This episode adapts chapters 115–119 of the original manga.

The episode features a battle between Team Ren (consisting of Tao Ren, Horohoro, and Chocolove) and Hao's lackeys, Team Tsuchi-gumi .

It is often highlighted for its "nuanced take" on the cycle of violence and redemption, contrasting Chocolove's murderous past with his current goal of saving the world through laughter.

In a desperate moment during the fight, Chocolove recalls his violent past as a gang member in New York. After his gang murdered an old man named Orona , who was actually a powerful shaman, Chocolove was taken in by Orona's spirit and taught the "Winds of Laughter" as a path to redemption.

Chocolove debuts his Over Soul, utilizing his jaguar spirit, Mick , to overpower his opponents, specifically targeting Peyote Diaz and his Calavera dolls. Adaptation & Production

The opening theme is "Soul salvation" by Megumi Hayashibara, and the ending theme for this portion of the series is "Adieu" by Yui Horie. Technical Information Director: Joji Furuta. Studio: Bridge.

Reviewers noted that like much of the 2021 series, this episode moves at "mach speed," condensing several manga chapters into a single 20-minute episode.

Overview Episode 20 of the 2021 Shaman King reboot, titled " Chocolove's Christmas ," originally aired in Japan on August 26, 2021 . This episode is a pivotal character-focused entry that explores the dark backstory of the newcomer Chocolove McDonnell while showcasing his first major battle in the Shaman Fight . Core Plot Details