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* ''Videogame/EarthBound's'' final boss fight ends on such a note as well [[spoiler:through the Prayer ability, invoking the prayers of everyone the heroes have encountered, ever -- eventually breaking the Fourth Wall and asking the ''player'' for his prayers.]]

* In ''Manga/TheRedRangerBecomesAnAdventuerInAnotherWorld'', all of Tougo's most powerful weapons, such as the Victory Kizuna Buster and the Maximum Kizuna Kaiser, run on ThePowerOfFriendship between him and his allies. He can't even pull out the Kizuna Beasts if he doesn't have a bond with at least one person, even if he's only known them for a day or less. If he runs out of Kizuna Energy, he can be recharged by people overcoming their differences and lending their power to him and his weapons.

** The third season introduces the [S2CA] Hexa Conversion, where all six members, using the [[SuperMode Ignite Module]], combine all six of their Superb Songs and the power of [[ArcVillain Carol Malus Dienheim's]] own song, which is equivalent to the songs of all of the people on Earth, to access the [[SuperMode X-Drive]]. [[UpToEleven And then]] the other five gave all of the power of their Gears to Hibiki to allow her to use the powerful Glorious Break attack.

--> '''Cell:''' Okay, planet, give me that stupid energy!

* They use this in the FinalBattle of Manga/CardcaptorSakura to defeat [[spoiler: Eriol]]. Sakura is still unable to transform the powerful [[spoiler: Light and Dark]] cards on her own, so [[spoiler: Cerberus and Yue]] combine their powers (combine ''themselves'' really) into her staff; that combined with Sakura's famous willpower is apparently enough to do the job. [[spoiler: Syaoran]] tried to do the same, but it didn't [[YouCanBarelyStand work out too well]] [[PostVictoryCollapse for]] [[NotSoInvincibleAfterAll him]]...
* The anime of ''VisualNovel/ShinkyokuSoukaiPolyphonica'' ends with a [[MagicMusic Spirit Song]], featuring many people combining their songs. [[spoiler:Both the 2007 and the 2009 adaptions]].

* This is how the Zanpakuto Rebellion arc of Manga/{{Bleach}} ends. The zanpakuto spirits all contribute their energy to Renji, who uses it to defeat the final Sword Beast.
* An interesting non-combat example happens in Anime/TransformersCybertron, when [[spoiler: most of the good guys and a large number of faceless generic Transformers]] team up to [[spoiler: manually align a rocket booster to save the Jungle Planet after it was damaged by a surprise attack by Galvatron ForTheEvulz]]. The combined power of every Transformer present creates/summons the Spark of Primus from each of their individual sparks and not only ensures the success of their endeavour, it also enhances the effectiveness of [[spoiler: the rocket booster and smoothes the whole process over in a dramatically convenient and climatic way]].

* In ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'''s season four penultimate episode, "Primeval", Buffy's friends pump up her strength with theirs using a magic spell, so that she can fight the demonic cyborg Adam.

* Used in an arc of ''Series/TheSarahJaneAdventures'', where Luke, Clyde and Rani realize that together, they're strong enough to defeat the Nightmare Man.

* ''Manga/ZettaiKarenChildren'' has Kaoru attempting one of these in a clear parody of the Dragon Ball one, only she asks for the energy of ''perverts''.

** The Genki Dama [=/=] Spirit Bomb, which is powered by living things lending their energy to a good heart, is the former TropeNamer. This evolves throughout the series. The first time it's used, it's just the planet's power itself. The second time, it draws on the power of other planets and moons nearby. The third time, everybody on Earth sent power. The fourth time, in ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'', all the Team Universe 7 members donated their energy, only to be outdone by the final time, where ''[[GondorCallsForAid everybody Goku had met across the universe]]'' helped. It should be noted that despite all the trouble involved in using it, until the very end of ''Anime/DragonBallZ'' the Spirit Bomb [[TheWorfBarrage never actually defeats the target]] in the main series. [[note]]In the movies it has a much better track record, killing Dr. Wheelo, Turles, and Lord Slug, and a variation is used to destroy Super Android 13.[[/note]] Later on, (Future) Trunks uses it to kill (the physical form of) Merged Zamasu in ''Super''.

