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Shaman King Vol. 14

武井 宏之

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Shaman King Vol. 14

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by 武井 宏之

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Leaves clash and spirits roar as Yoh Asakura faces off against a powerful enemy in the heat of battle. His connection with the spirit world is put to the ultimate test when an unexpected challenger appears. What will happen when the boundary between the living and the dead starts to blur?

Quick Assessment

Shaman King Vol. 14 continues the story of Yoh Asakura, a shaman who communicates with gods, spirits, and the dead. This volume features intense battles and supernatural themes appropriate for teens aged 13 and up, with some fantasy violence typical of manga in this genre. Parents should be aware of the graphic novel format and action-driven plot.

Why we rated Shaman King Vol. 14 11MP

Shaman King Vol. 14 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 200 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Shaman King Vol. 14 works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Shaman King Vol. 14 as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Shaman King Vol. 14 explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, and supernatural — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

200 pages
ISBN
9781421514758
Pages
200
Publisher
VIZ Media LLC
Published
January 1, 2008
Type
Fiction
Language
JA

Subjects

Graphic Novels-MangaGraphic NovelsMangaComics & Graphic NovelsCartoons and ComicsFantasyGhostsJunior High School StudentsContestsShamansComic Books, StripsComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, FantasyTokyo