Shaman King

64 episodes 25 canon 2 filler 18 mixed 19 anime canon

★ 8.5 TMDB · 454 votes

2 filler episodes — about 1 hours you never have to watch.

Classifications verified 2026-10-17 · 14 episode(s) under review

Watched 0 / 64 episodes

Asakura Yoh is a shaman, a person who communicates with ghosts. He enters the Shaman Fight, for whoever wins the tournament gets to commune with the Great Spirit, God... that and his fiance Anna wants to be the wife of the Shaman King. Helping him are his friends Manta, Horo Horo, Ryu, and his samurai ghost partner, Amidamaru.

First aired 2001 · Status: finished · Japanese title: シャーマンキング

Shaman King: the quick answer

Skip 2 filler episode(s) (31, 34) — about 1 hours saved. Mixed episodes (26, 28, 35, 38) blend canon and filler; watch them for the canon scenes. Episodes 46–64 are anime canon — an original ending, not in the manga; watch them to finish the anime.

Cross-checked against multiple independent sources · last verified 2026-10-17 · 14 episode(s) under review. How we classify

Episodes 1–50

50 eps · 25 canon · 2 filler · 18 mixed · 5 anime canon
  1. #1The Boy who Dances with GhostsCanon Jul 4, 2001Shaman King episode 1 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #2Waiting SamuraiCanon Jul 11, 2001Shaman King episode 2 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #3Another ShamanCanon Jul 18, 2001Shaman King episode 3 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #4Hyoi 100%Canon Jul 25, 2001Shaman King episode 4 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #5The Shaman that is Mature for Her AgeCanon Aug 1, 2001Shaman King episode 5 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #6Kung Fu MasterCanon Aug 8, 2001Shaman King episode 6 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #7Pailong, Fists of FuryCanon Aug 15, 2001Shaman King episode 7 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #8Shaman LifeCanon Aug 22, 2001Shaman King episode 8 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #9The Boy from the NorthCanon Aug 29, 2001Shaman King episode 9 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #10The Fate of 600 YearsCanon Sep 5, 2001Shaman King episode 10 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #11Rain that Falls in SpringCanon Sep 12, 2001Shaman King episode 11 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #12The Star that Signals the BeginningCanon Sep 19, 2001Shaman King episode 12 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #13Over SoulCanon Sep 26, 2001Shaman King episode 13 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #14Shaman FightCanon Oct 3, 2001Shaman King episode 14 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  15. #15Bone KillersCanon Oct 10, 2001Shaman King episode 15 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  16. #16Faust LoveCanon Oct 17, 2001Shaman King episode 16 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  17. #17Journey to the Best PlaceCanon Oct 24, 2001Shaman King episode 17 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  18. #18YohCanon Oct 31, 2001Shaman King episode 18 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  19. #19Big Soul of the TwoCanon Nov 7, 2001Shaman King episode 19 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  20. #20Soul Mata CemeteryCanon Nov 14, 2001Shaman King episode 20 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  21. #21BelieveCanon Nov 21, 2001Shaman King episode 21 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  22. #22Our Deadly BlowsCanon Nov 28, 2001Shaman King episode 22 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  23. #23Awakened, Nyan Nyan DoushiCanon Dec 5, 2001Shaman King episode 23 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  24. #24Invulnerable En TaoCanon Dec 12, 2001Shaman King episode 24 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  25. #25To Shaman’s JourneyCanon Dec 19, 2001Shaman King episode 25 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  26. #26Big AmericaMixed Dec 26, 2001Shaman King episode 26 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  27. #27Dawsing RevolutionMixedJan 9, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 27 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  28. #28Lyserg AvengerMixed Jan 16, 2002Shaman King episode 28 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  29. #29Burning TenacityMixedJan 23, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 29 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  30. #30The Silver Oracle BellMixedJan 30, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 30 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  31. #31The Forest of FaeriesFiller Feb 6, 2002Shaman King episode 31 is filler — safe to skip.
  32. #32Horo-Horo’s Taste of a Bitter FriendMixedFeb 13, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 32 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  33. #33The Mysterious AsakuraMixedFeb 20, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 33 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  34. #34American Hot SpringsFiller Feb 27, 2002Shaman King episode 34 is filler — safe to skip.
  35. #35The Vampire LegendMixed Mar 6, 2002Shaman King episode 35 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  36. #36Angel's PistolMixedMar 13, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 36 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  37. #37Joke KingMixedMar 20, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 37 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  38. #38The Legend of SeminoaMixed Mar 27, 2002Shaman King episode 38 is mixed — part canon, part filler; watch if you want the canon scenes.
  39. #39Flower TeamMixedApr 3, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 39 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  40. #40Super Notes on Shamanic PowersMixedApr 10, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 40 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  41. #41Explosive Over SoulsMixedApr 17, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 41 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  42. #42Spirit of SwordMixedApr 24, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 42 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  43. #43Battle of GodsMixedMay 1, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 43 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  44. #44One More PushMixedMay 8, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 44 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  45. #45Great SpiritsMixedMay 15, 2002Under reviewShaman King episode 45 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  46. #46The Dead Spirit of TaoAnime Canon May 22, 2002Shaman King episode 46 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  47. #47Really NaiveAnime Canon May 29, 2002Shaman King episode 47 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  48. #48Dragon MissionaryAnime Canon Jun 5, 2002Shaman King episode 48 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  49. #49Doctor DoctorAnime Canon Jun 12, 2002Shaman King episode 49 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  50. #50I Have a Darkness in My HeartAnime Canon Jun 19, 2002Shaman King episode 50 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.

