Manta also becomes aware that the others are still trying to save Hao, knowing that even if he is defeated the cycle won’t end. He later dreams of this and becomes increasingly confused about Hao’s true characterization. After a conversation with Anna, over the actions of the Five Warriors going after Hao, he receives the mental image of Hao being a ‘princess’ under ‘evil influences’. Manta expresses melancholy for the fact that he could no longer support the others. Travel Through America Shaman Fights Second Round Invading the Plants ĭuring this segment of the Shaman Tournament, Manta stays behind on the island while the finalists traveled to the Lost Continent, Mu. However, upon meeting Faust for the first time before his fight with Yoh, Manta became victim to Faust's medical "research", spurring Yoh's anger and ultimately causing him to lose that round. Since he is not a shaman, Manta does not get involved in the fights, but he is always there with Yoh to watch each round. Manta then revealed how he felt bad about misjudging, after realizing that being a Shaman is not easy for Yoh. The earthbound spirit changes to his human form and Manta watches Yoh through finishing the billboard. After Amidamaru protects him from the ghost again Yoh arrives telling everyone that the earthbound ghost is Kanta who died before he could finish the billboard. On his way, the same billboard from fell again on Manta, though he evaded the billboard with the help of Amidamaru who then reveals the earthbound spirit that possesses the billboard. Yoh, however, introduces other ghosts who help Yoh at school. however, Yoh performs Hyoui-Gattai with Mosuke and reforges Harusame after bringing the new sword back to Amidamaru he agrees to become Yoh's guardian ghost.ĭays later Yoh is worried about a billboard that fell on him, while Manta wants him to worry about his Kendo test. He tells the two the story of his and Amidamaru's past and why he is called a demon. Yoh and Manta go to the local museum to see Harusame, Amidamaru's sword, and meet Mosuke, who reveals himself to be a blacksmith and friend of Amidamaru. Later on, Yoh asks Amidamaru, bluntly, to be his guardian ghost, but Amidamaru declines, saying he is waiting for someone. As a result, Manta and Yoh became friends. Yoh performs Hyoui Gattai and they easily defeat Ryu and sever the end of his pompadour. They confront Ryu and his gang, and Amidamaru appears, wanting to get revenge on Ryu for breaking his tombstone earlier. Manta panics a little and asks Yoh why he is doing this to which Yoh says that is because Manta is his friend. Yoh reveals that he was told what happened by the ghosts of the cemetery, and drags Manta back there to face Ryu. Manta, again, tries explaining the situation to his classmates, who once again laugh at him. Later the next night, Manta returns to the cemetery, wondering if Yoh is watching the stars again and runs into Umemiya Ryunosuke, nicknamed "Wooden Sword" Ryu and his gang, who beat him up. Yoh is introduced as a transfer student and Manta freaks out after Yoh explains to him that he is a shaman. The next morning, Manta tries telling his classmates about the incident, but they don't believe him. this makes Manta began to panic in fear and flees. This confuses Manta since Yoh is alone, but he reveals "everyone" to be the ghosts of the hill. He goes through the cemetery as a shortcut and runs into Asakura Yoh, who asks him to stargaze with "everyone". Manta first appears trying to head home after cram school. Manta can see spirits but is not trained as a shaman so he cannot use their powers like his best friend Asakura Yoh can. He is very expressive, and he often panics in fear or gets overexcited. "Manjien" is a portmanteau of Manta's name and the Japanese dictionary "Kōjien" (広辞苑). In the Japanese versions, the book is called the Manjien (万辞苑), meaning "Manta's Book on Everything", while the English manga calls the book the "Mantannian Dictionary". Manta is very intelligent and studious, attending cram school and constantly carrying around a large book. His short stature makes him appear younger than he actually is. Because of his small height, he is often mistaken for a Koropokkuru. He is by far the shortest of the group, measuring in at 80 cm (2 feet, 7 inches). His casual outfit consists of white knee-length shorts, pale blue lace-up shoes and a baby blue hoodie with white angel wings on the back and a halo on the hood. Throughout the Manga series, he is usually shown wearing his school uniform, which consists of khaki-green pants, red lace up running shoes, a white school shirt and a navy-blue necktie. Manta has short sandy brown hair and large eyes with tiny black pupils.
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