SHAMAN KING (2021)

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Martial Arts / Strategy / Superpower52 EP/1 Apr 2021

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Synopsis

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]

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Characters

You Asakura

Laid-back shaman, destined to defeat his evil twin brother Hao, You is kind, positive, and fiercely protective of his fiancée, Anna.

Portrayed by Arcelus Sebastian

Hao Asakura

Powerful Shaman King, seeking to create a world free from suffering through ruthless means.

Portrayed by Mendez Erica

Anna Kyouyama

Anna Kyouyama, Yoh's powerful itako fiancée, is fiercely dedicated to his success as Shaman King.

Portrayed by Sands Tara

Ren Tao

Aloof but loyal shaman, Ren fights with skill and a fiery temper, overcoming his hatred to forge strong bonds.

Portrayed by Rannells Andrew

Amidamaru

Powerful, taciturn samurai spirit and Yoh's devoted companion, wielding the legendary Harusame sword.

Portrayed by Schemmel Sean

Manta Oyamada

Manta Oyamada, a timid but insightful non-shaman, assists Yoh, documenting their supernatural adventures.

Portrayed by Wyman Oliver

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Episode 1 of Shaman King (2011) kicks off with Yoh Asakura entering the Shaman Fight tournament, showcasing stunning animation, especially in the battle scenes. The new soundtrack adds intensity and emotion, perfectly complementing the action and setting a strong tone of series.
While more manga accurate than it's 2001 predecessor it's crammed several unique chapters into one episode. It's a hodgepodge of major characters with no real backstory attached to care about them. It's like they assume you already know the characters and why they're important.
Huge fan of the original manga, I was really excited when they announced the remake of the mid early 2000s anime. While the animation and story were great, the blistering pace was kind of disapointing. They tried to cram nearly all of volume 1 into a single episode. Fans onlys.
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