Psychic

A Psychic (超能力者, Chō Nōryokusha^?) refers to one who has a mutation, an Abnormal Ability (異能, Inō^?) gained as a result of the brain being able to comprehend a "channel" (common sense, or perception of reality) not native to humans.^[1] It is a different type of Mystery than magecraft, although similar in nature.

Psychic Power[]

Psychic Power (超能力, Chō Nōryoku^?), also referred to as Extrasensory Perception (ESP), is a catch-all term to refer to the circuits that cause supernatural phenomena to occur. It is a form of nature interference that to the Psychic comes as naturally as breathing.^[2] Unlike magecraft, which can be taught and practiced, inherent ability is an absolute necessity. Psychic Powers are the ultimate ability of humans, who have become an existence independent of nature. However, these powers are generally incomparable to the great abilities possessed by Demons or Mixed-Bloods. In the end, they are only human.^[3] However, because of their aberrance, Oni Child (鬼子, Onigo^?) is a common derogatory term for a Psychic.^[4][5]

Psychic Powers are said by some to be a suppressing power born from the unconsciousness of mankind, targeting those who are a threat to humans.^[3] They only appear by chance (for example, they can be the result of an accident causing a permanent change in the brain), and are limited to one generation,^[2] although families such as the Nanaya or Ryougi have discovered ways to keep them perpetuated throughout the generations as a genetic trait carried by blood.^[4] An amazing "spiritual conception", the functional extent of the brain determined when a person is an embryo, also plays a role, as Psychic Powers employ a section of the brain most people never use.^[6]

Generally, a Psychic possesses both a "normal" perception (channel) that allows one to function in society using society's own common sense, as well as an "abnormal" psychic perception (extra channel). However, there rarely exist those who only possess the latter who cannot live within society's rules of common sense, eventually degenerating into what normal people would call murderers.^[1] These are known as Unfit Existences (存在不適合者, Sonzai Futekigōsha^?) - for example, Fujino Asagami.^[2] In order to cure an Unfit Existence so they are able to fully adapt to society, one must remove his or her only channel and take away their ESP; however, doing so permanently is impossible with current technology without destroying the brain entirely. To imitate this purpose of removing their ESP, measures such as removing their sense of pain or Mystic Eye Killers exist.

Touko Aozaki describes "extra senses" as a regression. Modern societies are so complex and contain so much information that normal humans would disregard anything not necessary for them. Those who can see beyond normal perception, on the other hand, will irrevocably record everything in their memories - an information overload.^[7]

Known Powers[]

Mystic Eyes are well-known examples of Psychic Powers on the level of magecraft; there are methods to artificially induce their formation such as magecraft or vampiric influence, even if the user has no innate ability, though the result will be weaker than an inborn power.

The members of the Demon Hunter Organization are also known Psychics - refer to that page for specifics.

Clairvoyance[]

Clairvoyance (透視能力, Tōshi Nōryoku^?) is the ability to flawlessly perceive and observe the world around them; objects, people, locations, events, with one's mind, with no mistakes and 100% accuracy. Achieved by Fujino Asagami. Possibly related to the Servant Skill of a similar name and the Mystic Eyes of Clairvoyance.

Masochistic Spiritualist Constitution[]

Masochistic Spiritualist Constitution (被虐霊媒体質, Higyaku Reibai Taishitsu^?), is the genetic condition of Caren Hortensia, if there is a person nearby who has been possessed by a Daemon, her body will take the same spiritual hindrance as the posssesed host.^[8]

This ability can't be gained from training since it's purely genetic, which is why people born with these traits are valued by the Holy Church as Daemon detectors.^[9][10]

Mystic Eyes of Death Perception[]

The Mystic Eyes of Death Perception (直死の魔眼, Chokushi no Magan^?, lit. Magic Eyes of Direct Death) are a hybrid power, taking aspects of both Mystic Eyes and Pure Eyes,^[11] but they are classified as a Psychic ability.^[12][13]

The Mystic Eyes of Death Perception are acquired through a near-death experience, gained by being immersed in "death." They are extremely unique Mystic Eyes possessed by Shiki Tohno (Remake), Shiki Ryougi and Tepeu.

Pure Eyes[]

Pure Eyes (淨眼, Jōgan^?), also called Eyes of Purity, are the ability to see that which normally cannot be seen. They are similar to Mystic Eyes yet differ from them, although both are inheritable.

Precognition[]

Precognition (未来視, Miraishi^?) is the ability to perceive the future. There are two main types, Future Prediction (未来予測, Mirai Yosoku^?) and Future Calculation (未来測定, Mirai Sokutei^?), with the majority of users being able to Future Prediction instead of Future Calculation. There also exists a rare third type known as Divination (予言, Yogen^?) that does not require information processing and is considered "true" Precognition.^[7]

Future Prediction is the ability to unconsciously gather information and automatically absorbs data about one's surroundings, and comparing it to past events and experiences, to use it to flawlessly predict future events and their outcomes. Touko describes it as being the "more human" kind of Precognition.^[7]

