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He appears to be a very popular artist who have surpassed the limits of the African-American Music. He sings with a sweet voice and draws everyone in with his flashy performances and lyrics about a world as extensive as the universe. During an annual singing contenst in Japan he even elicited the surprise of the elder audience.
 
He appears to be a very popular artist who have surpassed the limits of the African-American Music. He sings with a sweet voice and draws everyone in with his flashy performances and lyrics about a world as extensive as the universe. During an annual singing contenst in Japan he even elicited the surprise of the elder audience.
   
[[Asakura Mikihisa]] have a large collection of his LPs records and because of that, Bob is one of favorite artists of his son, [[Asakura Yoh]].<ref name="Shaman File">''Shaman King Manga'' - Kang Zeng Bang Volume 16; Shaman File 217</ref>
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[[Asakura Mikihisa]] have a large collection of his LP records and because of that, Bob is one of the favorite artists of his son, [[Asakura Yoh]].<ref name="Shaman File">''Shaman King Manga'' - Kang Zeng Bang Volume 16; Shaman File 217</ref>
   
 
==History==
 
==History==

Revision as of 09:40, 12 November 2017

Bob (ボブ Bobu) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series of Shaman King. He is an American singer and goes under the stage name Soul Bob

About

He appears to be a very popular artist who have surpassed the limits of the African-American Music. He sings with a sweet voice and draws everyone in with his flashy performances and lyrics about a world as extensive as the universe. During an annual singing contenst in Japan he even elicited the surprise of the elder audience.

Asakura Mikihisa have a large collection of his LP records and because of that, Bob is one of the favorite artists of his son, Asakura Yoh.[1]

History

Bob began gaining popularity in the states during the 70´s and thanks to various hits he has become known in the world of music He have since the 90´s expanded his popularity outside the states especially in Europe and Japan.[1]

During the New Year's Eve of 1995 Bob participated in an annual singing contest together with Awaya Ringo, where he performed one of his extremely flashy performances.[2]

Anime/Manga Difference

Trivia

  • Bob himself claims to be a real lover of Japan.
  • Although never confirmed, many fans believes that Bob is based off the late Bob Marley.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Shaman King Manga - Kang Zeng Bang Volume 16; Shaman File 217
  2. Shaman King Manga - Chapter 170

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