As you may already know, henshin is the transformation sequence that occurs when the average mahou shoujo changes into her alter ego. Both henshin and attacks are access through a special password or phrase that is called in order for the event to take place. Yet, believe it or not, there is a basic structure set to these phrases. Not too many people think about it when they call out the henshin of their favorite magical girl, but their is a certain sequence that most attacks and henshin follow in order for them to work. But, fret not, for I will walk you through the basics of constructing you own henshin or attack phrase!
Now, it really isn't all that difficult. It only takes a simple grasp of grammar (noun, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, etc.) and a basic break down of a given phrase. Let's start with Sailor Moon's henshin, "Moon Prism Power, Make Up!"
"Moon Prism Power, Make Up!"
(noun) + (adjective) + (noun) + (verb)
Did you notice that? When broken down and simplified, it demonstrates the basic formula used for henshin, kind of like P= l + l + w + w. Though it doesn't differ from a normal grammatical phrase, it is more symbolic than saying "Went to the park." Let's look at an attack phrase. We'll use a few from various animes since the formula can vary:
"Emerald Typhoon!"
"Azure Cyclone!"
(noun) + (noun)
"Ribbon Strawberry Check!"
"Mercury Aqua Mirage!"
(noun) + (noun) + (verb or noun)
"Saint Mirror Bridal Flash!"
"Starlight Honeymoon Therapy Kiss!"
(noun) + (noun) + (adjective) + (verb)
or
(noun) + (noun) + (noun) + (verb)
While it doesn't differ too much from the henshin phrase, the attack phrase can be as short and concise or as elaborate and lengthy as you want it to be. In some series, you can judge the attack strength by the length of the phrase. Though, when creating your own mahou shoujo henshin/ attack phrase keep in mind that it's more than formulas, it is also about imagination! A good noun and verb relationship always makes it sound good and if you manage to through in a nifty adjective, you've got yourself a too-cool-for-school phrase.
If you still need some help putting together a phrase for yourself, Seventh Sanctum - Anime has a generator that can help you. You just put in the type of entity or elements your attacks consist of and it spouts out a plethora of different things! Try it, you might like it! Please feel free to leave your comments and findings if you have anything to share!
Well, I must be off. Though I am not taking summer school, I must wake up fresh to attend a lecture of the History of Algebra and It's Impact on Humanity. I hear it's simply scintillating! Take care!
-.+.-DJ Harmony
(noun) + (adjective) + (noun) + (verb)
Did you notice that? When broken down and simplified, it demonstrates the basic formula used for henshin, kind of like P= l + l + w + w. Though it doesn't differ from a normal grammatical phrase, it is more symbolic than saying "Went to the park." Let's look at an attack phrase. We'll use a few from various animes since the formula can vary:
"Emerald Typhoon!"
"Azure Cyclone!"
(noun) + (noun)
"Ribbon Strawberry Check!"
"Mercury Aqua Mirage!"
(noun) + (noun) + (verb or noun)
"Saint Mirror Bridal Flash!"
"Starlight Honeymoon Therapy Kiss!"
(noun) + (noun) + (adjective) + (verb)
or
(noun) + (noun) + (noun) + (verb)
While it doesn't differ too much from the henshin phrase, the attack phrase can be as short and concise or as elaborate and lengthy as you want it to be. In some series, you can judge the attack strength by the length of the phrase. Though, when creating your own mahou shoujo henshin/ attack phrase keep in mind that it's more than formulas, it is also about imagination! A good noun and verb relationship always makes it sound good and if you manage to through in a nifty adjective, you've got yourself a too-cool-for-school phrase.
If you still need some help putting together a phrase for yourself, Seventh Sanctum - Anime has a generator that can help you. You just put in the type of entity or elements your attacks consist of and it spouts out a plethora of different things! Try it, you might like it! Please feel free to leave your comments and findings if you have anything to share!
Well, I must be off. Though I am not taking summer school, I must wake up fresh to attend a lecture of the History of Algebra and It's Impact on Humanity. I hear it's simply scintillating! Take care!
-.+.-DJ Harmony
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