The negative energy waves this created spread across Togenkyo, causing the yokai to go insane and attack humanity. Then, however, men appeared who tried to revive Gyumaoh, the Great Yokai who was slain by the war god Nataku Taishi and buried in Houtou Castle 500 years ago, by using a forbidden combination of chemistry and magic Once, the land of Togenkyo was a peaceful land, where humans and yokai lived together. Now astride iron horses, the fifteen-year-old heroes plan to restore the tarnished reputation of the samurai and purge the world of demons. Although still conflicted, Kojirou embarks on a journey with Musashi in the hopes of figuring out his true feelings.įighting against all odds, the duo dives headfirst into the unknown world of beast-slaying, not knowing what life has in store for them. However, after saving Musashi from a near-death experience, his perspective shifts. Meanwhile, despite being a direct descendant of a samurai, Kojirou gives up on his promise to his old friend. With demons now being praised and worshipped by society, the samurai are shunned and disgraced.Īfraid of revealing his dream of becoming a samurai, Musashi blends into the town's dogma by becoming a miner while secretly polishing his swordsmanship. You befriends Manta due to his ability to see spirits, and with the help of Amidamaru, they set out to accomplish You's goal of becoming the next Shaman King.įive years ago, Musashi made a promise with his friend Kojirou Kanemaki that once they grew up, they would become samurai, form a league, and go on demon-slaying quests. Later, the boy introduces himself as You Asakura, a Shaman-in-training, and demonstrates his powers by teaming up with the ghost of six-hundred-year-old samurai Amidamaru to save Manta from a group of thugs.

Noticing him, a lone boy sitting on a gravestone invites Manta to stargaze with 'them.' Realizing that 'them' refers to the boy and his ghostly friends, Manta flees the terror. This title allows the current incumbent to call upon the Great Spirit and shape the world as they see fit.įinding himself late for class one night, Manta Oyamada, an ordinary middle school student, decides to take a shortcut through the local cemetery. The Shaman Fight-a prestigious tournament pitting shamans from all over the world against each other-is held every five hundred years, where the winner is crowned Shaman King.

Shamans are extraordinary individuals with the ability to communicate with ghosts, spirits, and gods, which are invisible to ordinary people.

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