The Flower of Maize (フラワーオブメイズ Furawā obu Meizu),[1] or F.O.M for short, is a proxy war between Shaman Kings that sometimes occurs after the Shaman Fight. If more than three previous Shaman Kings disagree with the new Shaman King's plan, they choose teams of shamans to represent them in a fighting tournament.[2]
About[]
When three or more members of the G8 raise a complaint against the current Shaman King, they will hold a summit to contest the Shaman King's actions. If they are unable to agree, a tournament is held with teams fighting on behalf of each member, as a fight between the Kings themselves would easily destroy the planet.[2]
The tournament itself takes place on the moon, and the chosen teams travel there on the night when the Earth and the moon are at their closest to each other.[3]
A prerequisite for competing in the tournament is the capability to perform a New Trance.[4]
Teams[]
Team setup
- List of teams: Category:Flower of Maize Teams
Each Shaman King has to choose five members: one General (大将 Taishō) and four Captains (隊長 Taichō). The Generals can choose up to two Helpers (補佐 Hosa), while each captain can pick up to three Soldiers (兵 Hei). There are no limits on the numbers of Guardian Ghosts for the teams. Although the Helpers and Soldiers can be changed at any point, the original five members (General and Captains) cannot be changed once the tournament is underway and if any of them are killed, it is strictly forbidden for the Kings to resurrect them.[5]
History[]
After Asakura Hao became Shaman King, YVS and four others disagreed with Hao's plan for the future of humanity,[2] so a Flower of Maize was set for September 9, 2014.[3]
Miracle Prize[]
Each member of the winning team is awarded a Miracle Prize (きせきのほうび Kiseki no Hōbi) and can ask their Shaman King to fulfill any wish they might have.[5]
| Competitor | Team | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuki Gakko | Team Hao | Gakko wants to become the strongest man in the world.[5] |
| Tao Men | Team Hao | Men wants to reclaim his mother's soul.[6] |
| Asakura Hana | Team Hao | Hana wants to know everything.[7] |
Trivia[]
- The tournament's name refers to the "blossoming of an ear of corn" (トウモロコシの花 tōmorokoshi no hana), which will make sense for those who reach the end, according to Rutherfor.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Flowers Chapter 6
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Shaman King Manga - Flowers Chapter 15
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Shaman King Manga - Marcos Chapter 12
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - The Super Star Chapter 44
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Shaman King Manga - Flowers Chapter 16
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Red Crimson Chapter 16
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - The Super Star Chapter 40
External Links[]
- Maize - A Wikipedia article about maize ("corn").
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