* The ''Shuffle Doumeiken'' (Shuffle Alliance Fist) from ''Anime/MobileFighterGGundam''. Similar is one of [[HeelFaceTurn Kyral's]] ultimate attacks, which super-charges his allies with power, turning them all into highly destructive comets.

* ''VideoGame/SuikodenTierkreis'' plays this [[{{Deconstruction}} a little too straight]] in one ending. [[spoiler:It's possible to defeat the FinalBoss with the combined energy of all the OneHundredAndEight characters you've recruited. More specifically, their ''LifeEnergy''. The only survivor is the protagonist, who's [[ShootTheShaggyDog corrupted into replacing the villain]]--[[HereWeGoAgain as the villain was corrupted into replacing the villain before him, when he, too, sacrificed a hundred and seven lives]]!]]

* [[Franchise/LyricalNanoha Nanoha's]] Starlight Breaker is similar to the original Spirit Bomb in that it also gathers ambient magical energy from the environment into a large energy ball.

* Parodied/PlayedForLaughs in ''Manga/ChibiMarukoChan'', where Grandpa Tomozo tries to open a jar of sweets. When conventional strength failed him, he tried to invoke the energy of the stars, funneled down to his head, to open it. He only top he managed to open was his own.

** The Genki Dama [=/=] Spirit Bomb, which is powered by living things lending their energy to a good heart, is the former TropeNamer. This evolves throughout the series. The first time it's used, it's just the planet's power itself. The second time, it draws on the power of other planets and moons nearby. The third time, everybody on Earth sent power. The fourth time, in ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'', all the Team Universe 7 members donated their energy, only to be outdone by the final time, where ''[[GondorCallsForAid everybody Goku had met across the universe]]'' helped. It should be noted that despite all the trouble involved in using it, until the very end of ''Anime/DragonBallZ'' the Spirit Bomb [[TheWorfBarrage never actually works]] in the main series. [[note]] In the movies it has a much better track record, killing Dr. Wheelo, Turles, and Lord Slug, and a variation is used to destroy Super Android 13. [[/note]] Later on, (Future) Trunks uses it to kill (the physical form of) Merged Zamasu in ''Super''.

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** In addition, in Luke's mind [[MakesSenseInContext when he was working for Palpatine]], he was thinking not only of Leia but all his friends. The ''ComicBook/JediAcademyTrilogy'' has ThePowerOfFriendship defeat Exar Kun as well. And in ''Literature/TheCourtshipOfPrincessLeia'', Luke does this to heal himself. Just a few examples.

** In an ComicBook/AgeOfApocalypse AfterTheEnd issue of ''ComicBook/WhatIf'', [[ComicBook/NewWarriors Dwayne Taylor]] uses technology from the Watcher's Dome to give himself incredible powers to fight off Galactus but, after seeing his brother die, uses a Combined Energy Attack instead to take down the monster.

* In the classic ComicBook/XMen [[ComicBook/TheDarkPhoenixSaga Dark Phoenix Saga]], all of the X-Men donated part of their life forces to give Jean Grey the strength to repair the M'Kraan crystal.

* ''Franchise/ShinMegamiTenseiPersona'':

* The final stage of ''VideoGame/OsuTatakaeOuendan'' involves the cheerleader protagonists leading the people of Earth as they combine their ki into a [[KiAttacks massive blast of energy]] in order to save the world from impact with a huge meteor. In ''Ouendan 2'', the two rival cheerleading teams join up to cheer the people of Earth on as they combine their power to keep the sun from going out. In the American version and SpiritualSuccessor ''VideoGame/EliteBeatAgents'', our heroes do much the same thing to destroy the mothership of the music-hating aliens invading the Earth.

