Before creating Shaman King, Takei, an assistant of Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin, exchanged ideas about the series with the other assistants which included the creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda. As a colleague of Watsuki, he worked primarily as a manga assistant, only focusing on his own projects during his days off. He was influenced by street art from hip-hop and rap culture, which is apparent in his manga artwork. For drawing, he used calligraphy inks and pen nibs. When illustrating, he used Copic brand color markers.
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| Spoken Language | japanese, english |
| Runtime | 23 min |
| Premiere: World | July 4, 2001 |
| Channel | TV Tokyo (Japan) |
| Premiere: USA | August 30, 2003 |
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| Also Known As | シャーマンキング Japan |
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SHAMAN KING follows the adventures of a 13-year-old shaman and his teammate a samurai warrior spirit, who traverse the world fighting evil spirits and misguided shamans on their journey to be the next Shaman King.Сast and Crew
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Overview
The manga Shaman King is a Japanese series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Takei. It was originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1998 to 2004. The series follows the adventures of Yoh Asakura, a shaman who seeks to become the Shaman King by winning the Shaman Fight, a tournament held every 500 years.Author
Hiroyuki Takei is the creator of Shaman King. He is known for his unique art style and storytelling, which blend traditional Japanese themes with modern elements. Takei's work on Shaman King has been praised for its character development and imaginative world-building.Adaptation and Correspondence to the Anime
The 2001 anime adaptation of Shaman King follows the manga's storyline closely, especially in the early episodes. However, as the series progresses, the anime diverges from the manga due to the latter's incomplete status at the time of the anime's production. This led to the anime having an original ending that differs from the manga's conclusion.Key Differences
- The anime introduces some original characters and story arcs not present in the manga.
- The ending of the anime is significantly different from the manga, as the manga was still ongoing when the anime concluded.
- Some character developments and plot points are altered or condensed in the anime adaptation.
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