History Main / BattleAura

** Some characters with ElementalPowers can surround themselves in auras of the elements they command. Examples of this include [[AnIcePerson Sub-Zero]], [[SuperSmoke Smoke]], [[ShockAndAwe Raiden]] [[PlayingWithFire Liu Kang]] and [[{{Hellfire}} Scorpion]].

* ''Manga/RosarioToVampire'': Most characters get this just after entering their monster forms. Particularly Moka and Tsukune. In the anime, Mizore, Kurumu, and Yukari each have a steady glow during their face-off while visiting Tsukune's house.

* ''Webcomic/KillSixBillionDemons'': Battle Auras are acknowledged in-universe and referred to as 'halos', 'animus' or 'mantles'. They are an expression of particularly potent [[TheFlameOfLife Atum]], beyond manifesting a [[HolyHalo halo]], and are used in combat. Angels and particularly powerful devils, servants and humans create small auras that look like their skin is on fire. [[GodOfHumanOrigin Demiurges]] can manifest theirs as a FightingSpirit that clings to their bodies, [[ManOnFire setting their bodies aflame]] and [[MultiArmedAndDangerous granting them additional limbs]] and {{Energy Weapon}}s like {{Flaming Sword}}s and {{Energy Bow}}s. TheCreator YISUN had an aura called the 'Song of Maybe' (which is also the name of the setting's CreationMyth, [[NewWeird take that for what you will]]) that encompassed all of creation and burned like the surface of the Sun. [[spoiler:[[https://killsixbilliondemons.com/comic/boi-49-50-jagganoth/ Jagganoth's mantle]] is a fully fledged OneWingedAngel form, causing him to grow to well over a hundred feet in height and with a hundred arms.]]

* ''Webcomic/KillSixBillionDemons'': Battle Auras are known as 'mantles' in-universe. Mantles are an expression of particularly potent [[TheFlameOfLife Atum]], even beyond manifesting a [[HolyHalo halo]], and are used in combat. Angels and particularly powerful devils, servants and humans can present mantles that make it look like their skin is on fire. [[GodOfHumanOrigin Demiurges]] can manifest their mantles as a FightingSpirit that clings to their bodies, [[MultiArmedAndDangerous granting them additional limbs]] and {{Energy Weapon}}s like {{Flaming Sword}}s and {{Energy Bow}}s. [[spoiler:[[https://killsixbilliondemons.com/comic/boi-49-50-jagganoth/ Jagganoth's mantle]] is a fully fledged OneWingedAngel form, causing him to grow to well over a hundred feet in height and with a hundred arms.]]

* ''Franchise/MortalKombat'' has this with [[AnIcePerson Sub-Zero]], [[SuperSmoke Smoke]], and [[ShockAndAwe Raiden]].

* ''Fanfic/AncientSins'': any magic user gains a seeable aura whenever they go full power.

* ''Franchise/TouhouProject'': Some characters display battle auras when using their spellcards (if you can see them through the [[BulletHell fog of bullets]]. Fujiwara no Mokou takes the prize, with a battle aura that manifests in the shape of a [[HotWings pulsing phoenix]]. Ironically, Utsuho, whose power is literally that of stars (i.e. nuclear fusion), doesn't glow. At all. Then again it would be hardly noticeable considering the miniature suns she lobs around.

* ''VideoGame/{{Xenoblade}}'': auras are a specific type of powerful buff that's utilized by both your party and enemies alike. They come in many colors and a few different styles, such as a faint glow or a highly visible flame-like one.

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!!Examples

* ''Anime/DigimonSavers'': "DIGISOUL FULL CHARGE!" The Digisoul (or Digital Natural Ability, in the ''Data Squad'' version) that the human partners have that can empower their Digimon partners surround them in ever-cooler ways as the {{mon}}s reach higher and higher levels, and become more and more prone to surrounding them as they get fired up. Then you have just Masaru, who gets it by ''punching the shit out of things''. And it is ''awesome''. It can also be used to power up a humans' abilities, and, if powerful enough, can protect the user from ''mega level attacks''.

