Yamantaka (
Appearance
Yamantaka appears as a large, four-armed, ox-headed figure cloaked in black flames.
Personality
Yamantaka seems to be eager to go to battle and let his power rage, however, this could simply be because his partner, Renzo Shima, refuses to call on him often.
He seems to be generally eager for any excuse for action, even being happy with simple training.[3]
History
When Renzo was young, Yamantaka became his familiar.[4] It is later revealed he inherited Yamantaka's power from Takezo Shima when he died.[5]
Synopsis
Illuminati arc
Renzo summons Yamantaka in his fight with Nemu Takara. After defeating Nemu's numerous Galatea, Renzo uses the black flames to knock out Izumo Kamiki.[6]
When she tries to escape, Izumo summons Ukemochi and Miketsu. After one of Uke's paws is burned off,[7] Miketsu attacks Renzo and is consumed by black flames. Uke then attacks and is stabbed and burned away.[8]
Powers & Abilities
Black Flames: These flames burn spirits and demons but leave the physical body unharmed.[9] Briefly touching humans with the flames will knock them unconscious.[10]
- Flame-Tipped Vajra Spear (
火頭金剛槍 Katou Kongou Sou): Renzo recites, "Daiitoku Fun'nu Youketsu" (大威徳忿怒要訣 ), and creates a black-flame spearhead at the top of his K'rik.[11] - Killing Fire Wheel (
火車輪斬 Kasharinzan): Renzo swings his K'rik, releasing a spinning fire disk. It is first used against Ukemochi.[12] - Ground Crawling Flames (地這火 Jibai Hi): Renzo recites, "Daiitoku Fun'nu Youketsu" (
大威徳忿怒要訣 ), and touches the top of his K'rik to the ground. Black flames run along the ground and consume the target.[13]
Quotes
- (To Renzo Shima) "Finally, about time... I was just itching for an outburst." (待ちかねたぞ...丁度暴れたくて仕方がなかった所だ Machikaneta zo... Chōdo abaretakute shikata ga nakatta tokoroda)[1]
Trivia
- Yamantaka is one of the Five Great Wisdom Kings of Shingon Buddhism.
- In Buddhism, the process of removing oneself from the cycle of reincarnation, or terminating death, is referred to as Yamantaka. This presents a certain amount of irony as Yamantaka's black flames burn the soul of their target, hence preventing demons from reincarnating.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 48, Page 22
- ↑ Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 110, Page 12
- ↑ Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 90, Page 25
- ↑ Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 48, Page 23
- ↑ Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 90, Page 22
- ↑ Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 48, Page 27
- ↑ Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 54, Pages 33-34
- ↑ Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 55, Pages 23-25
- ↑ Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 48, Page 24
- ↑ Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 48, Page 27
- ↑ Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 48, Pages 25-26
- ↑ Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 54, Pages 33-34
- ↑ Ao no Exorcist Manga: Chapter 55, Pages 23-25
| Most High Priest | Tatsuma Suguro |
| Archpriest | Uwabami Hojo • Yaozo Shima |
| Hojo Family | Ao Hojo• Mamushi Hojo • Nishiki Hojo |
| Miwa Family | Konekomaru Miwa |
| Shima Family | Jun Shima • Juzo Shima • Gozo Shima • Kinzo Shima • Renzo Shima • Ryo Shima • Yumi Shima |
| Suguro Family | Torako Suguro • Ryuji Suguro |
| Familiar | Naga • Salamander • Ucchusma • Yamantaka |
| Other | Chika Minami • Hajime Narumi • Haruta Shishamo • Masato Chigusa • Shigemichi Kumagai |
| Left | Karura (Familiar) |
| Deceased | Fukaku (First Most High Priest) • Nekosuke Miwa (Archpriest) • Takezo Shima (Unknown) • Tatsuma Suguro's Father (Sixteenth Most High Priest) • Yoshi Miwa (Unknown) |