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Shaman King

Synopsis: A battle is about to start in Tokyo: the shaman's struggle, a tournament has performed every five hundred years where the shaman - those who can command spirits - remain each other in combat. The winner of this contest becomes the shaman king and the only one who is able to get in touch and control the great spirit, allowing them to reshape the world as they want through their immense power.

During a night walk, Oyamada blanket meets his classmate, The Carefree You Asakura, who invites him to narrow them with some friends who, to the horror of blanket, end up being ghost of a local cemetery! However, the knowledge that blanket has - a rare sixth sense that allows blanket to see these spirits - praised the boy to you. So when you find that your new comrade was beaten by a local gang, he decides to avenge -with the help of Amidamaru, a samurai ghost whose tomb was broken by the gang leader.

Soon, Manta finds out more about the world of spirits, including shamans struggle, in which your new friend you intend to claim victory.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Shaman King

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Shaman King
  • Anime Name in Japanese: シャーマンキング
  • Anime Name in English: Shaman King
  • Other names: SK

Production information

  • Producers: TV Tokyo, Nihon Ad Systems, TV Tokyo Music
  • Licensors: 4Kids Entertainment, Discotek Media
  • Studios: Xebec

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 64
  • Date: 37076 - September 25, 2002 - Wednesdays in 1830 (JST)
  • Genres: Action, adventure, comedy, supernatural
  • Subjects: Super power
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.761
  • Popularity: 186007

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Shaman King Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/18990.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:20:12-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Shaman King": 

    • Manga creator Hiroyuki Takei is a big fan of music and uses many musical references in his works, including Shaman King.
    • The main character, Yoh Asakura, is based on a childhood friend of Takei who was very calm and quiet.
    • The name of the character Hao Asakura is a tribute to the legendary Japanese soccer player Kazuyoshi Miura, who is known as "King Kazu".
    • The anime was originally displayed in 2001, but a new adaptation is being produced to be released into
    • The anime was shown in over 80 countries, including Brazil, where it was broadcast by Rede TV! in
    • Shaman King's manga was first published in 1998 and ended in 2004 with a total of 32 volumes.
    • The anime was produced by Xebec studio, which also produced other popular anime such as Love Hina and to Love-Rru.
    • The character Ren Tao is based on a character from an RPG game that Takei played when he was younger.
    • The anime features many characters that are based on legends and myths of various cultures around the world.
    • The anime has an amazing soundtrack, with bands from bands like Megadeth, AC/DC and The Doors.
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    Manga and Products from Shaman King

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Shaman King"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Yoh Asakura (Yūko Satō) - A young shaman seeking to become King Shaman.
    • Anna Kyoyama (Megumi Hayashibara) - Bride of Yoh and a powerful shaman.
    • Oyamada blanket (Inuko Inuyama) - Yoh's friend who helps him on his journey.
    • Hao Asakura (Takehito Koyasu) - Yoh's twin brother and main antagonist in the story.
    • REN TAO (Romi Park) - Chinese shaman who is initially a yoh rival but becomes his ally.
    • HOROHORO (Yūji Ueda) - Aini Shaman who joins the Yoh team.
    • Fausto VIII (Kōji Yusa) - German shaman who fights with a puppet.
    • Lyserg Diethel (Megumi Ogata) - English shaman seeking revenge against Hao.
    • Chocolove McDONELL (Michiko Neya) - American shaman who fights with a dog spirit.
    • Tao Jun (Satsuki Yukino) - Ren younger sister and Chinese shaman who fights with a doll spirit.

    Summary and events

    1. Yoh Asakura, a young shaman, decides to participate in the Shaman King tournament to become the king of shamans.
    2. Yoh meets Anna Kyoyama, her bride and coach, who helps him prepare for the tournament.
    3. Yoh befriends other shamans, such as Oyamada blanket, Ryu and Ren Tao.
    4. Yoh and his friends face various challenges and battles during the tournament, including fights against other powerful shamans such as Faust VIII and Hao Asakura, Yoh's twin brother.
    5. Yoh discovers that Hao is the real Shaman King and that he needs to defeat him to become the new king of shamans.
    6. Yoh and his friends come together to face Hao and his followers in an epic final battle.
    7. Yoh manages to defeat Hao and becomes the new Shaman King, with the help of his friends and ancestral spirits.
    8. Yoh and Anna get married and live happily ever after as the new royal couple of shamans.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Shaman KingWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    In Shaman King's manga, the story continues after the end of the anime. Yoh and his friends face new challenges and enemies, including the X-Laws organization and villain Hao. In the end, Yoh and his friends can defeat Hao and Yoh becomes the new Shaman King, with Anna as his bride and Rain as his guardian. The story ends with Yoh and his friends moving on in his lives, while Hao's spirit is reincarnated as a new child.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Shaman King

    • Shaman King: Master of Spirits (Game Boy Advance)
    • Shaman King: Legacy of the Spirits - Sprinting Wolf (Game Boy Advance)
    • Shaman King: Spirit of Shamans (Game Boy Color)
    • Shaman King: Chou Senjiryokketsu 2 (Game Boy Advance)
    • Shaman King: Funbari Spirits (PlayStation 2)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Shaman King

    • Shaman King (2001)
    • Shaman King: Flowers (Estreia em 2021)
    • Shaman King: Remix Track
    • Shaman King: Special
    • Shaman King: X Special
    • Shaman King: Y Special

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Shaman King

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    シャーマンキング
    • シャーマン (Shāman) - xamã
    • キング (Kingu) - king
    The name of the anime "シャシャマンキング" (Shāman Kinga) means "shaman king" in Japanese. The anime tells the story of Yoh Asakura, a young shaman who participates in a tournament to become the shaman king, the spiritual and protective leader of the spirits world. During the competition, Yoh faces various challenges and knows other shamans, each with their own skills and goals. History addresses topics such as friendship, overcoming and the connection between the world of living and spirits.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Shaman King has a total of 64 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Shaman King on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Shaman King usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 186007