Thursday, May 28, 2009
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Amidamaru the past
Amidamaru was training to be a samurai when he was still very young in order to drive away bandits and protect the orphans he was living with. He always used to break his sword (katana) when he was young, so his very good friend Mosuke would always made a new sword after scolding him for breaking another one of his swords as they were too poor to afford good strong steel. Amidamaru was an honorable samurai who refused to steal swords from the corpses and skeletons that were found scattered across the land at the time. Mosuke, being a very skilled swordsmith, was able to make a sword using his father's knife. The sword cut very well and Amidamaru was grateful for the sacrifice that Mosuke made, so touched in fact that he cried. Mosuke asked if he was crying, but Amidamaru pretends that some raindrops splashed on his face, therefore he names the katana "Harusame"(春雨), which means "Spring Rain"
When both Amidamaru and Mosuke grew older, they were employed by a daimyo who was impressed with Amidamaru's skills as a samurai and Mosuke's skills as a swordsmith.
They worked for him happily, but it did not last long. Amidamaru found out about their daimyo's greed when he asked him to kill Mosuke so that he won't make a sword which would be better than Harusame. Amidamaru was at a dilemma because he owes unrequited loyalty to both the daimyo and his friend.
Amidamaru and Mosuke met at the tree on Monument Hill where Amidamaru told Mosuke what the damiyo told him. At first Mosuke asked Amidamaru to just kill him because an order from a damiyo was an absolute order for a samurai. Amidamaru, being loyal to Mosuke, told him to run away and that he would accept the crime. Mosuke asked him to give him the Harusame so he could fix it up and give it to him later that night (the English anime changes this; Mosuke instead forged the finest sword he could create for Amidamaru, which was named the Sword of Light). Amidamaru agreed and he gave Mosuke his oath that he would wait for him at that very spot. Sadly, someone spied on their conversation and informed the damiyo who ordered his men to kill Mosuke (which was done after they went to the hill). The men then went up the hill hoping to kill Amidamaru, but Amidamaru killed them all. He died of exhaustion because he did not have the Harusame. Mosuke was killed not long after, arriving at the hill too late to present the sword because he had chosen to spend more time perfecting the blade.
Amidamaru's numerous killing earned him a bad reputation which was carried all the way to the present time. In the English manga he is called a Demon for killing so many people.
Harusame
The English anime initially refers to the Harusame(春雨) as the Sword of Light and states it is the last sword ever forged by Mosuke. When the sword is stolen from the museum and Amidamaru and Mosuke's childhood is revealed, the dub refers to the same sword as "Spring Rain" (Harusame) and the first true sword Mosuke has forged for Amidamaru. As a result, Amidamaru refers to Spring Rain as Mosuke's first sword and the Sword of Light as his last when originally the swords were one and the same in the original and translated versions of the manga and the Japanese version of the anime. This is the also the sword used by Yoh as a medium for his oversoul.
Hyoui Gattai
This is the most basic of Yohs abilities and used many times in the early part of the series. By using various long objects such as iron poles and Ryus wooden sword he can fight alongside Amidamaru.
- 100% Spirit Fusion(100% 憑依合体, 100 %Hyoi Gattai):When fighting with Ren the first time he learned that either the ghost or the host must be in controll otherwise it would be impossible to fight with ones fullest potential. But Yoh found another way. Instead of using submisson on Amidamaru, they gained one hundred percent power because they both agreed on beating Ren.
Attacks
- Amida-Style: Shockwave Buddha-Slash (Vacuous Buddha-Slash阿弥陀流 真空仏陀切り Amidaryū: Shinkuu Buddha-giri): Amidamaru's signature technique developed when he was still alive. Its principal use is to strike at adversaries outside of his sword's range. Essentially, it breaks the air with a slash and forces out a powerful shockwave at the adversary. The name of this technique was changed to "Celestial Slash" in the English Anime, possibly to avoid religious implications.
- Amida-Style: Halo Blade(阿弥陀流 後光刃 Amidaryū Gokōjin): Amidamaru's most revolutionary technique. It is a dual-sword battō-jutsu technique executed from his unique and legendary fighting stance, called Tathagata. During execution, both swords are unsheathed at incredible speed at dead-range of the adversary, unleashing a strike with enough power to bust an adversary to shreds.
Over Souls and Attacks
O.S. “Amidamaru” (O.S.阿弥陀丸)
- Shaman: Yo Asakura
- O.S. Type: Weapon Type
- Spirit Ally: Amidamaru (human ghost)
- Medium used: "Harusame" Katana
Description: Initially, Yoh learns how to create the magical Over Soul indirectly during his battle with the Shaman Fight officiant, Silva. By integrating Amidamaru's spirit with that of his sword, Harusame, Yoh forges an Over Soul which augments the properties of his Harusame's blade, with an Over Soul sword that grows bigger the more Yoh injects furyoku into it.
