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Shaman King officially has a new series in the works. Hiroyuki Takei's Shaman King is a cult classic shōnen which has over time received two sequels in Shaman King: Flowers and Shaman King: The Super Star. The series stands as one of the most unique battle shōnen available today, in part due to Takei's interest in nonviolence and Buddhism. It follows the story of a shaman boy, Yoh Asakura, who fights to become Shaman King—effectively a god—alongside his young fiancée, renowned spirit medium Asakura Anna.

The series has an undeniable charm, tracing Yoh and Anna's steps as they gather a troupe of friends (flesh and spirit alike), eventually taking the confrontation with Yoh's brother, Hao, as a priority. Shaman King has maintained a steady following since its initial debut in 1998. Starting with the sequel series, Shaman King Flowers, focus has shifted to Yoh and Anna's son, Hana.

Chainsaw Man is Tatsuki Fujimoto's most famous ongoing work, although with other acclaimed projects before and since then, including Fire Punch, Goodbye, Eri, and Look Back (recently adapted into a successful anime movie) he's amassed an adoring following. However, Fujimoto's work has not only shaped the readers' perception of his idiosyncratic style over the years, but also the careers of many other mangaka. The Chainsaw Man creator had incredible assistants behind him, including Tatsuya Endo, Oto Tda, Yuji Kaku, Yukinobu Tatsu, and Tohru Kuramori.

Chainsaw Man has become a global phenomenon, selling over 28 million copies. Fujimoto's many assistants have also gone on to create stories and attain impressive presences in the manga scene, with massive hit anime to many of their credit. While this is not an unusual phenomenon, the impressive number of assistants to Tatsuki Fujimoto who have gone on to create other successful manga is fascinating to explore.

The 30th anniversary should be a grand celebration for any series. Although, the same can’t be said about Rurouni Kenshin, given its creator’s controversial track record. A few years back, Nobuhiro Watsuki landed himself in some serious controversies. His actions were severe enough to have charges placed against him.

Rurouni Kenshin (2023) | Credits: Liden Films

With a recent development, many renowned mangaka including Eiichiro Oda and Masashi Kishimoto are at the brunt of severe backlash for associating with Watsuki. Their association could be labeled as a mere obligatory gesture, but that doesn’t seem to be the case entirely.

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Nobuhiro Watsuki was convicted of the possession of child pornography in 2018. The repercussions he faced included a fine of $ 1500 approximately and a brief hiatus on the serialization of the Hokkaido Arc of Rurouni Kenshin. Most...

Disclaimer: Original Rurouni Kenshin creator and artist Nobuhiro Watsuki was convicted of possessing child pornography in 2018. Cbr does not condone Watsuki's past actions or support his ongoing work.

Anime fans are noting that Tite Kubo, the writer and artist of Bleach, is not involved in an anniversary project at Shonen Jump that honors a controversial manga author. Despite Nobuhiro Watsuki's 2017 arrest and 2018 conviction for possessing child pornography, Shonen Jump and most of its top creators will celebrate Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin series for its 30th anniversary.

According to the Shonen Jump News account on X (formerly Twitter), a 30th anniversary exhibition for Rurouni Kenshin will be held in Kyoto, Japan. The anniversary event will feature original artwork from the series and commemorative illustrations by numerous Shonen Jump creators. Among the list of highly regarded Shonen Jump artists are Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Gege Akutami (Jujutsu Kaisen), Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) and Kohei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia). However,...

As the 30th anniversary of Rurouni Kenshin approaches on Oct 4, 2024, 38 prominent manga creators, including Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Yoshihiro Togashi (Hunter x Hunter), Gege Akutami (Jujutsu Kaisen), and Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto), will contribute color illustrations to mark the occasion.

The list of manga creators that are contributing to Rurouni Kenshin‘s 30th anniversary celebrations are as follows:

Eiichiro Oda (One Piece) Hirohiko Araki (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) Gege Akutami (Jujutsu Kaisen) Takehiko Inoue (Slam Dunk) Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) Yoshihiro Togashi (Hunter x Hunter) Kohei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia) Yusuke Murata (One Punch Man – as illustrator) Yoichi Takahashi (Captain Tsubasa) Yūki Tabata (Black Clover) Hideaki Sorachi (Gintama) Takeshi Obata (Death Note) Naoya Matsumoto (Kaiju No. 8) Takeshi Konomi (The Prince of Tennis) Sui Ishida (Tokyo Ghoul) Daisuke Ashihara (World Trigger) Yūsei Matsui (Assassination Classroom) Tenya Yabuno (Inazuma Eleven) Hiroyuki Takei (Shaman King) Kaiu Shirai & Posuka Demizu (The Promised Neverland) Tsukasa Hojo (City Hunter...

