- For other sixth episodes in the franchise, see Episode 6.
Kung Fu Master (カンフーマスター Kan Fū Masutā) is the 6th episode of the 2001 Shaman King anime series.
Summary[]
Yoh is seen running in the park with Manta next to him. As they take a short break, they have a conversation about the training with Amidamaru. As Yoh continues running, they pass a billboard with a Lee Pyron movie poster. As Yoh and Amidamaru state that they don't know him, Manta explains to them that Pyron was a famous kung fu master and movie star. As Yoh states that Anna will not give them any permission to watch the movie, a black van is seen with a smiling of Tao Jun inside. As Yoh is running, Manta sums up some quotes by Pyron. Yoh asks Manta why he wants to see the movie so badly, to which Manta replies that he wants to show Yoh the things he likes. As Yoh and Manta get to Yoh's house, Manta tells him about Pyron's most powerful martial arts in the world, of Dǎodàndào ("Guided Missile Way"). Later on, Anna tells them that she will not give them any money to go and watch the movie. After Manta mentions that Pyron died mysteriously 17 years ago and his body disappeared at his funeral as well, Anna decides that they are going to watch the movie and that she will come along with them.
Jun is outside of the movie theater while Yoh and the others are watching the movie. Yoh and Manta are overwhelmed by Pyron's strength and actions in the movie. As they get out of the cinema, lots of Jiang Shi controlled by Jun appear and stand in their way. As Yoh quickly grabs a pipe and uses Soul Integration, he defeats all the Jiang Shi easily. Yoh and Amidamaru are happy to see that they have improved. Jun shows up stating that she has underestimated Yoh. As she tells them her name, they realize that she is Tao Ren's older sister. Jun then asks Yoh if she could take Amidamaru with her. When Yoh refuses, she calls out another Jiang Shi, Pyron. Manta and Yoh are shocked that it really is Pyron's dead body that is being controlled by Jun. As Yoh still refuses to hand over Amidamaru because he is his friend, Jun orders Pyron to attack Yoh. As Yoh uses Soul Integration and dashes towards Pyron to break the talisman, he gets beaten to the ground by Pyron's nunchaku. Manta can hardly believe that the dead body of his idol stands before them. Yoh attacks again but gets beaten multiple times with strong punches and kicks in his stomach. As Yoh collapses, Manta runs towards him to wake him up. Jun tells him it is no use because no normal human can survive Pyron's attacks. Manta questions how Jun could do such a horrible thing to Pyron. Anna makes him realize that Pyron is being controlled and the real bad person in this situation is Jun. When Jun explains that she received her main guardian ghost when she was born 17 years ago, Manta realizes that Pyron was killed in order to become Jun's guardian ghost. This saddened Manta and he cries in disbelief.
As Yoh wakes up, he states that Pyron's dead body still has feelings deep inside, but Jun's talismans make him ignore them. As Jun says that it is impossible for Yoh to win, Yoh states that attacks with any hesitation will not work against him and Amidamaru. Yoh tells Jun that she can control his mind but not his heart, and then asks Pyron's opinion on that. Pyron's right eye sheds a tear of sorrow, which shocks Yoh, Manta, Anna, and Jun. When Jun orders Pyron to attack Yoh until he dies, Pyron seems to have a moment of refusal but then dashes towards Yoh to attack him. As Yoh states that he is going to free Pyron's soul, he gets beaten again. Pyron attacks Yoh several times and disarms him. As Amidamaru apologizes and states that if he would have had something resembling a real katana, they would stand a chance. Jun states that it is shameful to blame his lack of skill on a katana and orders Manta to run away now if he does not want to get involved. As Manta runs away screaming, Jun says she is going to finish it.
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
Spirits in Order of Appearance[]
Differences from the Manga[]
- The episode prior to the theater scene is entirely original.
- In the manga, the movie poster for Pyron's comeback announces its 20th anniversary whereas it is changed to "17 years" in the 2001 anime.
- The scene where Anna slapped Jun was cut in 2001 anime.