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From the current TV anime, “Shaman King”, comes information about the characters of “Team Hao”, a group of Shamans led by the mysterious boy Hao. Cast members include Hayashibara Megumi and Okiayu Ryuutarou.

“Shaman King” depicts the story of the “Shamans”, who can communicate with gods and spirits, fighting for the title of the “Shaman King”, the king who can control the universe.
It was originally serialized in “Weekly Shonen Jump” by Takei Hiroyuki under the title “Shaman King” from 1998 to 2004. He followed with “Shaman King: Flowers” in “Jump X” from 2011 to 2014, and “Shaman King: The Super Star” is currently serialized in Kodansha’s “Shonen Magazine Edge”.

The newly released character visuals included “Hao’s followers”: Luchist, Opacho, Peyote Daz, Hang Zang-Ching, Turbine, Matilda Matisse, Kanna Bismarch, Marion Phauna, Big Guy Bill, Boris Tepes Dracula, Damayaji, and Brocken Meyer.

The voice actors for the characters were also announced: Matsuda Kenichirou as Luchist, Hayashibara Megumi as Opacho, Madono Mitsuaki as Peyote Diaz, Mogami Tsuguo as Hang Zang-Ching, Katsu Anri as Turbine, Minami Wakana as Matilda Matisse, Endou Saki as Kanna Bismarch, Shindou Kei as Marion Phauna, Fujiwara Takahiro as Big Guy Bill, Okiayu Ryuutarou as Boris Tepes Dracula, and Takaguchi Kousuke as Damayaji.
We received comments from Matsuda, Hayashibara, Minami, Endou, and Shindou on behalf of “Hao’s followers”.

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Luchist (voice: Matsuda Kenichirou)

■Character Introduction
Hao’s subordinate and a member of “Hoshi-Gumi”. He is the right-hand man of Hao and usually acts gentlemanly, but has no mercy for those who insult Hao.

Q1. What do you think makes the show interesting?
Many characters appear in “Shaman King” and each of them has a unique personality and background. I think the meticulous character settings are one of the things that make the story so interesting.

Q2. Tell us about your enthusiasm for playing the character.
I’m both grateful and nervous to be playing the role of Luchist.
I will do my best to show the way of life and charm of Hao’s follower/confidant.

Opacho (voice: Hayashibara Megumi )

■Character Introduction
Hao’s subordinate and a member of “Hoshi-Gumi”. He is always with Hao and is the only person Hao can open up to.

■Comment
It’s nice to see you all again after so long. But it’s actually not been so long. I was probably always in your heart. We meet again because I knew that. I love Hao-sama. I also love You-sama because he’s Hao-sama’s precious, but the girl with Yoh-sama is scary.

Matilda Matisse (voice: Minami Wakana)

■Character Introduction
Hao’s subordinate and a member of “Hana-Gumi”. Nicknamed Matti. In contrast to Marion, she is energetic and very emotional. Her spirit is Jack, who has sharp knives in both hands.

Q1. What do you think makes the show interesting?
I have knownknew “Shaman King” since I was a child, and I always thought Spirit Unity was so cool!
Seeing it again as an adult, I now realize that it is not only about the battle scenes, but also about the bonds, courage, and love.

Q2. Tell us about your enthusiasm for playing the character.
I never thought I’d get to perform in the “Shaman King” that I’ve known since I was a child, to be a part of this world!
I’m both surprised and very grateful!!
I’ll work hard to live in and fight through this world along with Matti!

Kanna Bismarch (voice: Endou Saki)

■Character Introduction
Hao’s subordinate and the leader of “Hana-Gumi”. A Shaman with long light blue hair. She uses smoke as a medium to control her spirit, Ashcroft.

Q1. What do you think makes the show interesting?
There are many different forms of bonds, and all of them are pure.
Every time two justices clash, electricity runs through my brain, and my heart tingles.

Q2. Tell us about your enthusiasm for playing the character.
Dear Kanna-sama,
Thank you for returning, nice to meet you.
I knew about you one-sidedly.
It’s still a little hard for me to believe that the day we’re joining our souls has come.
The person we trust is the same person that Mari and Matti trust.
We’ll carry out Hana-Gumi’s justice!

Marion Phauna (voice: Shindou Kei)

■Character Introduction

Hao’s subordinate and a member of “Hana-Gumi”. Nicknamed Mari. She’s usually calm and doesn’t express her feelings. Her spirit is a western gunman, Chuck.

Q1. What do you think makes the show interesting?
A mystical world with Shamans and Spirits, Yoh’s charming gap between his usual laid-back attitude and the coolness during the battles, the stories of each character that make you want to know more about them… I think it has countless attractions.

Q2. Tell us about your enthusiasm for playing the character.
Back when it was being serialized, I looked forward to reading it every week and reread it over and over again. It’s an honor to be able to be part of such an amazing piece of work.
Though my legs are trembling with nervousness and excitement, I’ll do my best to face Mari-chan. Please watch over us with your warm eyes.

Peyote Diaz (voice: Madono Mitsuaki)

■Character Introduction
Hao’s subordinate and a member of “Tsuchi-Gumi”. A Shaman from Mexico who uses Calavers dolls as a medium. His spirits are seven mariachi players.

Hang Zang-Ching (voice: Mogami Tsuguo)

■Character Introduction
Hao’s subordinate and a member of “Tsuki-Gumi”. He is brutal and violent. His spirit is a giant panda named Shion-Shion.

Turbine (voice: Katsu Anri)

■Character Introduction
Hao’s subordinate and a member of “Tsuki-Gumi”. An ex-mercenary, who fought in the middle east. Because of his shy nature, he covers his face with a turban. His spirit is a genie in a lamp, Djinn.

Big Guy Bill (voice: Fujiwara Takahiro)

■Character Introduction
Hao’s subordinate and a member of “Tsuki-Gumi”. A former football player with a tough body. His spirits are his 21 teammates.

Boris Tepes Dracula (voice: Okiayu Ryuutarou)

■Character Introduction
Hao’s subordinate. According to him, he easily gets emotional and dislikes Damayaji for a certain reason.

Damayaji (voice: Takaguchi Kousuke)

■Character Introduction
Hao’s subordinate. A middle-aged man that looks like a vampire.

Brocken Meyer (voice: unknown)
Hao’s subordinate. A small, cloaked man who often sits on the shoulder of Big Guy Bill.

(C) Takei Hiroyuki, Kodansha / SHAMAN KING Project, TV Tokyo