Shaman King Omnibus 8 (Vol. 22-24) - Paperback

by Hiroyuki Takei (Author)

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. 22-24 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release!

Yoh's withdrawal ensures Ren's resurrection, but deadly battles and loss of lives continue. When Ryu is slain in a retaliatory attack by Hao's minions, he encounters the godly Gandhara, who have the power to resurrect the dead. Then, in another fatal conflict, Ludsev incites his golem to kill Joco, avenging his father's murder. Joco lands in Hell, atones for his past, and obtains a powerful new Over Soul. Meanwhile, Hao insists that Yoh return to the Shaman Fight--or else! Yoh can't refuse, but this will enrage the X-Laws. Will he renege on a promise and throw his hat back in the ring?

Author Biography

After starting out as an assistant on the samurai manga Rurouni Kenshin, Hiroyuki Takei in 1998 created Shaman King, which would go on to become a smash hit Shonen Jump adventure with an anime adaptation broadcast on Fox. Its success led to three spinoff and sequel manga. His cited influences include Osamu Tezuka, Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal, and Mike Mignola's Hellboy.