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[[File:BeamofEnTristanment_7211.png|link=Yu-Gi-Oh|right|Tristan demonstrates [[Yu-Gi-Oh |
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Not to be confused with the similar [[Thunder Shock]], which expresses, well, shock. |
Not to be confused with the similar [[Thunder Shock]], which expresses, well, shock. |
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* Can be seen at various points in ''[[Ranma One Half|Ranma 1/2]]'', usually used for comic effect. |
* Can be seen at various points in ''[[Ranma One Half|Ranma 1/2]]'', usually used for comic effect. |
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* Often occurs in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh]]'', when Yugi manages to think up a strategy to beat his latest opponent. |
* Often occurs in ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh]]'', when Yugi manages to think up a strategy to beat his latest opponent. |
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* Seen in the sixth episode of the TV version of ''[[Ah My Goddess (Manga)|Ah My Goddess]]'', when Belldandy sensed the entity possessing Megumi's apartment. |
* Seen in the sixth episode of the TV version of ''[[Ah! My Goddess (Manga)|Ah My Goddess]]'', when Belldandy sensed the entity possessing Megumi's apartment. |
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* In ''[[Gundam]]'' shows, the [[Beam of Enlightenment]] signifies a Newtype's danger sense going off, and is generally referred to as the "Newtype flash" by fans. |
* In ''[[Gundam]]'' shows, the [[Beam of Enlightenment]] signifies a Newtype's danger sense going off, and is generally referred to as the "Newtype flash" by fans. |
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* Every time ''[[Kaiji]]'' discovers anything at all, there's a notorious close-up of his face with a lightning bolt in the background. |
* Every time ''[[Kaiji]]'' discovers anything at all, there's a notorious close-up of his face with a lightning bolt in the background. |
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A commonly used device when the character gets a moment of clarity, shock, or insight what looks like a laser or a lightning bolt on a black background will shoot behind their heads. Used to emphasize the urgency or impact of what the character has just realized.
The Idea Bulb is a similar convention in Western media. Alertness Blink also has a lot in common with this trope.
Not to be confused with the similar Thunder Shock, which expresses, well, shock.
Examples of Beam of Enlightenment include:
Anime and Manga
- Various moments in Dragonball Z when someone senses another character's ki (energy).
- Gohan also had a Beam Of Enlightenment when he snapped and transformed into a Super Saiyan 2.
- Another instance where it is used frequently is in Detective Conan, whenever the title character finally realizes who the criminal is.
- It's also used when a character finds a breakthrough, when the suspect/victim of the week hears something uncomfortable that is bound to turn up later.
- Can be seen at various points in Ranma 1/2, usually used for comic effect.
- Often occurs in Yu-Gi-Oh, when Yugi manages to think up a strategy to beat his latest opponent.
- Seen in the sixth episode of the TV version of Ah My Goddess, when Belldandy sensed the entity possessing Megumi's apartment.
- In Gundam shows, the Beam of Enlightenment signifies a Newtype's danger sense going off, and is generally referred to as the "Newtype flash" by fans.
- Every time Kaiji discovers anything at all, there's a notorious close-up of his face with a lightning bolt in the background.
- One of the songs on the soundtrack is even entitled "Beam of Light".
- Sena, the running back nicknamed Eyeshield 21, often has these when noticing his enemy's weakness, or realizing how to make himself faster/stronger.
- Also very frequent in Cromartie High School.
Video Game
- Shows up whenever the Dimensional Scream activates in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky, and the anime specials based on them.
Web Comics
- Used in El Goonish Shive when, thinking that she's going to die, Ellen temporarily goes nuts.