Pino Graham

Pino Graham (ピノ・グレアム) is a fictional character in the manga and anime series of Shaman King. He is from Roscommon, Ireland and the leader of The Icemen.

Appearance
He is a man of average height. He was first seen in a large light blue parka jacket that reaches below his knees and orange goggles hanging from his neck. His street clothes are a black shirt with bold text that says "Ice", dark jeans, and black shoes.

Personality
When he was first introduced, Pino was shown to be confident and somewhat arrogant, these traits stem from his harsh history in which he faced numerous trials and tribulations.

He also displayed stubbornness as shown when he refused to surrender to Team "Funbari Onsen" during their fight even though he, Cadimahide and Zria were nearly out of Furyoku and that the other two were suggesting that they should already admit defeat.

However, when he and his teammates were finally defeated, he showed no bitterness nor bore any grudge against Team "Funbari Onsen". Instead, he admitted that he was actually happy that he lost to them, specifically to Asakura Yoh and that it was because of the loss that he became elated and more peaceful.

Abilities and Powers
Pino is an Irish druid who´s father have taught him the ancient Celtic techniques of the goddess Damu.

The manga and 2021 anime state that he follows the ancient Ulster traditions.

Spirit

 * See More: Badbh

His guardian ghost is the raven war goddess named Badbh whom he fought with during his training to become a druid. She is able to remove any heat, instantly freezing anything affected sub-zero temperatures. Pino channels her powers through Shepherd's crook made from the wood of a sacred mistletoe tree.

Past
Pino is from Roscommon, Ireland and was born on July 30, 1979. When Pino was young he used to study the teachings and techniques of the goddess Danu, under his father. He endured bitter colds during his training and nearly died several times, but he kept on trying over and over again until he became a genuine druid.

The manga and 2021 anime flashbacks depict Pino going through harsh training in the cold, yet doesn't share the same story with the 2001 series.

The 2001 anime series shows a flashback of a young Pino being chased by village men who intended to offer him as sacrifice to the goddess Badbh. As he runs, he addresses his father and grandfather, asking himself why he has to die, hinting that his family might have had a role in the decision. As he takes refuge in a cave, Badbh shows herself to him in her raven form, stating that it would be an honor for the child to sacrifice himself to her. Pino refuses to give up and states he doesn't want to die, and that it's all unfair. To defend himself, he manages to free the staff that he later keeps as his own from the ice it was frozen within, and attempts to defend himself, a feat that earns Badbh' respect as she offers to be his guardian ghost.

In a later flashback within the same episode, it is shown that Pino was the one to rescue Zoria from the experimentation facility she was confined with in Russia. It is shown that the two later ran into Cadimahide, and all three stuck together.

Shaman Fights Second Round
Icemen were paired against Team "Funbari Onsen" whom they fought but were defeated by the spirit of Sword. He then socialized with Yoh and the gang. His team watched the rest of the fights. Later on, when Hao attacked, Pino and his group saved many boats and people going off the island with Horohoro. He later got on a boat and headed back to Ireland to train.

In the manga and 2021 anime series, the Icemen team attempted to leave the island but was stopped by a group of Hao's minions, who wanted to claim their souls and offer them to the Spirit of Fire. The three are saved by Usui Horokeu and nursed back to health by Faust.

The team is later shown departing the island in several manga and anime shots. However, their journey is stopped as they are appear inside the Great Spirit along with everyone else to support Yoh, following Hao's ascension to shaman king.

The 2001 anime series ending depicted the team returning to Ireland together.

Anime/Manga Difference
In the anime series, he and his teammates never made it to the second round. In Episode 44 they chose to give up on the Tournament after fighting Yoh but also decided to remain in America to watch the fights and see if Yoh would become the Shaman King, at the end of the anime series. For an unknown reason, Pino's birthplace was changed to the "North Pole" in the 4Kids version.