Shaman King
シャーマンキング
Asakura Yoh is a shaman, a person who communicates with ghosts. He enters the Shaman Fight, for whoever wins the tournament gets to commune with the Great Spirit, God... that and his fiance Anna wants to be the wife of…
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Ended
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Synopsis
Asakura Yoh is a shaman, a person who communicates with ghosts. He enters the Shaman Fight, for whoever wins the tournament gets to commune with the Great Spirit, God... that and his fiance Anna wants to be the wife of the Shaman King. Helping him are his friends Manta, Horo Horo, Ryu, and his samurai ghost partner, Amidamaru.
About
Shaman King premiered on July 4, 2001. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 64 episodes. It airs on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ. and concluded its run on September 25, 2002.
Why viewers enjoy Shaman King
Shaman King targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Shaman King was animated by XEBEC, King Records, TV Tokyo, and broadcast on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ.
Critical reception
Shaman King holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 447 user reviews on TMDB, placing it among the highest-rated anime tracked on the platform.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Shaman King include: mythology, supernatural, shaman, based on manga, ghost, shounen, anime, adventure. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Inuko Inuyama
Katsuyuki Konishi
Masahiko Tanaka
Megumi Hayashibara
Romi Park
Takehito Koyasu
Yoko Soumi
Yuji Ueda
Hikaru Midorikawa
Minami Takayama
Production credits
- Direction
- Naoyoshi Kusaka · Seiji Mizushima · Tsuyoshi Nagasawa
- Writing
- Hiroyuki Takei · Katsuhiko Koide
Release dates
Premiered
July 4, 2001
Last aired
September 25, 2002
Seasons & episodes
Season1
July 4, 2001·64episodes
Season1
July 4, 2001·64episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- mythology
- supernatural
- shaman
- based on manga
- ghost
- shounen
- anime
- adventure
Network
Frequently asked questions
When did Shaman King premiere?
Shaman King premiered on July 4, 2001.
How many seasons does Shaman King have?
Shaman King has 1 season and 64 episodes in total.
What genre is Shaman King?
Shaman King is classified under Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
What networks did Shaman King air on?
Shaman King aired on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ.
Is Shaman King finished?
Yes, Shaman King concluded its run on September 25, 2002.
Where is Shaman King from?
Shaman King is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Shaman King?
Shaman King holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
