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For other articles using this title, see Shaman King.

Shaman King (シャーマンキング, Shāman Kingu) is a manga series created by Hiroyuki Takei. It has spawned multiple manga sequels and spin-offs, as well as multiple anime adaptations and video games.

Overview[]

In the world of Shaman King, people with the ability to communicate and fight with spirits are collectively known as shamans. The series is centered around Asakura Yoh, a laid-back, easygoing character who is heir to the powerful shamanic Asakura Family, as he enters the Shaman Fight, a semi-millennial event that draws shamans from around the world to compete for the chance to become the Shaman King and the wielder of the omnipotent Great Spirit. In the process, Yoh befriends and makes rivals of other characters, and gradually learns of the true nature of the Shaman Fight, and his connection to Hao, the favorite to win.

Manga Series[]

See More: Shaman King (Original Series) | Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang | Shaman King (Remix)

The original print of the series was serialized from 1998 to 2004 in Weekly Shonen Jump. It consists of 285 chapters—titled "Reincarnations"—that were compiled into 32 regular tankōbon volumes.

Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang is the reprint of Shaman King and has finally a "true" end. The volumes were released from March 2, 2008 to April 4, 2009. This edition adds 16 new chapters.

Shueisha Jump Remix published a series of reprinted omnibus versions of the Kang Zeng Bang volumes from April to October 2011 for 16 volumes. Each volume contains a remix track including a special postcard.

After acquiring the rights for the series in 2017, the publisher Kodansha printed their own version of the series, known as the KC Complete Edition (ＫＣ完結版, KC kanketsu-ban). The 35 volumes consist of the Kang Zeng Bang story and include the additional Remix chapters.

Sequels[]

See More: Shaman King Flowers | Shaman King The Super Star

Shaman King Flowers is the continuation of the Shaman King series and follows Yoh and Anna's son, Asakura Hana, as he is prepared for the Flower of Maize. This series was cancelled after the discontinuation of the JumpX magazine.

Shaman King The Super Star is the official continuation of Flowers, following the series from where it was left. The chapters were serialized in Shonen Magazine Edge magazine, starting on May 17, 2018.

Prequels[]

See More: Shaman King Zero | Shaman King & a garden | Shaman King Faust 8

Shaman King Zero is a prequel series about various main characters before the start of the Shaman King series. It was published in JumpX magazine.

Shaman King & a garden is a prequel series about the Team "Hana-Gumi" members. It was written by Jet Kusamura, drawn by Kyō Nuesawa, and published in Nakayoshi magazine.

Shaman King Faust8 "Eternal Eliza" is a prequel series about Johann Faust VIII and Eliza Faust. Initially a light novel by Kakeru Kobashiri, it was adapted into a manga by Aya Tanaka and published on Magazine Pocket.

Spin-Offs[]

See More: Shaman King Red Crimson | Shaman King Marcos

Shaman King Red Crimson is a spin-off series about Tao Jun and Lee Pyron and the Tao Family's conflict with the Red Crimson. It was drawn by Jet Kusamura and published in Shonen Magazine Edge.

Shaman King Marcos is a spin-off series about the X-Laws' search for Marco Lasso. It was drawn by Jet Kusamura and published in Shonen Magazine Edge.

Omake[]

The series have released several Omake chapters and small Omake series:

Mappa Doji: A one-shot that takes place approximately 1000 years before the start of the series, it reveals Asakura Hao's past as he learns the ways of a shaman.
Relax: Another one-shot detailing Hao in his third incarnation as he gathers followers in preparation for the next Shaman Fight.
Funbari no Uta: A series of short comics detailing life in Funbari Hill.
- The Bloom of Youth: A three-part series centered around Mikihisa and Keiko's relationship.
- The Funbari Onsen Saga: A five-part epilogue to Shaman King that takes place 6 years after the Shaman Fight ends, it follows the adventures of Asakura Hana and Umemiya Ryunosuke as they search for the Five Elemental Warriors.
Shaman King Remix Tracks: Chapters released with the Remix print of the tankōbon series.

