News Shaman King Under Strain
posted on 2004-11-15 13:09 EST
Japanese serialization of Hiroyuki Takei's Shaman King in Shonen Jump has been abruptly halted and publication the final volume (volume 32) of the manga, originally scheduled for December 3rd, has been delayed indefinitely by the publisher. Shueisha is reported to having stated that they will publish the 32nd volume of the series if they receive evidence of demand from approximately 50,000 people.
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