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Shaman King #3
Shaman King. Omnibus, Vol. 3
The action manga bestseller returns, in 600-page editions featuring a remastered translation and new cover art by creator Hiroyuki Takei! Dive into the classic Shonen Jump adventure whose world of mystical spirits and bewitching battles inspired the classic anime.
This volume corresponds to Vol. 7-9 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release!
In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. At Yoh's side is Anna, his coach, fiancée, and a powerful medium in her own right. Sure, it'd be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature...but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so he's going to have to grow up quick!
This volume corresponds to Vol. 7-9 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release!
In a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. At Yoh's side is Anna, his coach, fiancée, and a powerful medium in her own right. Sure, it'd be nice if Yoh had a little more time to train and mature...but the Shaman Fight is only held once every 500 years, so he's going to have to grow up quick!
592 pages, Paperback
First published July 6, 2021
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Hiroyuki Takei
397 books194 followersHiroyuki Takei (武井宏之 Takei Hiroyuki) is a Japanese manga artist, best known as the creator of the manga and anime Shaman King. His brother, Hirofumi Takei (武井宏文) is also a manga-ka.
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December 29, 2021
After reading the first 6 volumes as ebooks on my phone, I am very glad to now have switched over to the physical bind ups – so much easier on the eyes and I get more in one. This book includes volumes 7 to 9 and we see more of the Shaman King competition but also get to explore a bit more character background as we head to China to meet the Tao family. I am loving reading this manga, having loved the anime when I was younger, and this omnibus was particularly great on the nostalgia front but also story front with Ren’s family (one of my favourite subplots) that helps cement his character but also his relationships with the other characters. The pacing and structure is done very well so far this series, with the balance between fights and character moments, and we are soon to enter the Shaman fight proper which will, hopefully, see things step up a notch.
May 1, 2026
1.5 stars
There were a handful of scenes I enjoyed (Yoh and Ren being described as antithetical to each other, like Yin and Yang. Ren being the violent, destructive energy and Yoh the positive, creative energy. That only Yoh's energy can neutralize Ren's negative energy. Brute strength not being enough to defeat Yoh, as he moves like wind or water. And then a handful of funny scenes on the plane to America and falling from the plane).
Aside from that, I felt really...bored? Uninvested?
INDIVIDUAL VOLUME REVIEWS:
* VOLUME 7 *
1 star, did not enjoy.
I just really really dislike Ren as a character, aside from being insanely full of hate, I also find him annoying. I know he gets his redemption arc later, and perhaps I'll grow to appreciate what he stands for as a character, but for now, I do not enjoy scenes with him.
PLOT: Covers the fight with Ren Tao (the last fight of the preliminaries which determines whether Yoh will get to truly participate in the Shaman Fight) almost up to its end. We learn about the idea of pumping more mana into one's Over Soul (which makes the Over Soul stronger but also means if the OS collapses, the fighter loses all of the mana that had been put into it).
* VOLUME 8 *
1 star
Well...I really can't say I enjoyed that. The only parts I enjoyed were the segment right at the beginning where Jun comments that Yoh is the antithesis in energy to Ren, they're like Yin and Yang, and that the only thing that can neutralize Ren's destructive, violent energy is Yoh's positive, creative (in the sense of to create something) energy, and secondly the segment shortly after: "Brute strength isn't enough. He slips through like wind or water".
Aside from those two segments, I found this volume...boring. Actions took place, however I felt so little investment. I didn't see any hint of emotional growth, and while Ren turning to the good side should arguably be the biggest character development in the whole series, I don't feel it's deserved, explained, shown on the page well enough for me to understand or believe it. Random 180 with no justification. In addition to that, so many of the scenes in this particular volume focused on characters I'm just not invested in at best and find annoying at worst (which is, unfortunately, most of the characters in this series so far).
PLOT: Covers the end of the fight between Ren and Yoh (the final fight of the preliminaries), the whole gang reuniting at Yoh's house, a skirmish with Boz (musical instrument-wielding, Buddhist mantra-singing duo) at a shrine, Ryu revealing himself to be a shaman now and a contestant in the Shaman Fight, Ren going to fight and defy his father at their ancestral home in China, and the gang all coming to rescue him after his Dad beats him and locks him up.
* VOLUME 9 *
2.5 stars
I actually quite enjoyed this one, especially the funny scenes on the plane and when falling out of it. (Yoh turning around to look at Hao on the plane and when Hao waves at him, Yoh waving back. Yoh getting nauseated and when Horohoro asks if there's a doctor on the plane, Faust VIII turning around to look at him very intently).
