This is my opinion on Shaman King, with the new ending, not the "it was a dream" ending from when the Manga was cut.

Shaman King is one of my favourites. The premise is unique, the characters are very well developed, and I really dig the mangaka's art. The story sets an atmosphere very well, and easily pulls you in.

Additionally, I appreciate the balanced development of the characters strengths. It is often suspenseful, and the outcome was never predictable. Overall, I enjoyed this 10/10.

Story 9/10: Like previously mentioned, it has a unique premise that lends itself to a good story. Each moment flows together well. It is smart, where I rarely found any "manufactured" conflicts or "plot armor" devices. Fights are written well also.

Art 9/10: The beginning may be a bit dated, but its still great looking. Definitely cleans up near the middle. I've heard some people being critical of Takei's art, but you can decide for yourself.

Character 8/10: While there may be some shonen character tropes, I found that the characters were strong. the motivations and back-stories were enticing, and some of the histories provided are amazing.

Overall 9/10