Cebin Mendel (ケビン・メンデル Kebin Menderu) is a fictional character in the Shaman King manga and anime series. A former sniper of Austria's Cobra Unit,[4] he enlisted in the X-Laws and competes in the Shaman Fight as part of Team "X-III".[1]
After the Shaman Fight, he works as a spy, along side Meene Montgomery.[5]
Appearance[]
Cebin's burned face
Cebin wears a black smiling mask and a white and purple hat. His X-Laws uniform consists of a long white vest that is bound at the waist by a wide black belt. His shoulder pad is shaped like a sunflower. Under the vest, he wears a purple pinstriped collared shirt and matching pants, which are tucked into knee-high black boots. He also has a pair of jet black prosthetic arms with guns hidden in the fingertips.
Because he was terribly burned and disfigured by Asakura Hao in the past, Cebin wears the mask to hide the burn scars and has to wear prosthetic arms.[6]
Personality[]
Because of his mask, it is difficult to see what mood he is in, and what emotions he has. However, he seems to remain calm and collected, and like the other X-Laws members, Cebin is a believer in their justice and the ideals of Jeanne.[7] Unlike Marco Lasso, he can still see the shades of gray in the world and see Lyserg's kindness as a great addition to the team.[6]
His hobbies are singing in a chorus and reading.[8]
However, when he came to face-to-face with Asakura Hao in the fourth fight of the Shaman Tournament, he finally showed his true colors. When Meene was quickly killed, he acted as if nothing had happened and revealed his large personal grudge against Hao for disfiguring him ten years earlier.[6]
Abilities and Powers[]
Spirit[]
- See More: Remiel
His Guardian Ghost is a car-based tsukumogami empowered by a piece of the archangel Remiel. The media for its Over Souls are bullets for Cebin's prosthetic hands,[9] and the original vehicle was a silver Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe.[10] Remiel has power over thunder and can attack with electricity.[11] Like all the other archangels, Remiel has the ability to shatter souls.[12]
History[]
Past[]
Cebin was born on September 18, 1971 in Salzburg, Austria. He became a sniper in the EKO Cobra Unit, helping the Austrian Federal Police.[4] In 1991, Cebin encountered Asakura Hao and mistook him and his followers as a terrorist organization, so Cebin decided to attack them. Hao ended up killing everyone except for Cebin, but he lost both his arms, and the majority of his face and body were burned. He was between life and death when Marco Lasso and Iron Maiden Jeanne found him and saved him. This incident with Hao awakened his shamanic powers, so he decided to join the X-Laws to take revenge.[13]
Shaman Fight in Tokyo[]
Not much is known about her performance during the preliminary round, but Cebin did win two matches and advanced to the main competition. The X-Laws and the other qualifying competitors attended the opening ceremony at Mimata Hall.[14]
Traveling Through America[]
A month later, the X-Laws and the other competitors gathered at Yokocha Base and were flown to America in the Patch Jumbo. The shamans were tasked with locating and reaching the Patch Village within three months. While still tens of thousands of feet in the air, the jumbo jet was revealed to be an Over Soul shortly before it was dematerialized, dropping all of its passengers.[15]
After arriving at Mesa Verdede, Cebin and the other X-Laws watched as Marco killed Boris Tepes Dracula with his Archangel, Michael.[12] As the X-Laws and Asakura Yoh's group traveled deeper into the mesa, Marco introduced the members of his group. When Bill Burton ambushed the X-Laws, they defeated him by overwhelming him with their Archangels; however, Yoh refused to let them kill Bill.[9] After Marco briefly clashed with Yoh, the X-Laws respected Yoh's bravery and so left Bill alive as they continued ahead to the Patch Village.[16]
After reaching the Village, Lyserg Diethel met up with the X-Laws, and Marco offered to let him join them.[17]
Shaman Fights Second Round[]
Two months later, the X-Laws were brought to the island Tokyo, where the tournament would take place.[18] Cebin and the others watched as Team "X-I" took on Team "Niles". When Lyserg hesitated to kill Anatel Pokki, Jeanne summoned Shamash to judge and execute Anatel and his teammates, all the while the X-Laws (except Lyserg) cheered for her.[19]
Later that night, the X-Laws retired to their ship, the Ark-X. Lyserg secretly met with Yoh on the beach, but they were interrupted and surrounded by the rest of the X-Laws. However, Jeanne stopped them and offered Yoh a place in the X-Laws. Yoh refused, which led to a brief clash with Marco, but Yoh was allowed to leave.[20]
