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Richard and |<arl explore their favorite power systems across anime, manga, and other media, discussing what makes a system effective for storytelling versus what creates plot inconsistencies.
• Dragon Ball Z's power system fails because it introduced numerical power levels without clear meaning
• Fullmetal Alchemist illustrates how a power system can perfectly integrate with the story's themes through equivalent exchange
• Naruto's early chakra system excelled by creating clear limitations and rock-paper-scissors element relationships
• Hunter x Hunter's Nen system started strong but became overcomplicated in later arcs
• World Trigger's quantified energy reserves create tactical depth but the manga stopped utilizing its system
• Paranoid Mage's geometric pattern-based magic offers intuitive yet complex possibilities
• The best power systems directly reflect character personalities and development
• Chainsaw Man exemplifies how powers can be metaphors for character psychology
• Avatar: The Last Airbender's bending system offers consistent rules with creative applications
• A great power system maintains internal consistency while allowing for strategic application
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