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* In the ''{{Anime/Pokemon}}'' anime, the first aspect of an evolution a Pokémon tries out is generally its voice. [[PokemonSpeak Pokémon cries being what they are...]]

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* In the ''{{Anime/Pokemon}}'' anime, ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries'', the first aspect of an evolution a Pokémon tries out is generally its voice. [[PokemonSpeak Pokémon cries being what they are...]]
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* In Chapter 1 of ''Webcomic/GlitterAndGuilt'', Sweetheart gives one to the [[MonsterOfTheWeek Vent]] after [[SuperheroPackingHeat blowing a hole]] [[MadeOfIron in its head]]:

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* In Chapter 1 of ''Webcomic/GlitterAndGuilt'', Sweetheart [[MagicalGirlWarrior Sweetheart]] gives one to the [[MonsterOfTheWeek Vent]] after [[SuperheroPackingHeat blowing a hole]] [[MadeOfIron in its head]]:
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-->''"Heartache is a painful feeling... one that is hard to control and makes the world seem like your enemy. But your pain is not an excuse for you to behave however you like without '''consequence!''' That's why I, '''Beloved Sweetheart,''' will soothe your sorrowful heart with my love!"''

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-->''"Heartache -->''"[[VillainPossessedBystander Heartache is a painful feeling...feeling]]... one that is hard to control and makes the world seem like your enemy. But your pain is not an excuse for you to behave however you like without '''consequence!''' That's why I, '''Beloved Sweetheart,''' will soothe your sorrowful heart with my love!"''

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->'''Ben:''' ''[transforming into Swampfire]'' ''SWAMPFIRE!''
->'''Gwen:''' Ben, that's overkill.
->'''Swampfire:''' No, it's Swampfire. I don't have an alien named "Overkill." 'Cause if I did, I'd, y'know, shout ''"OVERKILL!"''
-->-- ''WesternAnimation/Ben10UltimateAlien'', "Prisoner Number 775 Is Missing"

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->'''Ben:''' ''[transforming into Swampfire]'' ''SWAMPFIRE!''
->'''Gwen:'''
''SWAMPFIRE!''\\
'''Gwen:'''
Ben, that's overkill.
->'''Swampfire:'''
overkill.\\
'''Swampfire:'''
No, it's Swampfire. I don't have an alien named "Overkill." 'Cause if I did, I'd, y'know, shout ''"OVERKILL!"''
-->-- ''WesternAnimation/Ben10UltimateAlien'', "Prisoner "[[Recap/Ben10UltimateAlienS2E12PrisonerNumber775IsMissing Prisoner Number 775 Is Missing"
Missing]]"









-->'''Banjo''': This is the Invincible Robot Daitarn-3!

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-->'''Banjo''': -->'''Banjo:''' This is the Invincible Robot Daitarn-3!



-->'''Ryuko''': Life Fiber synchronize! Kamui [[SayMyName SENKETSU]]!
-->'''Satsuki''': Life Fiber override! Kamui [[SayMyName JUNKETSU]]!
-->'''Ira:''' Three-Star Goku Uniform! [[TooKinkyToTorture SHACKLE REGALIA]]!

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-->'''Ryuko''': -->'''Ryuko:''' Life Fiber synchronize! Kamui [[SayMyName SENKETSU]]!
-->'''Satsuki''':
SENKETSU]]!\\
'''Satsuki:'''
Life Fiber override! Kamui [[SayMyName JUNKETSU]]!
-->'''Ira:'''
JUNKETSU]]!\\
'''Ira:'''
Three-Star Goku Uniform! [[TooKinkyToTorture SHACKLE REGALIA]]!



-->'''Mister Mighty''': I am [[http://eheroes.smackjeeves.com/comics/1888385/dramatic-entrance/ MISTER MIGHTY!]] ...and this is Jane, my wife.
-->'''Mister Mighty''': Professor Odious! At last we meet! You now face... [[http://eheroes.smackjeeves.com/comics/1990791/odious-greetings/ MISTER MIGHTY!]]
* Justified in ''Webcomic/HiToTsukiToHoshiNoTama'': saying the name is what triggers the transformation.

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-->'''Mister Mighty''': Mighty:''' I am [[http://eheroes.smackjeeves.com/comics/1888385/dramatic-entrance/ MISTER MIGHTY!]] ...and this is Jane, my wife.
-->'''Mister Mighty''':
wife.\\
'''Mister Mighty:'''
Professor Odious! At last we meet! You now face... [[http://eheroes.smackjeeves.com/comics/1990791/odious-greetings/ MISTER MIGHTY!]]
* In Chapter 1 of ''Webcomic/GlitterAndGuilt'', Sweetheart gives one to the [[MonsterOfTheWeek Vent]] after [[SuperheroPackingHeat blowing a hole]] [[MadeOfIron in its head]]:
-->''"Heartache is a painful feeling... one that is hard to control and makes the world seem like your enemy. But your pain is not an excuse for you to behave however you like without '''consequence!''' That's why I, '''Beloved Sweetheart,''' will soothe your sorrowful heart with my love!"''
* Justified in ''Webcomic/HiToTsukiToHoshiNoTama'': ''Webcomic/HiToTsukiToHoshiNoTama'', as [[ByThePowerOfGrayskull saying the name is what triggers the transformation.transformation]].



