Karyu
main character
OVA
5.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Total watch time
- 2 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 26, 2004 – December 26, 2004
- Season
- Spring 2004
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- APPP
- Director
- Yasuhito Kikuchi, Masashi Abe
- Music
- Marco D'Ambrosio
- Age rating
- R18 — Hentai
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 55/100
Estimated watch time
2h
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Ninja79%Rape50%Threesome20%Female Protagonist20%Ships10%
overview details
Synopsis
It is the peaceful Edo period in Japan, and ninjas are hardly needed anymore. Karyu, a particularly skilled ninja, is forced to do work as a hired killer. She is asked to kill a merchant, but when she gets there, she finds that his servant is actually a ninja, who is just as skilled as Karyu. Her name is Uzume. Karyu and Uzume then compete against eachother in a bloody battle for superiority. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Shadow?
Shadow has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 55/100 — 15% of 417 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 758 AniList users who started it, 6.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 606 have finished it.
At about 2 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Hentai — especially historical, ninja.
Continue the story
Read on from Chapter 47 (Vol. 11)
Season 1 + 2 adapted Light Novel Volumes 1-3 / Manga Chapters 1-46 (Oriana Kingdom Arc). Nexus Studio delivered an iconic adaptation with grandiose piano recitals and deadpan comedy.
Manga arc guide →Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Yasuhito Kikuchi
- Director
- Masashi Abe
- Character design
- Shinya Takahashi
- Music
- Marco D'Ambrosio
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Shadow FAQ
How many episodes does Shadow have?
Shadow has 4 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 2 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Shadow?
About 2 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 2 days; at one hour a day, about 2 days.
Is Shadow finished?
Yes. Shadow has finished airing — the final episode aired December 26, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of Shadow?
No sequel is listed for Shadow as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original original story.
Is Shadow based on a manga?
No. Shadow is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Shadow?
Shadow was animated by APPP and directed by Yasuhito Kikuchi and Masashi Abe.