<p>I know there's normally a specific answer for each show they're in and explanations but what do they originate from culturally? I've seen them quite a few times and I don't think it's just a design coincidence</p>

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2023-08-21T15:44:31.410Z
Could you give a few examples of this happening? I can't think of any instances of this off the top of my head (the closest that comes to mind are Bleach's Toshiro Hitsuga's ice flowers or maybe Gundam Seed's Prominence Gundam's DRAGOON weapon pods neither of which are orbs)
Gatchwar
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2023-08-22T02:08:23.773Z
Can you provide an image of the trope?
Fumikage Tokoyami
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2023-08-23T22:54:35.493Z
You mean aureola? https://butsuzo-nyumon.com/aureola Similar things are seen in West, too https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_(religious_iconography)
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What are the floating orbs in a circle that float behind powerful characters?
# What are the floating orbs in a circle that float behind powerful characters?
Posted by: username_0 on 2023-08-21
I know there's normally a specific answer for each show they're in and explanations but what do they originate from culturally? I've seen them quite a few times and I don't think it's just a design coincidence
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> **username_1**: Could you give a few examples of this happening? I can't think of any instances of this off the top of my head (the closest that comes to mind are Bleach's Toshiro Hitsuga's ice flowers or maybe Gundam Seed's Prominence Gundam's DRAGOON weapon pods neither of which are orbs)  
> **username_2**: Can you provide an image of the trope?  
> **username_3**: You mean aureola? https://butsuzo-nyumon.com/aureola Similar things are seen in West, too https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_(religious_iconography)  
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