"SHAMAN KING FLOWERS" was serialized from 2012 to 2014 as the sequel to "SHAMAN KING," and has been serialized again since 2018. An anime version is scheduled to air in January of next year, and as it's been a long time since the series was adapted into anime, it has already become a hot topic among fans. The protagonist of the previous work was a character named Asakura Yoh, but the protagonist of this work is a character named Asakura Hana. What kind of person is he? In this article, we will provide a thorough explanation of the main character, Asakura Hana! Let's do some homework before watching the anime!
Story Summary
Hana Asakura, a junior high school student living in Funbarigaoka, is the son of Yoh Asakura and Anna Asakura (née Osorezan), and the next head of the prestigious Asakura family of shamans. However, with no opportunity to utilize his talents, Hana finds his days extremely boring and frustrating. Then, two assassins appear before him. His encounter with these two men, descendants of another Asakura family, the "Ura Asakura Family," thought to have vanished into the darkness of history, marks the beginning of a new battle: "Flower of Maze." A new story begins, starring Hana Asakura.
Protagonist: Hana Asakura
The protagonist of this work is Hana Asakura. As the title of this article suggests, he is the son of the previous work's protagonist, You Asakura. His mother is Anna Osoreyama, who married You Asakura (and later became Anna Asakura). "You" (You) is a child of "Hana," so he inherited his father's name. His blood type is A, he enjoys walking, and his favorite food is curry bread. He doesn't show any respect for his father, calling him "that guy," but this trait was also present in You, so he inherited it from his father. By the way, since she was 6 years old when she first appeared, she must have been born when Yoh was 16. She also lost her memory due to certain circumstances, which is likely to be an important clue in this work.
What kind of character is she?
Her personality is not particularly good, and it could be said that she inherited it from her mother, Anna. She was a troubled child, but her troubles intensified in junior high school, and she is a very short-tempered person. Her short temper is so severe that it makes you wonder if she is emotionally unstable. He is extremely aggressive, and his sudden declaration of "I can't take this anymore" on the first page of the first chapter clearly shows his hunger for battle. He is feared by those around him, and when he later teams up with his teammates, they honestly say, "I don't want to acknowledge this guy." Despite his rebellious nature, he also has a surprisingly philosophical side, and is sometimes depicted as being quick-witted. He's not a completely dangerous person, and seems to possess at least a minimum level of compassion. Because of his psychic abilities, he is unable to enjoy the secular world, feels lonely, and sometimes worries about wanting to live as a normal person.
Surprisingly Similar to His Father?
At first glance, Hana, with her calm and cheerful personality, seems to be the polar opposite of her temperament. However, they share similar hobbies, and like Ha, Hana enjoys planting. They also share similar tastes in clothing and music. Despite their complicated feelings toward their father, there are clear similarities. Despite their fierce personality, they share Ha's keen observational skills and kind heart.
About Relationships
Not being able to spend time with her father, Asakura Yoh, distorted Hana's thinking and led to feelings of love and hate. However, Hana later realized that this way of thinking was not due to a lack of love from her father, but rather due to her rejection of his laid-back and relaxed demeanor. She seems to fully understand her father's strength and ability, and hopes to defeat him someday, even boasting, "I'm the one to defeat him." Furthermore, defeating Yoh is Hana's only goal at this stage. In the previous work, Hana displayed a very arrogant attitude toward Hao, who was a frightening presence, and even did things that would anger a generous person, such as kicking him in the face. However, Hao himself does not show any particular animosity, and rather cherishes Hana, so perhaps they have built a surprisingly good relationship. She is engaged to the heroine, Aluminum Nium Birch, and both are descendants of Hao. Aluminum has a strong attachment to Hana, which may be somehow related to the incident in which Hana lost her memory.
About Abilities
As a shaman, she is an extremely thoroughbred. It's like two popular singers marrying each other and their child becoming a famous singer. He was chosen by God as a pawn and possesses extraordinary potential as a shaman. He acquired powerful techniques, including Possession Fusion, from a young age, resulting in exceptional power and defensive capabilities. At this point, he is on the same level as his father, Yoh Asakura's "Spirit of Sword," and considering his potential to become even stronger, his potential is limitless. His recovery ability is also exceptional, surpassing that of ordinary people, and even Armin has a strong presence in his life. What's most impressive is his ability to summon "demons." Even Yoh had trouble summoning small demons, but he managed it with ease and even demonstrated an advanced technique of using small demons to attack other demons. When in "Dark Demon" state, he can withstand god-class spirits, and when he levels up further to become "Cool Demon," he reaches a level that is virtually impossible to control. However, because this is so dangerous, it should only be used in an emergency. However, Hana's aggressive nature makes her prone to using it, often resulting in her own downfall.
Summary of Hana Asakura
Hana Asakura has some flaws, such as a fiery temper, but she possesses incredible talent as a shaman. Furthermore, her personality changes as she meets various people, and she grows as a person. Watching this growth is one of the charms of this work. I can't wait to see how she performs in the anime! That's all for today. Thank you for reading.
