Johann Faust (ヨハン・ファウスト Yohan Fausuto),[1] more famously known as Dr. Faust (ファウスト博士 Fausuto Hakase), is a fictional character in the Shaman King manga and anime series. Based on the classic German legendary figure of Faust, he is the ancestor of Johann Faust VIII.[2]
History[]
Johann summons Mephistopheles.
Johann was a born in AD 1470 in Germany. He was a renowned scientist and doctor who had also mastered alchemy and shamanism, including necromancy.[2] He made a deal with the devil Mephistopheles in return for incredible power and knowledge.[1][3] He also participated in the Shaman Fight in AD 1500; however, he was too weak to control Mephistopheles and died.[2]
His knowledge was sealed away in a dark chamber, where it was discovered 500 years later by Johann Faust VIII.[3]