Episode guide
Shaman King: Season 1
64 episodes · first aired Jul 4, 2001
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- 1 The Boy who Dances with Ghosts Jul 4, 2001 · 22m Trying to prove that Yoh Asakura, the new transfer student, can talk to spirits, thirteen-year-old Manta Oyamada (Morty) gets in trouble with the gang of Ryu of the Wooden Sword. When…
- 2 Waiting Samurai Jul 11, 2001 · 22m Yoh wants the spirit of Amidamaru, the devil samurai, to join him as his Main Spirit. Amidamaru is waiting for someone, though, and can't leave the cemetery. Yoh tries to find out who the…
- 3 Another Shaman Jul 18, 2001 · 22m Yoh is challenged to a fight by Ren Tao, an arrogant Shaman who believes Spirits are only tools.
- 4 Hyoi 100% Jul 25, 2001 · 22m Yoh is injured in the fight with Ren, but there is no time to rest: to defeat his challenger, he must learn to unify his will with Amidamaru's, and reach the one-hundred percent Hyoi Gattai.
- 5 The Shaman that is Mature for Her Age Aug 1, 2001 · 22m Yoh's fiancée, Anna Kyoyama, arrives into town to coach Yoh for the Shaman Fight. Her methods seem abusive, but the training comes on handy when Yoh is attacked by Kyonshii commanded by…
- 6 Kung Fu Master Aug 8, 2001 · 22m Manta brings Yoh, Anna and Amidamaru to watch a movie about his idol, the late Kung-Fu fighter Lee Pai-Long. Things get dangerous when Lee Pai-Long's corpse attacks them, commanded by…
- 7 Pailong, Fists of Fury Aug 15, 2001 · 22m Freed from his enslavement, Pai-Long goes berserk and aimlessly attacks Yoh. To fight him, Anna summons the spirit of Pai-Long's late master, Shamon.
- 8 Shaman Life Aug 22, 2001 · 22m After witnessing Yoh's fight against Pai-Long, Ryu of the Wooden Sword decides that he wants to become a Shaman too. Meanwhile, Gei Yin, another Shaman under the Tao family, arrives from…
- 9 The Boy from the North Aug 29, 2001 · 22m Yoh gives shelter to a traveler called HoroHoro, only to have Anna worry that he might be a Shaman trying to eliminate opponents before the start of the Shaman Fight.
- 10 The Fate of 600 Years Sep 5, 2001 · 22m Ryu of the Wooden Sword believes that he'll never be able to become a Shaman. Down and unhappy, he is possessed by the spirit of Tokageroh, a bandit from 600 years ago who wants to get…
- 11 Rain that Falls in Spring Sep 12, 2001 · 22m When Tokageroh kidnaps Manta and threatens to kill him with the Harusame, Amidamaru has to choose between the safety of his friends and the sword he values so much.
- 12 The Star that Signals the Beginning Sep 19, 2001 · 22m After breaking Amidamaru's sword, Ryu becomes even more depressed, and Yoh looks for a solution. Meanwhile, the star that signals the beginning of the Shaman Fight descends from the sky.
- 13 Over Soul Sep 26, 2001 · 22m To enter the Shaman Fight, Yoh must hit, at least once, the Shaman Fight priest Silva. The task is not easy, though, because Silva uses a different technique to fight with his guardian…
- 14 Shaman Fight Oct 3, 2001 · 22m Yoh's first opponent in the Shaman Fight is HoroHoro, and things get awkward between them both when HoroHoro's younger sister and Anna seem to forget that "opponent" and "friend" are not…
- 15 Bone Killers Oct 10, 2001 · 22m Yoh's second opponent is an eerie doctor called Faust VIII, who Silva believes to be an extremely dangerous man. This is proven to be true when the doctor kidnaps Manta.
- 16 Faust Love Oct 17, 2001 · 22m The fight against Faust continues. As the doctor harasses Manta, Yoh loses his calm and ends up in a disadvantageous position. Danger only increases when Faust summons the spirit of his…
- 17 Journey to the Best Place Oct 24, 2001 · 22m Trying to protect Manta, Yoh pushes his friend away and returns to his grandfather's house to train for the second round. Distraught, Manta embarks in a journey with Ryu of the Wooden…
- 18 Yoh Oct 31, 2001 · 22m To improve his Shaman abilities, Yoh entered the Hole of Yomi, a place where there is no light and sound. Manta, Anna, Amidamaru and a girl called Tamao wait for him to come back…
- 19 Big Soul of the Two Nov 7, 2001 · 22m Ren's conflicts and doubts about his way of life and his role on the Tao family are brought into arena when he and Yoh start the third fight.
- 20 Soul Mata Cemetery Nov 14, 2001 · 22m Yoh's tranquility of mind breaks Ren's resolve, and their fight comes to a draw. Realizing that his ways were wrong, Ren decides to fight his uncle, the source of all his hatred. It all…
- 21 Believe Nov 21, 2001 · 22m Sneaking away from Yoh's house to rescue Ren, Yoh, Manta and HoroHoro meet a duo of Shaman singers, whose technique sends spirits to the other world.
