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The episodes of the Shaman King anime series are based on the manga of the same name written by Hiroyuki Takei. They were directed by Seiji Mizushima (水島 精二, Mizushima Seiji) and produced by Xebec.

The episodes were aired between July 4, 2001, and September 25, 2002, on TV Tokyo in Japan and spanned sixty-four episodes. 4Kids Entertainment obtained the rights to the Shaman King anime in North America; it premiered on 4Kids network Foxbox on August 30, 2003. The final episode aired on September 3, 2005.

Five musical themes were used throughout the series. The opening themes are "Over Soul" from episodes one to thirty-four, and "Northern lights" onwards towards the end; both were sung by Megumi Hayashibara. The three ending themes are "Trust you" from episodes one to thirty-four, "Omokage" from episodes thirty five to sixty-three, and "Tamashii Kasanete" for the final episode. "Trust You" and "Omokage" was performed by Megumi Hayashibara while "Tamashii Kasanete" was sung by Yūko Satō. Several CDs that contain the theme music and other tracks have been released by King records.

List of Episodes[]

Season 1[]

# Japanese title
English title
Original
Air Date
English
Air Date
01 The Boy Who Dances With Ghosts
幽霊と踊る少年 Yūrei to Odoru Shōnen
July 4, 2001 September 6, 2003
Trying to prove that Asakura Yoh, the new transfer student, can talk to spirits, 13-year-old Oyamada Manta gets in trouble with the gang of "Wooden Sword" Ryu. When everything seems bound to go bad for him, however, he gets help from an unexpected source. 
02 Waiting Samurai
待つサムライ Matsu Samurai
July 11, 2001 September 13, 2003
Yoh wants the spirit of Amidamaru, the devil samurai, to join him as his Guardian Ghost. Amidamaru is waiting for someone, though, and cannot leave the cemetery. Yoh tries to find out who the samurai is waiting for, while "Wooden Sword" Ryu searches for revenge. 
03 Another Shaman
もう一人のシャーマン Mō Hitori no Shāman
July 18, 2001 September 20, 2003
Yoh is challenged to a fight by Tao Ren, an arrogant shaman who believes spirits are only tools. 
04 100% Integration
憑依100 Hyōi 100
July 25, 2001 September 27, 2003
Yoh is injured in the fight with Ren, but there is no time to rest. To defeat his challenger, he must learn to unify his will with Amidamaru's and reach 100% Soul Integration
05 A Shaman Who is Mature for Her Age
おシャマなシャーマン Oshama na Shāman
August 1, 2001 October 4, 2003
Yoh's fiancée, Kyōyama Anna, arrives into town to coach Yoh for the Shaman Fight. Her methods seem abusive, but the training comes in handy when Yoh is attacked by Jiang Shi commanded by the Tao Family
06 Kung Fu Master
カンフーマスター Kan Fū Masutā
August 8, 2001 October 11, 2003
Manta brings Yoh, Anna, and Amidamaru to watch a movie about his idol, the late Kung-Fu fighter Lee Pyron. Things get dangerous when Lee Pyron's corpse attacks them, commanded by Ren's sister, Tao Jun
07 Pai-Long, Fists of Fury
パイロン怒りの一発 Pairon Ikari no Ippatsu
August 15, 2001 October 18, 2003
Freed from his enslavement, Pyron goes berserk and aimlessly attacks Yoh. To fight him, Anna summons the spirit of Pyron's late master, Shamon
08 Shaman Life
シャーマンライフ Shāman Raifu
August 22, 2001 October 25, 2003
After witnessing Yoh's fight against Pyron, Ryu decides that he wants to become a shaman too. Meanwhile, Gein, another shaman under the Tao Family, arrives from China to have a go against Yoh. 
09 The Boy from the North
北の国からきた少年 Kita no Kuni kara kita Shōnen
August 29, 2001 November 1, 2003
