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'''Shamouti Island''' (Japanese: '''アーシア{{tt|島|とう}}''' ''Earthia Island''; ''Arshia Island'' and ''Asia Island'' are also seen) is located in the [[Orange Archipelago]]. As depicted in [[M02|the second movie]], Shamouti and its surrounding isles, [[Fire Island]], [[Ice Island]], and [[Lightning Island]], are connected to the balance of nature via the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Moltres}}, {{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Articuno}}, {{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Zapdos}} and their mediator {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}.
'''Shamouti Island''' (Japanese: '''アーシア{{tt|島|とう}}''' ''Earthia Island''; ''Arshia Island'' and ''Asia Island'' are also seen) is located in the [[Orange Archipelago]]. As depicted in [[M02|the second movie]], Shamouti and its surrounding isles, [[Fire Island]], [[Ice Island]], and [[Lightning Island]], are connected to the balance of nature via the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Moltres}}, {{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Articuno}}, {{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Zapdos}} and their mediator {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}.


Shamouti Island appears to be a cultural center for the Orange Archipelago because of its many island holidays. One such holiday is the annual Legend Festival. For centuries, the locals have performed a ceremony honoring the prophesied {{Ash|Chosen One}} that would tame the [[Legendary birds|birds of legend]] should they release their might on the world. The locals dress up in traditional attire, apparently for historical purposes, but some in the younger generation attribute the preservation effort to the resulting tourism.
Every year, Shamouti Island holds the annual Legend Festival. For centuries, the locals have performed a ceremony honoring the prophesied {{Ash|Chosen One}} that would tame the [[Legendary birds|birds of legend]] should they release their might on the world. The locals dress up in traditional attire, apparently for historical purposes, but some in the younger generation attribute the preservation effort to the resulting tourism.


According to {{an|Professor Oak}}, ancient writings from many different cultures name the area around this region as the source of all the waters of the world and perhaps life itself.
According to {{an|Professor Oak}}, ancient writings from many different cultures name the area around this region as the source of all the waters of the world and perhaps life itself.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Orange Islands Map Lawrence III.png|thumb|225px|Map of the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] on Lawrence III's control panel. Shamouti Island's location is the highlighted square.]]
[[File:Orange Islands Map Lawrence III.png|thumb|225px|Map of the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] on Lawrence III's control panel. Shamouti Island's location is the highlighted square.]]
*Its English name comes from the {{wp|Jaffa orange|shamouti orange}}, also known as the jaffa orange, a sweet fruit that originates from {{wp|Jaffa}}, in {{wp|Israel}}. Its Japanese name may refer to Earth. During the production of the second movie, its beta name was '''フォーポイント島''' ''Fourpoint Island''.
*During the production of the second movie, its beta name was '''フォーポイント島''' ''Fourpoint Island''.
*In the Japanese version of the second movie, a tour guide mentions that Shamouti is located in the "{{tt|オレンジ諸島の海の果てよ|outskirts of the Orange Islands}}," but in the English dub she states it is in the center of the archipelago. A TV reporter in the English dub also mentions that the unusual weather activity is originating from "the north-central region of the Orange Islands". Onscreen, a digital map of the archipelago shows Shamouti to be isolated in a north-eastern region.
*In the Japanese version of the second movie, a tour guide mentions that Shamouti is located in the "{{tt|オレンジ諸島の海の果てよ|outskirts of the Orange Islands}}", but in the English dub, she states it is in the center of the archipelago. A TV reporter in the English dub also mentions that the unusual weather activity is originating from "the north-central region of the Orange Islands". Onscreen, a digital map of the archipelago shows Shamouti to be isolated in a northeastern region.
** However, later maps look completely different from the movie version and show Shamouti to be in the center. In addition to being located at the very center of the archipelago, it also lies within the same meridian as Mt. Silver, if one were to view the [[Orange Archipelago]] map.
**However, later maps look completely different from the movie version and show Shamouti to be in the center. In addition to being located at the very center of the archipelago, it also lies within the same meridian as Mt. Silver, if one were to view the [[Orange Archipelago]] map.


==Name origin==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{orange color}}; border: 3px solid #{{orange color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| アーシア島 ''Earthia Tō''
| From ''earth'' or ''Asia''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Shamouti Island
| From ''{{wp|Jaffa orange|shamouti orange}}'',a sweet fruit that originates from {{wp|Jaffa}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Île Shamouti
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Shamouti
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Isola di Shamouti
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Isla Shamouti
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 아시아섬 ''Asia Seom''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 亞西亞島 / 亚西亚岛 ''Yàxīyà Dǎo''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Swedish
| Ön Shamouti
| Same as English name
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{Orange Archipelago}}<br>
{{Orange Archipelago}}<br>
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[[de:Shamouti]]
[[de:Shamouti]]
[[fr:Île Shamouti]]
[[fr:Île Shamouti]]
[[it:Isola Shamouti]]
[[it:Isola di Shamouti]]
[[zh:亞西亞島]]
[[zh:亞西亞島]]