- 22 Our Deadly Blows Nov 28, 2001 · 22m Yoh, Manta, HoroHoro and Ryu of the Wooden Sword reach the Tao family's main house. On their way to rescue Ren and June, they are forced to fight the five Kyonshii who are known as the…
- 23 Awakened, Nyan Nyan Doushi Dec 5, 2001 · 22m The most powerful of the Five Deities turns out to be Lee Pai-Long's late master, Shamon. His Kung Fu moves get the best of the quartet, and only Pai-Long himself can defeat him.
- 24 Invulnerable En Tao Dec 12, 2001 · 22m The group of Shamans finally meets Ren's uncle, En Tao. Nonetheless, not even their best techniques seem to harm the enormous man; to defeat him, they need to figure out the secret behind…
- 25 To Shaman’s Journey Dec 19, 2001 · 22m Yoh, Ryu, Ren and HoroHoro say goodbye to their friends and family before going to America for the second preliminary tournament. However, before they can leave, the mysterious Hao shows…
- 26 Big America Dec 26, 2001 · 22m The quartet's airplane falls in the desert, and the four Shamans are left to find their way to the Patch village, while being targeted by a group of eccentric Shaman fighters.
- 27 Dawsing Revolution Jan 9, 2002 · 22m Ryu of the Wooden Sword meets a Shaman called Lyserg, who is interested on finding powerful allies. His methods of testing his potential companions, however, aren't the most orthodox, and…
- 28 Lyserg Avenger Jan 16, 2002 · 22m Lyserg tells Yoh, Ryu, Ren and HoroHoro his story, not knowing that he is being chased by the Shamans he has hurt on his search for powerful allies.
- 29 Burning Tenacity Jan 23, 2002 · 22m Lyserg feels down after a run-in with Hao, whose powers can stop even a powerful blizzard. Trying to cheer him up, Ryu tells him how he became a Shaman. Meanwhile, Anna and Manta leave to…
- 30 The Silver Oracle Bell Jan 30, 2002 · 22m When Milly's Oracle Bell is stolen, Yoh and the others lend a hand to find the culprit.
- 31 The Forest of Faeries Feb 6, 2002 · 22m Yoh and the others stop by a ghost town, place of rest of some bored spirits.
- 32 Horo-Horo’s Taste of a Bitter Friend Feb 13, 2002 · 22m While looking for food in a forest, HoroHoro meets a Shaman called Allen, who uses his abilities to vandalize a company that is harming the forest.
- 33 The Mysterious Asakura Feb 20, 2002 · 22m The story of Hao and the Asakura family is revealed when Yoh's grandfather asks Anna to take the book that contains Hao's teachings to Yoh. Meanwhile, Ashiru, one of Hao's followers…
- 34 American Hot Springs Feb 27, 2002 · 22m Yoh and the others spend the night in a Hot Spring district, only to be targeted by a rival of Sharona, who has the power of creating illusions.
- 35 The Vampire Legend Mar 6, 2002 · 22m The group is attacked by another of Hao’s followers, who claims to be a vampire. Meanwhile, Anna and Manta leave to America.
- 36 Angel's Pistol Mar 13, 2002 · 22m Lyserg has been bitten by Boris, and the others need to understand the mystery behind the vampire's technique to defeat him - all this while the X-Laws try to break into the church to…
- 37 Joke King Mar 20, 2002 · 22m Still depressed because Lyserg left with the X-Laws, the four Shamans meet a boy called Chocolove, who wants to become the world's greatest comedian through the Shaman Fight. In the…
- 38 The Legend of Seminoa Mar 27, 2002 · 22m Guided by Chocolove's information, the group reaches the house of Lilirara, a descendant from the warriors of the Seminoa tribe, who fought on the last Shaman Fight and know where the…
- 39 Flower Team Apr 3, 2002 · 22m The Flower Team, three girls who are part of Hao's group, face Yoh to make him realize he needs to become stronger. Meanwhile, trying to find Yoh, Anna meets Hao for the first time.
- 40 Super Notes on Shamanic Powers Apr 10, 2002 · 22m Led by Anna, Yoh and the others come into contact with the source of Hao's power.
- 41 Explosive Over Souls Apr 17, 2002 · 22m Under the eyes of Marco, Lyserg and Hao, Yoh and the others face the Flower Team a second time to test their new strength.
- 42 Spirit of Sword Apr 24, 2002 · 22m Ambushed by the X-Laws, Yoh and his friends must decide how they will take the knowledge that Yoh is Hao's twin. Meanwhile, Amidamaru's spirit evolves.
- 43 Battle of Gods May 1, 2002 · 22m The group reaches a town where many God-class Shamans stop and rest before moving on to Patch Village. While there, they get to see the real power of the X-Laws' Leader, Iron Maiden Jeanne.