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is among the Big Three, and for good reason. One Piece has been serialized longer than both Bleach and Naruto and is still the most popular ongoing Shonen manga out there. Despite the popularity and fanfare, Eiichiro Oda has had to face criticism for his manga.

Fans often complain about Eiichiro Oda’s art style in One Piece. At first glance, the panels look a bit overburdened; however, all the details are absolutely necessary in One Piece. The author has been compared to Masashi Kishimoto and Tite Kubo as their art styles are apparently more aesthetically pleasing than Oda’s. Despite all the comparisons, there is only one rival who truly sticks out in Eiichiro Oda’s mind.

Eiichiro Oda Admits He Can’t Measure Up To Shaman King’s Author Shaman King | Credits: Kodansha

In an interview, Eiichiro Oda was asked between all his...

Manga creator Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is set to welcome back some very special characters in its upcoming chapter with a surprising and heartwarming twist. Oda, known for his intricate storytelling and vast world-building, is reaching back to his roots to pay homage to his early days as a manga artist. This development has sent waves of excitement through the One Piece fandom and the wider manga community.

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The official preview for the next chapter reveals that Oda will be reintroducing pirate characters he first drew 27 years ago, long before the series became a global phenomenon. This offers fans a unique glimpse into Oda’s past, and serves as a touching tribute to the friendships and experiences that shaped one of the most influential manga creators of our time.

Nostalgic Return to Eiichiro Oda’s Roots Nobuhiro Watsuki creator of Rurouni Kenshin | Vizmedia

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The proper implementation of the concept of legacy is a challenging affair in Shounen manga, as is seen in some of the immensely popular titles like Naruto and Dragonball Z. Most often, the weight of the fan favorite iconic characters burdens their legacy immensely, thereby hindering their growth as individual characters. Thankfully, that’s not the case in Shaman King: Flowers, a spin-off and sequel to the original Shaman King created by Hiroyuki Takei, that focuses on the future of the series by charting the journey of Hana Asakura, the son of legendary shaman duo Yoh Asakura and Anna Kyoyama. The series relies on the world-building established in the original series but doesn’t let go of the sense of individuality it has managed to create for itself.

The first twelve episodes of Shaman King: Flowers mainly work as an introduction to Hana’s world, bringing in new characters—legacies...

Featuring "Turn the World" by Nana Mizuki ( Tomodachi Game Op) and "Dear Pantalei" by Sumire Uesaka ( TenPuru Ed), respectively, the creditless versions of supernatural action anime Shaman King Flowers ' opening and ending theme sequences are now available to watch below. Related: Chained Soldier TV Anime Unleashes Creditless Opening Theme Video Based on the sequel manga by Hiroyuki Takei, Takeshi Furuta ( Double Decker! Doug & Kirill ) directs Shaman King Flowers at studio Bridge, with series composition by Shoji Yonemura, character designs by Mayuko Yamamoto and music by Yuki Hayashi ( My Hero Academia ). Netflix aired the first Shaman King anime reboot in 2021 and 2022. Kodansha USA, which publishes the manga's official Shaman King Flowers English version, describes the series: The action returns in this brand-new sequel to Shaman King! Hana Asakura finds that being the son of Yoh & Anna Asakura isn't all it's cracked up to be, and his boredom has him itching for any kind of excitement.

“Shāman King Flowers”, the Japanese manga comics series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Takei will premiere a new season of an anime TV series adaptation, January 9, 2024 on Netflix:

‘…’Flowers” follows a post-tournament world in which ‘Hana Asakura’ finally gets a chance to prove himself as a worthy ‘shaman’.

“While his parents travel the world Hana is bored beyond belief under the watchful eyes of ‘Tamao’ and ‘Ryu’…”

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Shaman King: Flowers has released a new trailer for its upcoming anime series adaptation, also revealing an official release date.

The video offers fans a glimpse of the Shaman King sequel, with the trailer including snippets of Shaman King: Flowers' animation and a sample of the show's theme song, "Turn the World." The opening is notably once again performed by well-known singer and voice actor Nana Mizuki, who is set to reprise her role as Tamao Tamamura in the upcoming series.

