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Shaman King ![]()
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Description
From Kodansha:
Shamans possess mysterious powers that allow them to commune with gods, spirits, and even the dead. High schooler Manta Oyamada doesn't know much about them, but that changes fast when his class welcomes a new transfer student from remote Izumo: Yoh Asakura, a shaman in training! Although he may just be starting out, Yoh’s dream is a big one: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight: a gauntlet of battles wit... More...
Shamans possess mysterious powers that allow them to commune with gods, spirits, and even the dead. High schooler Manta Oyamada doesn't know much about them, but that changes fast when his class welcomes a new transfer student from remote Izumo: Yoh Asakura, a shaman in training! Although he may just be starting out, Yoh’s dream is a big one: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight: a gauntlet of battles wit... More...
Type
Manga
Related Series
Funbari no Uta (Sequel)
Shaman King: Remix Track (Side Story)
Shaman King 0 (Prequel)
Shaman King Kanzenban (Alternate Story)
Shaman King - Flowers (Sequel)
Shaman King: & a garden (Prequel)
Shaman King Faust 8: Eien no Eliza (Prequel)
Shaman King: Remix Track (Side Story)
Shaman King 0 (Prequel)
Shaman King Kanzenban (Alternate Story)
Shaman King - Flowers (Sequel)
Shaman King: & a garden (Prequel)
Shaman King Faust 8: Eien no Eliza (Prequel)
Associated Names
El rey shaman (Spanish)
Król Szamanów (Polish)
Vua pháp thuật (Vietnamese)
Şaman Kral (Turkish)
ราชันย์แห่งภูต (SIC)
シャーマンキング
Król Szamanów (Polish)
Vua pháp thuật (Vietnamese)
Şaman Kral (Turkish)
ราชันย์แห่งภูต (SIC)
シャーマンキング
Groups Scanlating
Latest Release(s)
v.32 c.285 by Mankin-Trad over 15 years ago
v.32 c.284 by Mankin-Trad over 16 years ago
v.32 c.283 by Mankin-Trad over 16 years ago
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v.32 c.284 by Mankin-Trad over 16 years ago
v.32 c.283 by Mankin-Trad over 16 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1 (2001/2021)
Ends at Vol 9, Chap 78 (2001 EP 25) Differences from EP 26-45, Original Ending EP 46-64 / Vol 35, Chap 300 (2021) Heavily abridged
Ends at Vol 9, Chap 78 (2001 EP 25) Differences from EP 26-45, Original Ending EP 46-64 / Vol 35, Chap 300 (2021) Heavily abridged
User Reviews
N/A
Forum
9 topics, 51 posts
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User Rating
Average: 7.7 / 10.0 (920 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.66 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.66 / 10.0
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Last Updated
February 23rd 2024, 9:55pm
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Genre
Categories
Category Recommendations
Shaman King: Remix Track
Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fuyao Sect (Novel)
Shaman King - Flowers
Usagi Yojimbo
Noragami Shuuishuu
Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fuyao Sect (Novel)
Shaman King - Flowers
Usagi Yojimbo
Noragami Shuuishuu
Recommendations
Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
1998
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Shuukan Shounen Jump (Shueisha)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
INKR
Kodansha Comics (35 Vols; digital - Complete | 5 Omnibuses; print - Ongoing)
Viz (32 Vols; print - Complete / Expired)
Kodansha Comics (35 Vols; digital - Complete | 5 Omnibuses; print - Ongoing)
Viz (32 Vols; print - Complete / Expired)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #717 
(+22)
Monthly Pos #1168(+336)
3 Month Pos #2149(+302)
6 Month Pos #2912(+48)
Year Pos #3397(+430)
(+22)Monthly Pos #1168
(+336)3 Month Pos #2149
(+302)6 Month Pos #2912
(+48)Year Pos #3397
(+430)List Stats
On 1099 reading lists
On 624 wish lists
On 2316 completed lists
On 210 unfinished lists
On 314 custom lists
On 624 wish lists
On 2316 completed lists
On 210 unfinished lists
On 314 custom lists
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the only reason it had a horrible ending cuz the popularity in shaman king had declined or sumthing (look it up on wikipedia)
"In November of 2004, Shaman King was canceled by Weekly Shonen Jump. Shaman King was let go due to declining popularity in Jump's fan polls (indicated by their willingness to release the final completed manga volume (Vol. 32) if there was a great enough fan response).[1] This cancellation was untimely given that the series was nearing its end.[2] Release of the final volume had been suspended indefinitely, but was released in spring of 2006.[3]
Volume 32 ends with Yoh going to sleep to prepare for the final battle with Hao; the final page is viewed as Manta's dream, which features Hao as a princess with Yoh and his friends on their way to rescue "her". The reason for that is because Anna was speaking to Manta as if Hao was the person in need of rescue. The page contains the words "Owari" ("The End") and next to that, in front of Horohoro's sword, is a mandarin orange, also called "mikan" which is the Japanese word for "incomplete"."
