Body Language Analysis

The power to intuitively read others' body language and anticipate their actions. Sub-power of Body Language Manipulation and Linguistics Mastery. Lesser version of Initial Movement Sense.
==Also Called==
*Body Reading Ability
*Movement Study
*NVC/Nonverbal Communication
*Reflex Analysis
==Capabilities==
The user can intuitively read others' body language and expression, allowing them to anticipate their actions and respond accordingly, often allowing the user to predict opponent's attacks.
==Applications==
*Aim Dodging
*Attack/Defense Prediction
*Lie Detection
*Lip Reading Mastery
**Speech Prediction
*Movement Prediction
*Sign Language Mastery
*Trajectory Prediction
==Associations==
*Adoptive Muscle Memory
*Danger Detection
*Enhanced Reflexes
*Flash Precognition
*Psychological Mastery
*Reactive Adaptation
*Telepathic Prediction
==Limitations==
*May not work on species different from the user, till users can train or be trained to understand that species behavior.
*If opponent knows of users power may be able to use against them via misleading movements.
*Opponents with erratic and unpredictable behavior are immune to this power.
**As such, the user could get confused if there's too much movement to keep track.
*Even though the user can predict their movements, they'll have trouble following them depending on their own speed and reflexes.
*While the user can predict movement and body language, unless it is precognitive, they can't predict the outcome or the effects of certain powers, such as Telekinesis, Teleportation, Mental Manipulation, Telepathy, or Flight.
**It may also not work against someone who can use Invisibility/Camouflage as it might require eye contact.
*Mental Manipulation or Illusion Manipulation might disturb the user's concentration/sight/perception.
==Known Users==
==Gallery==
=== Anime/Manga/Manhwa ===
Body Language Analysis by Vegeta 1.gif|Vegeta (Dragon Ball series) analyzes Jiren's body language and attack patterns...
Body Language Analysis by Vegeta 2.gif|...allowing him to easily dodge his attacks and land a solid punch.
Chisato bullet dodge.gif|Chisato Nishikigi (Lycoris Recoil) is a master at reading body language, allowing her to dodge even machine gun fire simply by observing where the shooter is aiming.
Sasuke's Body Reading.gif|Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto) using his freshly awakened Sharingan to read and counter Orochimaru's attacks...
File:Sharingan lip-reading.jpg|...and a skilled user like Kakashi can easily read another person’s lips.
Luffy vs Blueno.gif|Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece) can predict movements and attacks with ease,...
LuffyKenbunHakiV1.gif|...a skill that has improved even further thanks to his mastery of Kenbunshoku/Observation Haki.
Justin.jpg|Justin Law (Soul Eater) can read another's lips, allowing him to communicate without having to remove his earbuds.
File:Kuroko Quasi-Emperor Eye.gif|Kuroko's (Kuroko no Basuke) Quasi-Emperor Eye can only predict his teammate's movement, but in terms of how far into the future he can see, he can see further than the Emperor Eyes from Akashi and Kise.
SAO Mislead.gif|Using Mislead, Kirito (Sword Art Online) studies his foe's movement, response patterns, and learning functions, enabling him to move outside of their habitual predictions and throw them off.
File:Loid Forger (Spy x Family).png|Being a professional spy, Loid Forger/Twilight (Spy X Family) is able to recognize a disguised thief by his gait alone and read a target's attack by the movement of their fingers.
=== Cartoons/Comics ===
File:Batgirl body language.jpeg|Cassandra Cain (DC Comics) can read others' body language, even through a video tape.
Fantomex Marvel Comics.jpg|Fantomex (Marvel Comics)
Midnighter.jpg|Midnighter (Wildstorm/DC Comics)
Turtlebot 1.jpg|Turtlebot (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
File:Klaus-v6p114.png|Baron Klaus Wulfenbach (Girl Genius) is able to identify Lucrezia Mongfish through her stance and speech, even as she's in Agatha's body.
=== Literature ===
Percy Jackson.jpg|Thanks to his ADHD, Percy Jackson (Percy Jackson & the Olympians) can extrapolate where his enemies will strike simply based on how their muscles tense.
=== Live Television/Movies ===
Vanessa Brewer.jpg|Vanessa Brewer (Angel) is able to sense motion sources around her, such as body moves, and respond accordingly.
Bene Gesserit (Dune) truthsayer.jpeg|Bene Gesserit (Dune) truthsayers can detect lies by analyzing body language.
Patrick Jane.jpg|Patrick Jane (The Mentalist) uses his keen powers of observation, deduction, and knowledge of social engineering coupled with his genius to help lead investigations.
CJ Ward.jpg|CJ Ward (Tower Prep)
Ian Archer.jpg|Ian Archer (Tower Prep)
=== Video Games ===
Kratos vs Heimdall.gif|As a soldier with centuries of combat experience, Kratos (God of War) is able to analyze Heimdall's body language and fighting patterns, allowing him to bypass his foresight and land a blow.
Vamp bullet dodge.gif|Vamp (Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty) can predict others' body movements by watching their muscles, enabling him to dodge bullets.
Sonicchannel emerl.png|Emerl (Sonic the Hedgehog)
File:Composure (Disco Elysium).png|Composure (Disco Elysium) is one of Harrier Du Bois many inner voices/skills. It allows him to read the body language of others and prevent his own feelings from being noticed.
==Videos==
File:ジョジョ- Doppio vs. Risotto 『HD』
Sasuke vs Orochimaru - Naruto-2
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