* ''Manga/{{Eyeshield 21}}'': While more prominent with just the titular hero, players are prone to release tons of steam as they initiate a powerful move. Sena's Devil Bat Ghost and Devil Bat Hurricane are illustrated as him becoming the steam and flying through his foes.

* ''Manga/MahouSenseiNegima'', in its' [[GrowingTheBeard steady move towards more serious]], [[GenreShift action oriented stories]] has started getting into this, most notably on [[http://www.mangafox.com/manga/mahou_sensei_negima/v22/c198/14.html these two]], [[http://www.mangafox.com/manga/mahou_sensei_negima/v24/c217/8.html pages]].

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

* ''Comicbook/{{Supergirl}}'''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''.

** in ''Comicbook/KryptoniteNevermore''. After regaining part of his powers, "an aura of power" wraps Superman's spirit.

* In ''FanFic/{{Pokeumans}}'', Rikuto takes on a deep green aura in a fierce battle.

* ''FanFic/TheTaintedGrimoire'': [[spoiler:Luso]] radiates this when preparing a Fighter ability.

* ''VideoGame/{{Fallout 3}}'' might count with the Enclave Tesla Power Armor's constant electric discharges between the coils. Prior to ''Broken Steel'', it was the best non-unique armor in terms of protection but made the wearer much less stealthy due to the glow and its heaviness. Plus it also gives a nifty bonus to energy weapons. The Glowing Ones, as their name implies, have a SicklyGreenGlow, and the Feral Ghoul Reavers burn with green smoke.

* ''VideoGame/{{Touhou}}'': Some characters display battle auras when using their spellcards (if you can see them through the [[BulletHell fog of bullets]]. Fujiwara no Mokou takes the prize, with a battle aura that manifests in the shape of a [[HotWings pulsing phoenix]]. Ironically, Utsuho, whose power is literally that of stars (i.e. nuclear fusion), doesn't glow. At all. Then again it would be hardly noticeable considering the miniature suns she lobs around.
* ''{{VideoGame/Vindictus}}'': a few attacks, status effects, etc. come with a glow or other effect around the player. Only really makes sense in the case of Evie's focus skill, which is actually magical.

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* ''Franchise/DragonBall'' at [[Manga/DragonBall first]] had these rarely, as a sign the user was an exceptional martial artist, but they became more common, with a huge variety of colors, usually depending on user or power used as realistic martial arts [[SoLastSeason became less and less effective]], to the point white auras (which are blue in many video game adaptations for some reason) produced by most human, Saiyan and Namek fighters (notably Krillin, Yamcha and Tien) became generic. They and most others tend to act like constantly surging, glowing updrafts, sometimes even lifting nearby objects, although they sometimes inexplicably push down and form craters instead. In ''Anime/DragonBallZ'', the Super Saiyans take on {{golden|supermode}} auras and continuing with the weather theme, produce a constant electric crackle at Super Saiyan 2 and 3. Villains often possess a Purple Aura (As purple is seen as the Color of Death in Japanese culture). Legendary Super Saiyans produce a unique yellowish-green aura. [[Anime/DragonBallZBattleOfGods Super Saiyan God]] produces an aura that instead moves like a fire, and [[Anime/DragonBallZResurrectionF Super Saiyan Blue]] gives off white embers as the users get better at using god {{ki|manipulation}}, although this entirely cosmetic, as these "god" auras have little to no effect on the environment. ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'' reveals that the angels have a "Ultra Instinct Omen" and "Limit Breaker" techniques that produces a simmering liquid looking aura that is not cosmetic; reckless use gives off large amounts of heat.

* 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 comic make over.

* The Paladin character from ''VideoGame/{{Diablo}}'' has literal auras of various types which can be shared with his allies.

