Shaman King - Reviews

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antonikus's avatar
May 26, 2015

A brilliant made children's anime. Gud story put in the 80 - 90this.  One of my favorite anime when I was a child.

7/10 story
6/10 animation
8/10 sound
9/10 characters
7.5/10 overall
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iliescu's avatar
Jun 16, 2018

Shaman King is a great anime, comes with different masks and as well headphones when just gambling in outer regions. The ghosts are all distinct and unique too which gives an important allure to this saga. Well plan to do around some sort of park area but then ready to deal other challenges at the same time. Beautiful art work and fine craftsmanship display. Am very fond of the series hope it can help.

10/10 story
10/10 animation
10/10 sound
10/10 characters
10/10 overall
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SEGHE's avatar
Sep 21, 2023

"Shaman King" - A Spirited Adventure with Some Hiccups

Story (6/10): "Shaman King" is an anime that combines elements of supernatural battles, friendship, and a quest to become the Shaman King. The story revolves around Yoh Asakura, a laid-back shaman, and his quest to compete in the Shaman Fight, a tournament to determine the world's most powerful shaman. The series explores themes of teamwork, destiny, and the balance between life and death.

The story's premise is intriguing, and the concept of shamans connecting with spirits and engaging in epic battles is engaging. However, the pacing can feel rushed at times, especially when introducing and developing the large cast of characters. Additionally, the ending of the original anime series diverges from the manga and leaves some plotlines unresolved.

Animation (6/10): The animation quality in "Shaman King" is serviceable but doesn't particularly stand out. The character designs are faithful to the manga, and the shaman battles are well-animated, with vibrant colors and visually creative spirit summons. However, there are moments of inconsistency, with some episodes featuring noticeably lower animation quality.

Sound (6/10): The soundtrack of "Shaman King" complements the series well. The opening and ending themes capture the spirit of adventure and battles. The background music enhances the atmosphere during intense shaman fights and emotional moments. Voice acting is solid, with the characters' personalities shining through their voice performances.

Characters (7/10): The characters in "Shaman King" are diverse and play a significant role in the series' appeal. Yoh Asakura's laid-back personality and his relationship with his overbearing spirit partner, Amidamaru, provide a strong core for the story. The supporting cast, including other shamans and their spirits, adds depth and variety to the character dynamics. However, some characters receive less development than others, leaving potential untapped.

Overall (6/10): "Shaman King" is an anime filled with intriguing concepts, a likable protagonist, and exciting shaman battles. However, its pacing issues, occasional animation inconsistencies, and deviations from the manga's plot may leave viewers wanting more. Despite these hiccups, it remains an enjoyable and nostalgic series for fans of supernatural adventures. My overall score for "Shaman King" is 6/10.

In comparison to the manga, the anime follows the source material to a certain extent but introduces original content and an altered ending. Readers of the manga may find more extensive character development and a different conclusion to the story, making it worth exploring for a more comprehensive experience.

6/10 story
6/10 animation
6/10 sound
7/10 characters
6/10 overall
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moeparadise's avatar
May 1, 2012

Before I start, i would like to say that this was the first anime i have ever watch back then when i was a kid(maybe around aged 8). I really liked it and thought that it was awesome. Few years down the road and my perception about this anime changed alittle bit but it doesn't change the facts that i still liked the show. I guess its a childhood memory thing...

Story

The plot, as far as it goes, was rather interesting. But i was disappointed because it was cut short and the ending, i feel, was kinda rushed. On top of that, the ending was entirely off from the manga which disappoints me even more. I felt that there was potential for it to grow and become a big hit but the people there decided to end it and pull the plug and it didn't get the awesome ending it deserved.


Animation

Well, it was 2001, what where you expecting? At the time, DVDs looked liked Blu-rays...so you would imagine the animation would be somewhere along the lines as those that were from that 'era'. Sure there were times the animation could have been better with the technology available at the time but it redeems itself in some scenes like when Ren when back to china with the view of his 'palace', it was kinda breath-taking. Take my word for it, the animation of the characters will grow on you!

Sound

Cast - Awesome

OP and End - Sure...

Background Music - Nice

The Seiyu cast did a great job. They portrayed the character's personality without being too irritating or 'boring' i guess. The opening and ending was so-so and thats all i'm gonna comment about. Background music was nice. They did it so 'smoothly', tying different music together without overpowering each other. Instead, it complements one another.

Characters

Actually, before doing this review, i read a few other opinions about this show. Main issues were, too many supporting characters and lack said supporting characters grow. Now as i said before, this anime had a great potential to become big but was cut short leaving supporting characters stranded. Had it continued on longer, i could see some episodes set aside for those said characters to grow and be loved...

Overall

For me, i still find this anime quite nice. Then again, it maybe due to being a childhood memory, but i would still recommend it to anyone who shares the same interest in genre as i am and would not say bad shit bout this anime(maybe abit so as to lower their expectation). But still, if you really try to immerse yourself in this anime, you would not regret it or rather, you would want more of it like i did! I was so like "no, that cant be the freaking ending!!". So i read the manga for the 'real' ending. Haha!

Hope this piece was interesting and a help for you guys. Truth is, i wrote this because there were too many negativity bout it man. I mean seriously, of a shounen genre and being cut off so, so soon, i thought it deserves some credit for the action it brought along. Then again, its only my opinion. Peace out guys.

6/10 story
6/10 animation
7/10 sound
5/10 characters
6.5/10 overall
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Lel0uchViBritannia's avatar
Aug 11, 2012

Shaman king is a story of a boy who wants to save the world from evil by becoming shaman king (typical shonen anime)

Most of the anime revolves around Shaman tournament in which many shaman masters are participating. The protagonist of this anime is trying to catch Zeek ( a typical bad guy in shonen anime) who is also participating in the tournament.

Positives in anime: 
Good fights
Nice character development

Negatives:
Anime is open ended

8/10 story
8/10 animation
8/10 sound
8/10 characters
8/10 overall
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