* The "[[http://pussypinklipstick.tumblr.com/post/11003150781/themoonprincess-sailor-planet-attack-so Sailor Planet Attack]]" and "[[TeleportersAndTransporters Sailor Teleport]]" occasionally used in ''Franchise/SailorMoon.'' Not to forget the entire Sailor Team combining their powers to give Sailor Moon a [[SoLastSeason mandatory power-up]] at the beginning of the fifth season of TheNineties [[Anime/SailorMoon anime]], and Chibi-Moon using support from Earth's entire population to defeat the BigBad in the fourth.

** The Great God Om, in "Discworld/SmallGods", [[spoiler:was very nearly reduced to the wisp of consciousness that is the fate of all fallen gods, because all but one of his followers had lost sight of the God and simply believed in the Church. Though by channeling the renewed belief of an entire natioin at the end he becomes mighty.]]

* ''VideoGame/Splatoon2'' has the Booyah Bomb special weapon, which is generally agreed to be a straight homage to [[Manga/DragonBall the aforementioned Spirit Bomb]]. Once activated, the Inkling/Octoling user in question begins charging up a ball of... [[BuffySpeak ink... energy.... stuff.]] By cheering the user on with their 'Booyah' taunts, other players donate power to the ball, charging it up much quicker than if left alone. It's then thrown by the user, producing an enormous ink-splosion wherever it happens to land, and doing a frankly ridiculous amount of damage to any opponents in range.

* ''Manga/DragonBall'':
** The Genki Dama [=/=] Spirit Bomb, which is powered by living things lending their energy to a good heart, is the former TropeNamer. This evolves throughout the series. The first time it's used, it's just the planet's power itself. The second time, it draws on the power of other planets and moons nearby. The third time, everybody on Earth sent power. The fourth time, all the Team Universe 7 members donated their energy, only to be outdone by the final time, where ''[[GondorCallsForAid everybody Goku had met across the universe]]'' helped. It should be noted that despite all the trouble involved in using it, until the very end of ''Anime/DragonBallZ'' the Spirit Bomb [[TheWorfBarrage never actually works]] in the main series. [[note]] In the movies it has a much better track record, killing Dr. Wheelo, Turles, and Lord Slug, and a variation is used to destroy Super Android 13. [[/note]] Later on, (Future) Trunks uses it to kill (the physical form of) Merged Zamasu in ''Anime/DragonBallSuper''.
** In the ''Budokai'' games, Cell is able to use a green version of the Spirit Bomb, despite being a villain. Some believe that Cell was able to use it because he was pure of heart, but [[PureIsNotGood pure]] ''[[PureIsNotGood evil]]'' [[PureIsNotGood instead of good]]. Based on a throwaway line he says while charging it, other fans jokingly theorize that Cell uses a different energy source called "Stupid Energy".

** [[Anime/DragonBallGT Baby]] had a variation called the Revenge Death Ball, which gathered the hate of everybody on the planet.
** GT also had Omega Shenron's negative energy ball, made up from all the evil committed throughout Earth's history. The invincible Gogeta just turned it into a "heal the world ball" with a touch.
** For a non-Spirit Ball example, the 8th Z movie ends with Gohan, Trunks, Piccolo and ([[TeethClenchedTeamwork eventually]]) Vegeta giving Goku their remaining energy after Broly beats all five of them to bloody pulps.

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* The Elements of Harmony normally work like this in ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic''. In the fanfic FanFic/ArroganceAndEnvy, they also power up by individual SpiritBomb effects once their users "awaken" - for example, Pinkie Pie (Laughter) gains extra power from anypony she can cheer up, while Rainbow Dash (Loyalty) is powered up when those she fights for root for her.
* ''FanFic/JewelOfDarkness'': During the FinalBattle of the Jump City Arc, the Titans (except Beast Boy, who has none) combine their ranged attacks into a single blast to finish off [[VillainProtagonist Midnight]].

