Anime powers I would like to have

I’m sure this is something we’ve all given thought to at some point during our fandom. I was inspired by a post from Glo about anime powers I would like to have, and have since come up with a list…

Before I get to the list of anime powers I’d want to have, I laid out a couple of rules for it:

1) I would want these powers only within the context of how I am, right now, in the real world, not if I were to exist in the anime’s world. For example, Touma from To Aru Majutsu no Index has a useful power called Imagine Breaker, but I wouldn’t want that power in the real world because it’s not like I encounter dangerous magic and psychic power to use it against =P Likewise, I wouldn’t need many of the major kick-ass shonen powers because I don’t get into large-scale battles on a daily basis.

2) The powers must be something specific from a specific character, not a generalization like “psychic powers” or “wielding a big sword.”

So, without further adieu, here are the powers I’d want, in no particular order…

Sorcery – Lina (Slayers)

There are all kinds of sorcery in the world of Slayers, but of course our main character Lina has some of the best. She can use all kinds of spells, from combat spells like the Dragon Slave, which can destroy an entire city, to the more common Fireballs that can blast bad guys outta the way. Then there are everyday useful spells, like Levitation for flying and Lighting to illuminate the dark. She’s just got an endless amount of useful sorcery at her disposal.

Super strength – Shizuo (Durarara!!)

Shizuo’s herculean physical strength would be extremely useful. However, if used as conspicuously and aggressively as he uses it, it could also cause people to think you’re a freak and you could get into lots of trouble. If I had such power, I would use it as inconspicuously as possible and only if I feel it’s necessary. Hmm, would it be a waste for a level-headed person to have such strength?

Genius hacking – Ed (Cowboy Bebop)

As computers are controlling our world more and more each day, being able to freely hack into them and use them in ways even their creators can’t would definitely be a good power to have. I wouldn’t use such a skill maliciously, but probably for personal enjoyment to customize my computer as much as possible, easily fix anything that goes wrong with it, and access any information I need. And if there’s any person/organization/company I think is bad news, I’ll screw up their web site good XD

Shindanjuu – Lag (Tegami Bachi)

Lag’s ability to shoot “heart bullets” from his Shindanjuu gun and get a peek inside people’s hearts has fascinated me since I started watching Tegami Bachi. If only a power like that existed – a power to see exactly what people have gone through and how they’ve been affected by their past, would definitely make us more understanding and thoughtful towards each other.

Synesthesia – Canaan (Canaan)

Canaan’s synesthesia ability, which blends all her senses into one another and lets her see people’s emotions through colors, is very interesting. Although it wasn’t explained thoroughly, it seems like it makes her much more in tune with and sensitive to the world around her, allowing her to easily avoid dangerous situations and predict things that most people can’t.

The Death Note – Light (Death Note)

Having this controversial item at my disposal would both gratify and frighten me. Talking about how I personally would use the Death Note is a story for another time, but to summarize, unlike Light who used it to get rid of anyone labeled as a criminal without even knowing their circumstances (as well as many innocent people who were a threat to his plan), I would only use it if I knew for sure that the person had nothing but bad to give to the world. Most of the time I would probably not want to use it, but if someone truly cruel or despicable came along, they’d better watch out!

Souten Kisshun – Orihime (Bleach)

Orihime’s healing ability, which can not only heal any injury, but also restore anyone/thing to perfect condition. It basically rejects all negativity and damage from whatever is inside the barrier she creates. Being able to heal the physical pain of those who are suffering is a power most people would like to have. I think this power can also revive the dead, but that’s a little iffy for me…

Hana Hana Fruit – Robin (One Piece)

A lot of the One Piece characters have awesome abilities, but most of them would only be useful for combat. Robin’s power that she gains from eating the Hana Hana Fruit however, could be extremely useful for a variety of situations. She’s able to to produce multiple copies of parts of her body on any surface she can see. She usually makes copies of her hands which can be used for all kinds of things, such as holding down people many times her size, making a “chain” of hands to reach things far away, or carrying objects too big for only two hands. If I had her power, I would never “need a hand” with anything again XD

Teleporting – Kuroko (To Aru Kagaku no Railgun)

Teleporting is a pretty well known power that I’m sure many of us would like to have. How cool would it be to just pop up anywhere and not have to worry about doors or walls in your way? And easily transport objects and people with you? Unfortunately her power has limitations on how far she can teleport and the size of the object she takes with her. I know there are other anime characters with teleporting powers that don’t have such limitations, just can’t think of any right now.

Geass – Lelouch (Code Geass)

And lastly, another awesome wish-fulfilling power, Lelouch’s Geass. It lets him control anyone just by meeting eyes with them. He can command them to do something simple such as performing a short task for him, to something major, like performing a continuous task for months on end. Geass can even make people forget things or make them try to do things to the best of their ability even if they can’t. Its main disadvantage however is that it can only be used once per person (though more than one command can be given on initial contact).

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And if anyone’s curious as to why Haruhi’s power isn’t on my list, it’s because her power is so complex and all-encompassing, I honestly would be uncomfortable having it. I wouldn’t want to have it and be unaware of it like she is, but I wouldn’t want to have it unless I had it perfectly under my control. If I couldn’t control it, it would be a very scary power to have, especially without my own SOS Brigade 0_o

There are probably other anime powers that I can’t think of now and will remember later, but I’m just gonna go with these ten. Feel free to share your own in the comments =)