(from wikipedia)
so the author had to finish the whole series but it didnt turn out well
i wish the popularity hadnt dropped so the ending wouldve been better
other than the ending i luv the series
"In November of 2004, Shaman King was canceled by Weekly Shonen Jump. Shaman King was let go due to declining popularity in Jump's fan polls (indicated by their willingness to release the final completed manga volume (Vol. 32) if there was a great enough fan response).[1] This cancellation was untimely given that the series was nearing its end.[2] Release of the final volume had been suspended indefinitely, but was released in spring of 2006.[3]
Volume 32 ends with Yoh going to sleep to prepare for the final battle with Hao; the final page is viewed as Manta's dream, which features Hao as a princess with Yoh and his friends on their way to rescue "her". The reason for that is because Anna was speaking to Manta as if Hao was the person in need of rescue. The page contains the words "Owari" ("The End") and next to that, in front of Horohoro's sword, is a mandarin orange, also called "mikan" which is the Japanese word for "incomplete"."
(from wikipedia)
so the author had to finish the whole series but it didnt turn out well
i wish the popularity hadnt dropped so the ending wouldve been better
other than the ending i luv the series
This Manga is one of my all time favorite because all the characters are really interesting. each one is unique and the story is good. What really hooks me in this Manga is the relationship of Yoh and Anna and the value it always instill throughout the whole series: TRUST. I'm just glad that after 10yrs of its serialization Hiroyuki Takei decided atlast to give it 's true ending which of course, us fans, have been waiting for this past years.
I'm definitely giving it a 10. ^_^v whatever the outcome of its ending is.
I'm definitely giving it a 10. ^_^v whatever the outcome of its ending is.
This manga was the BEST manga i have ever read (i read hundreds xD) in my point of view Yoh+Anna had the best personalities and the best eyes xD...
Some of the fight scenes were a bit long but the relationship between the characters and the story are great (all the characters)
Yes it isnt the most original, but the character's personalities and the way the author made the characters react to situations was pleasing
and the artwork towards the end is really nice.
Anna had the coolest personality ever
Yoh was just plain awesome (Hao waz too)
Together they are just amazing
They are opposites, but so alike
Note: Volumes 19+20 are nice for romance fans
the best romance ever created
I am a major shounen/romance/fantasy/adventure/action/supernatural fan but this series had it all
... Last updated on October 31st, 2007, 6:32pm
Some of the fight scenes were a bit long but the relationship between the characters and the story are great (all the characters)
Yes it isnt the most original, but the character's personalities and the way the author made the characters react to situations was pleasing
and the artwork towards the end is really nice.