Revision as of 19:06, 28 October 2017

Shamouti Island
アーシア島 Earthia Island
Shamouti Island.png
Region Orange Archipelago
Anime debut The Power of One
Shamouti.png
Location of Shamouti Island in the Orange Archipelago

Shamouti Island (Japanese: アーシア島 Earthia Island; Arshia Island and Asia Island are also seen) is located in the Orange Archipelago. As depicted in the second movie, Shamouti and its surrounding isles, Fire Island, Ice Island, and Lightning Island, are connected to the balance of nature via the legendary Pokémon Moltres, Articuno, Zapdos and their mediator Lugia.

Every year, Shamouti Island holds the annual Legend Festival. For centuries, the locals have performed a ceremony honoring the prophesied Chosen One that would tame the birds of legend should they release their might on the world. The locals dress up in traditional attire, apparently for historical purposes, but some in the younger generation attribute the preservation effort to the resulting tourism.

According to Professor Oak, ancient writings from many different cultures name the area around this region as the source of all the waters of the world and perhaps life itself.

Places of interest

Aerial view of Shamouti Island (right), Lightning Island (top left), Ice Island (middle left), and Fire Island (bottom left)

Town

The town is the centerpiece of Shamouti Island's annual festivities honoring the Chosen One who is supposed to bring harmony to the fighting legendary birds and help the beast of the sea quell their fighting. It is relatively modern; however, it retains its native traditions, with a totem pole at the town center. During the festival, a large bazaar is set up, where people can buy souvenirs for the occasion.

Festival house

The centerpoint of the festival is a large tiki hut, where a banquet is set up in honor of the Chosen One. Each year, a person is selected from the crowd to play the part of the Chosen One, journeying to Fire Island, Ice Island, and Lightning Island to retrieve the three treasures there. At the end, the festival maiden plays a song on her ocarina, and the festival ends for another year.

Shrine

A large shrine is present on the southern cliffs of Shamouti, facing Fire, Ice, and Lightning Islands, and is where the "Chosen One" is supposed to place the three treasures. Stone structures are set up around the altar in which the treasures are placed, and hibiscus flowers grow all around. A talking Slowking makes his residence here.

Pokémon seen on Shamouti Island

Shamouti Town at night
Shamouti Island Butterfree.png
Butterfree 		Shamouti Island Seel.png
Seel 		Shamouti Island Shellder.png
Shellder
Shamouti Island Seaking.png
Seaking 		Slowking M02.png
Slowking ♂ 		Lugia M02.png
Lugia

Trivia

Map of the Orange Islands on Lawrence III's control panel. Shamouti Island's location is the highlighted square.
  • During the production of the second movie, its beta name was フォーポイント島 Fourpoint Island.
  • In the Japanese version of the second movie, a tour guide mentions that Shamouti is located in the "オレンジ諸島の海の果てよ", but in the English dub, she states it is in the center of the archipelago. A TV reporter in the English dub also mentions that the unusual weather activity is originating from "the north-central region of the Orange Islands". Onscreen, a digital map of the archipelago shows Shamouti to be isolated in a northeastern region.
    • However, later maps look completely different from the movie version and show Shamouti to be in the center. In addition to being located at the very center of the archipelago, it also lies within the same meridian as Mt. Silver, if one were to view the Orange Archipelago map.

Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese アーシア島 Earthia Tō From earth or Asia
English Shamouti Island From shamouti orange,a sweet fruit that originates from Jaffa
French Île Shamouti Same as English name
German Shamouti Same as English name
Italian Isola di Shamouti Same as English name
Spanish Isla Shamouti Same as English name
Korean 아시아섬 Asia Seom Transliteration of Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 亞西亞島 / 亚西亚岛 Yàxīyà Dǎo Transliteration of Japanese name
Swedish Ön Shamouti Same as English name


Orange Archipelago
Coral-Eye Badge.png Sea Ruby Badge.png Spike Shell Badge.png Jade Star Badge.png WinnerTrophy.png
Inhabited islands
Ascorbia • Butwal • Golden • Hamlin • Kinnow • Kumquat • Mandarin N.
Mandarin S. • Mikan • Moro • Murcott • Navel • Pummelo • Shamouti
Sunburst • Tangelo • Tarroco • Trovita • Valencia
Deserted islands
Cleopatra • Fairchild • Fire • Fukuhara No. 4
Grapefruit • Ice • Lightning • Pinkan • Rind
Unnamed islands
Unnamed island (EP092) • Unnamed island (EP098)
Unnamed island (EP110) • Unnamed island (PK04)
Settlements
Trovitopolis • Yambera
Landmarks
Ghost ship • Palace of Victory • Pokémon Showboat • Pummelo Stadium


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