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Shaman King (2001)
Popularity 18.7
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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.
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Inuko InuyamaManta Oyamada
Katsuyuki KonishiAmidamaru / Luchist Lasso / Blamuro
Masahiko TanakaRio, Turbine
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Yuuko SatouYoh Asakura
Megumi HayashibaraAnna Kyōyama / Opacho
Romi ParkRen Tao
Takehito KoyasuFaust VIII
Yoko SoumiLyserg
Yuji UedaHorohoro
Hikaru MidorikawaSilva / Patch Hao
Minami TakayamaHao Asakura
Reiko SuzukiGoldva
Rumi OchiaiSharona
Shinpachi TsujiBason
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Katsuhiko KoideWriter
Fukashi AzumaProducer
Hiroyuki TakeiComic Book
Toshimichi OtsukiExecutive Producer
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Season 1
64 episodes · First aired 2001-07-04 · ★ 10.0
E01
The Boy who Dances with Ghosts
2001-07-04 · 22 min
Trying to prove that Yoh Asakura, the new transfer student, can talk to spirits, thirteen-year-old Manta Oyamada (Morty) gets in trouble with the gang of Ryu of the Wooden Sword. When everything seems bound to go bad for him, however, he gets help from an unexpected source.
E02
Waiting Samurai
2001-07-11 · 22 min
Yoh wants the spirit of Amidamaru, the devil samurai, to join him as his Main Spirit. Amidamaru is waiting for someone, though, and can't leave the cemetery. Yoh tries to find out who the samurai is waiting for, while Ryu of the Wooden Sword searches for revenge.
E03
Another Shaman
2001-07-18 · 22 min
Yoh is challenged to a fight by Ren Tao, an arrogant Shaman who believes Spirits are only tools.
E04
Hyoi 100%
2001-07-25 · 22 min
Yoh is injured in the fight with Ren, but there is no time to rest: to defeat his challenger, he must learn to unify his will with Amidamaru's, and reach the one-hundred percent Hyoi Gattai.
E05
The Shaman that is Mature for Her Age
2001-08-01 · 22 min
Yoh's fiancée, Anna Kyoyama, arrives into town to coach Yoh for the Shaman Fight. Her methods seem abusive, but the training comes on handy when Yoh is attacked by Kyonshii commanded by the Tao family.
E06
Kung Fu Master
2001-08-08 · 22 min
Manta brings Yoh, Anna and Amidamaru to watch a movie about his idol, the late Kung-Fu fighter Lee Pai-Long. Things get dangerous when Lee Pai-Long's corpse attacks them, commanded by Ren's sister, Jun Tao.
E07
Pailong, Fists of Fury
2001-08-15 · 22 min
Freed from his enslavement, Pai-Long goes berserk and aimlessly attacks Yoh. To fight him, Anna summons the spirit of Pai-Long's late master, Shamon.
E08
Shaman Life
2001-08-22 · 22 min
After witnessing Yoh's fight against Pai-Long, Ryu of the Wooden Sword decides that he wants to become a Shaman too. Meanwhile, Gei Yin, another Shaman under the Tao family, arrives from China to have a go against Yoh.
E09
The Boy from the North
2001-08-29 · 22 min
Yoh gives shelter to a traveler called HoroHoro, only to have Anna worry that he might be a Shaman trying to eliminate opponents before the start of the Shaman Fight.
E10
The Fate of 600 Years
2001-09-05 · 22 min
Ryu of the Wooden Sword believes that he'll never be able to become a Shaman. Down and unhappy, he is possessed by the spirit of Tokageroh, a bandit from 600 years ago who wants to get revenge on Amidamaru.
E11
Rain that Falls in Spring
2001-09-12 · 22 min
When Tokageroh kidnaps Manta and threatens to kill him with the Harusame, Amidamaru has to choose between the safety of his friends and the sword he values so much.
E12
The Star that Signals the Beginning
2001-09-19 · 22 min
After breaking Amidamaru's sword, Ryu becomes even more depressed, and Yoh looks for a solution. Meanwhile, the star that signals the beginning of the Shaman Fight descends from the sky.
E13
Over Soul
2001-09-26 · 22 min
To enter the Shaman Fight, Yoh must hit, at least once, the Shaman Fight priest Silva. The task is not easy, though, because Silva uses a different technique to fight with his guardian spirits.