* ''Franchise/DragonBall'' at [[Manga/DragonBall first]] had these rarely, as a sign the user was an exceptional martial artist, but they became more common, with a huge variety of colors, usually depending on user or power used as realistic martial arts [[SoLastSeason became less and less effective]], to the point white auras (which are blue in many video game adaptations for some reason) produced by most human, Saiyan and Namek fighters (notably Krillin, Yamcha and Tien) became generic. They and most others tend to act like constantly surging, glowing updrafts, sometimes even lifting nearby objects, although they sometimes inexplicably push down and form craters instead. In ''Anime/DragonBallZ'', the Super Saiyans take on {{golden|supermode}} auras and continuing with the weather theme, produce a constant electric crackle at Super Saiyan 2 and 3. Villains often possess a Purple Aura (As purple is seen as the Color of Death in Japanese culture). [[Anime/DragonBallZBattleOfGods Super Saiyan God]] produces an aura that instead moves like a fire, and [[Anime/DragonBallZResurrectionF Super Saiyan Blue]] gives off white embers as the users get better at using god {{ki|manipulation}}, although this entirely cosmetic, as these "god" auras have little to no effect on the environment. ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'' reveals that the angels have a "Ultra Instinct Omen" and "Limit Breaker" techniques that produces a simmering liquid looking aura that is not cosmetic; reckless use gives off large amounts of heat.

-->-- '''[[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} Lucario]]''' just before its [[LimitBreak Final Smash]], ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Brawl''

* ''Anime/DigimonSavers'': "DIGISOUL FULL CHARGE!" The Digisoul (or Digital Natural Ability, in the ''Data Squad'' version) that the human partners have that can empower their Digimon partners surround them in ever-cooler ways as the {{mon}}s reach higher and higher levels, and become more and more prone to surrounding them as they get fired up.
** Then you have just Masaru, who gets it by ''punching the shit out of things''. And it is ''awesome''. It can also be used to power up a humans' abilities, and, if powerful enough, can protect the user from ''mega level attacks''.

* ''Manga/FairyTail'': In the anime, Dragon Slayers get a standard PowerGlows version.

*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-EyMbQY0fk#t=3m10s The one time Judau got seriously angry]], his Newtype powers manifested as a Battle Aura, which then morphed into a demonic form and frightened Haman so terribly she actually locked herself in her room sobbing out of sheer terror. People outside saw what looked like a Godzilla-sized illusion of Judau hovering over the building. Not for nothing is Judau considered one of the most powerful Newtypes in the Universal Century.

* ''Manga/InuYasha''

** Sango, the only member of the FiveManBand to have absolutely no supernatural powers, also [[http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/4328/inuyashav35094.jpg manifests]] a Battle Aura several times when she is ''[[http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7997/inuyashav35112.jpg really pissed off]]'' (usually at [[HandsomeLech Miroku]]). It scares the pants off Inuyasha every time.

* ''Manga/RanmaOneHalf'' not only shows the effect many times, it explicitly names it. At one point, Genma and Happōsai face off and generate battle auras in the shape of themselves that grow to become [[AttackOfThe50FootWhatever city-sized]]. (They then promptly collapse from the effort of ''creating'' the battle auras in the first place). Sōun Tendō, meanwhile, is implied to be able to use his DemonHead move as a specialized form of battle aura projection. In the anime, during his first episode, the second episode of the [[BlessedWithSuck Dragon Whisker]] two-part story, and the {{OAV}} adaption of Miss Hinako's arrival, Happōsai is also shown being able to project it as a kind of special KamehameHadoken attack. More often, though, battle auras in ''Ranma'' are simply glows as described above. One of the mildly antagonistic recurring characters, the local English teacher, in the series has the power to drain Battle Auras, temporarily gaining physical strength and age, and then release the energy as a [[KiManipulation directed energy attack]]. In her introductory arc, it's really made to seem like a "battle aura" is what allows you to ever do any fighting -- she has to get you to attempt to fight her, then drain your aura, whereupon you become ''incapable of trying to attack'' and probably fall on your face. Also, one FinishingMove of Ranma's is the Dragon Heaven-Blast, luring an enemy into moving in such a way that their own Battle Aura can be used against them at the right time to blast them with a tornado, a minor form of HoistByHisOwnPetard.

* ''Manga/{{Saki}}'': the Miyanaga sisters and Koromo have battle auras. Mind you this is a ''TabletopGame/{{Mahjong}}'' anime...

