Shion is a priestess from the Land of Demons and the daughter of Miroku. She is one of the characters in "Naruto Shippuden the Movie," which was written by Junki Takegami and directed by Hajime Kamegaki. The character designs were illustrated by Tetsuya Nishio, and Studio Pierrot produced the movie.
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Name | Shion |
First Appearance in Anime | Naruto Shippuden the Movie |
Gender | Female |
Japanese Voice Actor | Miyuki Sawashiro |
English Voice Actor | Michael Yurchak |
Status | Alive |
Village | Land of Demons |
The movie begins with Shion having a vision of Naruto's death at the hands of Moryo. This vision shocks her awake, and she discovers an unknown eye technique. Later, when Naruto arrives at her palace to rescue her from attackers, she sees him in person for the first time and realizes he's the person from her vision.
Shizuku, Gitai, Setsuna, and Kusuna attack Shion's palace. Many soldiers protecting Shion are killed in the attack. Naruto comes to her rescue, and with the help of Taruho, they manage to escape the attackers. Shion's reactions during this scene showcase her vulnerability and fear of her visions coming true.
Shion embarks on a journey with Naruto, Neji, Sakura, and Lee to reach a shrine where she needs to seal away Moryo. There are moments of tension and conflict during their journey, particularly between Shion and Naruto, due to their differing personalities.
Shion has a tense interaction with Taruho, who has been assigned to protect her. She criticizes his food, and their exchange highlights her demanding nature and dissatisfaction with her situation.
The Gang of Four, including Shizuku, attacks Shion's group again, but Taruho uses his ability to change his appearance to Shino, and then it is Kusuna who kills him by thinking that it is Shino. When Shino showed cold emotion toward Tauho's death, Naruto got furious, but soon, Shino started to cry.
When Shion reaches the shrine to seal Moryo, where she confronts Yomi and engages in battle with the Stone Warriors. Her determination and bravery are evident as she uses her Mystic Bell to defeat the warriors and attempts to seal Moryo.
Shion and Naruto combine their powers to create a powerful technique to defeat Moryo. This collaborative effort showcases their growing bond and their determination to overcome the threat. Towards the movie's end, Shion surprises Naruto by asking for his help in passing on her power.
Shion feels lonely and wants a normal life but she's brave and fights when needed. She can be demanding and critical but also cares about those close to her. She becomes friends with Naruto and learns to trust and open up to others.
Shion has light blonde hair that's tied with a bow and reaches her waist. Her eyes are pale lavender and she wears a lavender kimono and a golden crown. Later, she wears a white top, a big mustard yellow jacket, and red knee-length pants. When using her power, her hair turns pink, her skin gets red markings, and she wears a see-through yellow dress with a blue cloth behind her.
Shion has the natural ability to foresee events in the future and this allows her to predict possible outcomes and dangers. Shion possesses a special bell with powerful protective properties. She uses this bell as a tool to defend herself and others.
When she rings the bell, it releases energy beams that can neutralize threats. Shion undergoes a transformation when using her power to its fullest. Her hair turns pink, her skin gains red markings, and she gains enhanced abilities and strength.