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Shamon (沙問シャモン , Chinese pinyin: Shāwèn) is a fictional character in the Shaman King manga and anime series. He was the martial arts master of Lee Pyron.[1] After his own death, Shamon was made into Ichi-Johtoh (イチ上等ジョートー Ichi-Jōtō, lit. "First-Class One"), as the leader of the Gohukuseitai, a Jiang Shi corps under the control of Tao En.[2]

Appearance[]

In his original human form, Shamon was an old man with a grey thin beard and mustache. After his soul was infused into a Jiang Shi body, he wears a white Chinese uniform and a white Chinese hat. His face is covered up by a leather mask that only reveals his left eye.

Personality[]

Abilities and Powers[]

Ruì Chòng Quán[]

Ruì Chòng Quán (鋭銃拳 Eijūken, lit. "Sharp Gun Fist"): Since it was invented by a weak woman, the style emphasizes flowing with the opponent's movements and using their strength against them. However, true to its name, the style has powerful strike attacks.[3]

  • Bèi Dǎ (背打ベイダア Beidaa, lit. "Back Strike"): Shamon attacks his opponent from behind.[3]
  • Ruì Chòng Quán Ougi: Shuāng Chòng Quán (鋭銃拳 奥義: 双銃拳 Eijūken Ougi: Sōjūken, lit. "Sharp Gun Fist Secret Skill: Twin Gun Fist"): Shamon uses both of his fists to thrust-punch his opponent at once.[3] It is called Ethereal Punch Double in the English dub of the 2001 anime series.

Dǎodàndào[]

After being made into a Jiang Shi with a young, modified body, Shamon is capable of emulating his student's style, Dǎodàndào (導弾道ダオダンドウ Daodandou, lit. "Guided Missile Way").[2]

  • Huǒjiànjiǎo (火箭脚フォジャンキャク Fojankyaku, lit. "Rocket Kick"): A thrust kick aiming up in the air to send an opponent flying.[2]
  • Zhōujì Dǎodàn Jiǎo (洲際導弾脚ゾウジダオダンキャク Zouji Daodan Kyaku, lit. "Intercontinental Guided Bullet (intercontinental ballistic missile) Kick"): A downwards kick in the air to send an opponent crashing to the ground.[2]
  • Fǔchōng Hōngzhàjī (俯沖轟炸機フーチョンホンジャジー Fūchonhonjajī, lit. "Sky-Diving Bombardier"): Shamon backflips many times in the air gaining speed for another attack.[4]
    • Hōngzhàjiǎo (轟炸脚ホンジャキャク Honjakyaku, lit. "Bombarding Leg"): A flying kick to an opponent's face or body, which can send a target flying.[4]

History[]

Past[]

Shamon was born on March 31, 1895,[5] and later founded a school to teach Ruì Chòng Quán, a variation of the Chaolin Temple Style martial arts. He trained Lee Pyron and allowed him to become a master tactician in the art of combat.[1] Pyron acquired many of his skills from him and used them to further his education and combat skills in the arena of film production. Pyron went on to become a famous movie star as well as a legendary fighter and combatant due to Shamon's training. However, Shamon's death left Pyron in search for a better of his skills, even without the presence of his great master.

Coming to Tokyo[]

After Pyron was brutally murdered by Tao Chin, his corpse was used as a Jiang Shi for many years for the Tao Family until he fought against Asakura Yoh in a relentless battle and was freed from the Jiang Shi control Talisman. Then, out of anger for what had happened to him, Pyron, later on, attacked Tao Jun, only to have Kyōyama Anna use her shamanic skill to summon Shamon from the afterlife and fight against his student.[1] Shamon was able to defeat his student Pyron and release his mental anguish and internal suffering. As a result of this meeting between student and master, Pyron decided to serve Jun out of his own will and compassion to become an even more formidable foe.[3]

Shaman Fights in Tokyo[]

After Tao En located Shamon's spirit, he infused it with a Jiang Shi body to lead his deadly squadron of five half-animal warriors, called the Gohukuseitai. Shamon and the rest of the Gohukuseitai confronted Yoh and his friends who came to save Tao Ren. Umemiya Ryunosuke and Usui Horokeu defeated and destroyed the other four of the Gohukuseitai; however, Shamon himself joined the battle and quickly and easily defeated the two. He then fought against both Tao Ren and Yoh but was interrupted by Pyron and Jun. Pyron easily defeated his old master and split Shamon's body in half with a single kick.[2]

Anime/Manga Difference[]

In the 2001 anime series, Tao En was also able to speak and see through the Jiang Shi and even empower him, using his own Furyoku.[4]

In the 2021 anime series, Shamon's outfit as a Jiang Shi matches the redesigned one from the Kang Zeng Bang Extras.

Trivia[]

  • Shamon's blood type was O.[5]
  • Shamon was 96 years old when he died.[5]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Shaman King Manga - Chapter 16
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Shaman King Manga - Chapter 73
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Shaman King Manga - Chapter 17
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Shaman King Anime - Episode 23
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Shaman King Manga - Volume 2, Character File No.9

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