PLOT: Covers Yoh delivering Ren from imprisonment and Ren fighting and defeating his father En, finding out who he thought was his father was in fact his father's oversoul, his mother and grandfather telling of En's obsession with his family's honor pulling him away from their family's original path, everyone's return to Tokyo, Yoh's last night at home, all competing Shamans going to a naval base where the group meet Hao for the first time, flying to the US, and falling out when the plane Oversoul disappears, leaving them in the middle of nowhere to find their way.
There were a handful of scenes I enjoyed (Yoh and Ren being described as antithetical to each other, like Yin and Yang. Ren being the violent, destructive energy and Yoh the positive, creative energy. That only Yoh's energy can neutralize Ren's negative energy. Brute strength not being enough to defeat Yoh, as he moves like wind or water. And then a handful of funny scenes on the plane to America and falling from the plane).
Aside from that, I felt really...bored? Uninvested?
INDIVIDUAL VOLUME REVIEWS:
* VOLUME 7 *
1 star, did not enjoy.
I just really really dislike Ren as a character, aside from being insanely full of hate, I also find him annoying. I know he gets his redemption arc later, and perhaps I'll grow to appreciate what he stands for as a character, but for now, I do not enjoy scenes with him.
PLOT: Covers the fight with Ren Tao (the last fight of the preliminaries which determines whether Yoh will get to truly participate in the Shaman Fight) almost up to its end. We learn about the idea of pumping more mana into one's Over Soul (which makes the Over Soul stronger but also means if the OS collapses, the fighter loses all of the mana that had been put into it).
* VOLUME 8 *
1 star
Well...I really can't say I enjoyed that. The only parts I enjoyed were the segment right at the beginning where Jun comments that Yoh is the antithesis in energy to Ren, they're like Yin and Yang, and that the only thing that can neutralize Ren's destructive, violent energy is Yoh's positive, creative (in the sense of to create something) energy, and secondly the segment shortly after: "Brute strength isn't enough. He slips through like wind or water".
Aside from those two segments, I found this volume...boring. Actions took place, however I felt so little investment. I didn't see any hint of emotional growth, and while Ren turning to the good side should arguably be the biggest character development in the whole series, I don't feel it's deserved, explained, shown on the page well enough for me to understand or believe it. Random 180 with no justification. In addition to that, so many of the scenes in this particular volume focused on characters I'm just not invested in at best and find annoying at worst (which is, unfortunately, most of the characters in this series so far).
PLOT: Covers the end of the fight between Ren and Yoh (the final fight of the preliminaries), the whole gang reuniting at Yoh's house, a skirmish with Boz (musical instrument-wielding, Buddhist mantra-singing duo) at a shrine, Ryu revealing himself to be a shaman now and a contestant in the Shaman Fight, Ren going to fight and defy his father at their ancestral home in China, and the gang all coming to rescue him after his Dad beats him and locks him up.
* VOLUME 9 *
2.5 stars
I actually quite enjoyed this one, especially the funny scenes on the plane and when falling out of it. (Yoh turning around to look at Hao on the plane and when Hao waves at him, Yoh waving back. Yoh getting nauseated and when Horohoro asks if there's a doctor on the plane, Faust VIII turning around to look at him very intently).
PLOT: Covers Yoh delivering Ren from imprisonment and Ren fighting and defeating his father En, finding out who he thought was his father was in fact his father's oversoul, his mother and grandfather telling of En's obsession with his family's honor pulling him away from their family's original path, everyone's return to Tokyo, Yoh's last night at home, all competing Shamans going to a naval base where the group meet Hao for the first time, flying to the US, and falling out when the plane Oversoul disappears, leaving them in the middle of nowhere to find their way.
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April 14, 2025
Shaman King: Omnibus Volume 3 collects Volumes 7–9 of the original manga by Hiroyuki Takei, continuing Yoh Asakura’s path toward the Shaman Fight. As the competition draws closer, the story dives deeper into the backgrounds of key characters and introduces even more powerful shamans.
This volume features intense training, emotional moments, and serious challenges as Yoh and his friends prepare for what lies ahead. We also see the return of familiar faces and the arrival of new enemies who push Yoh’s skills and beliefs to the limit.
What to Expect:
- Deeper character development and backstories
- Exciting pre-Shaman Fight battles
- Stronger emotional themes and moral choices
- More world-building and spiritual lore
The 3-in-1 format continues to offer great value, with clean artwork and a smooth reading experience for fans and newcomers alike.