Anime Series[]

See More: Shaman King (2001) | Shaman King (2021) | Shaman King Flowers (anime)

An anime series was made by Xebec, Inc. in 2001. In total, it ran for 64 episodes before ending, with 3 specials also produced. The anime series, while originally faithful to the manga, eventually deviated from the storyline as the manga was still being serialized. As a result, the later episodes are completely unrelated to the manga, with a separate and definite conclusion created for the series.

There was a plan to remake the anime series which supposed to be more faithful to the manga, however the plan was cancelled because Takei and the studio failed to reach an agreement about casts and theme songs where Takei's condition was to re-appoint the original casts and songs.^[1]

A remake by Studio Bridge was announced in June 2020 and ran for 52 episodes, starting in April 2021. It more closely followed the events of the manga and included additions from the Kang Zeng Bang version.

A Shaman King Flowers anime adaptation, also by Studio Bridge, was announced following the completion of the 2021 anime. It is set to air in January 2024.

Video game series[]

Main article: List of Shaman King video games

Shaman King was also adapted into video games, spanning a total of 13 games in all, developed and published by various companies such as Konami, Bandai, Studio Saizensen, and Dimps.

Yoh illustration for Jumputi Heroes — Takei's illustration for *Jumputi Heroes*

Despite the manga series having been acquired by Kodansha in 2017, Shueisha's Jumputi Heroes (ジャンプチヒーローズ, Janpuchi Hīrōzu, lit. "Jump Petit Heroes"), a Weekly Shonen Jump-based mobile game, featured Asakura Yoh during its Black Friday 2023 event.^[2] Takei drew an illustration of Yoh to commemorate his inclusion.^[3]

Imagineer's Medarot S: Unlimited Nova (メダロットS UNLIMITED NOVA, Medarotto S UNLIMITED NOVA), a mobile game based on the Medabots series, held a collaborative event with Shaman King from December 12, 2023 to January 4, 2024. It featured robot designs modeled after Yoh's O.S. "Spirit of Sword: White Swan", Hao's O.S. "Spirit of Fire: Black Fowl", Ren's O.S. "Bushin Yúchì", and Horohoro's O.S. "Nipopo Tekunpe".^[4]

References[]

External Links[]

Shonen Jump's Shaman King - The official site for the Shaman King English manga.
Official Shaman King Kanzen-Ban website (Japanese)
Official anime website (Japanese)
Shaman King (manga) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
Shaman King (anime) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia

[v · e · ?] Series
Manga:	Shaman King (Original Series / Kang Zeng Bang) • Mappa Doji • Relax • Funbari no Uta (The Bloom of Youth, The Funbari Onsen Saga) • Remix Tracks • Zero • Flowers • The Super Star • Red Crimson • Marcos • Faust 8 "Eternal Eliza" • & a garden
Anime:	Shaman King (2001) • Funbari no Uta (OVA) • Shaman King (2021) • Shaman King Flowers (anime)
Games:	Chō-Senjiryakketsu ^{(2 \| 3)} • Master of Spirits ^{(1 \| 2)} • Legacy of the Spirits • Spirit of Shamans • Asu e no Ishi • Soul Fight • Funbari Spirits • Power of Spirit • Funbari Chronicle

[1] じつを言うと本格的なところまで再アニメ化の話はありましたが…前作の声優さんや楽曲が使用できないとのことで、お断りさせていただきました。またチャンスがあるといいですね

