Gau Ban
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OVA
6.1
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0h 51m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
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Shounen50%
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Synopsis & Story
In this OVA, the story of Gau's history with his adopted sister and the secrets that make up the shadow skill unfold. The pair make their annual return to the gravesite of Gau's parents, where his growth and progress as a warrior can be exhibited for them. Gau has come along way in his training as a Sevalle under Elle's mentorship, but there are those who wish to find a way of eliminating them, just waiting for the right opportunity to mount a deadly attack. As the travellers make their journey, their family bonds and skill will be tested. Opponents are many, and battles are fierce, but Gau's training also entails taking on his sister in battle, and fully embracing the skills he must learn to defeat his ultimate opponent.
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Eigi: SHADOW SKILL: should you watch it?
At a glance
Eigi: SHADOW SKILL has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 61/100 — 31% of 556 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #18 highest-rated anime of 1995, and #19 most popular anime of 1995 on AniList.
Of the 1K AniList users who started it, 3.4% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 886 have finished it.
At about 51 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Fantasy.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Shadow Skill: The Movie (1996)
- Optional extras: Jokoshima Waza Jadou Sugiru
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Megumu Okada
- Director
- Hiroshi Negishi
- Character design
- Toshinari Yamashita
Eigi: SHADOW SKILL FAQ
- How many episodes does Eigi: SHADOW SKILL have?
- Eigi: SHADOW SKILL has 1 episodes of about 51 minutes each, roughly 51 minutes in total.
- Is Eigi: SHADOW SKILL finished?
- Yes. Eigi: SHADOW SKILL has finished airing — the final episode aired October 25, 1995.
- Is there a season 2 of Eigi: SHADOW SKILL?
- No sequel is listed for Eigi: SHADOW SKILL as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- What should I watch before Eigi: SHADOW SKILL?
- Watch Shadow Skill: The Movie first — Eigi: SHADOW SKILL is a direct sequel.
- Is Eigi: SHADOW SKILL based on a manga?
- Yes. Eigi: SHADOW SKILL adapts the manga by Megumu Okada.
- Who animated Eigi: SHADOW SKILL?
- Eigi: SHADOW SKILL was animated by Magic Bus and Zero G Room and directed by Hiroshi Negishi.