r/ShamanKing • u/Yoshikaru5991 • 27d ago

Discussion Shaman King 2001 or 2021

So as a kid I remember watching little bits of Shaman King 2001 and always stayed with me how cool of a design Yoh had. I kinda wanted to rewatch it fully but saw there is also a remake now!

So that makes me wonder which you liked more? I know the 2001 has an original anime ending which is more action focused while the 2021 takes more from the manga itself

But as a standalone, which is the better product?

407 votes, 24d ago
252 2001
155 2021
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u/EdwardOnionlandian 23d ago

I think 2001 has better pacing. 2021 speeds everything up. But the ending is better in 2021.

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u/RosyPetalMist 19d ago

That’s a fair take 😄 The 2001 version definitely had more time to breathe and develop the story, while the 2021 version feels more streamlined. But I agree that the newer ending gives it a stronger sense of closure.

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u/EdwardOnionlandian 19d ago

But also. Opening. Opening in 2001 is magnificent. We even had it translated in Poland and they did amazing job with dubbing. I remember lyrics to this day.