kolinahr ritual
Manga/Anime
- Narukami Sakaki (Absolute Duo)
- Kiyotaka Ayanokouji (Classroom of the Elite)
- Android 17 (Dragon Ball Super)
- Son Goku (Dragon Ball Super); via Ultra Instinct
- Amel/Americano Beans (Americano Exodus)
- Takeshi Kotobuki (Ajin)
- Sakamoto (Sakamoto desu ga?)
- Inaho Kaizuka (Aldnoah.Zero)
- Sōsuke Aizen (Bleach)
- Zommari Rureaux (Bleach); via meditation
- Shūkurō Tsukishima (Bleach)
- Ulquiorra Cifer (Bleach)
- Shunsui Kyōraku (Bleach)
- D (Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure); only when in her bioroid body
- King Bradley (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Akira Hongō (History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi)
- Menthuthuyoupi (Hunter x Hunter)
- Shoto Todoroki (My Hero Academia)
- Jotaro Kujo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
- Ei Sei (Kingdom)
- Ou Ki (Kingdom)
- Ba Jio (Kingdom)
- Rin Ko (Kingdom)
- Ou Sen (Kingdom)
- Shun Sui Ju (Kingdom)
- Meliodas (Nanatsu no Taizai)
- Zabuza Momochi (Naruto)
- Itachi Uchiha (Naruto)
- Sage Mode Users (Naruto)
- Marika Tachibana (Nisekoi)
- Van Augur (One Piece)
- Donquixote Doflamingo (One Piece)
- Basil Hawkins (One Piece)
- Borsalino/Kizaru (One Piece)
- Trafalgar D. Water Law (One Piece)
- Dracule Mihawk (One Piece)
- Nico Robin (One Piece)
- Charlotte Katakuri (One Piece)
- Shinichi Izumi (Parasyte); after merging with Migi's cells
- Uragami (Parasyte)
- Shogo Makishima (Psycho-Pass)
- Ranma Saotome (Ranma 1/2); via the Soul of Ice technique
- Elsa Granhiert (Re:Zero)
- Seta Sōjirō (Rurouni Kenshin)
- Karasu (Yu Yu Hakusho)
- Kurama (Yu Yu Hakusho)
- Sensui Shinobu (Yu Yu Hakusho)
- Younger Toguro (Yu Yu Hakusho)
- Clear Note (Zatch Bell!)
Video Games
- Terumi Yuuki (BlazBlue)
- Ganondorf (The Legend of Zelda)
- Solid Snake (Metal Gear)
- Yu Narukami (Persona 4)
- Espurr (Pokemon)
- Ada Wong (Resident Evil)
- Link (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild); originally
- Sasaki Kojirou (TYPE-MOON)
- Green Dragon (Valkyrie Crusade)
- Pokemon that learn 'Calm Mind'(Pokemon)
Web Series
- Nox Decious (Stupid Mario Brothers)
- Lie Ren (RWBY)
Web Comics
- Han Jee-Han (The Gamer); via Gamer's Mind
Gallery
Comics/Cartoons
Oogway (Kung Fu Panda)
Raven (DC Comics) has to meditate daily to keep her emotions in check.
Superman (DC Comics) makes it a point not to kill, and will not resort to violence unless truly necessary.
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Po (Kung Fu Panda)
Add a photo to this galleryAnime/Manga
Sosuke Aizen (Bleach) is completely calm and composed even in the midst of intense battle.
Zommari Rureaux (Bleach) meditates to keep calm and possibly being arrogant due to being the fastest Espada.
Shūkurō Tsukishima (Bleach) maintains his composed nature, even when overwhelmed and injured in battle.
When using Ultra Instinct, Goku (Dragon Ball Super) gains a clear and tranquil mind, giving him automatic and instantaneous reaction to any threat with the most suitable and seamless means to defend and attack.
Meliodas (Nanatsu no Taizai/The Seven Deadly Sins) Just before regaining his original power, he gained full control over his furious wrath.
As a mercenary ninja, Zabuza Momochi (Naruto) had attempted to suppress all emotions, and would stop at nothing to fulfill his mission.
Dracule "Hawk-Eye" Mihawk (One Piece) is one of the most serious characters in the world of One Piece and never unnecessarily reveals emotions on the battlefield.
Nico Robin (One Piece) is the extremely level headed member of the Straw Hats, who always makes cool (and always creepily scary) statements.
Donquixote Doflamingo (One Piece) is one of the most carefree characters in the world of One Piece never losing his signature smirk.
Van Augur (One Piece) is extremely calm and analytical even during battle.
Basil Hawkins (One Piece) portrays himself in a noble and enigmatic manner who remains completely calm regardless of situations.
Trafalgar Water D. Law (One Piece) is extremely laid-back guy who is nearly always seen calmly smiling.
Admiral Borsalino/Kizaru (One Piece) is a calm, very laid-back and easygoing fellow despite being one of the most powerful fighters in the Navy.
Charlotte Katakuri (One Piece) can remain calm even during extreme battles which allows him to control his Mochi Mochi no Mi making it look like Logia when it's Paramecia thanks to his Precognition.
Shun Sui Ju (Kingdom) is always seen with a calm expression, making him a dangerous opponent to read in both battle and combat.
Karasu (Yu Yu Hakusho) is calm and collected.
Kurama (Yu Yu Hakusho) is calm, calculating, cunning and analytical.
Shinobu Sensui (YuYu Hakusho)
Younger Toguro (Yu Y/u Hakusho) displays a calm and relaxed attitude.
Clear Note (Zatch Bell!) is able to do sadistic and evil actions in a remarkably calm manner.
Video Games
Solid Snake (Metal Gear)
Yu Narukami (Persona 4) is able to remain calm in nearly any situation, to the extent that virtually nothing seems to faze him.
Ada Wong (Resident Evil)
Green Dragon (Valkyrie Crusade) hides pure madness under her always calm state.
Live Television/Movies
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The Twins (The Matrix) do not lose their temper quickly.