Anna had the coolest personality ever
Yoh was just plain awesome (Hao waz too)
Together they are just amazing
They are opposites, but so alike
Note: Volumes 19+20 are nice for romance fans
the best romance ever created
I am a major shounen/romance/fantasy/adventure/action/supernatural fan but this series had it all
... Last updated on October 31st, 2007, 6:32pm
Such an amazing story that it seems as if it should go on forever... cute cute shamans and powerful friendship between them all... it's very SWEET <3 not to mention the humor throughout the whole thing
yet the thing that really bugs me is the ending.. just... didn't seem like it ended...very indefinite..
... Last updated on March 30th, 2007, 1:34pm
yet the thing that really bugs me is the ending.. just... didn't seem like it ended...very indefinite..
... Last updated on March 30th, 2007, 1:34pm
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hi there.
i have to say, this is a fantastic manga, some of the best arts, history is superb and very well done like anyone other.
so why i give 0.
simply, the last 4 best and inevitable fights DO NOT EXISTE, the author simply don't made.
the final, is in a midle of the 4th final figth, i don't want to tell anything of the last chapter cause i dont want to tell how it ends, but at least you will cry, and will hate with all your be this author.
so if you want to se some of the best manga, read until the nunber 32, and imagine the last fights...(man imagine the figth yoh vs silver, the author simply dont made.)
hi there.
i have to say, this is a fantastic manga, some of the best arts, history is superb and very well done like anyone other.
so why i give 0.
simply, the last 4 best and inevitable fights DO NOT EXISTE, the author simply don't made.
the final, is in a midle of the 4th final figth, i don't want to tell anything of the last chapter cause i dont want to tell how it ends, but at least you will cry, and will hate with all your be this author.
so if you want to se some of the best manga, read until the nunber 32, and imagine the last fights...(man imagine the figth yoh vs silver, the author simply dont made.)
sk is a cool series! it's fun and recommended
I had high expectations for this manga since I watched the anime as a child, and enjoyed it. I really liked Yoh's character: easy going, strong but not cocky.You come across many characters through the story and for me, it was somewhat difficult to keep track of all of them? That being said, I liked many of their personalities; Anna and Ryu especially (but I did not like Hao's [the antagonist] character that much). The mangaka is very thorough as the historical context and random tidbits of culture were researched (which I find very respectable).
The initial story was engaging but as it progressed, I got more and more bored. Of course it was still funny and nice throughout but rolling downhill. I felt that it was rushed at parts but too slow at others. To be honest, the ending was somewhat confusing for me (granted, I did skim much of the last few chapters)
Definitely read Shaman King Kanzenban to get a more complete ending. The original was very abrupt and left me frustrated actually.
The ending message was nice but for me not satisfying. It is a good read; just not spectacular.
... Last updated on August 8th, 2012, 11:33am
The initial story was engaging but as it progressed, I got more and more bored. Of course it was still funny and nice throughout but rolling downhill. I felt that it was rushed at parts but too slow at others. To be honest, the ending was somewhat confusing for me (granted, I did skim much of the last few chapters)
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However I did enjoy the zoom into the future which reveals Anna and Yoh's son among other things.
Definitely read Shaman King Kanzenban to get a more complete ending. The original was very abrupt and left me frustrated actually.
The ending message was nice but for me not satisfying. It is a good read; just not spectacular.
... Last updated on August 8th, 2012, 11:33am
Remember this. If you ever want a way to say "I'm done, forget my fans", put the main villain in a princess dress on the last page of a cliffhanger ending. They'll love it.
When this manga finally got into its plot it seemed to have the potential to be a great manga. There were some good characters like Bokutou no Ryu and Hao whose mystery was always enticing. However, the further it got dragged out the more ends were left untied and the new ending was rushed and lax. Shaman King is a manga that talked but never delivered.
shaman king is one of my fav manga ever. the characters are interesting and the plot the art is also good
i read the last chapter 300 with the real ending and it was great in my opinion
i recommend this manga to anyone who likes shonen manga
i read the last chapter 300 with the real ending and it was great in my opinion
i recommend this manga to anyone who likes shonen manga
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