The next day, Cebin, Chris Venstar, and Meene Montgomery as Team "X-III" were paired against Hao himself, Opacho, and the fallen X-Law Luchist Lasso. Hao said he would fight them alone, to which X-III opened up with a smaller version of the "Archangel Fire". Before anyone could realize it, Hao created his Over Soul and impaled Meene, killing her.[1] Cebin and Chris were unfazed by her death and focused on analyzing Hao's Over Soul. Cebin then confronted Hao and revealed the extensive burns Hao had given him 10 years prior. When Cebin attacked with Remiel, the Spirit of Fire appeared behind them and incinerated them both.[6] After killing Chris, Hao had the Spirit of Fire consume all three souls.[21]
Invading the Plants[]
When Hao created a Black Hole within the Great Spirit, the spirits of the X-Laws appeared in their "Supercars" to protect the train of souls.[22] After the battle, Hao resurrected everyone who had died during the Shaman Fight.
Day After Maize[]
After being revived, Cebin and the rest of the X-Laws (except Marco) were inspired to reunite at Mont Saint-Michel. They then reformed into a charity organization, with large support from the Leidi Group.[5] The new X-Laws visited war-torn places around the world, bringing aid and exorcising evil spirits.[23]
In 2008, they all gathered together and celebrated the wedding of Jeanne and Tao Ren.[24]
Marcos[]
After the Dong Family agreed to a truce with the Tao Family, the X-Laws renewed their search for Marco so he could help save Jeanne's soul during the Flower of Maize.[24] Cebin traveled to France and met up with Meene.[25] Due to Daremoine's interference, Cebin and Meene were imprisoned, but Luchist organized their quick release and then told them that Marco was at Mont Saint-Michel. Meene conveyed the message to Hans, and the X-Laws all reunited at the monastery.[26]
Anime/Manga Difference[]
In the 2001 anime series, the fight between Teams "X-III" and "Hoshi-Gumi" is set later, so Cebin and his teammates survive longer than in the manga.[27]
In 2001 anime series, Cebin does not have hair (or his hair is very short). In the manga, he has dark, spiked hair hidden under this hat and appears in casual clothes several times, without his hat. His disfigured face was shown only briefly.
Trivia[]
- His favorite food is Sachertorte.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Shaman King Manga - Chapter 137
- ↑ Shaman King Guidebook - Mentalite (p.107)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Shaman King Manga - Volume 16, Character File No.81
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Shaman King Manga - Chapter 232
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Shaman King Manga - Day After Maize
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Shaman King Manga - Chapter 138
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 124
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Remix Track 7
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Shaman King Manga - Chapter 104
- ↑ Shaman King Guidebook - Mentalite; Shaman File 120'
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Kang Zeng Bang Volume 13 Extras; Shaman File 178
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Shaman King Manga - Chapter 103
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Kang Zeng Bang Volume 13 Extras; Shaman File 179
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 65
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapters 78-80
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 105
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 111
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 112
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapters 121-125
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 136
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 141
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 299, Pages 38-45
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Marcos Chapter 8
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Shaman King Manga - Marcos Chapter 1
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Marcos Chapter 7
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Marcos Chapter 9-10
- ↑ Shaman King 2001 Anime - Episode 58
External Links[]
- Salzburg - A Wikipedia article about Cebin Mendel's hometown
- Archangel Remiel - A Wikipedia article about the archangel on whom his spirit is based.
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