Nyorai (ニョライ ) is a fictional character in the Shaman King 2001 anime series. She is the leader and sole member of Team "Dairedo".[1]
Appearance[]
Nyorai is a beautiful young girl who wears traditional robes and a tall crown.
Personality[]
Though Nyorai appears to be a gentle little girl who helps others, she is actually very cruel and will attempt to win fights as easily as possible.
Abilities and Powers[]
Her most dangerous skill is a spell she can cast on people's minds making them think they are controlled by something Nyorai calls "the darkness in your heart".[1]
Spirits[]
Nyorai has three spirits: Jon, Gon, and San. Channeled through stone statues, their Over Souls appear as a humanoid monkey, kappa, and pig.[1]
History[]
Shaman Fights Second Round[]
Anime/Manga Difference[]
Nyorai is a 2001 anime-only character and as such does not appear in the manga series. However, her appearance greatly resembles Sati Saigan of Gandhara.
Trivia[]
- Nyorai is based on Tang Sanzang, a Buddhist monk from the Chinese novel Journey to the West, and her spirits are based on Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing who accompany the monk on his journey.
- Chapter 224's cover has the members of Team "The Ren" drawn like the three disciples: Tao Ren as Sun Wukong, Chocolove McDonnell as Zhu Bajie, and Usui Horokeu as Sha Wujing.