The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This volume corresponds to Vol. 1-3 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release! HEIR TO THE THRONE Shamans possess mysterious powers that allow them to commune with gods, spirits, and even the dead. High schooler Manta Oyamada doesn’t know much about them, but that changes fast when his class welcomes a new transfer student from remote Izumo: Yoh Asakura, a shaman in training! Although he may just be starting out, Yoh’s dream is a big one: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight: a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. It’d be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature…but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so he’s going to have to grow up fast!
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!
Yoh Asakura, a young shaman, came to town to hone his gift and bridge the gap between our world and the spirit world…and now he’s made a powerful ally in Amidamaru, the spirit of a samurai who died 600 years ago! But as soon as their pact is formed, a fearsome rival shaman challenges Yoh. He wants Amidamaru for his own…and there’s nothing he won’t do to get his hands on him!
The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This volume corresponds to Vol. 4-6 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release! THE FIGHT BEGINS A shower of shooting stars signals the announcement of the long-awaited Shaman Fight: the tournament held once every 500 years to determine who will be crowned the next Shaman King. As the world’s shamans begin to gather in Tokyo, Yoh remains as carefree as ever…until he meets Silva—an officiant of the Shaman Fight, who challenges Yoh to prove himself worthy of earning the title of Shaman King! With his spirit ally Amidamaru, Yoh faces off against his first preliminary opponents: Horohoro, whose icy powers threaten to freeze them out, and Faust VIII, a morbid necromancer casting bone-chilling spells. With the stakes higher than ever, Anna, Yoh’s fiancée and coach, pushes his training beyond his limit. Does Yoh have what it takes to make it to the top, or will Anna’s training run him into the ground?
New shamans emerge one after another to challenge Yoh and his spirit companion, Amidamaru the samurai…but Yoh’s been training hard, and he fights them off with his newfound shamanic prowess. But suddenly, there’s a new spirit in town…and he’s held a bitter grudge against Amidamaru for the past 600 years!
The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This volume corresponds to Vol. 7-9 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release! In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. At Yoh’s side is Anna, his coach, fiancée, and a powerful medium in her own right. Sure, it’d be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature…but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so he’s going to have to grow up quick!
The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This volume corresponds to Vol. 10-12 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release! The opening ceremonies are over and the first challenge of the Shaman Fight is assigned. The shamans are dropped off in North America with the mission to reach the Patch Village in just three months—with no directions or guidance! Alongside Yoh are allies, enemies, and spirits—all of whom have their own reasons for wanting to become the next Shaman King. Most notable is Hao, the enigmatic yet familiar self-professed “Future King.” Meanwhile, back in Izumo, a 1,000-year-old Asakura family secret threatens Yoh and the future of all humanity. Will Yoh choose the right path to become Shaman King and ensure a harmonious world?
That night, a shooting star streaked across the sky, changing the world forever…for it marked the coming of the Shaman Fight, a tournament that occurs just once every 500 years. Whoever wins the Shaman Fight will be crowned king of all shamans. Still, Yoh seems as carefree as ever…until he meets Silva of the Patch Tribe, an officiant of the Shaman Fight, who’s appeared to test Yoh’s mettle…the hard way!
The Shaman Fight is finally underway, and Yoh’s first fight is against Horohoro, a snowboarding Ainu shaman whose spirit ally is the tiny nature sprite Kororo the koropokkur! And unlike Yoh, who’s strong but carefree, Horohoro’s not afraid to go all-out, even if it takes every last ounce of his mana. And at the end of a hard-fought battle, Horohoro summons an avalanche, burying Yoh alive!
The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This volume corresponds to Vol. 13-15 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release! After persevering through and conquering the first mission of the Shaman Fight, Yoh faces his next challenge—an epic tournament pitting the shamans against one another in a series of three-against-three, win-at-all-costs battles. The teams are set and include new shamans, including the street smart Joco with his fierce jaguar Over Soul. Meanwhile, Hao’s determination for world domination grows stronger as the tournament tests to find out where each shaman’s loyalty lies. Leading Team Funbari Hot Springs, can Yoh withstand the pressure and tap into his hidden powers to defeat his vengeful enemies?
Yoh advances to the second round of the Shaman Fight preliminaries, where he faces off against Faust VIII, a powerful necromancer. Faust’s cruel methods leave Yoh beside himself with anger...and it’s not long before he’s out of mana. But Yoh’s got one last trick up his sleeve...
The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This volume corresponds to Vol. 16-18 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release! The first round of the Shaman Fight has concluded, and Yoh’s Team Funbari Hot Springs have sailed through their initial battle. The odds-on favorite, Hao, makes his debut, living up to his reputation as the powerful, ruthless “Star Man.” Yoh has an ancestral connection to Hao, but the shocking truth of their relationship is revealed—They’re literal halves of each other! Now a new brother-sister team, Ludsev and Seyram, enter the stage with their fearsome golem, and more light is shed on some familiar faces, including Yoh’s father, Mikihisa. Can Yoh combat his family demons in his pursuit to become the Shaman King?
The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This volume corresponds to Vol. 19-21 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release! A battle with Hao’s minions leaves Ren defeated and lifeless. To save him, Yoh makes a deal with Jeanne the Iron Maiden and withdraws from the Shaman Fight. Disappointed but not surprised, Anna recalls the day she and Yoh first met at Mt. Osore. Their story is told through an epic poem written by the split-tailed cat, Matamune, Yoh’s first spirit ally. The tale also sheds light on Hao’s surprising origins. Will Yoh’s decision to quit the Shaman Fight prove he followed his heart—or will it all be in vain?