[2] ttps://twitter.com/OCHDYoutube/status/1725340000156274992

[3] ttps://twitter.com/Jumputi_Heroes/status/1727892294144332087

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-[[Hiroyuki Takei]] which was serialized in ''[[Wikipedia:Weekly Shonen Jump|Weekly Shonen Jump]]'' from 1998 to 2004, when it was abruptly cancelled. During the [[Wikipedia:Jump Festa|Jump Festa]] 2008, [[Wikipedia:Shueisha|Shueisha]] announced a kanzenban reprint of the entire series.
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+:''For other articles using this title, see [[Shaman King (disambiguation)|Shaman King]].''
+{{Nihongo|'''''Shaman King'''''|シャーマンキング|Shāman Kingu}} is a manga series created by [[Hiroyuki Takei]]. It has spawned multiple manga sequels and spin-offs, as well as multiple anime adaptations and video games.
-It has also been adapted into a 64 episode series produced by Xebec which ran on TV Tokyo from 2001-2002. [[Wikipedia:4Licensing Corporation|4Kids Entertainment]] obtained foreign television and home video distribution rights to the Shaman King anime on May 15, 2003. Fox Box began airing Shaman King in the United States on August 30, 2003
 ==Overview==
-In the world of Shaman King, people with the ability to communicate and fight with spirits are collectively known as Shamans. The series is centered around [[Asakura Yoh]], a laid-back, easygoing character who is heir to the powerful shamanic [[Asakura Family]], as he enters the Shaman Tournament, a semi-millennial event that draws shamans from around the world to compete for the chance to become the Shaman King and the wielder of the omnipotent Great Spirit. In the process, Yoh befriends and makes rivals of other characters, and gradually learns of the true nature of the Shaman Tournament, and his connection to [[Asakura Hao]], the favorite to win.
+In the world of ''Shaman King'', people with the ability to communicate and fight with spirits are collectively known as [[shaman]]s. The series is centered around [[Asakura Yoh]], a laid-back, easygoing character who is heir to the powerful shamanic [[Asakura Family]], as he enters the [[Shaman Fight]], a semi-millennial event that draws shamans from around the world to compete for the chance to become the [[Shaman King (title)|Shaman King]] and the wielder of the omnipotent [[Great Spirit]]. In the process, Yoh befriends and makes rivals of other characters, and gradually learns of the true nature of the Shaman Fight, and his connection to [[Asakura Hao|Hao]], the favorite to win.
+==Manga Series==
-'''Main characters'''
+:''See More:'' [[Shaman King (Original Series)]] | [[Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang]] | [[Shaman King (Remix)]]
+The original print of the series was serialized from 1998 to 2004 in ''Weekly Shonen Jump''. It consists of 285 chapters—titled "Reincarnations"—that were compiled into 32 regular ''tankōbon'' volumes.
-*[[Asakura Yoh]] (麻倉 葉, "''Asakura Yō''")
+''Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang'' is the reprint of ''Shaman King'' and has finally a "true" end. The volumes were released from March 2, 2008 to April 4, 2009. This edition adds 16 new chapters.
-*[[Asakura Anna]] (麻倉 アンナ "''Asakura Anna''")
+''Shueisha Jump Remix'' published a series of reprinted omnibus versions of the ''Kang Zeng Bang'' volumes from April to October 2011 for 16 volumes. Each volume contains a remix track including a special postcard.
-*[[Oyamada Manta]] (小山田 まん太, "''Oyamada Manta''")
+After acquiring the rights for the series in 2017, the publisher [[wikipedia:Kodansha|Kodansha]] printed their own version of the series, known as the {{Nihongo|KC Complete Edition|ＫＣ完結版|KC kanketsu-ban}}. The 35 volumes consist of the ''Kang Zeng Bang'' story and include the additional Remix chapters.