E14
Shaman Fight
2001-10-03 · 22 min
Yoh's first opponent in the Shaman Fight is HoroHoro, and things get awkward between them both when HoroHoro's younger sister and Anna seem to forget that "opponent" and "friend" are not antonyms.
E15
Bone Killers
2001-10-10 · 22 min
Yoh's second opponent is an eerie doctor called Faust VIII, who Silva believes to be an extremely dangerous man. This is proven to be true when the doctor kidnaps Manta.
E16
Faust Love
2001-10-17 · 22 min
The fight against Faust continues. As the doctor harasses Manta, Yoh loses his calm and ends up in a disadvantageous position. Danger only increases when Faust summons the spirit of his late wife, Eliza.
E17
Journey to the Best Place
2001-10-24 · 22 min
Trying to protect Manta, Yoh pushes his friend away and returns to his grandfather's house to train for the second round. Distraught, Manta embarks in a journey with Ryu of the Wooden Sword to find his friend. On their way, they're followed by Elly and Milly, two Shamans trying to eliminate opponents before the Shaman Fight.
E18
Yoh
2001-10-31 · 22 min
To improve his Shaman abilities, Yoh entered the Hole of Yomi, a place where there is no light and sound. Manta, Anna, Amidamaru and a girl called Tamao wait for him to come back. Meanwhile, Elly and Milly reach their location.
E19
Big Soul of the Two
2001-11-07 · 22 min
Ren's conflicts and doubts about his way of life and his role on the Tao family are brought into arena when he and Yoh start the third fight.
E20
Soul Mata Cemetery
2001-11-14 · 22 min
Yoh's tranquility of mind breaks Ren's resolve, and their fight comes to a draw. Realizing that his ways were wrong, Ren decides to fight his uncle, the source of all his hatred. It all goes downhill, though, when he and June are captured.
E21
Believe
2001-11-21 · 22 min
Sneaking away from Yoh's house to rescue Ren, Yoh, Manta and HoroHoro meet a duo of Shaman singers, whose technique sends spirits to the other world.
E22
Our Deadly Blows
2001-11-28 · 22 min
Yoh, Manta, HoroHoro and Ryu of the Wooden Sword reach the Tao family's main house. On their way to rescue Ren and June, they are forced to fight the five Kyonshii who are known as the Five Deities.
E23
Awakened, Nyan Nyan Doushi
2001-12-05 · 22 min
The most powerful of the Five Deities turns out to be Lee Pai-Long's late master, Shamon. His Kung Fu moves get the best of the quartet, and only Pai-Long himself can defeat him.
E24
Invulnerable En Tao
2001-12-12 · 22 min
The group of Shamans finally meets Ren's uncle, En Tao. Nonetheless, not even their best techniques seem to harm the enormous man; to defeat him, they need to figure out the secret behind his invulnerability.
E25
To Shaman’s Journey
2001-12-19 · 22 min
Yoh, Ryu, Ren and HoroHoro say goodbye to their friends and family before going to America for the second preliminary tournament. However, before they can leave, the mysterious Hao shows up to assess the group's strength.
E26
Big America
2001-12-26 · 22 min
The quartet's airplane falls in the desert, and the four Shamans are left to find their way to the Patch village, while being targeted by a group of eccentric Shaman fighters.
E27
Dawsing Revolution
2002-01-09 · 22 min
Ryu of the Wooden Sword meets a Shaman called Lyserg, who is interested on finding powerful allies. His methods of testing his potential companions, however, aren't the most orthodox, and things get dangerous for the quartet when he puts his Dowsing technique into use.
E28
Lyserg Avenger
2002-01-16 · 22 min
Lyserg tells Yoh, Ryu, Ren and HoroHoro his story, not knowing that he is being chased by the Shamans he has hurt on his search for powerful allies.
E29
Burning Tenacity
2002-01-23 · 22 min
Lyserg feels down after a run-in with Hao, whose powers can stop even a powerful blizzard. Trying to cheer him up, Ryu tells him how he became a Shaman. Meanwhile, Anna and Manta leave to a mysterious place called the Mount Terror.
E30
The Silver Oracle Bell
2002-01-30 · 22 min
When Milly's Oracle Bell is stolen, Yoh and the others lend a hand to find the culprit.
