SK Perfect Edition Vol 1 Italian Preview

Star Comics has updated with a bunch of new information about the upcoming Italian release of the Shaman King Perfect Edition (or Ultimate Edition). The first volume will be released on November 3rd (rather than Oct 27th, as previously posted). New volumes will be released monthly. The finalized cover art is shown on the left.

On the Nanoda a preview and side-by-side comparison of the new changes in the new Perfect Edition. You can view the comparison here. You will notice that there is a new translation, the SFX are left unedited, and notice alot of Takei’s new changes that he added in the Kang Zeng Bang editions.

Interestingly, Viz Media is cited as contributing to the preview of the volume. As of October 2010, Viz has yet to announce their license for an English release of the Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang editions.

Price: € 5.90
Release date: 03-11-2010
Size: 14.5×21, B, 240 pp, b/n e col
Description: SOLO IN FUMETTERIA A grandissima richiesta tornano le avventure di Shaman King in una nuova eccezionale Perfect Edition. Assolutamente irrinunciabile per tutti i fan del maestro Hiroyuki Takei! – Nuova grafica – Nuove copertine a rilievo – Tavole rivedute e corrette dell’autore – Nuovo formato – Pagine a colori – Dialoghi riveduti e corretti Discendente di un’antichissima famiglia di sciamani, Yoh Asakura possiede l’abilità di vedere gli spiriti. Pur desiderando una vita tranquilla, il ragazzo parteciperà allo Shaman Fight, un torneo tra sciamani che ha luogo ogni 500 anni con lo scopo di eleggere lo Shaman King, colui che, unendosi al Grande Spirito, trasformerà la grande distruzione del mondo in una grande rigenerazione. Un’occasione imperdibile per tutti i giovanissimi lettori che ancora non conoscono le appassionanti vicende del giovane sciamano! Uno dei manga più celebri degli ultimi anni ritorna in grande stile per stupirvi nuovamente! A novembre, tutto per voi!

Shaman King Nation will continue to follow this release, and will hope to put together a full comparison once it is released.

Shaman King: Perfect Edition to be Released in Italy

On April 14th, Star Comics, the Italian publisher of “Shaman King” and “Butsu Zone” has announced plans to release “Shaman King: Perfect Edition” in Italy starting in November 2010. This is the Italian translated version of the Shaman King: Kang Zeng Bang editions that were released in Japan in 2008-2009. The Italian release contains everything the original Japanese print had, including the Oversoul covers.

The price for the volumes will be € 5.90, or about $7.99 USD. The original Japanese prints of the volumes were 952 yen, which is just over $10 USD.

It has not been announced at what rate the volumes will be released. The Japanese releases were two volumes a month, until completion. Additionally, it has not been said if this would include the fanbook “Mentalite” or not. However, Star Comics did release both the “Man.Ji.En” and the “Shaman King Fanbook” in Italy, so releasing the “Mentalite” as well, appears likely.

We will follow up on this story as more information is released.

(News tip from Jezzy)

New SK KZB Fanbook: Mantarite info

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Some new information about the third Shaman King fanbook was released in Japan last week. The first came from a Weekly Shonen Jump ad, which can be found to the left. This also advertises the final Shaman King volume, 27, which came out last weekend. Some additional information was also included in the final “The Last Words” insert in the Kang Zeng Bang volume (not to be confused with chapter 300, titled, “the Last Words.”).

A translation by Dit follows for the  ad in “the Last Words:”

This is our response to the enthusiasm of the Kanzenban readers
The complete 3rd Manbook
All of Takei’s personal experience, for you

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Shaman King Kanzenban
The last official guidebook
Mantarite
Released on June 4th (thursday)
A5 (kanzenban size) 1500yen (tax included)
Hiroyuki Takei

(red circle)
It includes two chapters
With more or less
50 pages in total

Redrawn “Shaman King”
Special arc, chapters 1 & 2
The manga is completed, everything has ended, there’s… nothing… more. … Really?
Now, with the complete edition, Takei wholeheartedly will reward you all: the shape of hope.

360 pics + something extra
I know you want to, so let’s number all the characters.
Big poster, A2 size
Front “Everyone Assembles Again!!”
Back “Shaman Fight Record”

A clear sticker sheet too!
“Kang Zeng Bang Spirit”

Compilation of Patch duties
“Shaman Fight in Tokyo 2000: Official Catalog”
Of course, with the winner’s profile! And other many things, such as the tournament schedule and surveys about the participants. This info is a must-read for all the future participants!!