-*[[Umemiya Ryunosuke]] (梅宮 竜之介), A.K.A. "''Wooden Sword" Ryu''" (木刀の 竜 "''Bokutō no Ryū''")
+===Sequels===
-*[[Tao Ren]] (道 蓮, "''Tao Ren''")
+:''See More:'' [[Shaman King Flowers]] | [[Shaman King The Super Star]]
+''Shaman King Flowers'' is the continuation of the ''Shaman King'' series and follows Yoh and Anna's son, [[Asakura Hana]], as he is prepared for the [[Flower of Maize]]. This series was cancelled after the discontinuation of the ''JumpX'' magazine.
-*[[Usui Horokeu]] (碓氷 ホロケウ), A.K.A. "''Horohoro''" (ホロホロ)
+''Shaman King The Super Star'' is the official continuation of ''Flowers'', following the series from where it was left. The chapters were serialized in ''Shonen Magazine Edge'' magazine, starting on May 17, 2018.
-*[[Chocolove McDonell]] (チョコラブ・マクダネル, "''Chokorabu Makudaneru''")
+===Prequels===
-*[[Lyserg Diethel]] (リゼルグ・ダイゼル, "''Rizerugu Daizeru''")
+:''See More:'' [[Shaman King Zero]] | [[Shaman King & a garden]] | [[Shaman King Faust 8]]
+''Shaman King Zero'' is a prequel series about various main characters before the start of the ''Shaman King'' series. It was published in ''JumpX'' magazine.
-*[[Johann Faust VIII]] (ヨハン ファウストVIII世) A.K.A Faust VIII (ファウストVIII世)
+''Shaman King & a garden'' is a prequel series about the [[Hana-Gumi Waitresses|Team "Hana-Gumi"]] members. It was written by Jet Kusamura, drawn by Kyō Nuesawa, and published in ''Nakayoshi'' magazine.
-*[[Asakura Hao]] (麻倉 葉王, "''Asakura Hao''")
+''Shaman King Faust8 "Eternal Eliza"'' is a prequel series about [[Johann Faust VIII]] and [[Eliza Faust]]. Initially a light novel by Kakeru Kobashiri, it was adapted into a manga by Aya Tanaka and published on ''Magazine Pocket''.
-==Manga series==
-===Kang Zeng Bang===
-{{Main|Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang}}
-'''''Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang''''' ("シャーマンキング　完全版" ''Shaman King Kanzenban'' meaning ''"Shaman King, the Complete Collection"'') is the reprint of ''Shaman King'' and has finally a "true" end. The first two volumes were released on March 2, 2008 and two volumes were released each month afterward. The final one, volume 27 was released on April 4, 2009.
-===Remix Tracks===
+===Spin-Offs===
+:''See More:'' [[Shaman King Red Crimson]] | [[Shaman King Marcos]]
-{{Main|Shaman King Remix Tracks}}
-The '''''Shaman King Remix Tracks''''' chapters are released every two weeks with the third reprint of the tankōbon series, each volume containing a small chapter of 3-7 pages.
+''Shaman King Red Crimson'' is a spin-off series about [[Tao Jun]] and [[Lee Pyron]] and the [[Tao Family]]'s conflict with the [[Dong Family|Red Crimson]]. It was drawn by Jet Kusamura and published in ''Shonen Magazine Edge''.
-===Omake===
+''Shaman King Marcos'' is a spin-off series about the [[X-Laws]]' search for [[Marco Lasso]]. It was drawn by Jet Kusamura and published in ''Shonen Magazine Edge''.
-The series have released several omake chapters and small omake series,
+====Omake====
-*''[[Mappa Douji]]'': A one-shot that takes place approximately 1000 years before the start of the series, it reveals Hao's past as he learns the ways of a Shaman.
+The series have released several Omake chapters and small Omake series:
-*''[[Relax]]'': Another one-shot detailing Hao in his third incarnation as he gathers followers in preparation for the next Shaman Tournament.
+*[[Mappa Doji (chapter)|''Mappa Doji'']]: A one-shot that takes place approximately 1000 years before the start of the series, it reveals [[Asakura Hao]]'s past as he learns the ways of a [[shaman]].