Episodes 51–64

14 eps · 0 canon · 0 filler · 0 mixed · 14 anime canon
  1. #51Shaman HuntAnime Canon Jun 26, 2002Shaman King episode 51 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  2. #52Special Training!? Everyone GathersAnime Canon Jul 3, 2002Shaman King episode 52 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  3. #53Bye ByeAnime Canon Jul 10, 2002Shaman King episode 53 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  4. #54The Eighth AngelAnime Canon Jul 17, 2002Shaman King episode 54 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  5. #55Gate of BabylonAnime Canon Jul 24, 2002Shaman King episode 55 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  6. #56Door of BabylonAnime Canon Jul 31, 2002Shaman King episode 56 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  7. #57The Shaman Fight Ends?Anime Canon Aug 7, 2002Shaman King episode 57 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  8. #58Flaming AngelAnime Canon Aug 14, 2002Shaman King episode 58 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  9. #59Holy Ground of the StarsAnime Canon Aug 21, 2002Shaman King episode 59 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  10. #60FriendAnime Canon Aug 28, 2002Shaman King episode 60 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  11. #61Eternal FarewellAnime Canon Sep 4, 2002Shaman King episode 61 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  12. #62Die! Collision!Anime Canon Sep 11, 2002Shaman King episode 62 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  13. #63A Place Where I BelongAnime Canon Sep 18, 2002Shaman King episode 63 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.
  14. #64EpilogueAnime Canon Sep 25, 2002Shaman King episode 64 is anime canon — an original ending: not in the manga, but it concludes the story. Watch to finish the anime.

Common questions

Which Shaman King episodes are filler?

2 of the 64 Shaman King episodes are verified filler: episode 31, 34.

Can I skip the filler episodes in Shaman King?

Yes — you can skip 2 verified filler episode(s) of Shaman King: episode 31, 34. Skipping them saves about 1 hours. Mixed episodes (part canon, part filler) are worth watching for their canon scenes: episode 26, 28, 35, 38.

How many filler episodes does Shaman King have?

Shaman King has 2 verified filler episodes out of 64 total (3%). 25 episodes are canon and 18 are mixed (part canon, part filler). 19 are anime canon (an original ending).