Internal Electricity

:Not to confuse with Reiden (霊電, lit. spiritual electricity), which is also called Yume-Jirase, one of Kitarō's illusion techniques.
Internal Electricity (体内電気 Tainai-Denki) is one of Kitarō's signature attacks.
Much like an electric eel, Kitarō has a special sac in his body that can store electricity, which he can use to shock and numb enemies. The sac can store and release up to 1,000,000 volts of electricity. The electricity itself is occasionally called Rei-Denki (霊電気 Rei-Denki, lit. spiritual electricity)1996 Episode 72 although Kasha's technique is also called Rei-Denki.
==Description==
He can either simply emit the electricity or conduct it through his hair or tools for long range attacks. He can adjust the amount of electricity he gives out and can use the powers of his yōkai allies to enhance it. He can also transfer it into the ground and fire it upwards to attack flying enemies.GeGeGe no Kitarō (1996): Episode 109 His electrical powers are shown to be even stronger than those of Bake-Tōrō.GeGeGe no Kitarō (2007): Episode 57 As powerful as this power is, however, he can not use it often as it greatly depletes his stamina (In the fifth anime, he becomes stronger in this area and uses the power more frequently). Though in the sixth anime, Kitarō appears to be fine whenever he uses his electric powers, suggesting that he is now much stronger than he used to. In the third anime, it is called the Internal Electrical Generator (体内電気発電 Tainai-Denki-Hatsuden).
Most of the time the electricity is colored yellow, but in the fourth anime it was often red or light blue. In episode #32 of the fourth anime, after taking a continuous shock of Kaminari's electrical power, Kitarō's eyes glowed blue, his body turned red and he emitted a huge surge of blue electricity that overpowered and defeated Kaminari.GeGeGe no Kitarō (1996): Episode 32
In the Series 4 Episode 109, Kitaro initially emitted electricity into the ground, making it advancing on the ground and launched multiple lightning vertically when it reached below Nobiagari.
Internal Electromagnetic Wave is a delivered technique in GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Demon Flute Eloim Essaim.
Yōkai Sen Monogatari ​​​​​​
Though not used nearly as often as the Hair Needles and Remote Control Geta in the original manga and up to the fourth anime, it is used far more often in GeGeGe no Kitarō: Yōkai Sen Monogatari, even as a finishing blow. In Yōkai Sen Monogatari, it is called by many names, such as Internal Electric Discharge and Internal Electric Spark. In chapter #12 he used a technique called Electromagnetic Fireball Shock, where he channels his electrical energy through dozens of other yōkai to create an electromagnetic plasma attack.
Fifth Anime
From the fifth anime on to the sixth anime, the technique is used much more often, and is referred to as Internal Electricity. Throughout the series, Kitarō uses electricity mainly while in direct physical contact and/or if he shares the pool of water with his target. However, Kitarō has been seen to infuse his electricity into his Chanchanko and other things to throw at his target when out of close-combat range.
Sixth Anime
Like in the fifth anime, Kitarō uses his electric abilities frequently and in multiple ways, such as while he is in direct contact with his target. He's also used his powers to turn himself into a magnet in the fight against Kaminari. In addition, Kitarō often uses his finger tips to accurately direct his electricity at his target, like a thunderbolt.
Other Media
In the live-action film GeGeGe no Kitarō: Sennen Noroi Uta, he uses this ability in the fight against Yasha. He wraps the chanchanko around Konaki-Jijii's cane and charges it and uses it as a weapon, but in the end he defeats Yasha with emitting his electricity at full power. In the Monday Dramaland TV movie, he defeats Nurarihyon with an electric shock wave.GeGeGe no Kitarō (1985 film): Monday Dramaland
==Gallery==
Inernal Electricity Variant.png|thumb|A variant in the 1985 anime.
Vertical Internal Electricity 1996.png|Vertical Internal Electricity in the 1996 anime.
Enhanced Electricity Blast Against Amefuri-Kozo 1985 EP83.png|thumb|Enhanced Electricity Blast using Amefuri-Kozō's lightning in the 1985 anime.
Kitaro96_Internal_Electricity_EP32_IMG2.jpg|Empowered Internal Electricity using Kaminari's lightning in the 1996 anime.
Electric Light Hair Sword 2007 EP20.png|thumb|Kitarō infused the Hair Sword with electricity in the 2007 anime.
Kitaro07_Internal_Electricity_EP29.jpg|thumb|Kitaro infusing electricity into and throwing his Chanchanko in the fifth anime.
Lightning Punch.jpg|Kitaro infused Chanchanko with Internal Electricity in the 2018 anime.
Kitaro18_Internal_Electricity_EP5.png|Kitaro's Internal Electricity used as a magnet in the 2018 anime.
Empowering Kitaro.png|Kitarō Family empowering Internal Electricity with spiritual energy in the 1985 anime.
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