History Main / PsychicLink

* ''Manga/OnePiece'': [[spoiler:The Egghead arc reveals that the [[TheOmniscientCouncilOfVagueness Five Elders]] share a link that allows them to communicate non-verbally across incredibly vast distances, with Saturn coordinating to {{summon|Magic}} the rest of the Elders while they are in Mary Geoise and he is alone in Egghead.]]

* ''Manga/OnePiece'': [[spoiler:The Egghead arc reveals the the [[TheOmniscientCouncilOfVagueness Five Elders]] share a link that allows them to communicate non-verbally across incredibly vast distances, with Saturn coordinating to {{summon|Magic}} the rest of the Elders while they are in Mary Geoise and he is alone in Egghead.]]

* Hayate and the Wolkenritter in ''Franchise/LyricalNanoha''. The link allows Hayate to know whenever something very wrong happens to one of her knights.
* ''Anime/MobileSuitGundam00'':
** The supersoldiers of ([[spoiler:Allelujah and Marie]] in particular) are able to utilize quantum brainwaves in a way that allows a form of telepathy; moreover, they can sense each others' presence from miles away. The Innovators take this many steps further; not only can they all communicate psychically, but (according to Regene Regetta) they also use their quantum brainwaves in conjunction with GN particles to create direct links to Veda, and ''see through each others' eyes.'' They also have the ability to locate each other and warp the minds of the unsuspecting, as can be seen when Regene [[spoiler:scouts out his genetic twin, Tieria Erde, and proceeds to MindRape him so hard that he begins to hallucinate]].
** It's a little unclear whether the ELS have this or a HiveMind in TheMovie. It is stated that they maintain contact with each other via quantum brainwaves, in much the same way advanced humans can. Handily, this allows Innovators to contact them... not so handily, [[spoiler:the ELS are capable of processing several orders of magnitude more information than a human brain can, and bringing a human into that link places the brain cells under so much strain that they actually begin dying from overexertion.]]
* Though [[ShrinkingViolet one of the characters]] can already speak [[{{Telepathy}} telepathically]] in ''Manga/NegimaMagisterNegiMagi'' (plus a minor ability by the lead), the pactio cards allow the [[BattleCouple two partners]] to communicate to each other and only each other; this is done with the mage's power (these pairs make up most of the cast). The partners of the mage don't seem to able to communicate with eachother, emphasizing the autonomous nature of the pact. This effectively subverts the [[HaremSeries nature of the series]].
* ''Manga/OmamoriHimari'': This is how Tama communicates, since she never actually SPEAKS. It's also made explicit after [[spoiler:she lets Himari live instead of eating her: Himari hears Tama's voice inside her head.]]

* ''Manga/SoulEater'' has this in the form of characters' souls. Soul Resonance allows thoughts to be conveyed between two people, and within groups. Soul and Maka seemed to have gained the ability to decide on their next move without actually ''saying'' anything. At least one character can communicate with others through their soul wavelengths (Azusa stays in contact with Ox this way during the Baba Yaga arc).
* In ''Anime/{{Dangaioh}}'', the psychic enhancements that the four kids (Miya, Pai, Roll and Lamda) received allow them not only to handle their PsychicPowers, but lets them read each other's thoughts and feelings with relative ease. This is revealed when [[spoiler: Miya starts having flashbacks of her life in Earth, which her companions can see too. This gives them the motivation they needed to rebel against their masters and run away.]]
* As implied by the page quote, in ''Anime/SonicTheHedgehogTheMovie'', Sonic and Metal Sonic are mentally linked, so each of them knows and thinks what the other knows and thinks.
* Masters and Servants in ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'' seem to have a low-level mental connection -- enough at least to tell them if their contract gets severed. The anime, which follows [[RoadCone Saber's route]] from the visual novel, sneakily uses this to reveal something we only find out in Sakura's route. When [[spoiler:the Servant Rider]] dies, watch for which character feels it.
* ''Manga/ForTheKidISawInMyDreams'': The protagonist Senri shared visions with with his twin brother Kazuto. The visions usually occured whenever one of them was expriencing physical truma.
* Skewered hilariously in ''Manga/PrincessResurrection''. Hiro's sister Sawawa can feel it right away whenever he's [[GoodThingYouCanHeal horribly injured or killed]] -- but she always dismisses it as her imagination and goes back to eating her parfait.
* In ''Manga/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast2005'', Link and Zelda are first brought together by her psychic distress call, and continue to maintain the bond throughout the rest of the story. It's hinted, though not outright declared, that they retain the connection throughout their lives.