Making of the Kanzenban, “Die Last Words”
Long interview with Hiroyuki Takei, tons of info and a super “afterword”
Yeah, everyone is doing their best with this book!!

※This page isn’t all serious and may look like a joke, but we are releasing this for sure.
Thank you for all your support and cheering.

Can I appear in “Mantarite”?! 《You can send Takei a message》
For more details, go to Mankin Net ⇩

( Sources: WSJ ad from nazoren, scan by andysislands, translations by Dit)

 

Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang Fanbook: Mantarite

Announced on the official Japanese Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang website today was a new Shaman King Fanbook. This fanbook will be entitled “Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang Fanbook: Mantarite.” It will be released in Japan on June 4th. No other information is currently listed at this time about the book.

However, also on the website, you can send a personal message to Takei using their online form. The best messages will be selected and inserted into this new Fanbook. To send a message follow these steps:

  1. Go to http://annex.s-manga.net/shamanking/
  2. Click on the link under Manta
  3. Click on the rounded rectangle with the white text
  4. Type in your name (10 character max)
  5. Type in your message (100 character max)
  6. Click on the rounded rectangle with the white text
  7. Done!

You have until May 8th, 2009 to send in your message!

Prior to the Mantarite, there were two additional books released in Japan. The “Man.Ji.En” and the “Fanbook.” The Mantarite is not a reprint of either of these books, but instead a brand new release. As we get more information about this new book, we’ll update you!

Kang Zeng Bang Out of Stock

The Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang volume reprints are becoming very rare in Japan right now.

At online retailer, bk1, several volumes are currently out of stock. These are volumes 1, 25, and 26. Volume 27 at time of article is on sale and not yet out of stock.

At worldwide online retailer, Amazon.co.jp, even more books are out of stock. Volume 24 is on order from the publisher, volumes 1, 4, 25, and 26. Volume 27 when it first went onto Amazon.co.jp it reached within the top 25 book sales for the day (not just manga, but all books in general). Right now, Amazon.co.jp has stopped accepting pre-orders as they have reached their cap that they will receive from Shueisha.

The Ultimate Kang Zeng Bang Guide will be updated with more information as it becomes discovered. Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang volume 27 is currently on sale in Japan now, but these preliminary sales figures show that this will be a very successful volume in terms of sales.

Kang Zeng Bang Volume 27 Preview

KZB27LQOn April 4th, the final Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang (reprint) volume will be released in Japan. This volume contains all new chapters, and will be the only volume released this month. All prior months had two volumes released at the same time. New chapters were found in volumes 24 and 26. In volume 27, the final volume, it will contain nothing but new chapters, besides possibly chapter 295. Chapter 295 shares the same title as the chapter 285 from the original print “After the Dream” which had not been reprinted up until this point. This chapter may be expanded or altered from it’s original print.

The current titles announced for the volume are as followed (Chapter Number,  Japanese title, English title by Dit)

  • 292: ど根性豆の木 “The Gutsy Beanstalk”
  • 293: 風の真価 “The Real Value of Wind”
  • 294: LAST TEST SHAMAN FIGHT “Last Test Shaman Fight”
  • 295: 夢のあと  “After the Dream”
  • 296: パッチとの遭遇 “Encounter With the Patch”
  • 297: シャーマンキング　GOD　END　PART　Ⅰ “Shaman King God End Part I”
  • 298: シャーマンキング　GOD　END　PART　ⅠⅠ “Shaman King God End Part II”

    • kzb27-wsj_adEarlier in the month, a promotional ad was released in Japan’s Weekly Shonen Jump. This ad also announces that on April 1st, Chapter 292 will be released online for free on the official Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang website in Japanese. Last month, chapter 287 was released in this same method.

    Finally, the cover art, which is shown above in higher detail was released via a flyer.

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    On April 4th, Ultimo chapter 3 will be released in Japan as well with the new JumpSQ issue.

    (Higher Quality cover scan by bleach91)

    March 2009 Releases

    March has a bunch of releases all over the world, from Japan, to the USA, and the UK. So, let’s start where it all comes from, Japan.

