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* ''VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters'', Athena can manipulate this into {{Energy Ball}}s, {{Attack Reflector}}s, etc. From ''KOF XII'' on, her normal fighting stance includes [[EverythingsBetterWithSparkles sparkles surrounding her body.]] In earlier games (and later what was changed to "Extra" mode), you could power up your character's ManaMeter, which caused them to glow with energy as they did, similar to ''Dragon Ball''. This mechanic was inherited originally from ''VideoGame/ArtOfFighting'', which featured a similar effect.

** There is also the [[MasterSwordsman spirited swordsman Zoro]].

%%* From Franchise/XMen, [[Characters/MarvelComicsJeanGrey Jean Grey]], [[https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/68/81/7c/68817c867a3d987cdb186b4fd29ddba2.jpg Phoenix.]]
%%* [[Characters/XMen80sMembers Rachel Summers]], future daughter of AlternateUniverse Jean and [[Characters/MarvelComicsCyclops Scott Summers]], [[https://www.writeups.org/wp-content/uploads/Phoenix-Rachel-Summers-Excalibur-Marvel-Comics-h2.jpg "Baby" Phoenix.]].
* All Cosmic Individuals from {{Creator/Marvel|Comics}} can emit energy/light from themselves (often in the form of fire). Even friendly neighborhood [[http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/marveldatabase/images/0/03/Peter_Parker_(Earth-13)_from_Amazing_Spider-Man_Vol_3_11.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20141219232810 Spider-Man]] after getting the cosmic make over with the [[Characters/MarvelComicsCaptainUniverse Captain Universe]] power.
* ComicBook/{{Green Lantern}}s (and the other colors as well, with the apparent exception of black) have an aura generated by their ring. They seem to be able to control the brightness, though.

* Characters/{{Supergirl|TheCharacter}}'s body stores and emits sunlight. Kara can use her battle aura to light up dark areas or burn some enemies like [[spoiler:Worldkiller-1]] in ''ComicBook/RedDaughterOfKrypton''.

A SubTrope of PowerGlows. SuperTrope to AnimalBattleAura. SisterTrope of HolyBacklight and HolyHalo. Compare with ThroatLight. Might cause SwirlingDust, ChunkyUpdraft, or SphereOfPower.

* ''Anime/AceAttorney'': During the opening song, Phoenix and Edgeworth give off ones with their respective colors in the courthouse.

* The ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}}'' series has had aura customizations since ''Tekken 5''. They don't do anything, but they look pretty.

* ''VideoGame/{{Yakuza}}'': Kazuma Kiryu emits a color-coded aura when he builds up Heat energy, which enables him to perform special attacks. In 4 and 5, this aura also appears around the other playable characters as they build up Heat, and even appears for some bosses.

** ''VideoGame/DragonQuestMonsters: Joker'' also includes the ability, available to any monster with the 'Psycho' trait, but the visible aura isn't quite as exaggerated.

** In a different vein, the Stands from the third part on are essentially anthropomorphic Battle Auras. (Or, in Jotaro's case, Battle [[{{Kiai}} Ora]]). It is particularly visible in the Jotaro vs Dio final battle from the animated series that, at times, seems a battle from ''Anime/DragonBallZ''.

** In ''[[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Skyrim]]''[='s=] ''Dragonborn'' DLC, the player gains access to a new [[MakeMeWannaShout Dragon Shout]] which shrouds them in a multicolored. dragon-shaped aura that greatly enhances their abilities.

* ''LightNovel/HarukaNogizakasSecret'': Akiho has an aura that looks like [[Manga/ElfenLied Lucy's vectors]].

* ''LightNovel/{{Overlord}}'': Done many times, especially in the anime adaptation, but perhaps the most notable example comes from the Invaders of the Tomb arc. Arche is one of the few people in the New World with SupernaturalSensitivity, allowing her to sense magic users and the level of magic they can use. In her eyes, this manifests as a glow around the person in question, the more powerful a caster is, the greater and more vibrant this aura becomes (a tier 1 caster only glimmers faintly). When her group confronts [[VillainProtagonist Ainz]], she uses her ability on him and initially sees nothing, because he's using a ring to conceal his magical ability. When she points this out, Ainz [[IAmNotLeftHanded removes his ring]], and [[https://forum.level1techs.com/uploads/default/original/3X/d/d/dd712ca11930d3f1749646a8a69e0fa8831aadc7.jpg the absolute deluge of power that floods the room]] causes Arche to StressVomit as she realizes [[HumanoidAbomination just what her group is confronting]]. Keep in mind that one of the absolute strongest human casters in this world is capable of tier 6 magic only, with only a few of the secretive [[OurDragonsAreDifferent Dragon Lords]] having more power. Ainz is capable of tier 10 and [[BeyondTheImpossible Super-Tier magic]].

* ''Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar'': Characters not only have battle auras that are visible to other characters, they also explicitly call them "Battle Auras" (or ''touki'' in the series proper) and expert fighters can even determine details of their opponent's combat style by looking at their aura. And then there's Raoh, who can use his to ''punch his opponents''.