* In ''Manga/MobPsycho100'', most psychics, but Mob especially, get quite glowy when they channel their power. The combination of this with the peculiar artstyle of both the manga and the anime can make battles rather psychedelic. One minor character is even able to weaponize his Battle Aura into blasts of energy.
* ''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]].
** Speaking of that sixth-level caster, he also gets to witness the same aura at one point... tellingly of his priorities, his reaction is to [[TeachMeHowToFight beg Ainz to make him his apprentice]] instead of pants-shitting horror.
** In the same episode, Ainz at one point gets '''[[BerserkButton really angry]]'''. This also causes a menacing violet aura to smother the room. This gets PlayedForLaughs somewhat as his EmotionSuppression kicks in and the aura anticlimactically dissipates, along with his wrath.
** [[TheDragon Albedo]] also gets an awe-inspiring one after the [[SmugSnake Slaine Theocracy]]'s [[OurAngelsAreDifferent Dominion Authority]] manages to [[ScratchDamage mildly]] [[MinorInjuryOverreaction harm Ainz]].

* From Franchise/XMen, ''ComicBook/JeanGrey'', [[https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/68/81/7c/68817c867a3d987cdb186b4fd29ddba2.jpg Phoenix.]]
* ''ComicBook/RachelSummers'', future daughter of AlternateUniverse Jean and Scott Summers ''ComicBook/{{Cyclops}}'', [[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 themsleves (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 comic make over.

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

* The GuileHero / MagicKnight protagonist in ''Fanfic/DragonAgeTheCrownOfThorns'' can go from GlowingEyesOfDoom to shining white from his whole body to exuding enough energy that something like gossamer mist strands form around him, culminating with, when he's really serious, looking like an ascended being from Franchise/{{Stargate|Verse}}. The ironic part is that it gets dangerous the more he lets loose, what with [[spoiler:his magic power coming from a tear in the Veil he harbors in his body, which is [[BlessedWithSuck unstable]] even at the best of times.]]

* You can undergo a special quest in ''VideoGame/CityOfHeroes'' to unlock special Aura costume pieces, which are implied to be this. Many powers also give off auras, though you can turn them off outside PVP at the tailor.
** They've even added an option to only display your aura during combat, finally making it a literal example of this trope.

* Characters in the ''Franchise/{{Disgaea}}'' series briefly shine with an aura when initiating a [[CombinationAttack team attack]], and also get one for quite a few special attacks. There's also the Majin class that has a perpetual one, the color varying depending on what class rank they're at.
** Twice over in ''VideoGame/Disgaea4APromiseUnforgotten'' does Fuka flare up with one - the first when her back's against the wall against Valvatorez and Fenrich in Chapter 2, and again [[spoiler:at the end of Chapter 8 when Des X (Fuka's killer, naturally) gets overly clingy with Genjuro]].

* ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIVOblivion'' After becoming a god of madness (or at least the steward of madness) you gain the ability to be wreathed in green flames.
** Meanwhile, in [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Skyrim's]] third DLC, ''Dragonborn'', the player gains access to a new [[MakeMeWannaShout Dragon Shout]] which shrouds them in a multicolored. dragon-shaped aura that greatly enhances their abilities.

* ''VideoGame/{{Fallout 3}}'' might count with the Enclave Tesla Power Armor's constant electric discharges between the coils. Prior to ''Broken Steel'', it was the best non-unique armor in terms of protection but made the wearer much less stealthy due to the glow and its heaviness. Plus it also gives a nifty bonus to energy weapons.
** The Glowing Ones, as their name implies, have a SicklyGreenGlow, and the Feral Ghoul Reavers burn with green smoke.

** Lexaeus uses one in ''Chain of Memories''. His "Absent Silhouette" in ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII Final Mix'' has one that grows absolutely massive by the end of the battle. For some reason, he also has a steadily-increasing "power level" in the top corner of the screen. Yes, DBZ jokes were made, moving on...

* ''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.