E31
The Forest of Faeries
2002-02-06 · 22 min
Yoh and the others stop by a ghost town, place of rest of some bored spirits.
E32
Horo-Horo’s Taste of a Bitter Friend
2002-02-13 · 22 min
While looking for food in a forest, HoroHoro meets a Shaman called Allen, who uses his abilities to vandalize a company that is harming the forest.
E33
The Mysterious Asakura
2002-02-20 · 22 min
The story of Hao and the Asakura family is revealed when Yoh's grandfather asks Anna to take the book that contains Hao's teachings to Yoh. Meanwhile, Ashiru, one of Hao's followers, challenges the group to kill Yoh's friends, not knowing that the X-Laws are about to intervene in the fight.
E34
American Hot Springs
2002-02-27 · 22 min
Yoh and the others spend the night in a Hot Spring district, only to be targeted by a rival of Sharona, who has the power of creating illusions.
E35
The Vampire Legend
2002-03-06 · 22 min
The group is attacked by another of Hao’s followers, who claims to be a vampire. Meanwhile, Anna and Manta leave to America.
E36
Angel's Pistol
2002-03-13 · 22 min
Lyserg has been bitten by Boris, and the others need to understand the mystery behind the vampire's technique to defeat him - all this while the X-Laws try to break into the church to destroy them all.
E37
Joke King
2002-03-20 · 22 min
Still depressed because Lyserg left with the X-Laws, the four Shamans meet a boy called Chocolove, who wants to become the world's greatest comedian through the Shaman Fight. In the meantime, Faust VIII and Anna make a deal.
E38
The Legend of Seminoa
2002-03-27 · 22 min
Guided by Chocolove's information, the group reaches the house of Lilirara, a descendant from the warriors of the Seminoa tribe, who fought on the last Shaman Fight and know where the Patch Village is.
E39
Flower Team
2002-04-03 · 22 min
The Flower Team, three girls who are part of Hao's group, face Yoh to make him realize he needs to become stronger. Meanwhile, trying to find Yoh, Anna meets Hao for the first time.
E40
Super Notes on Shamanic Powers
2002-04-10 · 22 min
Led by Anna, Yoh and the others come into contact with the source of Hao's power.
E41
Explosive Over Souls
2002-04-17 · 22 min
Under the eyes of Marco, Lyserg and Hao, Yoh and the others face the Flower Team a second time to test their new strength.
E42
Spirit of Sword
2002-04-24 · 22 min
Ambushed by the X-Laws, Yoh and his friends must decide how they will take the knowledge that Yoh is Hao's twin. Meanwhile, Amidamaru's spirit evolves.
E43
Battle of Gods
2002-05-01 · 22 min
The group reaches a town where many God-class Shamans stop and rest before moving on to Patch Village. While there, they get to see the real power of the X-Laws' Leader, Iron Maiden Jeanne.
E44
One More Push
2002-05-08 · 22 min
The Icemen group, who pride themselves on enduring the world's harshest temperatures, challenge Yoh to a fight, and only Yoh's true strength will make them see reason. Yoh win the match
E45
Great Spirits
2002-05-15 · 22 min
The group finally makes it to Patch Village, but there's another challenge they have to face before they are allowed to enter. When they realize it's an illusion and everyone passes, Silva appears and takes Yoh to the village. For the next round of the tournament, Yoh's group divides into groups of three.
E46
The Dead Spirit of Tao
2002-05-22 · 22 min
Ren's integrity is questioned when Gei Yin, who used to be under service of the Tao family, claims that he betrayed her and her family by forgetting the Tao family pride and leaving them all behind.
E47
Really Naive
2002-05-29 · 22 min
Ryu meets a girl called Anith, who shares with him the wish of finding the Best Place, but whose dream is crushed by her abusive fiancé. When their team turns out to be Funbari Hot Spring Team’s next opponents, Ryu vows to remind her of the true meaning of leaving your dream to another.
E48
Dragon Missionary
2002-06-05 · 22 min
HoroHoro has to prove himself worthy of being the Shaman King to his team’s next opponents, some eccentric missionaries who believe that the young cannot deal with the burden of winning the Shaman Fight.