--->'''Upchuck:''' "Or Upchuck... Upchuck is good..."
--->'''Goop:''' Goop?! But I wanted Way Big!

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--->'''Upchuck:''' "Or Upchuck... Upchuck is good..."
--->'''Goop:'''
"\\
'''Goop:'''
Goop?! But I wanted Way Big!



---> '''Gwen''': Well, he can't talk! Somebody had to do it.

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---> '''Gwen''': '''Gwen:''' Well, he can't talk! Somebody had to do it.
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* In ''{{Transformers}}'', a few incarnations will use "[name], transform!" as their transformation word.

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* In ''{{Transformers}}'', ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'', a few incarnations will use "[name], transform!" as their transformation word.
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* ''Anime/OjamajoDoremi'' has "Pretty Witch [insert name]-chi!".

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* ''Anime/OjamajoDoremi'' has the characters say "Pretty Witch Witchy [insert name]-chi!".name]-chi!" after transforming.
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* '''[[Anime/YuGiOh YU-GI-OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH!]]''' This, combined with a golden light show, heralds little Yugi Muto's transformation into [[SuperpoweredEvilSide Yami Yugi]].

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* '''[[Anime/YuGiOh YU-GI-OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH!]]''' This, combined with a golden light show, heralds little Yugi Muto's transformation into [[SuperpoweredEvilSide Yami Yugi]].[[note]]Only in the dub, though.[[/note]]
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* In ''LightNovel/BladedanceOfElementalers'', an elementalist must say the name of her spirit for it to transform from its weapon form to its spirit form. Exceptions apply to extremely powerful spirits, such as Est and Restia, who can transform at will.

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* In ''LightNovel/BladedanceOfElementalers'', ''Literature/BladedanceOfElementalers'', an elementalist must say the name of her spirit for it to transform from its weapon form to its spirit form. Exceptions apply to extremely powerful spirits, such as Est and Restia, who can transform at will.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{WITCH}}'': The girls' don't always do this, but the first transformations done in any given episode will finish with each girl calling out the name of the element they use ("Water!", "Fire!", "Earth!", "Air!"). Will is the sole exception to this; initially, she just pants from exertion, as she's the one that has to trigger ''everyone else's'' transformations in addition to her own. Once she gets used that, she starts saying "The Heart!", which gets switched out for "[[PureEnergy Quintessence!]]" once she finally gets her own unique power.

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* ''WesternAnimation/{{WITCH}}'': The girls' don't always do this, but the first transformations done in any given episode will finish with each girl calling out the name of the element they use ("Water!", "Fire!", "Earth!", "Air!"). Will is the sole exception to this; initially, she just pants from exertion, as she's the one that has to trigger ''everyone else's'' transformations in addition to her own. Once she gets used that, she starts saying "The Heart!", which gets switched out for "[[PureEnergy "[[ElementNumberFive Quintessence!]]" once she finally gets her own unique power.
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** [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 Armor Digimon]] (with the exception of [[GoldColoredSuperiority Magnamon and Rapidmon]]) all declare their [[RedBaron special nicknames]] along with their own names upon digivolution i.e. "Flamedramon, the Fire of Courage", "Halsemon, the Wings of Love".
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* ''Animation/CatchTeenieping'': After transforming, Princess Romi does this according to which form she assumes. She states the name of her form, followed by what concept the form represents.
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* Though ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' includes practically every HumongousMecha example above, the ''[[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration Original Generation]]'' series does surprisingly little of this despite the LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters. It's all good, though, since the one character who does this often is Fighter Roar from Banpresto's ''Great Battle'' series. It's even part of his name.

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* Though ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' includes practically every HumongousMecha example above, the ''[[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration Original Generation]]'' series does surprisingly little of this despite the LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters.large number of characters. It's all good, though, since the one character who does this often is Fighter Roar from Banpresto's ''Great Battle'' series. It's even part of his name.
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* ''Animation/{{Mechamato}}'': After Amato combines with [=MechaBot=], the former may announce himself, or rather themselves, as [[{{Portmantitle}} Mechamato]].
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* ''Manga/GetterRobo'', every single incarnation up til ''Armageddon''. "Change, Getter-(form)! Switch on!"

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* ''Manga/GetterRobo'', every single incarnation up til 'til ''Armageddon''. "Change, Getter-(form)! Switch on!"
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* In ''[[WesternAnimation/{{Bionicle}} Mask of Light]]'', the Toa's SixthRanger announces himself as such before delivering a CurbStompBattle to some EliteMooks:

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* In ''[[WesternAnimation/{{Bionicle}} Mask of Light]]'', the Toa's SixthRanger announces himself as such before delivering a CurbStompBattle to some EliteMooks:the last EliteMook standing (the rest having already been dealt with by the others):
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You may notice that this trope springs up the most in MerchandiseDriven shows; this isn't an accident. After all, what better way to get young kids to remember what toys to ask their parents for other than having the show's characters outright shout it at them?