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* The ''VideoGame/{{Persona}}'' series:
** The final battle of ''VideoGame/{{Persona 3}}'' has the Main Character powering up his [[spoiler:Universe arcana]] through the [[ThePowerOfFriendship willpower of the rest of the cast]].

** This happens again in ''VideoGame/{{Persona 4}}'', in both forms. After technically beating the cosmic entity and learning that they ''can't'' proverbially punch out Cthulhu, the Protagonist collects the powers of the bonds he's formed and summons his ultimate Persona to deliver a proper knockout blow on behalf of humanity.
** In ''VideoGame/{{Persona 5}}'', the Protagonist defeats the BigBad by focusing all the power of the SevenDeadlySins into a bullet, which his ultimate Persona, Satanael, then shoots through its head.
* An outright shameless 'Combined Energy Attack' appears in ''VideoGame/{{Wild ARMs 4}}'', in the form of the Arc Impulse group attack. Initially just an energy blast the four character pull off by reciting, rather cheesily, about positive philosophical concepts, the final boss being reduced to 1HP grants them an 'upgraded version' with which to strike the killing blow. This version results in the four pulling together a giant, combined ARM, and reciting a new set of cheesy philosophical lines, proceed to blast it into oblivion.

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* [[http://collar6.com/2010/collar-6-129 This]] Webcomic/{{Collar 6}} strip seems to be hinting at a rare VILLAIN example of this trope.

** The Genki Dama [=/=] Spirit Bomb, which is powered by living things lending their energy to a good heart, is the former TropeNamer. This evolves throughout the series. The first time it's used, it's just the planet's power itself. The second time, it draws on the power of other planets and moons nearby. The third time, everybody on Earth sent power, only to be outdone by the final time, where ''[[GondorCallsForAid everybody Goku had met across the universe]]'' helped. It should be noted that despite all the trouble involved in using it, until the very end of ''Anime/DragonBallZ'' the Spirit Bomb [[TheWorfBarrage never actually works]] in the main series. [[note]] In the movies it has a much better track record, killing Dr. Wheelo, Turles, and Lord Slug, and a variation is used to destroy Super Android 13. [[/note]] Later on, (Future) Trunks uses it to kill (the physical form of) Merged Zamasu in ''Anime/DragonBallSuper''.

* ''Manga/FairyTail'':
** Two or more wizards with different types of magic can combine their powers to launch a super attack generally called a Unison Raid to defeat a powerful enemy, with Lucy and Juvia performing one to beat Vidaldus in the Tower of Heaven arc, Gray and Juvia in the anime-original Daphne arc, Lucy and Wendy against Hades in the Sirius Island arc, and Sting and Rogue in the Grand Magic Games and Tartaros arcs.
** Fairy Sphere is performed when the caster converts an entire group's feelings of unity into an impenetrable force field. Mavis uses this to defend Fairy Tail from Acnologia's attack when they all hold hands on Sirius Island, while Lucy decides to use this to seal Acnologia away by channeling the magic of her guild, and soon nearly every wizard on the continent.

* In ''Manga/FairyTail'', two or more mages with different types of magic can combine their powers to launch a super attack generally called Unison Raid to defeat a powerful enemy,
** Lucy and Juvia combined their power to beat Vidaldus during the Tower of Heaven Arc.
** Rogue and Sting launched their Dragon Force-enhanced Holy Shadow Dragon Flash Fang attack at Natsu.
** The entire Tenrou Group combined their powers with Laxus to fight off Acnologia.
** There's two examples of this during the FinalBattle. Lucy channels the combined magic of ''every wizard on the continent'' in order to power a Fairy Sphere to trap Acnologia's body, while the Dragon Slayers transfer all their energy to Natsu in order to destroy Acnologia's spirit in the Space outside of Time.

* In ''Literature/FoundationsEdge'' by Isaac Asimov, the Second Foundation creates a linkage of all of their mentallics to counter a new threat. [[spoiler:The telepathic planet blocks the link to the connection.]]

