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"What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger."
― Friedrich Nietzsche
"You can bleed us to the brink of death, crush every bone in our bodies, it only makes us more powerful!"
― Vegeta to Cui (Dragon Ball Z)
"The only way to defeat Mahoraga is to slaughter it with a new attack before it can adapt. Cleave fits the criteria. However, if it hasn't adapted only to Dismantle but to slashing attacks in general, then... Mahoraga's regeneration will soon be complete."
― In regards to Mahoraga (Jujutsu Kaisen)

The power to immediately adapt to danger and harm. Not to be confused with Evolution.

Also Called[]

  • Instant Adaptation
  • Instant Evolution
  • Nemesis
  • Reactive Evolution
  • Spontaneous Adaptation
  • Self-Modification
  • Zenkai (Dragon Ball series)

Capabilities[]

The users can either instantly develop powers or abilities to deal with threats or their bodies dynamically learn from experience. Depending on the user's control of the power or genetic structure, the reactive effects can be permanent or temporary.

For example, after a certain situation, the user's skin may become tougher. They may display increased IQ after a difficult test or fortified emotions after a personal argument. The user may be able to read different languages after moments of looking them up or be able to withstand a constant bombardment of radiation. Some users may develop Enhanced Durability after being shot, or grow Dermal Armor, or gain the opposite power of their opponent.

In some instances, a magical object may express similar powers.

Applications[]

Techniques[]

Variations[]

Examples[]

Associations[]

Limitations[]

  • Adaptations may only be temporary.
  • may not function against users of Adaptation Immunity.
  • may be defeated or even die before the adaptation takes place.
  • Certain hidden threats may not be reacted to.
  • May be vulnerable to Downgrading.
  • New adaptations may grow naturally or be produced as a monstrosity.
  • Learning some adaptations may negate other adaptations (e.g. learning to breathe water may prevent breathing air).
  • Some adaptations may be in conjunction with weaknesses, even downright detrimental outside the object of adaptation.
  • Some reactions may have a delayed response.
  • Some threats may be beyond the extent of what the user can adapt to.
  • The extent and speed of adaptations may vary between users.
  • Usually dependent upon a direct threat to the person, resulting in responsive action.

Known Users[]

Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]

  • The Tyrant (Akame ga Kill)
  • Wielders of Incursio (Akame ga Kill)
  • Gozu (Area D)
  • Priscilla (Claymore)
  • Various Characters (Dragon Ball Series)
  • Sachiel (Evangelion)
  • Wall Eehto (Fairy Tail)
  • Kenshirō (Fist of the North Star)
  • Eight Handled Sword Divergent Sila Divine General Mahoraga (Jujutsu Kaisen)
  • Kars (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part II: Battle Tendency); after becoming the Ultimate Life Form
  • ACT Stand Users (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
  • Requiem Stand Users (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
  • Arceus (Pokémon)
  • Haru Glory (Rave Master)
  • Gale Raregroove/King (Rave Master)
  • Lucia Raregroove (Rave Master)
  • Hideauze (Suisei no Gargantia)
  • Garou (One Punch Man)
  • Arcueid Brunestud (TYPE-MOON)
  • Angeloids (Sora No Otoshimono); via Pandora Mode
  • Tomura Shigaraki (My Hero Academia)
  • Eight-Handled Sword Divergent Sila Divine General Mahoraga (Jujutsu Kaisen)
  • Rimuru Tempest (That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime)

Cartoons[]

  • Shane Gooseman (The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers)
  • Nanomech (Ben 10)
  • Rex Salazar (Generator Rex); via the Omega-1 Nanite
  • Shirley (The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 3)
  • Amazo (Justice League Unlimited/DC Animated Universe/DCAU)
  • Morphos ("Max Steel")
  • Footbots (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012)

Comics[]

  • E.V.E. (Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog)
  • Amazo (DC Comics)
  • Doomsday (DC Comics)
  • Martians (DC Comics)
  • OMACs (DC Comics)
  • Allen the Alien (Invincible/Image Comics)
  • Bruce Banner/Hulk (Marvel Comics)
  • Heather Cameron/Lifeguard (Marvel Comics)
  • Endgame (David Haller/Legion Personality) (Marvel Comics); persona of Legion
  • James Howlett/Ultimate Wolverine (Earth-1610) (Marvel Comics)
  • Armando Muñoz/Darwin (Marvel Comics)
  • Protégé (Earth-691) (Marvel Comics)
  • Super-Adaptoid (Marvel Comics)

Movies[]

  • Cyborg (DC Extended Universe)
  • Meta-Coolers (Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler)
  • Gamera (Gamera)
  • Omnidroids (The Incredibles)
  • Iron Giant (The Iron Giant)
  • Godzilla (Shin Godzilla)

Literature[]

Live Television[]

  • Valeria (Ángel o Demonio)
  • Zaragas (Ultraman series)

Video Games[]

  • Alex Mercer (Prototype)
  • J'avos (Resident Evil 6)
  • Emerl (Sonic the Hedgehog)
  • Metal Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog)

Web Animation[]

  • The Hound (RWBY)
  • Turbo Mecha Sonic (Super Mario Bros. Z)

Other[]

  • XII (Anima: Beyond Fantady)
  • The Machine (Anima: Beyond Fantasy); via the Mothers

Web Original[]

Known Powers[]

  • Ultra Instinct (Dragon Ball Super)

Known Objects[]

  • Omega-1 Nanite (Generator Rex)
  • Anubis (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part III: Stardust Crusaders)
  • Stand Arrows (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
  • Great Sacred Treasure (Kid Icarus: Uprising)
  • Decalogue (Rave Master)
  • Ten Commandments Sword (Rave Master)

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