* In ''Manga/HalfAndHalf'', the main characters Shinichi and Yuuki share a Psychic Link of feeling each other's emotions and physical experiences, be it pain or just sadness, happiness and guilt after the accident that kills them both.
* The [[PsychicPowers Mu]] in ''Manga/TowardTheTerra'' have a semi-conscious telepathic link with each other. This means they can understand the other person much better than an ordinary human, but also leads to complications during the battle. The Mu are strongly distracted by the death of their companions and hearing telepathic screams during [[spoiler: the destruction of Nazca]] turns Jomy into TheUnfettered.
* The MISAKA network of ''Literature/ACertainMagicalIndex'', which is a telepathic link between the 10,000 [[spoiler:Misaka clones]], allowing them to share information and experiences. In the ''Manga/ACertainScientificRailgun'' spinoff, a similar network is created through [[spoiler:the Level Upper program]], which let one person link to and use the capabilities of thousands of espers at once (while said espers were all in a coma).
* ''Manga/SacrificialPrincessAndTheKingOfBeasts'': Tradition demands that the members of Ozmargo royalty summon an entity to from a bond with them so the being will become their familiar. Leonheart has bonded to a giant dragon called Gwiber. Sariphi insists on trying to summon a creature of her own to be a worthy queen (partly because of Anubis' manipulations), despite Leo's objections. She almost dies of exhaustion, but ends up summoning a phoenix called Lord Bennu. Save for other familiars, ornly the familiar's master can understand what they says, thanks to their telephatic link. Taking into account that Bennu is a DeadpanSnarker and quite foul-mouthed, it is a luck that only Sariphi and Gwiber can understand him.
* The bonded partners of ''Manga/{{Sekirei}}'' have an empathic link, with the more powerful able to share dreams. An Ashikabi with multiple Sekirei is also able to act as a psychic intermediary, allowing them to combine their powers together to form [[CombinationAttack new attacks]].
* ''Anime/VariableGeo'': In the OVA, Yuka shares an unexplained rapport with her childhood friend (and [[FriendlyRivalry sparring partner]]), Satomi. It allows Yuka to [[TheEmpath sense Satomi's feelings]], which becomes integral to the plot, once the latter goes missing during the VG Tournament.
* Played with in ''Literature/HighSchoolDXD''. Issei and Ddraig nominally share a psychich link, since the latter takes the form of an EmpathicWeapon occupying (and later replacing) the former's right hand. However, Issei's complete lack of magical talent means this requires his full concentration. It's much more practical for them to both speak out loud. This is an effort on Ddraig's part, but as a Divine Dragon, not a significant one.
* ''Literature/RebuildWorld'':
** The protagonist Akira is a DifferentlyPoweredIndividual known as an Old World Domain Connector, with a genetically engineered wireless BrainComputerInterface he uses for telepathy (as well as transmitting videos and once an ImagineSpot) with his VirtualSidekick Alpha. It seems in Akira's dreams he links with her too as he sees Alpha's interactions with others in a WhiteVoidRoom. Akira can also form a link with other connectors such as the PlayfulHacker Shirou, who Akira allows to [[SeeingThroughAnothersEyes see through his eyes]], as well as transmit computer files (which he needs Alpha to process for him as code is just gibberish to his mind).
** There is TheReveal [[spoiler:that Katsuya is an old world connector, which comes with multiple side effects. One of them is that he forms what Alpha calls a "Local Network" out of his BattleHarem which results in them sharing his emotions to a degree, being NotHerself, and coordinating super well. The reason Akira forms no such network is due to his closed heartedness compared to Katsuya, as well as Alpha intentionally isolating him.]]

