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Shaman King Watch Order
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Also known as Shaman King (2021), Shaman King: Flowers, Shaman King (2001)
The Shaman King watch order comes down to picking an adaptation. The 2021 remake, Shaman King (Episodes 1-52), is the main path: it adapts the complete manga, from Yoh Asakura befriending Manta in Tokyo to the end of the Shaman Fight to choose the Shaman King. Its sequel, Shaman King: Flowers (Episodes 1-13, 2024), follows Yoh and Anna's son, Hana, and only follows on from the 2021 series. The 2001 series (Episodes 1-64) is the alternative path that many fans grew up with: it covers roughly the first half of the manga and then gives the story an anime-original ending. Watch the 2021 series if you want the full story and Flowers, or the 2001 series for the classic version; you do not need both.
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Recommended first watch
Checked October 2026Watch Shaman King (2021, 52 episodes), then Shaman King: Flowers (2024, 13), the sequel about Yoh's son.
The 2001 series (64 episodes) is an older alternative with an anime-original ending; Flowers does not follow it.
Start here
- Watch first
- Start with Episodes 1-52 (Shaman King (2021)).
- What to skip
- 1 entry is optional: Episodes 1-64 (Shaman King (2001)). The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Episodes 1-64 (Shaman King (2001)). Alternative path.
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Shaman King (2021)
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Episodes 1-52
Start here. The 2021 remake (52 episodes) adapts the whole manga, from Yoh meeting Manta to the end of the Shaman Fight.
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Shaman King: Flowers
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Episodes 1-13
Sequel to the 2021 series. Flowers (13 episodes, 2024) follows Yoh and Anna's son, Hana Asakura, years later.
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Shaman King (2001)
#3 · 1 entry
- 3Episodes 1-64Optional
Alternative path. The 2001 series (64 episodes) follows the manga's first half, then ends with an anime-original finale.
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The correct order to watch Shaman King, as one listShowHide
Watch Shaman King in this order. 3 entries, chronological.
- Shaman King (2021): Episodes 1-52
- Shaman King: Flowers: Episodes 1-13
- Shaman King (2001): Episodes 1-64 — optional
How this order works
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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Shaman King watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Shaman King in?
Watch Shaman King (2021, 52 episodes), then Shaman King: Flowers (2024, 13), the sequel about Yoh's son. The 2001 series (64 episodes) is an older alternative with an anime-original ending; Flowers does not follow it.
Should I watch Shaman King 2001 or 2021?
For the complete story, watch the 2021 series: it adapts the whole manga and leads into Flowers. The 2001 series covers about half the manga before an anime-original ending, so it is the classic, alternative path.
Do I need to watch the 2001 Shaman King before the 2021 version?
No. The 2021 series is a full remake that starts from the beginning, so you can start there.
Is Shaman King: Flowers a sequel?
Yes. Flowers (2024) is set years after the 2021 series and follows Hana Asakura, Yoh and Anna's son. Watch it after the 2021 series.
What is the chronological order of Shaman King?
Start with Episodes 1-52 (Shaman King (2021)), then continue with Episodes 1-13 (Shaman King: Flowers) and Episodes 1-64 (Shaman King (2001)). The full Shaman King watch order on this page has 3 entries across 3 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Shaman King?
In the order they aired, start with Episodes 1-64 (Shaman King (2001)), then Episodes 1-52 (Shaman King (2021)) and Episodes 1-13 (Shaman King: Flowers). Release order follows air dates and is not the recommended chronological order.
How many episodes is Shaman King?
Shaman King has 129 TV episodes in this order.
Can I skip anything in Shaman King?
Yes. 1 entry is marked optional: Episodes 1-64 (Shaman King (2001)). Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Shaman King finished?
Yes. Shaman King has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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