E49
Doctor Doctor
2002-06-12 · 22 min
Manta struggles to understand Faust’s behavior towards Funbari Hot Spring’s next opponents, a group of Shamans whose Oversoul style damages their bodies.
E50
I Have a Darkness in My Heart
2002-06-19 · 22 min
When Ren and HoroHoro’s fears become weapons against them because of their next opponent’s power of illusions, it’s up to Chocolove to win over his own darkness and save his partners.
E51
Shaman Hunt
2002-06-26 · 22 min
The Fudou Myouou, an organization of monks who believe all spirits attached to Shamans are evil spirits, want to send Amidamaru to the other world. When the samurai starts to believe that he is indeed an evil spirit, Yoh has to remind him of their true relationship, and save Mosuke’s spirit and Manta’s body in the process.
E52
Special Training!? Everyone Gathers
2002-07-03 · 22 min
Yoh and the others are troubled because they still aren't a match to Hao. Meanwhile, the Lily Five wait for their first match, only to find out it is going to be much more troublesome than they thought.
E53
Bye Bye
2002-07-10 · 22 min
The Lily Five group is willing to face Hao, and Yoh is unsure of what to do: if it is their choice, is it okay to let them fight and die? Meanwhile, Ren tries to overcome his limits to face Yoh’s father.
E54
The Eighth Angel
2002-07-17 · 22 min
Lyserg desperately wishes to be bestowed with an angel by the Iron Maiden Jeanne, and Morphine, Yoh and the others fear that he is now too far from their reach.
E55
Gate of Babylon
2002-07-24 · 22 min
Manta’s plan of cheering Ryu up turns upside down when he is kidnapped by the X-Laws, who want to lure Yoh into their trap, the Gate of Babylon. In his determination to be strong enough to help Yoh, Manta discovers something about his computer, and the X-Laws get in trouble when Hao intervenes in the fight.
E56
Door of Babylon
2002-07-31 · 22 min
The determination of the X-Laws, even in face of certain death, allows the Iron Maiden to recover and open the Gate of Babylon. However, their plan might bring exactly the opposite of what they were trying to achieve, when Hao takes advantage of their weakness.
E57
The Shaman Fight Ends?
2002-08-07 · 22 min
After consuming Jeanne’s spirit, Hao decides to take the Great Spirit by force. Meanwhile, Yoh and the others recover from the battle in the Gate of Babylon, and muster their will to fight to prepare for the last battle.
E58
Flaming Angel
2002-08-14 · 22 min
Yoh and Ren learn other, stronger ways of manifesting their Furyoku, and the X-Laws get ready for their last stand, as Lyserg finally discovers his true strength upon witnessing the sacrifice of his comrades.
E59
Holy Ground of the Stars
2002-08-21 · 22 min
Yoh and the others are called to the Holy Ground of the Stars, wherein lies the Great Spirit. While Manta follows Hao throughout the place and Yoh tries to stop his twin’s advance, Yoh’s companions have to face Hao’s followers, who received the gift of strength from their master.
E60
Friend
2002-08-28 · 22 min
When Ren is heavily injured, HoroHoro, Ryu, Faust, Chocolove and newly arrived Lyserg fight to protect him, revealing, to Hao’s followers, what is the true meaning of companionship. Meanwhile, Anna’s rosary of 1080 beads is bestowed with the power of sealing Hao.
E61
Eternal Farewell
2002-09-04 · 22 min
The big fight between Hao and Yoh starts, as his friends try to defeat the Great Spirits’ guardians, and stop Hao’s plans of uniting with the Great Spirits. However, things take a darker turn when Hao lives up to his promise of asking for Yoh’s body back…
E62
Die! Collision!
2002-09-11 · 22 min
Driven by anger and grief, Yoh’s companions fight for revenge against Hao, who has just absorbed his twin’s soul. However, Manta is there to remind them that their true strength does not come out of violence and hatred, and help them in a desperate last attempt to stop Hao.
E63
A Place Where I Belong
2002-09-18 · 22 min
His friends’ belief and the seeds of hope Yoh has sown wherever he went work as an anchor for his return, but the fight against Hao hasn’t ended yet.
E64
Epilogue
2002-09-25 · 21 min
Hao's, whose power is born of his invincibility alone, and Yoh's, whose power is given to him by his friends and companions, face off for the last time.