+*''[[Relax]]'': Another one-shot detailing Hao in his third incarnation as he gathers followers in preparation for the next [[Shaman Fight]].
+*''[[Funbari no Uta (series)|Funbari no Uta]]'': A series of short comics detailing life in [[Funbari Hill]].
+**[[Funbari no Uta (series)#The Bloom of Youth|The Bloom of Youth]]: A three-part series centered around Mikihisa and Keiko's relationship.
+**[[Funbari no Uta (series)#The Funbari Onsen Saga|The Funbari Onsen Saga]]: A five-part epilogue to ''Shaman King'' that takes place 6 years after the Shaman Fight ends, it follows the adventures of [[Asakura Hana]] and [[Umemiya Ryunosuke]] as they search for the [[Five Elemental Warriors]].
+*[[Shaman King Remix Tracks]]: Chapters released with the [[Shaman King (Remix)|Remix print]] of the tankōbon series.
+==Anime Series==
-*''[[Shaman King Funbari no Uta]]'': A five-part epilogue to Shaman King that takes place 6 years after the Shaman Tournament ends, it follows the adventures of Asakura Hana as he searches for five legendary warriors with Ryu.
+:''See More:'' [[Shaman King (2001)]] | [[Shaman King (2021)]] | [[Shaman King Flowers (anime)]]
+An anime series was made by [[wikipedia:Xebec (studio)|Xebec, Inc.]] in 2001. In total, it ran for 64 episodes before ending, with 3 specials also produced. The anime series, while originally faithful to the manga, eventually deviated from the storyline as the manga was still being serialized. As a result, the later episodes are completely unrelated to the manga, with a separate and definite conclusion created for the series.
-*''[[Miki's Life]]'': A two-part side story that occurs approximately 12 years before the start of the series, it recounts the events that surround the first meeting of Yoh's parents, and the ultimate fate of Mikihisa.
+There was a plan to remake the anime series which supposed to be more faithful to the manga, however the plan was cancelled because Takei and the studio failed to reach an agreement about casts and theme songs where Takei's condition was to re-appoint the original casts and songs.<ref>[https://twitter.com/takeimokei/status/831477107603550208 じつを言うと本格的なところまで再アニメ化の話はありましたが…前作の声優さんや楽曲が使用できないとのことで、お断りさせていただきました。またチャンスがあるといいですね]</ref>
-*''[[Shaman King Zero]]'': Six stand-alone chapters about the main characters before the start of the series.
-===Flowers===
-{{main|Shaman King Flowers}}
-'''''Shaman King Flowers''''' (シャーマンキング, ''Flowers'') is the continuation of the Shaman King series featuring Yoh's son, [[Asakura Hana]] as the main protagonist.
+A remake by [[wikipedia:Bridge (studio)|Studio Bridge]] was announced in June 2020 and ran for 52 episodes, starting in April 2021. It more closely followed the events of the manga and included additions from the Kang Zeng Bang version.
-==Anime Series==
-{{Main|List of Shaman King episodes}}
-In 2001, ''Shaman King'' was made into an anime series by Xebec. In total, it ran for 64 episodes before ending, with 3 specials also produced. The anime series, while originally faithful to the manga, eventually deviated from the storyline as the manga was still being serialized. As a result, the later episodes are completely unrelated to the manga, with a separate and definite conclusion created for the series. The anime series has been translated into several languages including Bulgarian [[wikipedia:French|French]], [[wikipedia:Deutsch|Deutsch]], [[wikipedia:Polish|Polish]], [[wikipedia:Danish|Danish]], [[wikipedia:Dutch|Dutch]], [[wikipedia:Russian|Russian]], [[wikipedia:Portugese|Portuguese]], [[wikipedia:Spanish|Spanish]], [[wikipedia:Romanian|Romanian]], [[wikipedia:Cantonese|Cantonese]], [[wikipedia:Greek|Greek]], [[wikipedia:Czech|Czech]], [[wikipedia:Hungarian|Hungarian]], [[wikipedia:Serbian_language|Serbian]], [[wikipedia:Brazilian