Shaman King 2001
What is Shaman King?
Shaman King is a television series about a young shaman named Asakura Yoh who participates in a tournament called the Shaman Fight. The competition offers the winner the opportunity to commune with the Great Spirit, which represents the ultimate spiritual achievement in the shamanic world.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 64
- First aired
- Jul 4, 2001
- Last aired
- Sep 25, 2002
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Shaman King is a television series about a young shaman named Asakura Yoh who participates in a tournament called the Shaman Fight. The competition offers the winner the opportunity to commune with the Great Spirit, which represents the ultimate spiritual achievement in the shamanic world. Yoh's motivation for entering includes his engagement to Anna, who desires to become the wife of the Shaman King. Throughout the series, Yoh is assisted by his friends including Manta, Horo Horo, and Ryu. He also works alongside his samurai ghost partner named Amidamaru. The show explores themes of spiritual warfare, friendship, and personal growth as Yoh progresses through the challenging tournament. The series follows Yoh's journey as he develops his shamanic abilities while competing against other skilled practitioners. His relationships with his companions and his determination to achieve his goals form the central narrative elements of the story.
Should you watch it?
“A laid-back shaman competes in a high-stakes tournament to commune with the divine.”
- Unique ghost-based combat system
- Strong friendship themes
- Distinctive character designs
- Pacing issues in early episodes
- Some filler content
You enjoy anime with spiritual themes and tournament arcs.
Suitable for teens; features fantasy violence and light-hearted moments.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 64 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Boy who Dances with Ghosts Jul 4, 2001
- E2 Waiting Samurai Jul 11, 2001
- E3 Another Shaman Jul 18, 2001
- E4 Hyoi 100% Jul 25, 2001
- E5 The Shaman that is Mature for Her Age Aug 1, 2001
- E6 Kung Fu Master Aug 8, 2001
- E7 Pailong, Fists of Fury Aug 15, 2001
- E8 Shaman Life Aug 22, 2001
- E9 The Boy from the North Aug 29, 2001
- E10 The Fate of 600 Years Sep 5, 2001
- E11 Rain that Falls in Spring Sep 12, 2001
- E12 The Star that Signals the Beginning Sep 19, 2001
- E13 Over Soul Sep 26, 2001
- E14 Shaman Fight Oct 3, 2001
- E15 Bone Killers Oct 10, 2001
- E16 Faust Love Oct 17, 2001
- E17 Journey to the Best Place Oct 24, 2001
- E18 Yoh Oct 31, 2001
- E19 Big Soul of the Two Nov 7, 2001
- E20 Soul Mata Cemetery Nov 14, 2001
- E21 Believe Nov 21, 2001
- E22 Our Deadly Blows Nov 28, 2001
- E23 Awakened, Nyan Nyan Doushi Dec 5, 2001
- E24 Invulnerable En Tao Dec 12, 2001
- E25 To Shaman’s Journey Dec 19, 2001
- E26 Big America Dec 26, 2001
- E27 Dawsing Revolution Jan 9, 2002
- E28 Lyserg Avenger Jan 16, 2002
- E29 Burning Tenacity Jan 23, 2002
- E30 The Silver Oracle Bell Jan 30, 2002
- E31 The Forest of Faeries Feb 6, 2002
- E32 Horo-Horo’s Taste of a Bitter Friend Feb 13, 2002
- E33 The Mysterious Asakura Feb 20, 2002
- E34 American Hot Springs Feb 27, 2002
- E35 The Vampire Legend Mar 6, 2002
- E36 Angel's Pistol Mar 13, 2002
- E37 Joke King Mar 20, 2002
- E38 The Legend of Seminoa Mar 27, 2002
- E39 Flower Team Apr 3, 2002
- E40 Super Notes on Shamanic Powers Apr 10, 2002
- E41 Explosive Over Souls Apr 17, 2002
- E42 Spirit of Sword Apr 24, 2002
- E43 Battle of Gods May 1, 2002
- E44 One More Push May 8, 2002
- E45 Great Spirits May 15, 2002
- E46 The Dead Spirit of Tao May 22, 2002
- E47 Really Naive May 29, 2002
- E48 Dragon Missionary Jun 5, 2002
- E49 Doctor Doctor Jun 12, 2002
- E50 I Have a Darkness in My Heart Jun 19, 2002
- E51 Shaman Hunt Jun 26, 2002
- E52 Special Training!? Everyone Gathers Jul 3, 2002
- E53 Bye Bye Jul 10, 2002
- E54 The Eighth Angel Jul 17, 2002
- E55 Gate of Babylon Jul 24, 2002
- E56 Door of Babylon Jul 31, 2002
- E57 The Shaman Fight Ends? Aug 7, 2002
- E58 Flaming Angel Aug 14, 2002
- E59 Holy Ground of the Stars Aug 21, 2002
- E60 Friend Aug 28, 2002
- E61 Eternal Farewell Sep 4, 2002
- E62 Die! Collision! Sep 11, 2002
- E63 A Place Where I Belong Sep 18, 2002
- E64 Epilogue Sep 25, 2002
Frequently asked questions
Is Shaman King based on a manga?
Yes, it is adapted from the manga series by Hiroyuki Takei.
How many episodes are there in the 2001 series?
The original 2001 series has over 60 episodes across multiple seasons.
Does the show have a serious tone?
While it has serious moments, the tone is often lighthearted and comedic.
Who are the main characters in the show?
Main characters include Yoh Asakura, his fiance Anna, and his friends like Manta and Horo Horo.
Is there an English dub available?
Yes, the series has been dubbed in English and is widely available.