Yoh gives shelter to a traveler called Horohoro, only for Anna to worry that he might be a Shaman trying to eliminate opponents before the start of the Shaman Fight. 
10 Fate of 600 Years
因縁600年 Innen Roppyaku-nen
September 5, 2001 November 8, 2003
Ryu believes that he will never be able to become a shaman. Down and unhappy, he is possessed by the spirit of Tokageroh, a bandit from 600 years ago who wants to get revenge on Amidamaru. 
11 Rain That Falls In Spring
春にふる雨 Haru ni Furu Ame
September 12, 2001 November 15, 2003
When Tokageroh kidnaps Manta and threatens to kill him with the Harusame, Amidamaru has to choose between the safety of his friends and the sword he values so much. 
12 The Star that Signals the Beginning
始まりを告げる星 Hajimari o Tsugeru Hoshi
September 19, 2001 November 22, 2003
After breaking Amidamaru's sword, Ryu becomes even more depressed, and Yoh looks for a solution. Meanwhile, the star that signals the beginning of the Shaman Fight descends from the sky. 
13 Over Soul
オーバーソウル Ōbā Souru
September 26, 2001 November 29, 2003
To enter the Shaman Fight, Yoh must hit, at least once, the Patch Priest Silva. The task is not easy, though, because Silva uses a different technique to fight with his Guardian Ghosts, known as an Over Soul
14 Shaman Fight
シャーマンファイト Shāman Faito
October 3, 2001 December 6, 2003
Yoh's first opponent in the Shaman Fight is Horohoro, and things get awkward between them both when Horohoro's younger sister, Usui Pirica, and Anna seem to forget that "opponent" and "friend" are not antonyms. 
15 Bone Killers
ボーン・キラーズ Bōn Kirāzu
October 10, 2001 February 14, 2004
Yoh's second opponent is an eerie doctor called Johann Faust VIII, whom Silva believes to be an extremely dangerous man. This is proven to be true when the doctor captures Manta. 
16 Faust Love
ファウスト・ラヴ Fausuto Ravu
October 17, 2001 February 21, 2004
The fight against Faust continues. As the doctor harasses Manta, Yoh loses his calm and ends up in a disadvantageous position. Danger only increases when Faust summons the spirit of his late wife, Eliza Faust
17 Two People's Journey to the Best Place
ベストプレイス二人旅 Besuto Pureisu Futari Tabi
October 24, 2001 February 28, 2004
Trying to protect Manta, Yoh pushes his friend away and returns to his grandfather's house to train for the second round. Distraught, Manta embarks in a journey with Ryu to find his friend. On their way, they are followed by Elly and Milly, two shamans trying to eliminate opponents before the Shaman Fight. 
18 Yoh
よう
October 31, 2001 March 6, 2004
To improve his Shaman abilities, Yoh entered the Yomi Hole, a place where there is no light and sound. Manta, Anna, Amidamaru and a girl called Tamamura Tamao wait for him to come back. Meanwhile, Elly and Milly reach their location. 
19 The 2 Big Souls
2人のビッグソウル 2-ri no Biggu Souru
November 7, 2001 March 13, 2004
The final qualifying match is tomorrow, and if Yoh loses, his path to becoming Shaman King will be closed. His match is against Ren at the Mata Cemetery. Yoh and Ren both pour their power into their Over Souls. 
20 Soul Mata Cemetery
ソウル摩多霊園 Souru Mata Reien
November 14, 2001 March 20, 2004
Yoh and Ren clash evenly, repeatedly using Over Souls. Ren calls upon his specially trained shaman horse to create a more powerful Over Soul with Bason. Yoh takes Ren head on, and the two clash for the final time. 
21 Believe
ビリーブ Birību
November 21, 2001 March 27, 2004
After Ren is defeated by his father, Tao En. Bason asks Yoh to save Ren, but Anna will not let Yoh skip out on training. When Yoh, Manta, and Horohoro sneak out of the house, they are attacked by Zen and Ryo
