Story: (9/10) – Great
Asakura Yoh is a Shaman, one who can see and communicate with spirits. Yoh's dream is to become the Shaman King, the strongest among all the Shamans, so that he can live a relaxing life. His spirit is a samurai spirit named Amidamaru. With the help of his spirit, his fiance, Anna and his fellow Shaman friends, Yoh pushes forward to try reach his goal.
I find the plot really engaging. I love plots that revolve around friendship and battles, and Shaman King is just my cup of tea. Throughout the entire series, I was constantly engaged with the twisting plot. The anime and manga differ quite a bit and have different endings. I personally prefer the manga ending.
Character: 9/10 - Great
I feel really connected with most of the characters. Shaman King is a pretty long series, with a huge cast of characters, but the 64 episodes certainly gives it room for each character to bloom.
Here are some characters I like:
Amidamaru - I love samurai!!!
Tao Ren - Initially, I found his pointed hair really weird but I eventually got used to it and now I find it really cute.
Horo Horo - I like his simple-mindedness and cheerful personality.
Yoh - As a main character, he's not exactly very appealing. However, over time, his character certainly blooms and so does his charm.
Lyserg - He's a very pretty boy. In the manga, he grew up to be really good looking too.
Art/Animation: 7/10 – Fairly Good
The art style is not exactly to my taste but it's bearable to watch. As for the animation, it was surely great for its time.
Music: 7/10 – Fairly Good
The openings and endings are not fantastic but pretty catchy.
Enjoyment: 9/10 - Great
Besides from battles, there are quite a number of funny moments in Shaman King. The battles and funny moments certainly make this series a good watch.
Overall: 9/10 - Great
This is a great series for shonen fans!
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