Anna tells Yoh about the new tournament to crown the next Shaman King. Ren's sister Jun challenges Yoh to a battle, with Amidamaru as the prize.

The second Shaman Fight begins as Team X-I of the X-Laws take on Egypt's Team Niles. But X-I's newest member is someone Yoh's group knows all too well.

Shaman Yoh Asakura offers to help his new classmate Manta face a notorious thug with the aid of a legendary samurai spirit.

Yoh and Manta encounter the shaman Ren, who shows no mercy when fighting a punk. Furious at Ren's misuse of his powers, Yoh faces him in battle.

Team Ren faces off against Hao's lackeys, Team Tsuchi-gumi. Joco recalls his past with a certain person after being cornered in a desperate situation.

Team Funbari Hot Springs begins their first match versus the Icemen. But Yoh vows to defeat them with one attack thanks to the ultra senji ryakketsu.

Overwhelmed by Faust's new Over Soul, the Icemen crumble under the pressure — then launch a sub-zero counterattack as the end of the match approaches.

Yoh meets with Lyserg for a long-awaited conversation, but others lurking nearby intervene. Finally, X-Laws' team X-III takes on Hao's Hoshi-gumi team.

Yoh watches helplessly as Team X-III desperately fights Hao, who reveals the secret of his birth and his thousand-year history with the Asakura clan.

Ren gains new power after taking on his powerful opponent. As the Shaman Fight continues, Hao's followers begin targeting teams outside the ring.

Bit by bit, Anna and Yoh get closer when they visit the shrine together for New Year's. But Anna's powers bring on a dangerous situation.

Yoh and Matamune arrive at Mt. Osorezan to rescue Anna from the giant demon born from people's hearts, but Yoh only has one shot to save her.

Yoh's path to being Shaman King is over. Ryu and Manta spy on Jeanne's successful resurrection of Ren, which has an unexpectedly powerful side effect.

Horohoro finishes the fight with Brocken's team. Lyserg brings an injured Horohoro to Yoh's team when Peyote attacks with the intent to kill.

Mikihisa's teammates, siblings Ludsev and Seyram, seek revenge against the person who killed their father. But Yoh steps in before it's too late.

Golem's new user goes on a rampage while Ren, Ludsev and the others come up with a plan to bring them back to their senses. Hao gives Opacho a task.

Opacho appears in front of Yoh with a message: Yoh must return to the Shaman Fight or Hao will destroy Golem and the children. What will he decide?

As the Shaman Fight matches enter the final stages, Team Ren faces a fierce battle against The Wisdom Kings, who can nullify a person's Over Soul.

The winner of the Shaman Fight will finally be revealed. Yoh and the others try to stop Hao from joining with the Great Spirit.

During the battle against Kalim, the darkness that has been burdening Horohoro finally comes to light.

The group finally makes it to the final plant where they face Rutherfor, their most formidable opponent yet.

Hao releases the might of his newly acquired powers against Yoh and the others, but the scrappy crew refuses to give up hope.

Yoh's friends are stunned by the revelation about Hao. Later, a mysterious masked man appears before Team Ren with an offer to make them stronger.

Yoh's battle with X-Laws to re-enter the Shaman Fight comes to an end as Luchist Lasso and Jeanne enter the fray. Later, Yoh reveals a plan to beat Hao.

Horohoro clinches the win for Team Ren, meaning their next opponent is Team Funbari Hot Springs. Meanwhile, a dubious group approaches Yoh and others.