Hiyori's Soul Call.
The Soul Call is a summoning technique which is known to be the only way for someone to escape the Underworld. Only living humans can use this ability; it fails if performed by a god, spirit, or shinki. It works by having one's name act as a tether between the Near Shore and the Far Shore. Therefore, when a human speaks the target's true name, they are able to summon them to the living realm from the Underworld. The Soul Call does not work with nicknames or aliases, as shown by how Yato could only be retrieved using his given name, Yaboku.[1][2]
It appears that this ability is not common knowledge amongst gods. Neither Yato nor Bishamonten were aware of its existence, and Kofuku only learned of it after being informed by Amaterasu. However, Nora did know of it, after most likely being informed by Father.
Usages
- An unnamed freckled woman used it on Father.[1]
- Hiyori Iki used it on Bishamonten and Yato.[1][2]
- Father used it on Nora, although it is unclear which of her names was her true one.[1]
Adaptation Notes
- Since Amaterasu does not make an appearance in the anime, it is instead Ebisu who informs the others of this ability.[3]