---
title: "SHAMAN KING"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shaman-king-2021"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 104699
imdb_id: "tt12502782"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 52
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 308
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# SHAMAN KING (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shaman-king-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The 2021 television series "SHAMAN KING" is an anime adaptation of the manga created by Hiroyuki Takei. The show follows Yoh Asakura, a young medium who participates in a battle tournament occurring every 500 years, where shamans compete to become the all-powerful Shaman King. Directed by Jouji Furuta and produced by animation studio Bridge Inc., the series originally aired in Japan beginning April 1, 2021. It was later made available globally through Netflix. The series features a cast of voice actors portraying shamans and spirit allies as they journey across the world confronting evil spirits and rival competitors. Masao Maruyama, former president of Madhouse and then-president of MAPPA, expressed interest in rebooting the franchise as early as 2015. This 2021 version marks the second anime adaptation of the original manga.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young medium competes in a rare tournament to earn the title of all-powerful Shaman King."

### Why Watch
- based on a manga series
- features spirit-based combat

### Caveats & Content Note
- involves intense fighting
- contains supernatural themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series depicts battles involving spirits and supernatural powers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, action, adventure, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (52 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 52
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (6%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 49 (94%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yoko Hikasa** as *Yoh Asakura (voice)*
- **Katsuyuki Konishi** as *Amidamaru (voice)*
- **Minami Takayama** as *Hao (voice)*
- **Megumi Hayashibara** as *Anna Kyoyama (voice)*
- **Inuko Inuyama** as *Manta Oyamada (voice)*
- **Romi Park** as *Tao Ren (voice)*
- **Kosuke Takaguchi** as *Bason (voice)*
- **Masahiko Tanaka** as *Ryunosuke Umemiya (voice)*
- **Wataru Takagi** as *Tokagerō (voice)*
- **Yuji Ueda** as *Horohoro (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
It follows a medium named Yoh Asakura who competes in a tournament held every 500 years to become the Shaman King.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series is based on the manga written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Takei.

### Q: What is a shaman?
A shaman is an intermediary or messenger between the human world and the spirit worlds.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is 13-year-old medium Yoh Asakura.

### Q: What does the protagonist do?
He traverses the world fighting evil spirits and other shamans on his journey to become the Shaman King.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shaman King (2021 TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaman_King_(2021_TV_series))
- [Watch SHAMAN KING | Netflix Official Site](https://www.netflix.com/title/81239555)
- [Shaman King (TV Series 2021-2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12502782/)
- [Shaman King (2021 TV series) - grokipedia.com](https://grokipedia.com/page/Shaman_King_(2021_TV_series))
- [Shaman King (2021) | Shaman King Wiki | Fandom](https://shamanking.fandom.com/wiki/Shaman_King_(2021))
- [Shaman King (2021) (TV Show) - Behind The Voice Actors](https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Shaman-King-2021/)

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