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- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 15 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- September 21, 1996 – November 21, 1996
- Season
- Fall 1996
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Zero G Room
- Director
- Hiroshi Negishi
- Original creator
- Megumu Okada
- Music
- Osamu Tezuka
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
Estimated watch time
1h 15m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Revenge79%Martial Arts60%Found Family60%Shounen50%Gore20%Demons20%Male Protagonist20%Female Protagonist20%
OVAFINISHED1996 FALL6.1 / 10 AniList score
Shadow Skill: The Movie
影技 SHADOW SKILL• Eigi: SHADOW SKILL (1996)
Synopsis
In a war torn world of deadly conflict, one small group of heroes stands against the forces of darkness, armed only with two weapons—their unswerving dedication to good and the superhuman martial art known as the Shadow Skill... (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Shadow Skill: The Movie?
Shadow Skill: The Movie has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 61/100 — 27% of 491 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #14 highest-rated anime of 1996, and #30 most popular anime of 1996 on AniList.
Of the 959 AniList users who started it, 4.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 795 have finished it.
At about 1 h 15 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Fantasy — especially revenge, martial arts, found family.
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
- Director
- Hiroshi Negishi
- Music
- Osamu Tezuka
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Shadow Skill: The Movie is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Eigi: SHADOW SKILL (1995)
- Optional extras: Eigi: SHADOW SKILL
Related entries
If you like Shadow Skill: The Movie
Shadow Skill: The Movie FAQ
How many episodes does Shadow Skill: The Movie have?
Shadow Skill: The Movie has 3 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 1 h 15 min in total.
Is Shadow Skill: The Movie finished?
Yes. Shadow Skill: The Movie has finished airing — the final episode aired November 21, 1996.
Is there a season 2 of Shadow Skill: The Movie?
Yes — the story continues in Eigi: SHADOW SKILL (1995).
Where do I start Shadow Skill: The Movie?
Start here: Shadow Skill: The Movie is the first entry, followed by Eigi: SHADOW SKILL.
Is Shadow Skill: The Movie based on a manga?
No. Shadow Skill: The Movie is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Shadow Skill: The Movie?
Shadow Skill: The Movie was animated by Zero G Room and directed by Hiroshi Negishi.