** Every character gets one when using a super in [[VideoGame/StreetFighterAlpha Alpha]]. Ryu also gets surrounded by a blue Battle Aura after activating his Denjin Mode hyper in ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3''.
* ''VideoGame/Strider2014'' is an interesting example. The wispy, red thing coming off Hiryu is actually excess plasma that he's unable to channel because he's already channeling as much as he is able to. It takes the form of his character's trademark ScarfOfAsskicking but due to its nature, it's more or less a Battle Aura.

* ''VideoGame/{{Touhou}}'': Some characters display battle auras when using their spellcards (if you can see them through the [[BulletHell fog of bullets]]. Fujiwara no Mokou takes the prize, with a battle aura that manifests in the shape of a [[HotWings pulsing phoenix]].
** Ironically, Utsuho, whose power is literally that of stars (i.e. nuclear fusion), doesn't glow. At all. Then again it would be hardly noticeable considering the miniature suns she lobs around.

* ''VideoGame/ZoneOfTheEnders'': Orbital Frames activate an aura when in Burst state, usually proceeded by a powerful, unblockable attack and they come in many colors

* Justice Firebird has an aura of yellow flames in ''Webcomic/EveryButtonHurtsTheOtherGuy'' as a pastiche of/homage to ''Manga/DragonBall'' and a sign that he is signifcantly more powerful than the main cast.

* Paranormal researcher and parapsychlogist Guy Lyon Playfair observed, while in the Phillipines, that in the emotional and heated atmosphere of a cock-fighting arena, the eventual winner of a contest between two apparently evenly matched birds would exude an aura that would swell and wash over the eventual loser. The local "shaman" who showed him how to observe for this suggested he really, closely, watched the run up to a boxing match between two human fighters, when both got into the ring and first squared up to each other. Playfair noted that his Filipino contact appeared to make a living out of betting on cock-fighting events, and he thought to apply this to human sporting contests, with a little success. [[note]]Playfair also noted it didn't always "switch on" for him, but that when it did, it took the form of a wave of some sort of energy swelling over and engulfing the contestant who lost the bout. He also noted that it was also present in team games with more than one person on each side, but a more diffuse and less convincing effect.[[/note]]

* ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'': Shinigami have tangible Battle Auras, which at the high end of the spectrum can incapacitate low-powered enemies simply by being released. When two opponents are particularly focused, their battle auras also take on physical forms behind them, forming a shape that represents the spirit of the fighter. In one such fight, Ichigo's takes the shape of a Hollow's mask - foreshadowing his inner Hollow gaining in power [[spoiler:as well as the later reveal that his inner Hollow is his true Zanpakuto spirit and source of his Shinigami powers]]. General Yamamoto's appears as [[IncendiaryExponent a layer of flame]], whilst [[BloodKnight Kenpachi's]] aura is in the form of a skull.

** Superman's new power, known as the [[https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--fQCPQXhK--/c_scale,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/bujam9yj8ejw84vdzmhh.png Solar flare]] which has pretty devastating results. The only drawback being after one use, he [[DePower loses all his powers]] and becomes vulnerable as human for days.

* In ''Webcomic/GodOfHighSchool'', many of the characters who use Charyeok gain an aura based on the being they're contracted with. For example, Judge Q gains a cape, a clown mask, and a sneering jester behind him when he activates his powers.

* ''Franchise/DragonBall'' at [[Manga/DragonBall first]] had these rarely, as a sign the user was an exceptional martial artist, but they became more common, with a huge variety of colors, usually depending on user or power used as realistic martial arts [[SoLastSeason became less and less effective]], to the point white auras (which are blue in many video game adaptations for some reason) produced by most human, Saiyan and Namek fighters (notably Krillin, Yamcha and Tien) and Saiyans became generic. They and most others tend to act like constantly surging, glowing updrafts, sometimes even lifting nearby objects, although they sometimes inexplicably push down and form craters instead. In ''Anime/DragonBallZ'', the Super Saiyans take on {{golden|supermode}} auras and continuing with the weather theme, produce sparks a constant electric crackle at Super Saiyan 2 and 3. Villains often possess a Purple Aura (As purple is seen as the Color of Death in Japanese culture). [[Anime/DragonBallZBattleOfGods Super Saiyan God]] produces an aura that instead moves like a fire, and [[Anime/DragonBallZResurrectionF Super Saiyan Blue]] gives off white embers as the users get better at using god {{ki|manipulation}}, although this entirely cosmetic, as these "god" auras have little to no effect on the environment. ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'' reveals that the angels have an "Ultra Instinct Omen" technique that produces a simmering liquid looking aura that is not cosmetic, reckless use giving off large amounts of heat.

