In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Shaman King”, also known by the following titles:
- シャーマンキング
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- All related entries are marked as finished on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Shaman King is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Shaman King ↗ ↖
Exotica
Summary
Shamans are extraordinary individuals with the ability to communicate with ghosts, spirits, and gods, which are invisible to ordinary people. The Shaman Fight—a prestigious tournament pitting shamans from all over the world against each other—is held every five hundred years, where the winner is crowned Shaman King. This title allows the current incumbent to call upon the Great Spirit and shape the world as they see fit.Finding himself late for class one night, Manta Oyamada, an ordinary middle school student, decides to take a shortcut through the local cemetery. Noticing him, a lone boy sitting on a gravestone invites Manta to stargaze with “them.” Realizing that “them” refers to the boy and his ghostly friends, Manta flees in terror. Later, the boy introduces himself as You Asakura, a Shaman-in-training, and demonstrates his powers by teaming up with the ghost of six-hundred-year-old samurai Amidamaru to save Manta from a group of thugs. You befriends Manta due to his ability to see spirits, and with the help of Amidamaru, they set out to accomplish You’s goal of becoming the next Shaman King.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Note: This entry is for the original printing of Shaman King. Please see Shaman King (Kanzenban Edition) for the chapters not included in this edition.
Background
Shaman King was published in English by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint from August 6, 2003, to January 4, 2011. Kodansha USA republished the series digitally in 35 volumes on October 6, 2020. It was also released in Brazilian Portuguese by Editora JBC in 64 volumes from July 2003 to July 2006.
Shaman King ↗ ↖
Summary
A battle is about to begin in Tokyo: the Shaman Fight, a tournament held every five hundred years where shaman—those who can command spirits—confront each other in combat. The victor of this contest becomes the Shaman King and the only one who is able to contact and control the Great Spirit, allowing them to reshape the world as they please through its immense power.During a late night walk, Manta Oyamada runs into his classmate, the carefree You Asakura, who invites him to come stargazing with some friends, who, to Manta’s horror, turn out to be ghosts from a local cemetery! However, the knowledge that Manta possesses—a rare sixth sense that allows Manta to see these spirits—endears the boy to You. So when You finds out that his new comrade has been beaten up by a local gang, he decides to avenge him with the help of Amidamaru, a samurai ghost whose tomb was broken by the gang leader.
Soon Manta uncovers more about the world of spirits, including the Shaman Fight, in which his new friend You aims to claim victory.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Shaman King Specials ↗ ↖
The Form that Love Takes
Summary
Throughout the broadcast of Shaman King, many shorts (usually referred to as Shaman King omake and TV specials) were made on special days of the year related to spirits and the like. The omake were short stories that were made for humorous effect. Apparently, all of the omake fit into the story before the Shaman Fight 2nd round. Documents of the Shaman Fight was shown with a New Year's omake as well. The TV Specials were aired after specific points of the story as well as on holidays. The specials were never dubbed in English, and, most likely, never will be.(Source: Wikipedia)
Shaman King Kanzenban ↗ ↖
Shaman King KZB
Summary
Shaman King Kanzenban is a reprint of the original Shaman King series but with differences including the addition of new chapters (which changes the chapter numbering). The releases also included 16 special bonus chapters called Shaman King Remix Track.(Source: MU)
Note: This entry will only contain the extra chapters included in this edition. Please see here for more information.
Shaman King Zero ↗ ↖
Shaman King 0
Summary
A series of one-shots featuring various stories of Shaman King characters before the start of the series.Background
Shaman King Zero was published digitally in English by Kodansha USA from October 13, 2020 to October 20, 2020.
Shaman King: Flowers ↗ ↖
Summary
The action returns in this brand-new sequel to Shaman King! Hana Asakura finds that being the son of Yoh & Anna Asakura isn't all it's cracked up to be, and his boredom has him itching for any kind of excitement. But when a fight comes straight to his doorstep, it's from a place he least expects—his own family? The battle for Asakura supremacy begins!(Source: Kodansha USA)
Background
Shaman King: Flowers was published digitally in English by Kodansha USA from October 20, 2020, to December 22, 2020, and in print from May 2, 2023, to January 16, 2024.
Yahabee ↗ ↖
Yahabe
Summary
Yosuke Kamogawa had nothing to live for, but a mysterious pyramid appears called Yahabe! With the power to turn back time, how will Yosuke's life change?(Source: Mankin-Trad)
Shaman King: The Super Star ↗ ↖
Summary
A shaman is a person who has the mysterious ability to communicate with gods, spirits, and the spirits of the dead, connecting this world and the next. The third generation shaman, the Third Itako Anna, a.k.a. Alumi Niumbirch, is looking for a super class spirit to win the proxy war of the gods.(Source: Shaman King Wiki)
Background
Shaman King: The Super Star was published digitally in English by Kodansha USA from December 1, 2020, to December 2, 2025.
Shaman King: Red Crimson ↗ ↖
Summary
Tao Jun and Li Pairon are back in an all-new Shaman King adventure, but this time, they're the stars! Join them and their battle against the Red Crimson!(Source: Kodansha USA)
Background
Shaman King: Red Crimson was published digitally in English by Kodansha USA from October 27, 2020 to November 11, 2020.
Shaman King Faust 8: Eien no Eliza ↗ ↖
Shaman King: Marcos ↗ ↖
Summary
The spin-off manga's story will be about the journey to find Marco and will connect to the F.O.M. (Flower of Maize) tournament.(Source: ANN)
Background
Shaman King: Marcos was published digitally in English by Kodansha USA from March 9, 2021 to April 18, 2023.
Shaman King & A Garden ↗ ↖
Summary
Kanna, a young girl from a good family. Matilda, a witch. Marion, an orphan. All of these girls have special powers as shamans are marked and feared as "monsters" and are fighting loneliness in their small worlds. That is until they meet the overwhelmingly powerful shaman named Hao...(Source: Kodansha, translated)
Background
Shaman King & A Garden was published digitally in English by Kodansha USA from December 14, 2021 to January 31, 2023.
Shaman King (2021) ↗ ↖
Summary
Shamans are extraordinary individuals with the ability to communicate with ghosts, spirits, and gods, which are invisible to ordinary people. The Shaman Fight—a prestigious tournament pitting shamans from all over the world against each other—is held every five hundred years, where the winner is crowned Shaman King. This title allows the current incumbent to call upon the Great Spirit and shape the world as they see fit.Finding himself late for class one night, Manta Oyamada, an ordinary middle school student, decides to take a shortcut through the local cemetery. Noticing him, a lone boy sitting on a gravestone invites Manta to stargaze with “them.” Realizing that “them” refers to the boy and his ghostly friends, Manta flees in terror. Later, the boy introduces himself as You Asakura, a Shaman-in-training, and demonstrates his powers by teaming up with the ghost of six-hundred-year-old samurai Amidamaru to save Manta from a group of thugs. You befriends Manta due to his ability to see spirits, and with the help of Amidamaru, they set out to accomplish You’s goal of becoming the next Shaman King.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