A compelling and action-packed continuation that blends emotion, spirit battles, and growth—setting the stage for bigger things to come!
This volume features intense training, emotional moments, and serious challenges as Yoh and his friends prepare for what lies ahead. We also see the return of familiar faces and the arrival of new enemies who push Yoh’s skills and beliefs to the limit.
What to Expect:
- Deeper character development and backstories
- Exciting pre-Shaman Fight battles
- Stronger emotional themes and moral choices
- More world-building and spiritual lore
The 3-in-1 format continues to offer great value, with clean artwork and a smooth reading experience for fans and newcomers alike.
A compelling and action-packed continuation that blends emotion, spirit battles, and growth—setting the stage for bigger things to come!
December 22, 2021
The final match of the preliminaries is underway as Yoh faces a rematch with Ren. Once this fight is over, there will be a brief waiting period and then the actual tournament will begin for real. And just before we officially start, our next 'bad guy' makes himself known: Hao.
Another summary for this particular omnibus is Tao Ren goes from enemy to rival via the power of friendship. Also we finally catch back up with Ryu because we accidently left him back in Izumo with Yoh's grandparents. (I also realize I've read chapters 75 and 76 from way back when they were published in Shonen Jump and, once again, I feel old.)
Now on to the Shaman Fight!
This omnibus contains volumes 7 - 9.
This series has 35 volumes.
Another summary for this particular omnibus is Tao Ren goes from enemy to rival via the power of friendship. Also we finally catch back up with Ryu because we accidently left him back in Izumo with Yoh's grandparents. (I also realize I've read chapters 75 and 76 from way back when they were published in Shonen Jump and, once again, I feel old.)
Now on to the Shaman Fight!
This omnibus contains volumes 7 - 9.
This series has 35 volumes.
August 21, 2021
This particular stretch of volumes is a favorite because it's where I had started on the original anime growing up - when they're at Ren's house in China - and it had a lot of evocative imagery (namely a giant head on a dragon's body).
I like this particular story even more now. Gorgeous artwork (Takei's work with landscapes is incredible, as is his character design), and a story about breaking cycles of hatred. Takei's artwork is evolving too at this point. He's getting better at drawing more dynamic fight scenes, although sometimes it still relies on obscuring visual clarity with flashy moves. The designs are more distinctive and culturally informed.
I like this particular story even more now. Gorgeous artwork (Takei's work with landscapes is incredible, as is his character design), and a story about breaking cycles of hatred. Takei's artwork is evolving too at this point. He's getting better at drawing more dynamic fight scenes, although sometimes it still relies on obscuring visual clarity with flashy moves. The designs are more distinctive and culturally informed.
July 31, 2023
I'm realizing I have no idea what point I read up to in Shonen Jump form back in the day. I'm also realizing how many marijuana leaves I bought into believing were Japanese Maple leaves, boy was I a gullible teenager. It's nice how the author was able to do a tournament without it just being mindless violence, you actually care about the character arcs and actually unexpected stuff happens. Some of the depictions lean racist, but for a 90-00s manga, at least they tried to get some diversity.
January 2, 2022
I don't know if its because Its got past the preliminaries in this Omnibus but I feel like I'm into it more. I liked the previous ones but because they were in Omnibus's my enjoyment was lowered slightly but this one not so much.
Plus meeting Hoa was Intresting in the manga version
Plus meeting Hoa was Intresting in the manga version
June 29, 2021
When you find out your dad isn't a giant Muppet god of death that looks like an inflated Chinese Necromancer Doctor Eggman and is actually just a guy <<<<<<<
July 16, 2021
Two brilliant fights (Yoh vs Ren and Yoh and Ren vs Tao En) and a wonderful re-introduction to the Patch tribe. Great reminder of how inventive Shaman King was!
August 9, 2021
Many unexpected twists, better than the first 6 volumes
September 2, 2021
Retake the family name without hate.
January 10, 2022
The more I read, the better it gets. Truly a classic.
July 2, 2022
10/10
Officially addicted and in love with this.
Officially addicted and in love with this.
August 16, 2022
Best volume yet! Story is picking up! Meet all the competition at the Shaman competition!
August 12, 2024
I really enjoyed reading this book and I adored the illustrations. Loved the plot and and I also was amused by the cliffhangers at the end of each volumes. Definitely recommend!!!
December 20, 2024
Really good manga
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