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| “ | So the tip changes shape. That's why it kept getting me when I thought I dodged. | ” |
–Yūma Kuga, in Chapter 15.[1] | ||
Gen'yō (幻踊 Lit. Phantom Dance ?) is an Optional Trigger exclusive to Kogetsu,[3][4] including its spear variant.[2] An attack carried out using this Trigger takes the name of Gen'yō Kogetsu (幻踊 弧月 Lit. Phantom Dance Crescent Moon ?).[2]
Appearance[edit | edit source]
Gen'yō has no physical manifestation outside of its effect on Kogetsu, whose blade it enables the user to morph at will.[1]
Overview[edit | edit source]
The origins of this Trigger are unknown. Due to its function, it cannot have been created before Kogetsu.
Abilities[edit | edit source]
Gen'yō allows the user to freely manipulate the shape of Kogetsu's blade. It is often used as a counter-countermeasure as the user launches an attack with Kogetsu: if the target attempts to dodge,[5] the blade can be morphed in order to anticipate or follow their movement,[1] or it can be made to go around any defense they interpose.[2] This latter application is especially useful against Triggers that adversely affect weapons they come in contact with.[6] Particularly skilled users can synchronize the activation of Gen'yō so precisely that the opponent might fail to see the blade morph and to understand how they have been hit.[5]
Users[edit | edit source]
See also: Gen'yō Users
There are only two known users of Gen'yō:[7][4] Yōsuke Yoneya through his spear[2] and Yūta Miura in conjunction with a standard Kogetsu.[4] The former is particularly remarkable for seamlessly integrating the Trigger in his combat style. Members of branches who do not participate in Rank Wars are excluded from the count.[8]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 2 Chapter 15 (p. 18) and Episode 8.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 7 Chapter 59 (p. 9) and Episode 27.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 212)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 154)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 2 Chapter 14 (p. 14-16) and Episode 7.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga and Anime — Vol. 15 Chapter 126 (p. 7) and Episode 75.
- ↑ World Trigger Manga — Border Briefing File (p. 81)
- ↑
Daisuke Ashihara: Q: Are there any branches besides Tamakoma and Suzunari?
A: Border has 6 branches: Tamakoma, Suzunari, Wataayu (綿鮎 ?), Yumite District (弓手町 ?), Hayanuma (早沼 ?), and Kuma (久摩 ?). Its personnel are mostly those who prioritise work or school and don’t aim for A-Rank (they do not participate in the twice a week Rank Wars). The branches are placed on the outer edge of the Forbidden Zone. Other than Tamakoma, the branches function as a point of contact for local residents.
Source: Volume 18, Question Corner 11
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| Border Triggers | |
|---|---|
| Basic Equipment | Bail Out • Radar • Trion Body |
| Attacker | Kogetsu (Kogetsu: Spear) • Raygust • Scorpion • Sōgetsu (Axe) |
| Gunner | Asteroid • Cobra • Gimlet • Hornet • Hound • Meteor • Salamander • Tomahawk • Viper |
| Firearms | Assault Rifle • Grenade Launcher • Handgun • Minigun • Shotgun |
| Sniper | Egret • Ibis • Lightning |
| Defense | Escudo • Shield (Fixed Mode/Full Guard) |
| Trap | Switchbox |
| Optional | Bagworm • Bagworm Tag • Chameleon • Connector • Dummy Beacon • Enhanced Radar • Full Arms • Geist • Gen'yō • Grasshopper • Idaten • Lead Bullet • Makō • Senkū • Silencer • Spider • Starmaker • Teleporter • Thruster • Timer |
| Prototypes | Connector • Dummy Beacon • Full Arms • Geist • Idaten • Makō • Teleporter • Timer |
| Black | Fūjin • Tsukihiko Amō's Black Trigger • Yūma's Black Trigger |