Opacho
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Opacho is a fictional character
in the manga
and anime
series Shaman King
. She is the most loyal of Hao Asakura's allies, born in 1996. She was a malnourished baby in South Africa when Hao found her. She was later adopted and raised by Hao. Hao originally intended to name her Ohachiyo, after his demonic friend whom he met in his first life, but when she tried to pronounce it she continued to say "Opacho", and the name stuck.
Opacho follows Hao almost every where he goes. She is as short as Manta and she likes to speak in the third person. Opacho sees Hao as a big brother and Hao trusts her the most among all his followers, for she is always seen by his side. Hao often confides in Opacho about his plans, as well as about Yoh and his power.
In the anime, neither Opacho's power spirit, her fighting style, or her fighting techniques were shown; however, in the manga, Opacho has strong but unrefined powers including clairvoyance and the ability to project illusions. Using her hair as an oversoul, she can transform into a sheep, giving her great ramming power (as when she rams Ryu into the sky when he tried to capture her).
Opacho is also part of Hao's team in the Shaman Tournament, though her attack power is never revealed. Although Opacho supports Hao loyally, near the final episodes of the anime series (once Yoh's soul returns to his body), Opacho notes that Hao has made a change for the worse and flees from him. Opacho's last anime appearance is in episode 64 when she is shown watching the Destiny Star fly by. She is one of the few survivors of Hoshigumi. It is questionable as to whether or not she is still loyal to Hao after the Shaman Tournament, and her true feelings for Hao remain a mystery.
In the manga, however, Opacho is pretty close to Yoh's team. Hao even sends her to go convince Yoh to rejoin the Shaman Tournament (easily knocking Ryu senseless in the process). She also eats lunch with them. When Hao leaves to be crowned Shaman King, she joins Yoh's party on trying to break into the Shaman King's throne room. Opacho becomes a great ally to the group, helping them understand more about Hao.
Recently in chapter 297, Hao awakes and kills Goldva, apparently Anna and the others that were with her, Jeane and even all of Yoh's team declares that this Hao is not the same Hao she knows, "He's much nicer" and then crying says that Hao is not there anymore.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
in the manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
and anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series Shaman King
Shaman King
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Takei. Shaman King follows the adventures of Yoh Asakura as he attempts to hone his shaman skills to become the Shaman King in the Shaman tournament....
. She is the most loyal of Hao Asakura's allies, born in 1996. She was a malnourished baby in South Africa when Hao found her. She was later adopted and raised by Hao. Hao originally intended to name her Ohachiyo, after his demonic friend whom he met in his first life, but when she tried to pronounce it she continued to say "Opacho", and the name stuck.
Opacho follows Hao almost every where he goes. She is as short as Manta and she likes to speak in the third person. Opacho sees Hao as a big brother and Hao trusts her the most among all his followers, for she is always seen by his side. Hao often confides in Opacho about his plans, as well as about Yoh and his power.
In the anime, neither Opacho's power spirit, her fighting style, or her fighting techniques were shown; however, in the manga, Opacho has strong but unrefined powers including clairvoyance and the ability to project illusions. Using her hair as an oversoul, she can transform into a sheep, giving her great ramming power (as when she rams Ryu into the sky when he tried to capture her).
Opacho is also part of Hao's team in the Shaman Tournament, though her attack power is never revealed. Although Opacho supports Hao loyally, near the final episodes of the anime series (once Yoh's soul returns to his body), Opacho notes that Hao has made a change for the worse and flees from him. Opacho's last anime appearance is in episode 64 when she is shown watching the Destiny Star fly by. She is one of the few survivors of Hoshigumi. It is questionable as to whether or not she is still loyal to Hao after the Shaman Tournament, and her true feelings for Hao remain a mystery.
In the manga, however, Opacho is pretty close to Yoh's team. Hao even sends her to go convince Yoh to rejoin the Shaman Tournament (easily knocking Ryu senseless in the process). She also eats lunch with them. When Hao leaves to be crowned Shaman King, she joins Yoh's party on trying to break into the Shaman King's throne room. Opacho becomes a great ally to the group, helping them understand more about Hao.
Recently in chapter 297, Hao awakes and kills Goldva, apparently Anna and the others that were with her, Jeane and even all of Yoh's team declares that this Hao is not the same Hao she knows, "He's much nicer" and then crying says that Hao is not there anymore.
Trivia
- The character's gender was inexplicably changed from female to male for the 4Kids!4Kids Entertainment4Kids Entertainment is an American film and television production company in bankruptcy since April 2011. It is known for English-dubbing Japanese anime and specializing in the acquisition, production and licensing of children's entertainment around the United States...
English dub, although was still played by female voice actress Tara SandsTara SandsTara Sands is an American voice actor, television host and actress. Well known as the voice of Anna Kyoyama in Shaman King, Mokuba Kaiba in the English adaptation of the second series Yu-Gi-Oh! anime, as well as Chase on Fighting Foodons and Filia Ul Copt in Slayers.Born in Hartford, Connecticut,...
. - In the Game Boy AdvanceGame Boy AdvanceThe is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China...
game Shaman King:Soaring Hawk/Spiriting Wolf, there is a spirit that has the head of Opacho and the body of a sheep. - In the manga she has the power to read minds, just like Hao Asakura and Anna Kyoyama.