A PsychicLink can be the result of either [[FunctionalMagic magic]], [[WeirdScience science]], or [[AppliedPhlebotinum technology]].

** The connection between a Digimon and Tamer is more akin to BondCreatures than PsychicLink. However, the aforementioned bond between Impmon and Renamon, as well as [[KidHero Takato]] and [[TheWoobie Jeri]], count. Thankfully, neither of those bonds [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown seems]] [[MindRape to transmit]] [[InTheBack pain]].

* In ''Manga/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast2005'', Link and Zelda are first brought together by her psychic distress call, and continue to maintain the bond throughout the rest of the story. It's hinted, though not outright declared, that they retain the connection throughout their lives. (PsychicLink indeed...)
* ''Manga/InuYasha'': It's hinted at in a few places throughout the manga but only directly commented on once. There's some kind of PsychicLink between [[NobleDemon Sesshomaru]] and [[TheIgor Jaken]] that's acknowledged, but never explained. It doesn't matter where Sesshomaru goes, Jaken can always find him again with unerring accuracy. When [[TheStoic Sesshomaru]] experiences something [[NotSoStoic he doesn't want to convey]], Jaken immediately conveys it on his behalf (sneezing, which was [[SneezeCut exploited for comedy]], and [[HeWillNotCrySoICryForHim crying]], which was [[TearJerker not so comedic]]). In the end, it's [[TheSmartGuy Miroku]] who puts a voice to the hints that have cropped up throughout the manga after a moment of [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments pure comedy]] in the middle of a fight reveals the fact to everyone:

* In ''Manga/HalfAndHalf'', the main characters Shinichi and Yuuki share a PsychicLink of feeling each other's emotions and physical experiences, be it pain or just sadness, happiness and guilt after the accident that kills them both.

* The 1980s version of ''Film/{{Flash Gordon|1980}}'' had a telepathic telephone that would establish a PsychicLink between caller and receiver.

* Gerald Tarrant and Damien Vryce get a PsychicLink in the ''Literature/ColdfireTrilogy''. Tarrant first makes it so he can [[EmotionEater feed]] off Damien's fear during his nightmares. The link becomes more powerful at the very end of the novels.

* On ''Series/{{Charmed|1998}}'' the Halliwell sisters share a connection that certainly borders a PsychicLink, but is never full blown. Phoebe, being actually psychic, can access and manipulate this connection the easiest. When Piper is caught on a separate plane, Phoebe is able to sense her. In the comic continuation of the show, Phoebe, Piper, and Paige all enter a literal and stronger telepathic connection thanks to a spell which lets them communicate across three different planes.

* ''Webcomic/TuesdayTitans'': When a human and [[{{Kaiju}} Titan]] are connected, they share a strong mental connection. They share sensory input, being able to see, smell, hear, feel, and taste through each other. The link is also empathic, allowing them to share what each other is feeling.

* ''TuesdayTitans'': When a human and [[{{Kaiju}} Titan]] are connected, they share a strong mental connection. They share sensory input, being able to see, smell, hear, feel, and taste through each other. The link is also empathic, allowing them to share what each other is feeling.

* When ''Series/OneLifeToLive'''s Luna Moody was kidnapped by an escaped convict, her best friend (and soon to be lover) max Holden was able to track them down and rescue her via their psychic connection.

* In the [[Manga/TheLegendOfZeldaAkiraHimekawa manga adaptation]] of ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast'' by Akira Himekawa, Link and Zelda are first brought together by her psychic distress call, and continue to maintain the bond throughout the rest of the story. It's hinted, though not outright declared, that they retain the connection throughout their lives. (PsychicLink indeed...)

