Shaman King 2001
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- July 4, 2001
- Last Aired
- September 25, 2002
- Format
- 1 season · 64 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "The Boy who Dances with Ghosts" (★ 10/10)
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ
- Where to Stream
- Pluto TV, Tubi TV
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
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.5/10 from 447 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 64 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
Where to watch in United States
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 64 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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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
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Season 1 · 64 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Boy who Dances with Ghosts Mytharc Jul 4, 2001
- E2 Waiting Samurai Core Jul 11, 2001
- E3 Another Shaman Core Jul 18, 2001
- E4 Hyoi 100% Core Jul 25, 2001
- E5 The Shaman that is Mature for Her Age Core Aug 1, 2001
- E6 Kung Fu Master Core Aug 8, 2001
- E7 Pailong, Fists of Fury Core Aug 15, 2001
- E8 Shaman Life Core Aug 22, 2001
- E9 The Boy from the North Core Aug 29, 2001
- E10 The Fate of 600 Years Core Sep 5, 2001
- E11 Rain that Falls in Spring Core Sep 12, 2001
- E12 The Star that Signals the Beginning Core Sep 19, 2001
- E13 Over Soul Core Sep 26, 2001
- E14 Shaman Fight Core Oct 3, 2001
- E15 Bone Killers Core Oct 10, 2001
- E16 Faust Love Core Oct 17, 2001
- E17 Journey to the Best Place Core Oct 24, 2001
- E18 Yoh Core Oct 31, 2001
- E19 Big Soul of the Two Core Nov 7, 2001
- E20 Soul Mata Cemetery Core Nov 14, 2001
- E21 Believe Core Nov 21, 2001
- E22 Our Deadly Blows Core Nov 28, 2001
- E23 Awakened, Nyan Nyan Doushi Core Dec 5, 2001
- E24 Invulnerable En Tao Core Dec 12, 2001
- E25 To Shaman’s Journey Core Dec 19, 2001
- E26 Big America Core Dec 26, 2001
- E27 Dawsing Revolution Core Jan 9, 2002
- E28 Lyserg Avenger Core Jan 16, 2002
- E29 Burning Tenacity Core Jan 23, 2002
- E30 The Silver Oracle Bell Core Jan 30, 2002
- E31 The Forest of Faeries Core Feb 6, 2002
- E32 Horo-Horo’s Taste of a Bitter Friend Core Feb 13, 2002
- E33 The Mysterious Asakura Core Feb 20, 2002
- E34 American Hot Springs Core Feb 27, 2002
- E35 The Vampire Legend Core Mar 6, 2002
- E36 Angel's Pistol Core Mar 13, 2002
- E37 Joke King Core Mar 20, 2002
- E38 The Legend of Seminoa Core Mar 27, 2002
- E39 Flower Team Core Apr 3, 2002
- E40 Super Notes on Shamanic Powers Core Apr 10, 2002
- E41 Explosive Over Souls Core Apr 17, 2002
- E42 Spirit of Sword Core Apr 24, 2002
- E43 Battle of Gods Core May 1, 2002
- E44 One More Push Core May 8, 2002
- E45 Great Spirits Core May 15, 2002
- E46 The Dead Spirit of Tao Core May 22, 2002
- E47 Really Naive Core May 29, 2002
- E48 Dragon Missionary Core Jun 5, 2002
- E49 Doctor Doctor Core Jun 12, 2002
- E50 I Have a Darkness in My Heart Core Jun 19, 2002
- E51 Shaman Hunt Core Jun 26, 2002
- E52 Special Training!? Everyone Gathers Core Jul 3, 2002
- E53 Bye Bye Core Jul 10, 2002
- E54 The Eighth Angel Core Jul 17, 2002
- E55 Gate of Babylon Core Jul 24, 2002
- E56 Door of Babylon Core Jul 31, 2002
- E57 The Shaman Fight Ends? Core Aug 7, 2002
- E58 Flaming Angel Core Aug 14, 2002
- E59 Holy Ground of the Stars Core Aug 21, 2002
- E60 Friend Core Aug 28, 2002
- E61 Eternal Farewell Core Sep 4, 2002
- E62 Die! Collision! Core Sep 11, 2002
- E63 A Place Where I Belong Mytharc Sep 18, 2002
- E64 Epilogue Mytharc 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.
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