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Message: <blockquote data-quote="D.Shaffer" data-source="post: 3368772" data-attributes="member: 8918">In anime, most 'magic' (As opposed to chi based martial arts attacks) usually IS proceeded by some sort of chant. It's not to far off from DnD in that aspect. Considering most fantasy anime is directly influenced from DND itself, this probably shouldnt be to surprising.Attack names ARE shouted, but this most likely is itself taken from other traditions and isnt unique to anime by itself.  A lot of times, it's more for the audience so we can identify it.  As for the actual NAMES, many martial arts DO have 'funny' names when translated into english, especially the Chinese ones.  What sounds more impressive? "Tai Chi Chuan" or "Supreme Ultimate Fist"?  Some actual technique names sound equally silly in English.  In the native language, it 'sounds' better.</blockquote>