* ''Series/{{Tracker}}'' had a race called Orsians, who were born in pairs, with each pair sharing a psychic link. They often used jewelry or metal collars to better conduct the brainwaves.

* ''ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogIDW'': In the ''Scrapnik Island'' miniseries, [[spoiler:Mecha Sonic's plan is to use a device created by Eggman to telepathically control his robots and the Mikes Electric in order to [[FreakyFridayFlip swap bodies]] with Sonic so he can escape the island]]. Fortunately, the Scrapniks [[BigDamnHeroes arrive for the rescue]] before the plan can go off, but the two form a psychic link as a side effect. This enables [[spoiler:Sonic to talk with Mecha, who is otherwise TheVoiceless, and then use his body [[HeWillNotCrySoICryForHim to express the emotions that Mecha can't]].]]

* ''Literature/TheSagaOfTuck'': While it is only hinted at, [[BloodBrothers Tuck and Mike]] seem to believe that they are psychically connected... and there's a few indications that they are right.

* In ''Series/TheHauntingOfHillHouse'', the Crain siblings seem to have at least a mild version of this; when Nell dies they all [[CatapultNightmare bolt straight out of bed]]. Nell and Luke in particular have TwinTelepathy and can sense what the other is feeling.

* ''VideoGame/FirstEncounterAssaultRecon'' has the link between the [[CloningBlues Replica forces]] and their psychic commander which enables the commander to monitor the Replicas' activities from a safe distance, receive instantaneous feedback from the field troops, and telepathically issue orders in response to that information. While the Replica soldiers are perfectly capable of acting on their own once activated and given orders by duly authorized people, they work best with the psychic commander coordinating their overall activities.

* ''Series/TheWheelOfTime2021'': The Bond between Warders and Aes Sedai, letting them sense each other telepathically to a limited degree. It includes feeling what the other does along with knowing their location. One can also imagine it has some [[HotterAndSexier other]] implications for Alenna and her Warders, who also are her lovers.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': The Palismans can communicate telepathicaly with their masters, once their are bonded. However, seems that happens only when master and palisman are together. In "Eclipse Lake", a Coven mook takes Ghost from Amity, but just tosses it down, before throwing Amity in the abyss. It is obvious she can't summon Ghost telepathically to save her, like it happens in other fictions.

* ''Fanfic/ChildOfTheStorm'': At the start of ''Ghosts of the Past'', Harry gives Carol some psychic counselling to deal with the mental trauma from the events of the previous Book. However, it's later discovered that due to his inexperience with such use of his powers, it caused their minds to imprint on each other, allowing them to pick up each other's thoughts without actively trying. While this is initially awkward - especially considering their significant pre-existing {{UST}} - they learn to deal with it, with no further negative consequences than an occasional habit of slipping into psychic conversations around others and some fears on Harry's part that (being a monstrously powerful telepath) he might accidentally be influencing her, and it comes in very useful in the ''Bloody Hell'' arc. [[spoiler: In chapter 46, they graduate to being MindlinkMates.]]

* In Creator/AndreNorton's ''Literature/OrdealInOtherwhere'', Charis and Shann develop one. And use it to argue with the Wyverns. In ''Literature/ForerunnerForay'', their son recounts how the Wyverns trained him because of it.

* The Aes Sedai and their Warders in ''Literature/TheWheelOfTime''. Their bond allows them to read one another's emotions.
** In later books, the same bond is used between husband and wife (and wife and wife).

* In ''Literature/TheWitchlands'', witches who are close to each other can become Threadsiblings. Usually, all this does is give the pair increased awareness of each other's feelings and presence, but it can also be harnessed to craft linked magical artifacts, [[spoiler:keep one side of the pair alive even when deadly wounded, or facilitate long-range telepathy between Threadsiblings.]]