Yoh Asakura
main character
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7.4
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Estimated watch time
24h 32m
⚡ 13 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen97%Ghost96%Super Power84%Male Protagonist84%Mythology80%Primarily Child Cast79%Reincarnation73%Environmental66%Primarily Male Cast65%Kuudere20%
TVFINISHED2001 SUMMER7.4 / 10 AniList score
Shaman King
シャーマンキング
Synopsis & Story
Shamans possess mysterious powers that allow them to commune with gods, spirits, and even the dead…and Manta Oyamada's about to learn all about them, because his class just welcomed a new transfer student: Yoh Asakura, a boy from way off in Izumo…and a shaman in training! (Source: Kodansha USA)
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Shaman King: should you watch it?
At a glance
Shaman King has been well received, with an average AniList score of 74/100 — 51% of 23,058 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #7 highest-rated anime of 2001, and #3 most popular anime of 2001 on AniList.
Of the 44.2K AniList users who started it, 6.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 36.4K have finished it.
At roughly 24 h 32 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 4 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially shounen, ghost, super power, male protagonist.
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Shaman King Tokubetsu Soushuuhen, SHAMAN KING (2021)
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Hiroyuki Takei
- Director
- Seiji Mizushima
- Series composition
- Katsuhiko Koide
- Character design
- Akio Takami
- Music
- Toshiyuki Oomori
Shaman King FAQ
- How many episodes does Shaman King have?
- Shaman King has 64 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 24 h 32 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Shaman King?
- About 24 h 32 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 32 days; at one hour a day, about 25 days.
- Is Shaman King finished?
- Yes. Shaman King has finished airing — the final episode aired September 25, 2002.
- Is there a season 2 of Shaman King?
- No sequel is listed for Shaman King as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- Is Shaman King based on a manga?
- Yes. Shaman King adapts the manga by Hiroyuki Takei.
- Who animated Shaman King?
- Shaman King was animated by Xebec and directed by Seiji Mizushima.
- Where can I watch Shaman King?
- Shaman King is listed on Bilibili. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.