New Shaman King Flowers Trailer: How, When & Where To Watch The Video, Online Link And More
In a thrilling announcement that has set anime enthusiasts abuzz, the Shaman King franchise has revealed an upcoming sequel that promises to captivate fans once again. On Monday, August 14, 2023, the official Twitter account for the Shaman King anime series shared the news of a television adaptation of the sequel manga, titled “Flowers.” Alongside this exciting reveal, an engaging 75-second promotional video introduced viewers to the array of characters that will grace the screens.
Shaman King’s Floral Continuation
The Flowers manga, initially introduced in April 2012 in Shueisha’s Jump X magazine, flourished for over two years before concluding in October 2014. Serving as a direct sequel to the beloved original Shaman King anime, which graced the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump from June 1998 to August 2004, both series are the brainchild of the talented Hiroyuki Takei.
A Glimpse into the Past and Present
The roots of the Shaman King franchise can be traced back to its first television anime adaptation in July 2001, a run that extended for 64 episodes, culminating in September 2002. Subsequently, a reimagining of the series debuted in April 2021 and continued its enthralling tale until April 2022, comprising a total of 52 episodes. This latter adaptation is available for global streaming on the Netflix platform.
Upcoming Delights: Shaman King: Flowers Sequel Series
Eagerly anticipated by fans, the Shaman King: Flowers sequel series is poised to grace Japanese broadcast television screens in January 2024. Notably, the announcement divulged an ensemble cast that includes Ami Koshimizu as Luca Asakura, Kentaro Ito as Daikyo Oboro, Kenta Miyake as Ryuji Ichihara, and Chihiro Ueda as Namaha.
Familiar Faces and New Stars Unite
Among the returning cast members are Nana Mizuki as Tamao Tamamura, Takumu Miyazono as Ponchi, Noriaki Kanze as Konchi, Masahiko Tanaka as Ryunosuke Umemiya, and Wataru Takagi as Tokagero. The upcoming Flowers anime will also feature Yoko Hikasa as Hana Asakura, Katsuyuki Konishi as Amidamaru, Sumire Uesaka as Alumi Niumbirch, Shun Horie as Yohane Asakura, Michiko Kaiden as Gakko Ibuki, and Romi Park as Tao Men.
Behind the Scenes Magic
Behind the curtain, Takeshi Furuta returns to direct the anime at Studio Bridge. Script duties remain in the capable hands of Shoji Yonemura. Mayuko Yamamoto steps into the role of character designer, succeeding Satohiko Sano. The creative team also comprises individuals such as Toshiumi Iizumi and Satoshi Mutsuda for Over Soul Design and Prop Design respectively. Other members include Jin’ya Kimura for Art Direction, Natsuko Otsuka as Color Key Artist, Teruyuki Kawase as Compositing Director of Photography, and Kumiko Sakamoto for Editing, among others.
A Blossoming Franchise: Beyond Flowers
The Flowers anime marks just the first installment of Takei’s two-part sequel series. The second part, titled “The Super Star,” initiated its manga serialization in 2018 but encountered a hiatus in September 2021, leaving fans eager for its return.
As anticipation builds for the forthcoming Shaman King: Flowers, fans of the franchise are left with eager hearts and the promise of a dynamic continuation to a beloved saga. The sequel, poised to unfold on screens in early 2024, carries the weight of expectations while also ushering in new horizons for the Shaman King universe. With its rich history and promising future, the Shaman King series continues to thrive, captivating generations of enthusiasts with its captivating blend of adventure, friendship, and supernatural intrigue.
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