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Release Year1996
Runtime2h 01m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Animation, Adventure
Votes3
DirectorHiroshi Negishi
WritersHiroshi Negishi
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsShadow Skill: The Movie
About Shadow Skill: The Movie
In a war-torn world of deadly conflict, one small group of heroes stand 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... For the 14-year-old Gau Ban, it is time once again to return to the grave of his parents, murdered by bandits when he was just ten. In the company of his adoptive sister Elle Lagu, Gau quickly comes to realize that his journey is more than a pilgrimage, and that his combat abilities as a student of the Karuda School of Martial Arts are about to be pushed to the breaking point! Note: The three OVA episodes together (Sevalle, Septia & Sui Rame) are also sometimes referred to as Shadow Skill: The Movie.
Directed by Hiroshi Negishi, Shadow Skill: The Movie leans on a strong ensemble — Megumi Hayashibara, Yuko Mizutani, Ikue Otani — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1996.
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