Final Issue of Shonen Magazine Edge Reveals Fate of Shaman King, Otaku Elf and Other Titles

Much of the old cast from Shaman King are similarly expected to return for Shaman King: Flowers, which is scheduled to premiere on Jan. 9, 2024. A previous trailer announced voice actors Megumi Hayashibara, Katsuyuki Konishi and Minami Takayama are set to reprise their roles as Anna Asakura, Amidamaru and Hao Asakura, respectively. Yoko Hikasa,...

A popular Kodansha publication is ending, sending several manga series elsewhere.

Shonen Magazine Edge has now published its final issue, with the cessation of the title originally announced in August 2023. The shonen manga magazine began publication in 2015, with its first issue being marked by a new series from Hiroyuki Takei, the creator of Shaman King. The current iteration of the long-running franchise, Shaman King The Super Star, was one of the biggest titles being published in Shonen Magazine Edge. Thankfully, it and the magazine's numerous other works will find new homes in different Kodansha titles, as revealed by Comic Natalie.

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According to the Japanese website, the following manga will be relocated to the Comic Days app:

Otaku Elf by Akihiko Higuchi (starts on Dec. 20) Ah, Sore Pon Desu! by Kentauloss (starts on Dec. 13) I Got...

“Shāman King Flowers”, the Japanese manga comics series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Takei will premiere a new season of an anime TV series adaptation, January 2024 on Netflix:

‘…’Flowers” follows a post-tournament world in which ‘Hana Asakura’ finally gets a chance to prove himself as a worthy ‘shaman’.

“While his parents travel the world Hana is bored beyond belief under the watchful eyes of ‘Tamao’ and ‘Ryu’…”

Click the images to enlarge…

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Shaman King: Flowers, the sequel to the 2021 anime reboot of Shaman King, has released its first trailer.

On YouTube, the King Amusement Creative official channel uploaded the first official footage of the Shaman King: Flowers anime. Based on the manga by series creator Hiroyuki Takei, Shaman King: Flowers continues the adventures of the Asakura family. 13-year-old Hana Asakura, the son of Yoh and Anna Asakura, is growing up to be a rude and lazy kid. However, Hana's boredom with everyday life starts to change when members of the branch Asakura Family challenge him and his dad for control of the main house.

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The Shaman King: Flowers anime trailer also revealed the show's new and returning voice cast. The main cast are Yōko Hikasa as Hana Asakura, Katsuyuki Konishi as Amidamaru, Sumire Uesaka as Alumi Niumbirch, Shun Horie as Yohane Asakura,...

“Shāman King Flowers”, the Japanese manga comics series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Takei will premiere a new season of an anime TV series adaptation, January 2024 on Netflix:

‘…’Flowers” follows a post-tournament world in which ‘Hana Asakura’ finally gets a chance to prove himself as a worthy ‘shaman’.

“While his parents travel the world Hana is bored beyond belief under the watchful eyes of ‘Tamao’ and ‘Ryu’…”

Click the images to enlarge…

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The Inner Sailor Guardians shine in a new promotional video for Sailor Moon Cosmos that showcases their beautiful transformations.

Posted to the official YouTube channel for the classic series, the trailer sees Sailors Venus, Mercury, Mars and Jupiter become powerful magical girls and highlights each warrior's respective element. It also confirms the Japanese premiere dates for the movie duo; Sailor Moon Cosmos Part 1 will debut on June 9, followed by Part 2 on June 30. The international release dates for the two movies have not been confirmed at the time of writing.

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Sailor Moon Cosmos' Pretty Eternal Winged Sailor Moon Reveal

Last month, a clip that showcases the stunning transformation of protagonist Usagi Tsukino from an ordinary middle student into the winged Eternal Sailor Moon dropped to hype the upcoming film duology. Feather, rainbow colors and lunar imagery feature throughout the short video, with...

The room was packed for Viz Media’s Shonen Jump panel, which took place at 10:30 am in Room 10. The company announced two new series: Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro’s Toriko, about a “gourmet hunter” of the same name who apparently tracks down the most dangerous and tasty beasts, which he sells to exclusive restaurants; meanwhile, the metafictional Bakuman from Death Note creators Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata promises to shed light on that most mysterious of arts, producing manga. Both began running in the Japanese magazine Shonen Jump Weekly in 2008 and are still ongoing.

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However, the star attractions of the panel were Hiroyuki Takei (Shaman King) and Stan Lee-- yes, That Stan Lee, not some Japanese guy with the same name-- co-creators of Shonen Jump’s new manga, Ultimo, which is making its English debut in the July issue. The story concerns two robot boys,...