| Porf Griffith | |
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| Japanese Name: | ポーフ・グリフイス |
| Romanized Name: | Pofu Griffith |
| English Name: | Porf |
| First Appearance: | Chapter 104 (Manga) Episode 25(Anime) |
| Affiliations: | X-Laws Team "X-II" |
| Occupations: | Former member of the US Delta Forces |
| Epithet: | n/a |
| Japanese VA: | Takehito Koyasu |
| English VA: | n/a |
| Furyoku Level: | 6.900(Initial) 7.500(Final) |
| Guardian Ghost | |
| Japanese Name: | Sariel |
| English Name: | Sariel |
| Meaning: | "Command of God" |
| Type: | Seirei Class |
Porf Griffith (ポーフ・グリフイス, Pofu Griffith) is a fictional character in the manga and anime series of Shaman King. A member of the X-Laws and Team "X-II", Porf has, like the rest of the X-Laws, suffered in some way by the hands of Asakura Hao. He was once a member of U.S. Delta Forces.
Appearance
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Porf is an averaged height man, with a clean shaved head that is shaped to look a lot like an egg. In one chapter cover he is depicted with a tattoo on the back of his head, saying "X-Laws". He wears the standard X-Laws uniform with a green sash while his wide shoulder guard resembles an old fashioned Roman shield.
His street clothes consists of a loose Hawaiian shirt and black pants.
Like the rest of X-II he has revealed to still carry around his old military uniform, which he puts on when he and the rest of X-II decided to target Asakura Hao one final time.
PersonalityEdit
Like many of the X-Laws, Porf is an extremist believer that the end justifies the means. His hobby is training.[1]
After Learning that Marco had lied about Jeanne´s origins, Porf, along with the rest of his team lost their faith in Marco as a leader.
Abilities and PowersEdit
SpiritEdit
- See More: Sariel
Porf's guardian ghost is that of the Archangel Sariel, a mechanical Archangel spirit that runs on the "Angel Engine". Like all other archangels Sariel has the ability to shatter souls. It was first seen when the X-Laws revealed themselves and was attacked by "Big Guy" Bill Butron.[2]
HistoryEdit
PastEdit
Originating from San Francisco, United States born on February 7, 1971. Porf Griffith was once a member of the Delta forces and the sniper of his unit. He participated in operation "Restore Hope" in the year 1993.
Travel Through AmericaEdit
Shaman Fights Second RoundEdit
One night, Marco and the remaining X-Laws were visited by Yoh, who wanted Marco's permission to once again participate in the Shaman Fights. However instead of arguing with them Yoh quickly revealed his resolve to fight with them.[3] In turn Marco was quick to decide that Yoh was allied with Hao and therefor his soul had to be destroyed, and together with Team "X-II" attacked Yoh, but Yoh easily dodged all of their attacks as he had used Hyoi Gattai with Amidamaru.
After the failed attack by Luchist Lasso on their cargo ship, and the revelation that Iron Maiden Jeanne was not a holy person, Porf alongside Larch Dirac and John Denbat decided that Marco Lasso could no longer be trusted and that it was time to face of with Asakura Hao one last time.[4]
The mission was planned so that Larch and John would take guard posts, while Porf would target Hao from a small distance with his sniper rifle. After some small chit-chat about whether or not they should go through with the mission, Porf reported that he was in position, but when he had Hao's head in his target, he would suddenly lose focus due to seeing Hao crying.
Porf impaled by the Spirit of Fire
As Team X-II's attempt to kill Hao fails, Porf is the first to die by being impaled by one of the fingers of the Spirit of Fire. As he dies he tells John and Larch, over the radio, that they should run away.[5] Hao later tells John that they had seen something they shouldn't.
| “ | "I am in a bad mood... your friends... saw something forbidden. Your soul will be consumed with you... in every way! You won`t be going to Heaven or Hell!" -Asakura Hao to John, before killing him.[6] | ” |
Invading the PlantsEdit
When Hao created a Black Hole within the Great Spirit, the X-Laws appeared in their 'Supercars' to protect the Soul Train.[7]
Anime/Manga DifferenceEdit
Gate of BabylonEdit
Porf's death in the anime.
Following the events of the Gate of Babylon, Porf is killed when Hang Zang-Ching decapitated Sariel, and crushes Porf with his own weapon. [8]
TriviaEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Remix Track 7
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 104
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 210; Page 19
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 231
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 232; Page 08
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 233
- ↑ Shaman King Manga - Chapter 299, Pages 38-45
- ↑ Shaman King Anime - Episode 56
External LinksEdit
- Archangel Sariel - A Wikipedia Article about The Archangel who his spirit is based on.
- San Francisco - A Wikipedia Article about Porf Griffith's Hometown
| e v | X-Laws | |
| X-I: | Iron Maiden Jeanne | Marco Lasso | Lyserg Diethel | |
| X-II: | Porf Griffith | John Denbat | Larch Dirac | |
| X-III: | Cebin Mendel | Chris Venstar | Meene Montgomery | |
| Fallen Angels: | Luchist Lasso | Hans Reiheit | |
| Abillities | ||
| Spirits: | Archangels | Fallen Angels | Shamash | Morphine | |
| Related Articles | ||
| Groups: | X-Laws | |
| Vehicles: | Cargo Ship X | Lincoln-X | |
| Tools: | Jeanne's Iron Maiden | X-Laws Armory | |
