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{{Character |
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+ | |Name = Kiang-Shi |
|image = [[File:Episode 48.png|280px]] |
|image = [[File:Episode 48.png|280px]] |
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+ | |full name = Kiang-Shi |
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+ | |alias = Jiangshi<br>Chi Vampire |
|race = Vampire |
|race = Vampire |
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|status = Deceased |
|status = Deceased |
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|debutclosing = [[Chi of the Vampire|Season 2 Episode 35]] |
|debutclosing = [[Chi of the Vampire|Season 2 Episode 35]] |
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|english = [[George Cheung]] |
|english = [[George Cheung]] |
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| + | |weakness = Sunlight |
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==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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| − | In its weak state, the |
+ | In its weak state, the Kiang-Shi appears as a pale, emaciated human with pointed ears and fangs. |
==History== |
==History== |
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| − | In an abandoned castle where Uncle was acquiring rare antiques, Jade accidentally awakens the |
+ | In an abandoned castle where Uncle was acquiring rare antiques, [[Jade]] accidentally awakens the Kiang-Shi, which sucks out [[Tohru]]'s, Jade's, and [[Uncle]]'s chi. In a chi transfusion (similar to a blood transfusion, but different), Tohru gets a part of Jade's and Jade a part of Uncle's, making the recipient behave much like the donor. But when Uncle himself is affected, no one knows how to effect the magic for the transfer, and so Uncle becomes a vampire slave. |
| − | The only way to reclaim the chi is to find a toadstool in a graveyard, place it in the vampire's left sock, and throw it into a river before sunrise; otherwise, the chi will remain lost forever. The |
+ | The only way to reclaim the chi is to find a toadstool in a graveyard, place it in the vampire's left sock, and throw it into a river before sunrise; otherwise, the chi will remain lost forever. The Kiang-Shi sets out to stop the Chans as soon as it learns of their intentions, but loses its socks and the chi it stole. As the sun rises, the Kiang-Shi is blasted into dust. |
==Powers and Abilities== |
==Powers and Abilities== |
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+ | The Kiang-Shi is capable of sucking out people's chi to strengthen itself. The more chi it consumes, the stronger it becomes; its physique increases in size and mass, and it obtains the capability of speech (in its weakened form, it is mute). |
| − | When it absorbs enough life energy, it can shed its blindness and pursue its victims even more effectively. It is capable of flight, and it states that, with enough chi, it is even capable of withstanding the sun. However, because of the untimely demise of the |
+ | When it absorbs enough life energy, it can shed its blindness and pursue its victims even more effectively. It is capable of flight, and it states that, with enough chi, it is even capable of withstanding the sun. However, because of the untimely demise of the Kiang-Shi, however, his statement remains to be verified. |
==Weaknesses== |
==Weaknesses== |
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+ | The Kiang-Shi is blind, so he sniffs to find his target by the smell of their breath. This, however, is nullified if he absorbs enough chi. |
| − | Uncle mentions that the |
+ | Uncle mentions that the Kiang-Shi cannot cross a river or any body of running water. |
| − | Attaching a special parchment spell (an enchanted note of paper) to the |
+ | Attaching a special parchment spell (an enchanted note of paper) to the Kiang-Shi or a transformed victim will immobilize their whole body, except for their mouth. |
| − | In order to regain stolen chi from the |
+ | In order to regain stolen chi from the Kiang-Shi, one must steal his left sock, place a mushroom in it, and throw it into a river. |
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+ | The Kiang-Shi can be destroyed by sunlight, unless he absorbs enough chi. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[Chi of the Vampire]]'' |
*''[[Chi of the Vampire]]'' |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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+ | *Kiang-Shi is the second and final villain to be permanently killed, first being the [[Chupacabra]]. Interestingly enough, both were destroyed by sunlight. |
| + | *Kiang-Shi is based on the Chinese vampires of the same name, known as Jiangshi (殭屍) in Mandarin pinyin. "Kiang-shi" is an old variant romanization, but is used for this character in the series. |
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Revision as of 04:16, 18 February 2020
"Chinese vampire drains chi, life energy, from the prey, making the vampire stronger and turning their victims into servants." |
| Kiang-Shi | |
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| Personal Info | |
| Full Name | Kiang-Shi |
| Alias | Jiangshi Chi Vampire |
| Race | Vampire |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Status | Deceased |
| Weakness | Sunlight |
| General Info | |
| Base of Operations | Abandoned Castle |
| Details | |
| Debut/Closing | Season 2 Episode 35 |
| English | George Cheung |
The Kiang-Shi, also known as the Chi Vampire, is an undead Chinese monster capable of sucking the chi (life energy) out of people, and turning them into his vampire slaves.
Appearance
In its weak state, the Kiang-Shi appears as a pale, emaciated human with pointed ears and fangs.
History
In an abandoned castle where Uncle was acquiring rare antiques, Jade accidentally awakens the Kiang-Shi, which sucks out Tohru's, Jade's, and Uncle's chi. In a chi transfusion (similar to a blood transfusion, but different), Tohru gets a part of Jade's and Jade a part of Uncle's, making the recipient behave much like the donor. But when Uncle himself is affected, no one knows how to effect the magic for the transfer, and so Uncle becomes a vampire slave.
The only way to reclaim the chi is to find a toadstool in a graveyard, place it in the vampire's left sock, and throw it into a river before sunrise; otherwise, the chi will remain lost forever. The Kiang-Shi sets out to stop the Chans as soon as it learns of their intentions, but loses its socks and the chi it stole. As the sun rises, the Kiang-Shi is blasted into dust.
Powers and Abilities
The Kiang-Shi is capable of sucking out people's chi to strengthen itself. The more chi it consumes, the stronger it becomes; its physique increases in size and mass, and it obtains the capability of speech (in its weakened form, it is mute).
When it absorbs enough life energy, it can shed its blindness and pursue its victims even more effectively. It is capable of flight, and it states that, with enough chi, it is even capable of withstanding the sun. However, because of the untimely demise of the Kiang-Shi, however, his statement remains to be verified.
Weaknesses
The Kiang-Shi is blind, so he sniffs to find his target by the smell of their breath. This, however, is nullified if he absorbs enough chi.
Uncle mentions that the Kiang-Shi cannot cross a river or any body of running water.
Attaching a special parchment spell (an enchanted note of paper) to the Kiang-Shi or a transformed victim will immobilize their whole body, except for their mouth.
In order to regain stolen chi from the Kiang-Shi, one must steal his left sock, place a mushroom in it, and throw it into a river.
The Kiang-Shi can be destroyed by sunlight, unless he absorbs enough chi.
Appearances
Season 2
Trivia
- Kiang-Shi is the second and final villain to be permanently killed, first being the Chupacabra. Interestingly enough, both were destroyed by sunlight.
- Kiang-Shi is based on the Chinese vampires of the same name, known as Jiangshi (殭屍) in Mandarin pinyin. "Kiang-shi" is an old variant romanization, but is used for this character in the series.