22 Our Deadly Blows
オレたちの必殺技 Ore-tachi no Hissatsu Waza
November 28, 2001 April 3, 2004
When Yoh, Manta, Horohoro, and Ryu arrive at the Tao Family's castle, they are beset upon by the Gohukuseitai, the strongest Jiang Shi unit. Horohoro and Ryu stay behind to fight the five Jiang Shi, while Yoh and Manta continue on to find Ren. 
23 Wrath of the Dao Shi Maiden
蘇る娘娘道士 Yomigaeru Nyan Nyan Dōshi
December 5, 2001 April 10, 2004
The last of the Gohukuseitai, Ichi-Johtoh is revealed to be the modified corpse of Shamon, Pyron's late master, and is capable of using Pyron's Dǎodàndào techniques. Before Ichi-Johtoh can finish off Yoh, Jun and Pyron step in and defeat the Jiang Shi. The group then continues on to face En. 
24 The Immortal Tao En
不死身の道円 Fujimi no Tao En
December 12, 2001 April 17, 2004
En appears to be unstoppable; however, Yoh and and his friends refuse to give up. When this resolve shakes En, Yoh and Ren figure out the secret behind En's power. 
25 A Shaman's Journey
シャーマンへの旅 Shāman e no Tabi
December 19, 2001 April 24, 2004
The second round of Shaman Fight preliminaries will be held in America. Manta is sad that he will have to say goodbye to Yoh and the others for a while. Yoh and Anna go on a rare evening walk together. 
26 Big America
ビッグ・アメリカ Biggu Amerika
December 19, 2001 September 18, 2004
After their plane crashes in America, Yoh and his friends have to trek across the desert. Rival competitors in the Shaman Fight, Sharona and her friends follow Yoh and continue targeting him and his friends. 
27 Dowsing Revolution
ダウジング・レボリューション Daujingu Reboryūshon
January 9, 2002 September 25, 2004
After learning about Yoh from Milly, Lyserg Diethel seeks out and challenges him. 
28 Lyserg's Revenge
リゼルグリベンジャー Rizerugu Ribenjā
January 16, 2002 October 2, 2004
Lyserg recounts to Yoh about his past and encounter with Hao. Yoh and Ryu save Lyserg from an ambush by three of Hao's allies. 
29 Super Guts
メラ根性 Mera Konjō
January 23, 2002 October 9, 2004
The competitors make their ways up a mountain in a fierce snowstorm. Yoh's group comes into conflict with Hao and his followers. Ryu recalls the training he underwent to become a shaman. 
30 The Stolen Oracle Bell
うばわれたオラクルベル Ubawareta Orakuru Beru
January 30, 2002 October 16, 2004
Krysler steals Milly's Oracle Bell so that he can enter the Shaman Fight. Yoh and his friends find Milly and decide to help her. Meanwhile, Anna and Manta travel to Mt. Osore
31 Forest of Holy Spirits
精霊の森 Seirei no Mori
February 6, 2002 October 23, 2004
An elderly couple offer to let Yoh and his friends stay at their house in exchange for the boys fighting the "monsters" in a nearby coal mine. 
32 Horohoro's Taste of a Bitter Friendship
ホロホロ苦い友の味 Horohoro Nigai Tomo no Aji
February 13, 2002 October 30, 2004
When Horohoro goes out to gather food and water for the group, he encounters another shaman name Allen. The boys share a love and respect for nature but they come into conflict when Allen attacks humans who are demolishing part of the forest. 
33 Mysterious Asakura
ひみつな麻倉 Himitsu na Asakura
February 20, 2002 November 6, 2004
Hao's allies Ashil and Bill Burton attack Yoh and his friends. The X-Laws step in and kill Ashil. Meanwhile, Yohmei tells Anna about Hao's secret past with the Asakura Family. 
34 American Hot Springs
アメリカ温泉 Amerika Onsen
February 27, 2002 November 13, 2004
After stealing Sharona's Enra Enra, Tilda targets Yoh and his friends while they are visiting a resort town. 