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* This trope is done a numerous amount of times in ''Toys/{{Bionicle}}'' whenever a group of Toa combine their powers to create a Toa Seal to trap a bad guy.
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* ''Film/AngelsInTheOutfield'': In the deciding game, a variation of this is used: No angels will show up to the championship game because The Rules state that championships must be won without supernatural help. However, to inspire Mel, the pitcher, to strike out the final batter, coach Knox and Roger fake an angel appearance by using the "angel signal" to trick Mel into thinking he has an angel with him. What Knox and Roger didn't anticipate was that the entire stadium full of fans would mimic the signal in order to give Mel the confidence and courage needed to throw one more strike. After he gets the last out, Knox tells Mel the truth.
* At the climax of ''Film/Gamera2AdventOfLegion'', our hero destroys his foe with the Mana Beam, the force of which is channeled directly from the life of Earth itself.

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* In ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'''s season four penultimate episode, "Primeval", Buffy's friends pump up her strength with theirs using a magic spell, so that she can fight the demonic cyborg Adam.

* In the ''Series/DoctorWho'' episode "The Last of the Time Lords", over the past year, Martha has been travelling the world, telling people to think of the Doctor at precisely zero on the Master's countdown; the Doctor, interfaced with these people through the Master's own psychic control network, shines with power and briefly gains superhuman abilities that let him overthrow the Master.
* ''Franchise/KamenRider'' franchise:
** The Showa-era Riders have a technique variously called "Rider Synchro" or "Rider Syndrome". It involves doing a TeamHandStack, synchronizing the power of their {{Transformation Trinket}}s, and then using the energy to some end. In ''Film/KamenRiderZX'' it generates an energy cyclone that destroys Badan's Space Break System, while in the Rider Pachinko game it lets them perform a combined [[DivingKick Rider Kick]] in the shape of a giant [[IncendiaryExponent burning]] Kamen Rider.
** In the finale of ''Series/KamenRiderDenO'', the super-powerful Death Imagin is defeated by a Combined Energy Attack version of Den-O Sword Form's [[FinishingMove Extreme Slash]], where the blade detaches and strikes the opponent...except that this time, each of Ryotaro's allies "catches" the blade in mid-flight, imbues it with some of their power, and throws it at Death, before Den-O catches the blade, dashes in, and hacks it up with a flurry of AllYourColorsCombined slashes.
** In ''Series/KamenRiderDecade [[TheMovie All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker]]'', [[Series/KamenRiderX King Dark]] is defeated by [[spoiler:Decade merging with ''Series/KamenRiderJ'', forming a gigantic Decade, then performing his standard leap-through-cards [[FinishingMove Rider Kick]]...except that all the other Riders turn into the cards themselves, each donating their power to Decade as he passes through.]] SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome? Yes, why yes.
** The climax of the ''Series/KamenRiderDouble'' movie has the BigBad Kamen Rider Eternal fling Double from the tallest tower in the city. The people of the city, seeing their hero in trouble, begin shouting "Kamen Rider!" and wishing for his victory. This causes the winds to blow through the turbine in Double's belt, triggering an UpToEleven SuperMode transformation that lets him [[PowerGivesYouWings fly]] back up to Eternal and take him down.
** Series/KamenRiderFourze has a version of this by default with his SuperMode, Cosmic States, which draws its power from the bonds between him and his friends. His movie-exclusive Meteor Fusion States is even bigger in this regard, since creating it required the efforts of forty people with strong bonds with Fourze; he himself even tells the villains that it's not just his power, but the power of everyone he calls "friend".
* An interesting inversion in Volume 5 of ''Series/{{Heroes}}''. It's been revealed that [[spoiler: BigBad Samuel Sullivan's [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirBender Earth Bending]] ability is powered by the presence of evolved humans. It's strongly hinted that if he gathers enough followers at the Carnival, he'd gain [[EarthShatteringKaboom the power to split the Earth in half]].]]
* Used in a recent arc of ''Series/TheSarahJaneAdventures'', where Luke, Clyde and Rani realize that together, they're strong enough to defeat the Nightmare Man.