Shirou Sumiya
main character
SPECIAL
5.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- special
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 24 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 27, 2010
- Season
- Spring 2010
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Makoto Yamada
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Estimated watch time
0h 24m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Super Power79%Calligraphy79%Youkai70%Guns40%
overview details
Synopsis
The story is set during the turbulent years of the shogunate, as dark forces try to undermine the shogun's power in Edo-era Tokyo. Shirou Sumiya is the leader of the "Way of the Paper Drawing" clan which captures the chaos of the struggles with rapid brush strokes. Sumiya is summoned to Edo, and his disciples, who have extraordinary powers in their secret drawing techniques, become part of the ensuring battles with giant drawn creatures. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Shoka?
Shoka has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 53/100 — 8% of 643 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 929 AniList users who started it, 2.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 862 have finished it.
At about 24 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Fantasy — especially historical, super power, calligraphy, youkai.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Makoto Yamada
- Character design
- Hirokazu Kojima
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
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Shoka FAQ
How many episodes does Shoka have?
Shoka has 1 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 24 minutes in total.
Is Shoka finished?
Yes. Shoka has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2010.
Is there a season 2 of Shoka?
No sequel is listed for Shoka as of October 2026.
Is Shoka based on a manga?
No. Shoka is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.