Future Calculation, on the other hand, is the ability to purge possibilities from occurring by choosing from a certain pathway of choices, a number which will ensure the highest likelihood of making them succeed in any kind of the possible futures, thereby bringing to fruition the events one desires. It can thus be described as forging the path to achieve a desired future, enabling its user to flawlessly calculate and define the future with perfect accuracy. In Mitsuru Kamekura case, his Future Calculation is limited by his requirement of directly observing the targeted area.^[14] It also makes the normally formless and ever-shifting concept of the "future" tangible, making it vulnerable to be killed by Shiki Ryougi's Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.^[15]

• Shizune Seo - She is able to "predict" the future of those around her randomly and without prior notice.^[16][17] While she is initially hesitant to use this ability, she eventually accepts it with the help of Mikiya.^[18]
• Akira Seo - She is able to "predict" the future based on the past of those she meets.^[19]
• Mitsuru Kamekura - His Right Eye was capable of seeing the future he desired, while his Left Eye could see the "path" to achieve that future. This allowed him to actually "calculate" and define the future with a 100% accuracy. As it is a future backed by calculation, gathering the evidence of actions, he had to physically see the target to see the future. A power that exceeds simple prediction; however, it is a contradiction as a future that becomes certain cannot be defined as 'the future', which is by nature uncertain.^[14] Shiki remarks that he "can't actually see anything" due to this. When Shiki Ryougi killed the future he envisioned, his abilities were killed as well.
• The "Mother of Mifune" - Unlike others who rely on information processing for seeing the future, the Mother of Mifune is a "real" prophetess who can see the future using "Divination." She generally sees tragedies, and she gives advice on how to avoid those tragedies. Thus, she notes that she is not making accurate predictions, as they can be changed. However, if her advice is not followed, then the tragedy will definitely occur with no exceptions. By the year 2010, she has lost her precognitive ability in her old age.
• Ryougi Shiki - Under the influence of her self-suggestion. Based on Shizune Seo's remarks, she is assumed to use "Divination."
• Shirano Tsunokuma possesses a future-predicting supernatural power that can read up to three moves ahead. Broadly speaking, it belongs to "Future Prediction", but it puts a heavy load on the body, so once he uses it, he will fall asleep.
• Xiang Yu - His high-speed operating simulations mean he can not only predict exactly what his opponents will do, and what he needs to do to avoid every attack, but also gain the first hit on every enemy as well. Additionally, his calculations are so precise that he is able to accurately predict his own actions when presented with scenarios of an alternate history.

It is said that Servants with a high rank of Clairvoyance are capable of a sort of Precognition. Powerful instinct, both naturally and as a Servant skill is also a form of subconscious Precognition. Characters who possess such skills are:

• All Servants with the Skill Instinct.
• Shiki Tohno under pressure of imminent death.

Retrocognition[]

Retrocognition (過去視, Kakoshi^?) is the ability to perceive the past.

• Fake Shiki (Plus-Disc) - The ability to see the records (memories) of one's life upon meeting. Also capable of sharing perceptions to an extent.^[19]
• Shiki Tohno (Remake) - Shiki has displayed a similar ability, having been able to see the past of the original SHIKI Tohno (Remake), implied to be due to a telepathic connection established since childhood. This ability mainly took the form of seeing his "death" by SHIKI's hands through his eyes in his memories.

Spontaneous Combustion[]

Spontaneous Combustion (発火能力(スポンティニアス・コンバッション), Hakka Nōryoku^?) is Azaka Kokutou's Magecraft specialty, though in her case, it is an innate pyrokinetic ability that directly causes the target to combust.^[20]

Synchronization[]

Synchronization (感応能力, Kan'nō Nōryoku^?), is the ability of Hisui and Kohaku to transfer energy. This transference of energy is performed by the exchange of bodily fluids, such as another drinking their blood, but it is strongest in the act of intercourse.^[21]

Telekinesis[]

Telekinesis is the ability to move and/or bend objects, living or inanimate, with one's mind. This power is used a great deal by Asakami family.

Other Psychic Abilities[]

Unnamed Psychic abilities include:

• The Psychic ability of the Ryougi family is to create dual personalities within themselves. The Ryougi believed that the mastering of one skill would result in the abandonment of another, so they attempted to cultivate two personalities in each member of the family to allow for different skills to be learned by each. Because a dual personality was difficult to detect in society as compared to the ESP of other families of the Demon Hunter Organization, they were able to survive when the era of demon hunting ended.
• The Fujou clan have the Psychic ability that grants them a superior view of the world, by being able to peer into the world of Spirits, at the expenses of causing blindness.
• Satsuki Yumizuka quickly advanced in rank as a Vampire, going directly from human to being a Dead Apostle, due to her possessing an inherent Psychic ability, an additional "channel" is her brain, that made her naturally suitable to become a Vampire. Instead of acting under the Parent Vampire, her amazing "spiritual conception" as a result of her Psychic ability made her into an independent vampire immediately.^[6] She is one of 27 to 30 individuals in the whole World who possesses this special idiosyncrasy to become a Dead Apostle.^[22]
• Yukika Saegusa has the Psychic ability to see Spirits (including Servants in spiritual form)^[23] and sometimes she can't distinguish between real people and Spirits because of how often she sees them.^[24] Her ability to clearly visualize Spirits is equivalent to A rank.

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