Oversoul O's Amidamaru V1
The basic characteristics of this O.S. resembles Amidamaru's Spirit Flame form, with the samurai's shoulder guard present while effigy of Amidamaru burns over Harusame. As Yoh progressed, the Amidamaru O.S. was able to materialize on a higher plane of existence; in a sense, evolving into what could be called "Over Soul: Amidamaru V.2". This progression allowed Amidamaru's shoulder guard and arm shield to materialize over Yoh's right arm, providing more protection. At this phase, Amidamaru could speak freely, even while in O.S. mode, being that Yoh unconsciously made this O.S. as manifestation of his will as well.
Oversoul O's Amidamaru V2
Big O.S. “Amidamaru” (Big O.S.阿弥陀丸)
Description: While fighting Ren, Yoh learned to inject more Furyoku into his Oversoul. The O.S. Amidamaru changed entirely; resulting in the near-complete materialization of Amidamaru himself(consisting of his upper body and a single sword), as witnessed during Yoh's final qualifying match with Tao Ren.
This form of his O.S. enabled Amidamaru to wield Harusame personally, allowing him to utilize his skills firsthand. By adding the "Futsu-no-Mitama no Tsurugi" (antiquity) Yoh can make Amidamaru wield two swords. However Yoh dislikes this form of his Over Soul as it goes against his relaxed attitude towards life.
Attacks
- Amida-Style: Halo Blade(阿弥陀流 後光刃 Amidaryū Gokōjin): Amidamaru's most revolutionary technique. It is a single-sword battō-jutsu technique executed from his unique and legendary fighting stance, called Tathagata. During execution, the sword is unsheathed at incredible speed at dead-range of the adversary, unleashing a strike with enough power to bust an adversary to shreds.
O.S. "Spirit of Sword" (O.S.スピリット・オブ・ソード)
Medium used: "Harusame" Katana & "Futsu-no-Mitama no Tsurugi" (antiquity)
Description: After studying the Ultra Senji Ryakketsu (超・占事略決, Ultra Senji Ryakketsu) from Anna, Yoh forges his most revolutionary OS; integrating the seirei-class Amidamaru O.S. (Amidamaru inside Harusame) through the Futsu-no-Mitama no Tsurugi to create the gigantic double-medium Over Soul, "Spirit of Sword."This is a sword-shaped O.S. which hardens Yoh's Furyoku into the shape of a blade and explosively increase its lethality, enabling it to cut through any form of Furyoku. Yoh can also shoot the blade of the O.S. in accelerated length by pumping more Furyoku into it.
Attacks
- Amida-Style: Grand Halo Blade(阿弥陀流 大後光刃 Amidaryū: Dai Gokōjin): The advanced form of the normal Gokōjin. Using the normal, 'Over Soul'-ed Gokōjin as a primer, and powered by Amidamaru's newly-acquired seirei-class powers, this high-level technique focuses furyoku and destroys anything with a decisive strike of cutting furyoku waves using his Over Soul "Spirit of Sword".
O.S. "Spirit of Sword: Byakkou" (O.S.スピリット・オブ・ソード: 白鵠)
- Shaman: Yo Asakura
- O.S. Type: Armor Type
- Spirit Ally: Amidamaru (seirei-class)
- Medium(s) used: "Harusame" Katana & "Futsu-no-Mitama no Tsurugi" (antiquity)
Description: Known simply as "Byakkou", this is a variation of Yoh's S.O.S. (Spirit of Sword) Over Soul, made in homage to Yoh's childhood affinity to the white swan, which he creates during his journey through the underworld. It's a double-medium O.S. composed of various, interchangeable panels of armor, which orbit Yoh for protection. The O.S. itself embodies Yoh's need for practicality, making the most of his two mediums; the Futsu-no-Mitama no Tsurugi, in the left hand, serving as the source of the O.S. while Harusame facilitating the medium in his right hand, materializing the orbital armor and a giant shirasaya Over Soul.
The two portions respond in concert to every one of Yoh's movements, making it far more efficient than any other of his previous Over Souls. Its unique construction creates a tremendous concentration of mana, giving the O.S. undeniable power. The panels of armor can also rearrange themselves, using the bridging flow of mana enabling Yoh to adjust his attack, need be. The attack itself is an offensive form of furyoku nullification. It "purifies" spirits and furyoku which means it does no physical damage. He first used this when fighting Asakura Y0hken in the Underworld, and then fighting Ren and Horohoro to shatter their Over Souls.. In a special arrangement, Byakkou resembles a swan.
Attacks
- Amida-Style: The Absence of Ignorance(阿弥陀流 無無明亦無 Amidaryū: Mu-Mu-Myou-Yaku-Mu): The ultimate technique of Yoh's "Byakkou" Over Soul, conceived during his venture into the underworld. In essence, it's a powerful thrust of the Over Soul's sword which "purifies the very soul". The configuration of the OS and mana released during this technique resembles that of swan taking flight.
O's Collection
.: Amidamaru session the end :.
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