Shaman King (2021) — Episode 20
This episode adapts chapters 115–119 of the original manga.
While it aired in August in Japan, it became available on global streaming via Netflix on December 9, 2021 .
The opening theme is "Soul salvation" by Megumi Hayashibara, and the ending theme for this portion of the series is "Adieu" by Yui Horie. Technical Information Director: Joji Furuta. Studio: Bridge. Shaman King (2021) Episode 20
In a desperate moment during the fight, Chocolove recalls his violent past as a gang member in New York. After his gang murdered an old man named Orona , who was actually a powerful shaman, Chocolove was taken in by Orona's spirit and taught the "Winds of Laughter" as a path to redemption.
Chocolove debuts his Over Soul, utilizing his jaguar spirit, Mick , to overpower his opponents, specifically targeting Peyote Diaz and his Calavera dolls. Adaptation & Production This episode adapts chapters 115–119 of the original manga
Reviewers noted that like much of the 2021 series, this episode moves at "mach speed," condensing several manga chapters into a single 20-minute episode.
It is often highlighted for its "nuanced take" on the cycle of violence and redemption, contrasting Chocolove's murderous past with his current goal of saving the world through laughter. Technical Information Director: Joji Furuta
Overview Episode 20 of the 2021 Shaman King reboot, titled " Chocolove's Christmas ," originally aired in Japan on August 26, 2021 . This episode is a pivotal character-focused entry that explores the dark backstory of the newcomer Chocolove McDonnell while showcasing his first major battle in the Shaman Fight . Core Plot Details