Gau Ban
main character
OVA
4.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Total watch time
- 1 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 10, 2004
- Season
- Winter 2004
- Source
- Original story
- Original creator
- Megumu Okada
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 45/100
Estimated watch time
1h
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Full CGI79%Shounen50%
OVAFINISHED2004 WINTER4.5 / 10 AniList score
SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu
SHADOW SKILL ～クルダ流交殺法の秘密～
Synopsis
The story takes place in warrior kingdom where a deadly martial art called Shadow Skill is practiced to defend the continued existence of the kingdom. Dreaming of becoming an invincible warrior one day, like the legendary warrior named Scar Face who has defeated 2,000 opponents, the boy named Gau Ban trains hard with his older adopted sister Elle who has mastered Shadow Skill. A deadly combat breaks out when a rogue pack of intruders suddenly assaults the castle to steal a box that contains a secret... (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu?
SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 45/100 — 6% of 170 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 344 AniList users who started it, 6.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 270 have finished it.
At about 1 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Fantasy — especially full cgi.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Megumu Okada
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Eigi: SHADOW SKILL (1998)
Related entries
SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu FAQ
How many episodes does SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu have?
SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu has 1 episodes of about 60 minutes each, roughly 1 hours in total.
Is SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu finished?
Yes. SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu has finished airing — the final episode aired February 10, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu?
No sequel is listed for SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu as of October 2026.
What should I watch before SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu?
Watch Eigi: SHADOW SKILL first — SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu is a direct sequel.
Is SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu based on a manga?
No. SHADOW SKILL: Kurudaryuu Kousatsuhou no Himitsu is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.