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You may notice that this trope springs up the most in MerchandiseDriven shows; shows, or programs that just generally have an associated toyline; this isn't an accident. After all, what better way to get young kids to remember what toys to ask their parents for other than having the show's characters outright shout it at them?
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* It didn't use to count (as the character's name was [[IAmNotShazam Captain Marvel]]), but ComicBook/{{Shazam}} counts these days.

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* It While he originally didn't use to count (as count, as the character's name was used to be [[IAmNotShazam Captain Marvel]]), but Marvel]], after his name was changed in the 2010s to end the confusion caused by [[CaptainMarvel multiple comic book characters using the name]], ComicBook/{{Shazam}} counts these days.is now an example.
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What's the most stylish way to end a TransformationSequence, a shapeshift, or a mode change? For some heroes, it's simply to shout the name of their new form right as the StockFootage ends. HumongousMecha of the {{transforming|Mecha}} or {{combining|Mecha}} variety are susceptible to this habit, as are {{Magical Girl}}s with long, sparkly transformations.

Alternatively, the name of the form can be [[ByThePowerOfGreyskull the activation word]] for the transformation, or at least part of it. Again, {{Super Robot}}s do this often, simply because it's easy to HandWave or at least [[LampshadeHanging poke fun at]] it, and because it's ''style''.

For another variation, the hero himself needn't announce his form change, but his commander, his spotter, or a piece of machinery can do it for him.

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What's the most stylish way to end a TransformationSequence, a shapeshift, or a mode change? For some heroes, it's simply to shout the name of their new form right as the StockFootage ends. Very much standard operation procedure for HumongousMecha of the {{transforming|Mecha}} or {{combining|Mecha}} variety are susceptible to this habit, as are variety, {{Magical Girl}}s with long, sparkly transformations.

transformations, and any {{Tokusatsu}} hero worth their salt.

Alternatively, the name of the form can be [[ByThePowerOfGreyskull the activation word]] for the transformation, or at least part of it. Again, {{Super Robot}}s do this often, simply because it's easy to HandWave or at least [[LampshadeHanging poke fun at]] it, and because it's ''style''.

''style''. For another variation, the hero himself needn't announce his form change, but his commander, his spotter, or a piece of machinery can do it for him.
him.

You may notice that this trope springs up the most in MerchandiseDriven shows; this isn't an accident. After all, what better way to get young kids to remember what toys to ask their parents for other than having the show's characters outright shout it at them?
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*** One of Ultimate Wildmutt's powers is the ability to speak, not giving Gwen the chance to do it again.

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*** One of A few minutes later, he transforms into Ultimate Wildmutt's powers Wildmutt, who is the ability able to speak, not giving speak and thus shout his own name, causing Gwen the chance to voice her disappointment over not being able to do it the announcement again.
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->'''Ben:''' ''(turns into Swampfire to light a campfire) SWAMPFIRE!''

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->'''Ben:''' ''(turns ''[transforming into Swampfire to light a campfire) SWAMPFIRE!''Swampfire]'' ''SWAMPFIRE!''
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->'''Kevin:''' What's with the shouting names thing anyway?
->'''Ben (as Swampfire):''' It strikes fear into my enemies.
->'''Kevin:''' …You go right on believing that, bud.

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->'''Kevin:''' What's with the shouting names thing anyway?
->'''Ben (as Swampfire):''' It strikes fear
->'''Ben:''' ''(turns into my enemies.
->'''Kevin:''' …You go right on believing that, bud.
Swampfire to light a campfire) SWAMPFIRE!''
->'''Gwen:''' Ben, that's overkill.
->'''Swampfire:''' No, it's Swampfire. I don't have an alien named "Overkill." 'Cause if I did, I'd, y'know, shout ''"OVERKILL!"''



*** [[spoiler: One of Ultimate Wildmutt's powers is the ability to speak, not giving Gwen the chance to do it again.]]

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*** [[spoiler: One of Ultimate Wildmutt's powers is the ability to speak, not giving Gwen the chance to do it again.]]
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* While the [[TransformingMecha transformers]] in ''WesternAnimation/BeastWars'' need to say [[ByThePowerOfGrayskull an entire activation phrase]] to enter their robot forms, turning back into a beast just requires saying "beast mode" (it's not specific for each character's different animal form, it's just as quoted).
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* Every ''Franchise/PrettyCure'' team does this, individually and in groups.

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* Every ''Franchise/PrettyCure'' ''Anime/PrettyCure'' team does this, individually and in groups.
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-->'''Ryuko''': Life Fiber synchronize! Godrobe [[SayMyName SENKETSU]]!
-->'''Satsuki''': Life Fiber override! Godrobe [[SayMyName JUNKETSU]]!

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-->'''Ryuko''': Life Fiber synchronize! Godrobe Kamui [[SayMyName SENKETSU]]!
-->'''Satsuki''': Life Fiber override! Godrobe Kamui [[SayMyName JUNKETSU]]!

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