Yoh leaves for Izumo to train his shamanic powers...and by the time he returns, he’s made a breakthrough. His Over Soul has grown stronger...and Amidamaru can even talk in Over Soul form now! But the third round of the Shaman Fight preliminaries awaits...as does his opponent, Ren, who commands a shining, golden Over Soul of his own. The day of their confrontation is finally at hand!
Yoh and Ren have both made it to the third round of the Shaman Fight preliminaries, where they’ll be facing each other...and their Over Souls are stronger than ever. At the end of a long, hard-fought battle, Ren expends the last of his mana to defeat Yoh for good...but Yoh stands tall, prepared to weather the storm. Who will win? Who will go on to compete in the Shaman Fight proper?
The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This volume corresponds to Vol. 22-24 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release! Yoh’s withdrawal ensures Ren’s resurrection, but deadly battles and loss of lives continue. When Ryu is slain in a retaliatory attack by Hao’s minions, he encounters the godly Gandhara, who have the power to resurrect the dead. Then, in another fatal conflict, Ludsev incites his golem to kill Joco, avenging his father’s murder. Joco lands in Hell, atones for his past, and obtains a powerful new Over Soul. Meanwhile, Hao insists that Yoh return to the Shaman Fight—or else! Yoh can’t refuse, but this will enrage the X-Laws. Will he renege on a promise and throw his hat back in the ring?
The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This volume corresponds to Vol. 25-27 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release! SHAMANIC WARFARE Yoh’s heart is set on returning to the Shaman Fight, but the X-Laws won’t give him their blessing. He and Lyserg fight off Luchist, X-Laws founder turned Hao’s minion, who arrives intent on eliminating Jeanne the Iron Maiden…by force. In the arena, Ren and his allies show off their vastly improved Over Souls in their match against the Wisdom Kings of the almighty Gandhara. After a promising start, the opponents defeat Ren and Joco, and Team Ren’s hopes now ride on Horohoro and his fearsome new Over Soul. Does Horohoro have what it takes to bring them to victory?
After a long, draining battle, Yoh has advanced past the Shaman Fight preliminaries...and he and his friends have a chance to kick back and take it easy before the tournament proper starts. But Yoh just can’t seem to catch a break as new challengers come out of the woodwork to defeat him before the tournament can even begin. Just who are these guys?! And who is Hao, the puppet master pulling their strings behind the scenes...?
The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This volume corresponds to Vol. 28-30 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release! Yoh and gang are sent to Hell, anointed by Sati as the Five Warriors to battle the Five High Spirits one-on-one. Meanwhile, Jeanne the Iron Maiden is taken out by Hao’s minions. Anna comes to the rescue, but the situation is dire. Then, the Shaman Fight heats up once more, building up to the ultimate rematch between Yoh and Ren—both intent on fighting full-out despite their friendship. Who will emerge victorious in this epic battle of shamans?
With the Shaman Fight now underway, Yoh and his friends board a flight to America with the help of the Patch, the tribe of shamans who officiate the tournament. All entrants must report to the Patch village by the beginning of the Shaman Fight...but just moments before their expected arrival, the Patch make a shocking announcement: they’ll need to find the village on their own. That was bad enough...but their airplane disappears mid-flight, leaving them hurtling toward the ground!
The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This volume corresponds to Vol. 31-33 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release! Hao is declared the winner of the Shaman Fight and enters into a coma to commune with the Great Spirit. Yoh and the other shamans arrive at the lost continent of Mu and face a deadly obstacle course of ten environments representing the Earth’s harshest climates, each guarded by a Patch officiant. Internal conflicts arise, more lives are lost, and mana is depleting—the team is rapidly squandering strength and despair sets in, but Yoh and gang remain determined to stand up to the Patch. Meanwhile, Hao begins his ascent onto the throne. Can Yoh stop him before all of humanity is destroyed?
Yoh and his friends join forces with Lyserg, a dowser who’s sworn revenge on Hao, and set off in search of the Patch village. Meanwhile, back in Izumo, Yoh’s grandfather tells Anna who Hao really is. Just who is this shadowy young man who calls himself the Future King?
The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime. This FINAL VOLUME in the series features content never before published in English, corresponding to Vol. 34-35 of the original Japanese release! Rise of the Shaman King Yoh defeats his mentor, Silva, and advances to the final phase of the Patch’s deadly Shaman Fight obstacle course, where he faces off against the ultimate enemy—Hao. However, the newly-crowned Shaman King isn’t Yoh’s only opponent—the battle takes place in outer space, where Yoh and gang must also conquer otherworldly forces of nature. As the epic Shaman Fight comes to a close, how will Yoh protect humanity from Hao’s tyrannical rule, and what does the future hold for him?
Yoh and his friends encounter Boris Tepes Dracula, a fearsome shaman from Transylvania...and Hao’s minion. He’s a fierce opponent, but Ryu manages to fight him off in an impressive showing of strength and cunning. It’s a fight that leaves the party shaken...but they barely have time to lick their wounds before a new shadowy organization makes an appearance: the X-Laws, who will stop at nothing to eradicate Hao...!
Yoh and his friends finally arrive at the Patch village...which they soon learn is the resting place of the Great Spirit, the strongest of all spirits on the planet. All the shamans in the village must form teams of three to prepare for the Shaman Fight...and if Yoh and his friends can’t find partners, they’ll be out of the running before the battle truly begins!