Season 2[]

# Japanese title
English title
Original
Air Date
English
Air Date
35 The Vampire Legend
吸血鬼伝説 Kyūketsuki Densetsu
March 6, 2002 November 20, 2004
The group is attacked by another of Hao's followers, who claims to be a vampire. Meanwhile, Anna and Manta leave for America. 
36 Angel's Pistol
天使のピストル Tenshi no Pisutoru
March 13, 2002 November 27, 2004
Lyserg has been bitten by Boris, and the others need to understand the mystery behind the vampire's technique to defeat him - all this while the X-Laws try to break into the church to destroy them all 
37 Joke King
ジョーダンキング Jōdan Kingu
March 20, 2002 December 4, 2004
Still depressed because Lyserg left with the X-Laws, the four shamans meet a boy called Chocolove McDonnell, who wants to become the world's greatest comedian through the Shaman Fight. In the meantime, Faust VIII and Anna make a deal. 
38 The Legend of Seminoa
セミノアの伝承歌 Seminoa no Denshōka
March 27, 2002 December 11, 2004
Guided by Chocolove's information, the group reaches the house of Lilirara, a descendant from the warriors of the Seminoa Tribe, who fought on the last Shaman Fight and know where the Patch Village is. 
39 Hana-Gumi
花組 Hana-Gumi
April 3, 2002 December 18, 2004
Team "Hana-Gumi", three girls who are part of Hao's group, face Yoh to make him realize he needs to become stronger. Meanwhile, trying to find Yoh, Anna meets Hao for the first time. 
40 Chō Senjiryakketsu
超・占事略決 Chō-Senjiryakketsu
April 10, 2002 January 22, 2005
Led by Anna, Yoh and the others come into contact with the source of Hao's power. 
41 Explosive Over Souls
爆れつオーバーソウル Baretsu Ōbā Souru
April 17, 2002 January 29, 2005
Under the eyes of Marco Lasso, Lyserg and Hao, Yoh and the others face Team "Hana-Gumi" a second time to test their new strength. 
42 Spirit of the Sword
スピリット オブ ソード Supiritto Obu Sōdo
April 24, 2002 February 5, 2005
Ambushed by the X-Laws, Yoh and his friends must decide how they will take the knowledge that Yoh is Hao's twin. Meanwhile, Amidamaru evolves to a Seirei Class Spirit. 
43 Battle of Gods
神々の闘い Kamigami no Tatakai
May 1, 2002 February 12, 2005
The group reaches a town where many God-class Shamans stop and rest before moving on to Patch Village. While there, they get to see the real power of the X-Laws' Leader, Iron Maiden Jeanne
44 One More Push
もうひとふんばり Mō Hito Funbari
May 8, 2002 February 19, 2005
The Icemen group, who pride themselves on enduring the world's harshest temperatures, challenge Yoh to a fight, and only Yoh's true strength will make them see reason. 
45 The Great Spirit
グレートスピリッツ Gurēto Supirittsu
May 15, 2002 February 26, 2005
The group finally makes it to Patch Village, but there's another challenge they have to face before they are allowed to enter. When they realize it's an illusion and everyone passes, Silva appears and takes Yoh to the village. For the next round of the tournament, Yoh's group divides into groups of three. 
46 The Dead Spirit of Tao
タオの亡霊 Tao no Bōrei
May 22, 2002 March 5, 2005
Ren's integrity is questioned when Gein, who used to be under service of the Tao family, claims that he betrayed her and her family by forgetting the Tao family pride and leaving them all behind. 
47 Really Naive
メラ純情 Mera Junjō
May 29, 2002 March 12, 2005
 
48 Missionary of Dragon
ドラゴンの伝道師 Doragon no Dendō-shi
June 5, 2002 March 19, 2005
 
49 Doctor Doctor
ドクタードクター Dokutā Dokutā
June 12, 2002 March 26, 2005
 
50 I Have A Darkness In My Heart
オレの心にゃ闇がある Ore no Kokoro nya Yami ga Aru
June 19, 2002 April 2, 2005
 
51 Shaman Hunt
シャーマンハント Shāman Hanto
June 26, 2002 April 9, 2005
 
52 It's Training! Everyone Gather!
特訓だよ!?全員集合 Tokkun da yo!? Zenin Shūgō
July 3, 2002 April 16, 2005
 
53 Bye Bye
バイバイ Bai Bai
July 10, 2002 April 23, 2005
 
54 The Eighth Angel
8番目の天使 Hachi-banme no Tenshi
July 17, 2002 April 30, 2005
 
55 Gate of Babylon
ゲート オブ バビロン Gēto Obu Babiron
July 24, 2002 July 2, 2005
 
56 Door of Babylon
バビロンの扉 Baibiron no Tobira
July 31, 2002 July 9, 2005
 
57 The Shaman Fight Ends?
シャーマンファイト終了? Shāman Faito Shūryō?
August 7, 2002 July 16, 2005
 
58 Flaming Angel
炎上エンジェル Enjō Enjeru
August 14, 2002 July 23, 2005
 
59 Holy Ground of the Stars
星の聖地 Hoshi no Seichi
August 21, 2002 July 30, 2005
 
60 Friend
友達 Tomodachi
August 28, 2002 August 6, 2005
 
61 Eternal Farewell
永遠にサヨナラ Eien ni Sayonara
September 4, 2002 August 13, 2005
 
62 Die! Collision!
DIE・激突! Dai! Gekitotsu!
September 11, 2002 August 20, 2005
 
63 A Place Where I Belong
在るべき場所 Arubeki Basho
September 18, 2002 August 27, 2005
 
64 Epilogue
エピローグ Epirōgu
September 25, 2002 September 3, 2005
 

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