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An '''Onlooker''' (傍観者 ''Bōkansha'') is a powerful entity capable of watching the events that unfold in the world, yet are cursed to never be allowed to intervene. [[Rachel Alucard]] is the most famous of the Onlookers. | An '''Onlooker'''<ref>''BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 12: Uninvited Guest''</ref> (傍観者 ''Bōkansha'') is a powerful entity capable of watching the events that unfold in the world, yet are cursed to never be allowed to intervene. [[Rachel Alucard]] is the most famous of the Onlookers. | ||
==Information== | ==Information== | ||
The title is seemingly passed from one being to another, and rarely do two Onlookers exist at the same time. An Onlooker is blessed with the ability to remember events and circumstances that transcend [[ | The title is seemingly passed from one being to another, and rarely do two Onlookers exist at the same time. An Onlooker is blessed with the ability to remember events and circumstances that transcend [[Phenomenon Intervention]]. Rachel could remember over 725 timelines worth of information, with each one being around 100 years long.<ref>''BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, Story Mode, Ragna the Bloodedge, Neutral Ending''</ref><ref>''BlazBlue Material Collection, Endless Waltz''</ref> It appears that Onlookers are granted immense power, especially with [[sorcery]]. Onlookers also emit a powerful presence<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Amane Nishiki, Act III''</ref>, and have the ability to [[Observer|Observe]]; all known Onlookers are also Observers, and all have a degree of power with phenomenon intervention. | ||
Should an Onlooker intervene with the world, then most of their overwhelming power is stripped from them. Furthermore, the more that they continue to intervene in the world, the more power is stripped from them until they eventually vanish from existence. This was said to cause [[Clavis Alucard]] a great deal of emotional pain as he longed to help change the world for the better.<ref>''BlazBlue: Phase Shift 1, Chapter 2 - Cat of Crimson Sunset''</ref> The world always needs an Onlooker, and the world seemingly chooses who they are.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, Act III''</ref> | Should an Onlooker intervene with the world, then most of their overwhelming power is stripped from them. Furthermore, the more that they continue to intervene in the world, the more power is stripped from them until they eventually vanish from existence. This was said to cause [[Clavis Alucard]] a great deal of emotional pain as he longed to help change the world for the better.<ref>''BlazBlue: Phase Shift 1, Chapter 2 - Cat of Crimson Sunset''</ref> The world always needs an Onlooker, and the world seemingly chooses who they are.<ref>''BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, Act III''</ref> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In the English localization, Onlooker was merged with Observer, taking on the latter's name. | *In the English localization, Onlooker was merged with Observer in most instances, taking on the latter's name. There are some instances where this is not the case and ''Onlooker'' is used instead. | ||
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*[[Observer]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:35, 16 May 2022
An Onlooker[1] (傍観者 Bōkansha) is a powerful entity capable of watching the events that unfold in the world, yet are cursed to never be allowed to intervene. Rachel Alucard is the most famous of the Onlookers.
Information
The title is seemingly passed from one being to another, and rarely do two Onlookers exist at the same time. An Onlooker is blessed with the ability to remember events and circumstances that transcend Phenomenon Intervention. Rachel could remember over 725 timelines worth of information, with each one being around 100 years long.[2][3] It appears that Onlookers are granted immense power, especially with sorcery. Onlookers also emit a powerful presence[4], and have the ability to Observe; all known Onlookers are also Observers, and all have a degree of power with phenomenon intervention.
Should an Onlooker intervene with the world, then most of their overwhelming power is stripped from them. Furthermore, the more that they continue to intervene in the world, the more power is stripped from them until they eventually vanish from existence. This was said to cause Clavis Alucard a great deal of emotional pain as he longed to help change the world for the better.[5] The world always needs an Onlooker, and the world seemingly chooses who they are.[6]
Whenever referencing the act of an Onlooker violating their role by participating in the events of the world, theatrical analogies are used. At times Onlookers are referred to as "the audience" who watch the "actors". When they intervene in the world, they are sometimes said to take a "step on the stage".[7]
Members
- Clavis Alucard - deceased
- Rachel Alucard - continued interference made her lose her powers; unknown if they are restored
- Amane Nishiki - chosen as Rachel's replacement
Trivia
- In the English localization, Onlooker was merged with Observer in most instances, taking on the latter's name. There are some instances where this is not the case and Onlooker is used instead.
See also
References
- ↑ BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 12: Uninvited Guest
- ↑ BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, Story Mode, Ragna the Bloodedge, Neutral Ending
- ↑ BlazBlue Material Collection, Endless Waltz
- ↑ BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Amane Nishiki, Act III
- ↑ BlazBlue: Phase Shift 1, Chapter 2 - Cat of Crimson Sunset
- ↑ BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Arcade Mode, Valkenhayn R. Hellsing, Act III
- ↑ BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Arcade Mode, Amane Nishiki - BUSHIN