    KZB25LQOn March 4th, Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang ( シャーマンキング　完全版 ) volumes 25 and 26 will be released. Each volume will sell for 932yen (plus tax). Volume 25 contains reprints of chapters 267-277, Visionz 4, and Funbari No Uta 4. Chapters 269-277 were originally chapters 267-275 printed in Volume 31.  Chapters 278-279 were originally chapters 276-277 printed in Volume 32. The ISBN is 978-4-08-874227-4 and contains 260 pages.

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    Volume 26 contains chapter 280-286 was originally Chapters 278-284, from Volume 32. Chapter 287 was originally chapter 285, only released in Volume 32, however, this chapter for the Kang Zeng Bang has been rewritten and the original should be discarded as an alternate story. Finally, chapters 287-291 are new chapters only printed in this KZB release. A preview for chapter 288 was released online for free on Feb 28th, 2009 which can be found here. The ISBN is 978-4-08-874228-1 and contains 248 pages.

    The final Shaman King Kang Zeng Bang volume, 27, will be released on April 4th and contain all new chapters and the final conclusion to the Shaman King manga.

    Also in Japan, Ultimo chapter 2 will be released Jump SQ on March 4th as well.

    SK20USASK21USAOn March 2nd, Shaman King volume 20 will be released in the UK in Enlgish. This is the same release as Viz’s English USA release. Volume 21 will be released May 5th and volume 22 on July 6th in the UK.

    On the following day, March 3rd, Shaman King volume 21 will be released in English in the United States by Viz.  Volume 22 wil be released on May 5th, volume 23 on July 7th, and volume 24 on September 1st.

    Kang Zeng Bang Round-up (21-24)

    Back on January 5th, the first two Kang Zeng Bang of 2009 were released. These volumes were 21 and 22. Volume 21 contained chapters 224-234, while volume 22 had 235-245.

    シャーマンキング　完全版 21 & 22

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    Price: 1000yen
    ISBN: 
    Volume 21: 978-4-08-874223-6
    Volume 22: 978-4-08-874224-3

    In volume 22, there were some extra additions as well. First, is the “Visionz” section. This is a page with an image of a character along with a small paragraph about the character. The character is aged several years, and should be in the year 2007, when Funbari Not Uta chapters take place.  Visionz 01, was Horohoro. Starting with volume 22, Funbari No Uta chapter 1 was also included. The remaining Funbari No Uta chapters will be republished in volumes 23-26.

    The sales for these volumes were the highest recorded yet, with 35,174 and 34,827 sales each. This is 10,000 more sales this past month than previous months. The pins connected with these volumes are Gororo and Marco.

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    シャーマンキング　完全版 23& 24

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    Price: 1000yen
    ISBN: 
    Volume 23: 978-4-08-874225-0
    Volume 24: 978-4-08-874226-7

    Volume 23 contains chapter 246-256, relax, Visionz 02, and Funbari No Uta Chapter 2. This Visionz contains Lyserg. Relax is a reprint of the special from the Shaman King Fanbook. Volume 24 contains chapters 257-268, Visionz 03, and Funbari No Uta chapter 3. Visionz 03 is Chocolove. However, in this volume, Chapters 264 and 265 are new chapters created for the KZB only. These chapters contain the Marco and Luchist fight. More information will come in the future about these two chapters when our review copy of volume 24 arrives. The pins connected to these volumes are Ohachiyo and Zelel.

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    The next volumes to be released are volumes 25 and 26, which will be released on March 4th, 2009 in Japan. These volumes will concluded the original published Shaman King chapters, and volume 26 should contain at least one new chapter of the conclusion of Shaman King. This may include a modified version of the originally published chapter 285.

    All of the information in this post can be referenced in the newly updated Ultimate Kang Zeng Bang Guide. Several older volumes now contain additional information since the last version, as listed in the history section of the page. Go check out the page if you haven’t lately!

    BOX-3 reveals new SK ending info

    On December 25th, the third and final box set re-release of the Shaman King anime was released in Japan. For more information about this DVD-box, please refer to the previous mention on this website. However, there is a correction that is needed for that article. Hiroyuki Takei did not attend the roundtable interview, but he was included in a separate interview at a later time. Finally a page was added which introduced some brand new information about the final Shaman King ending. This information can be read by clicking the link below.

    Warning: By clicking this link, you understand that the following can be considered spoilers. All spoilers will be not be visible or readable from the main page. Also, comments by users may contain spoilers. Continue reading →

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