Alarm: The following contains spoilers for Flavour v of The Seven Mortiferous Sins, now streaming on Netflix.

Since his introduction in Season three of The Seven Deadly Sins anime, Escanor has captured the hearts of many fans with his unique ability, "Sunshine." Though weak at night, Escanor becomes one of the near powerful characters in the series during the day. This is due to Sunshine steadily increasing his power during the 24-hour interval, peaking at noon, and gradually falling back to his normal state at dark.

Interestingly, along with his increase in energy, Escanor's personality changes from that of a timid human at night to an arrogant Holy Knight during the day. Simply, how did Escanor acquire this ability, and where did it come from?

Escanor wielding the power of Sunshine Seven Deadly Sins

Escanor initially believed he was cursed, as controlling his emotions became problematic during the day due to the effects of Sunshine's power. However, fifty-fifty Escanor himself did not know why he was granted this power.

Flavour v of The 7 Deadly Sins changes that. Following the reveal that Esterossa's true identity is the Archangel Mael, it is stated that Mael had lost his Grace due to his actions every bit a demon soldier. This grace was Sunshine. According to Mael in Episode 10, "The Salvation of the Sun," the crimes he committed later on Gowther corrupted him made him an unsuitable host for the divine power, forcing it to abandon him. Afterwards 3,000 years, the Grace selected a new host: Escanor.

Mael hits king with the arrow of salvation

In Episode 9, "That Which Gathers," Escanor and Merlin push their opponents, Chandler and Cusack, to the edge of their abilities. Facing defeat, the demonic pair merge, emerging as the Original Demon. Despite his merits that he and Merlin are more than enough to defeat the brute, Escanor is apace defeated and sent flight away, his power from Sunshine depleted.

As Escanor flies through the air defeated, he pleads for assist, stating that he is willing to give up anything, even his powers, to help save his friends. As if summoned by the idea, Mael appears, claiming that Sunshine had guided him to Escanor. As the pair fly towards the battle, along with Diane, Gowther, Hawk and King, Escanor offers to return Sunshine to Mael. Nonetheless, Mael refuses, stating that he is no longer worthy of begetting the Grace, and Escanor is its rightful possessor. Insistent that they cannot defeat the demons without the Grace, Escanor offers to lend Sunshine to Mael.

Escanor vs The Original Demon

Dorsum on the battleground, Merlin and Ludociel are pushed into a corner past the Original Demon. As defeat appears imminent, the cloud of darkness surrounding the combatants all of a sudden vanishes, revealing Mael, now using Sunshine. Nearly as presently equally he appears, he blasts the Original Demon away using Sunshine, instantly defeating it.

However, Zeldris is still nowadays and attacks Mael using his ability, Ominous Nebula, and taking advantage of its undodgeable nature. Though the attack lands, Mael is unharmed, and Zeldris' weapon begins to melt due to Mael coating his trunk with Sunshine. Instantly, Mael reveals his proficiency with the Grace is leagues above Escanor's use of the power. With Mael now having regained his full strength, he hopes this volition be enough to cease the Holy State of war.

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