Portuguese|Brazilian Portuguese]], and [[wikipedia:Latin|Latin]]. The Latin, Spanish, Greek, and Brazilian openings basically have the same intro as the [[wikipedia:Japanese|Japanese]] one but their theme is different. The series has also been translated into Italian. The [[wikipedia:Italian|Italian]] and [[wikipedia:Romanian|Romanian]] versions are very rare.
+A ''Shaman King Flowers'' anime adaptation, also by Studio Bridge, was announced following the completion of the 2021 anime. It is set to air in January 2024.
-There was a plan to remake the anime series which supposed to be more faithful to the manga, however the plan was cancelled because Takei and the studio failed to reach an agreement about casts and theme songs where Takei's condition was to re-appoint the original casts and songs.<ref>[https://twitter.com/takeimokei/status/831477107603550208 じつを言うと本格的なところまで再アニメ化の話はありましたが…前作の声優さんや楽曲が使用できないとのことで、お断りさせていただきました。またチャンスがあるといいですね]</ref>
+==Video game series==
+:''Main article: [[:Category:Videogames|List of Shaman King video games]]''
+''Shaman King'' was also adapted into video games, spanning a total of 13 games in all, developed and published by various companies such as [[w:c:konami:Konami|Konami]], Bandai, Studio Saizensen, and Dimps.
+[[File:Yoh illustration for Jumputi Heroes.png|thumb|200x200px|Takei's illustration for ''Jumputi Heroes'']]
+Despite the manga series having been acquired by Kodansha in 2017, Shueisha's {{Nihongo|'''''Jumputi Heroes'''''|ジャンプチ ヒーローズ|Janpuchi Hīrōzu|lit. "Jump Petit Heroes"}}, a ''Weekly Shonen Jump''-based mobile game, featured [[Asakura Yoh]] during its Black Friday 2023 event.<ref>https://twitter.com/OCHDYoutube/status/1725340000156274992</ref> Takei drew an illustration of Yoh to commemorate his inclusion.<ref>https://twitter.com/Jumputi_Heroes/status/1727892294144332087</ref>
+[[wikipedia:Imagineer (Japanese company)|Imagineer]]'s {{Nihongo|'''''Medarot S: Unlimited Nova'''''|メダロットS UNLIMITED NOVA|Medarotto S UNLIMITED NOVA}}, a mobile game based on the [[wikipedia:Medabots|''Medabots'']] series, held a collaborative event with ''Shaman King'' from December 12, 2023 to January 4, 2024. It featured robot designs modeled after Yoh's [[Amidamaru|O.S. "Spirit of Sword: White Swan"]], Hao's [[Spirit of Fire|O.S. "Spirit of Fire: Black Fowl"]], Ren's [[Bason|O.S. "Bushin Yúchì"]], and Horohoro's [[Kororo|O.S. "Nipopo Tekunpe"]].<ref>https://www.medarotsha.jp/lp/202312_skg.php</ref>
+==References==
+<references />
-==Sources==
+==External Links==
 *[http://www.shonenjump.com/mangatitles/sk/manga_sk.php Shonen Jump's Shaman King] - The official site for the ''Shaman King'' English manga.
 *[http://annex.s-manga.net/shamanking/ Official Shaman King Kanzen-Ban website] (Japanese)
 *[http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/shaman/index.html Official anime website] (Japanese)
-*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=1604 ''Shaman King''] (manga) at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime_News_Network Anime News Network]'s Encyclopedia
+*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=1604 ''Shaman King''] (manga) at [[wikipedia:Anime News Network|Anime News Network]]'s Encyclopedia
 *[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1174 ''Shaman King''] (anime) at [[Wikipedia:Anime News Network|Anime News Network]]'s Encyclopedia
+{{Series}}
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