Shakugan no Shana

灼眼のシャナ

2005–2012 25 min 3 Seasons 72 Episodes

★ 7.4 / 10 104 ratings

Action & AdventureAnimationDramaSci-Fi & FantasyComedy

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Synopsis

Murdered by a demonic being, 15-year-old Yuji Sakai has his life force replaced by a flame that dims with each day. When the flame dies, no one will remember he was ever alive. This is how he meets Shana: a warrior with a burning sword, and the will of a god as her guide. The two form a bond as Yuji becomes Shana’s accomplice in her battles to keep the balance between the ordinary world and hers.

About

Shakugan no Shana premiered on October 6, 2005. It falls under the Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy genres. The series has aired across 3 seasons and 72 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on tvk, Tokyo MX, MBS. and concluded its run on March 23, 2012.

Why viewers enjoy Shakugan no Shana

Shakugan no Shana targets fans of Action & Adventure anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy elements. This combination of Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Shakugan no Shana was animated by J.C.STAFF, Showgate, Cosmic Ray, and broadcast on tvk, Tokyo MX, MBS.

Critical reception

Shakugan no Shana holds a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 104 user reviews on TMDB, a solid score that signals a stable, dedicated viewership.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Shakugan no Shana include: magic, supernatural, high school, romance, school, demon, super power, seinen. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

Satoshi Hino
Rie Kugimiya
Masashi Ebara
Hitomi Nabatame
Mitsuo Iwata
Mamiko Noto
Kenta Miyake
Junko Minagawa
Shizuka Itoh
Ayako Kawasumi

Production credits

Direction: Takashi Watanabe · Shigeru Ueda · Noriaki Akitaya
Writing: Yashichirou Takahashi · Yasuko Kobayashi

Release dates

Premiered

October 6, 2005

Last aired

March 23, 2012

Seasons & episodes

Season1

Season I

October 6, 2005·24episodes

Season2

Season II

October 5, 2007·24episodes

Shana and Alastor — the Lord of the Crimson Realm — continue to do battle with the Guze no Tomogaras, who are trying to steal the Power of Existence from mortals. In the last battle, Yūji is revealed to be a mystes, a torch with nearly unlimited Power of Existence. Since the Tomogaras want to capture Yūji and use him to upset the balance of the Realm, Shana resolves to protect Yūji. Yūji then vows to join Shana in her fight.

Season3

Season III (Final)

October 8, 2011·24episodes

Both Shana and Kazumi stand at their respective locations waiting for Yuji to meet with one of them, only to discover that Yuji has disappeared, with not even the slightest evidence of his existence left behind. All is not lost however, as the letters the two of them sent to him still give hope of Yuji's continued existence. As Shana and company search for answers on Yuji's whereabouts, they soon find the truth staring back at them when Yuji reappears in front of them as the leader of Bal Masqué. Left with little choice, Shana must now confront her most unlikely adversary on the battlefield in her toughest challenge yet.