- 44 One More Push May 8, 2002 · 22m The Icemen group, who pride themselves on enduring the world's harshest temperatures, challenge Yoh to a fight, and only Yoh's true strength will make them see reason. Yoh win the match
- 45 Great Spirits May 15, 2002 · 22m The group finally makes it to Patch Village, but there's another challenge they have to face before they are allowed to enter. When they realize it's an illusion and everyone passes, Silva…
- 46 The Dead Spirit of Tao May 22, 2002 · 22m Ren's integrity is questioned when Gei Yin, who used to be under service of the Tao family, claims that he betrayed her and her family by forgetting the Tao family pride and leaving them…
- 47 Really Naive May 29, 2002 · 22m Ryu meets a girl called Anith, who shares with him the wish of finding the Best Place, but whose dream is crushed by her abusive fiancé. When their team turns out to be Funbari Hot Spring…
- 48 Dragon Missionary Jun 5, 2002 · 22m HoroHoro has to prove himself worthy of being the Shaman King to his team’s next opponents, some eccentric missionaries who believe that the young cannot deal with the burden of winning…
- 49 Doctor Doctor Jun 12, 2002 · 22m Manta struggles to understand Faust’s behavior towards Funbari Hot Spring’s next opponents, a group of Shamans whose Oversoul style damages their bodies.
- 50 I Have a Darkness in My Heart Jun 19, 2002 · 22m When Ren and HoroHoro’s fears become weapons against them because of their next opponent’s power of illusions, it’s up to Chocolove to win over his own darkness and save his partners.
- 51 Shaman Hunt Jun 26, 2002 · 22m The Fudou Myouou, an organization of monks who believe all spirits attached to Shamans are evil spirits, want to send Amidamaru to the other world. When the samurai starts to believe that…
- 52 Special Training!? Everyone Gathers Jul 3, 2002 · 22m Yoh and the others are troubled because they still aren't a match to Hao. Meanwhile, the Lily Five wait for their first match, only to find out it is going to be much more troublesome than…
- 53 Bye Bye Jul 10, 2002 · 22m The Lily Five group is willing to face Hao, and Yoh is unsure of what to do: if it is their choice, is it okay to let them fight and die? Meanwhile, Ren tries to overcome his limits to…
- 54 The Eighth Angel Jul 17, 2002 · 22m Lyserg desperately wishes to be bestowed with an angel by the Iron Maiden Jeanne, and Morphine, Yoh and the others fear that he is now too far from their reach.
- 55 Gate of Babylon Jul 24, 2002 · 22m Manta’s plan of cheering Ryu up turns upside down when he is kidnapped by the X-Laws, who want to lure Yoh into their trap, the Gate of Babylon. In his determination to be strong enough to…
- 56 Door of Babylon Jul 31, 2002 · 22m The determination of the X-Laws, even in face of certain death, allows the Iron Maiden to recover and open the Gate of Babylon. However, their plan might bring exactly the opposite of what…
- 57 The Shaman Fight Ends? Aug 7, 2002 · 22m After consuming Jeanne’s spirit, Hao decides to take the Great Spirit by force. Meanwhile, Yoh and the others recover from the battle in the Gate of Babylon, and muster their will to fight…
- 58 Flaming Angel Aug 14, 2002 · 22m Yoh and Ren learn other, stronger ways of manifesting their Furyoku, and the X-Laws get ready for their last stand, as Lyserg finally discovers his true strength upon witnessing the…
- 59 Holy Ground of the Stars Aug 21, 2002 · 22m Yoh and the others are called to the Holy Ground of the Stars, wherein lies the Great Spirit. While Manta follows Hao throughout the place and Yoh tries to stop his twin’s advance, Yoh’s…
- 60 Friend Aug 28, 2002 · 22m When Ren is heavily injured, HoroHoro, Ryu, Faust, Chocolove and newly arrived Lyserg fight to protect him, revealing, to Hao’s followers, what is the true meaning of companionship…
- 61 Eternal Farewell Sep 4, 2002 · 22m The big fight between Hao and Yoh starts, as his friends try to defeat the Great Spirits’ guardians, and stop Hao’s plans of uniting with the Great Spirits. However, things take a darker…
- 62 Die! Collision! Sep 11, 2002 · 22m Driven by anger and grief, Yoh’s companions fight for revenge against Hao, who has just absorbed his twin’s soul. However, Manta is there to remind them that their true strength does not…
- 63 A Place Where I Belong Sep 18, 2002 · 22m His friends’ belief and the seeds of hope Yoh has sown wherever he went work as an anchor for his return, but the fight against Hao hasn’t ended yet.
- 64 Epilogue Sep 25, 2002 · 21m Hao's, whose power is born of his invincibility alone, and Yoh's, whose power is given to him by his friends and companions, face off for the last time.