* ''Franchise/DragonBall'' at [[Manga/DragonBall first]] had these rarely, as a sign the user was an exceptional martial artists, but they became more common, with a huge variety of colors, usually depending on user or power used as realistic martial arts [[SoLastSeason became less and less effective]], to the point white auras (which are blue in many video game adaptations for some reason) produced by most human, Saiyan and Namek fighters (notably Krillin, Yamcha and Tien) and Saiyans became generic. They and most others tend to act like constantly surging, glowing updrafts, sometimes even lifting nearby object, although they sometimes inexplicably push down and form craters instead. In ''Anime/DragonBallZ'', the Super Saiyans take on {{golden|supermode}} auras and continuing with the weather theme, produce sparks a constant electric crackle at Super Saiyan 2 and 3. Villains often possess a Purple Aura (As purple is seen as the Color of Death in Japanese culture). [[Anime/DragonBallZBattleOfGods Super Saiyan god]] produces an aura that instead moves like a fire, and [[Anime/DragonBallZResurrectionF Super Saiyan "Blue"]] gives off white embers as the users get better at using godly {{ki|manipulation}}, although this entirely cosmetic, as these "god" auras have little to no effect on the environment. ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'' reveals that the angels have an "Ultra Instinct Omen" technique that produces a simmering liquid looking aura that is not cosmetic, reckless use giving off large amounts of heat.

* ''VideoGame/{{Strider}}'' (2014) is an interesting example. The wispy, red thing coming off Hiryu is actually excess plasma that he's unable to channel because he's already channeling as much as he is able to. It takes the form of his character's trademark ScarfOfAsskicking but due to its nature, it's more or less a Battle Aura.

** Although it is usually not visible, there's the entire concept of Haki. Shanks knocks out dozens of Mooks just by walking by them because his Haki aura is so strong (something Luffy has done as well). Thus making it the only Battle Aura you can use to punch someone in the face.

* ''Franchise/DragonBall'' at [[Manga/DragonBall first]] had these rarely, as a sign the user was an exceptional martial artists, but they became more common, with a huge variety of colors, usually depending on user or power used as realistic martial arts [[SoLastSeason became less and less effective]], to the point white auras (which are blue in many video game adaptations for some reason) produced by most human, Saiyan and Namek fighters (notably Krillin, Yamcha and Tien) and Saiyans became generic. They and most others tend to act like constantly surging, glowing updrafts, sometimes even lifting nearby object, although they sometimes inexplicably push down and form craters instead. In ''Anime/DragonBallZ'', the Super Saiyans take on {{golden|supermode}} auras and continuing with the weather theme, produce sparks a constant electric crackle at Super Saiyan 2 and 3. Villains often possess a Purple Aura (As purple is seen as the Color of Death in Japanese culture). [[Anime/DragonBallZBattleOfGods Super Saiyan god]] produces an aura that instead moves like a fire, and [[Anime/DragonBallZResurrectionF Super Saiyan "Blue"]] gives off white embers as the users get better at using godly {{ki|manipulation}}, although this entirely cosmetic, as these "god" auras have little to no affect on the environment. ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'' reveals that the angels have an "Ultra Instinct Omen" technique that produces a simmering liquid looking aura that is not cosmetic, reckless use giving off large amounts of heat.

** In the expansion ''[[{{Animesque}} Tome of Battle]]'', martial disciplines have [[ColourCodedForYourConvenience color-coded]] auras. Stone Dragon is green, Setting Sun is yellow, Shadow Hand is deep purple, Devoted Spirit is [[RealMenWearPink pink]], Diamond Mind is lavender, etc.