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Shadow Skill

TV·1998–1998·1 season, 26 episodes·TV Tokyo·Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy·25m·Created by Megumu Okada

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Sevalle, an elite breed whose mastery of martial arts has made them legendary. But for the 59th Sevalle, Elle Ragu, a.k.a. Shadow Skill, being a legend is shaping up to be something of a drag. After all, adventure alone doesn't pay the rent, and living check to check takes its toll on even the fiercest warrior. Strong as an ox and stubborn as a mule she may be, but it's drinking like a fish that usually gets Elle in trouble. And as she travels alongside her brother Gau, leaving property damage and unpaid bar-tabs in their wake, a new threat looms on the horizon: spies from the kingdom of Solfan have entered the picture, and Kuruda seems to be headed for war...

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Episodes by season

Season0126Episodes1998AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Shadow Skill S01E01The Power of My Blow has No Equal!July 2, 1998Elle and Gau were in the mountain heading towards Kuruda when they saved the caravan camp from bandits.
  2. S01E02Shadow Skill S01E02DuelistsJuly 9, 1998The fighting competition is held in Kuruda, and Elle participates in the fight. People know her only as Elle Ragu but not as the 59th Sevall
  3. S01E03Shadow Skill S01E03Phantom's KeepsakeJuly 16, 1998The members of the Demon Hunting Unit Phantom get wiped out by a ferocious Demon Beast called "King of the Moon."
  4. S01E04Shadow Skill S01E04What My Father Left MeJuly 23, 1998Because of Elle's drinking habit, Elle and the others are broke and deep in debt as usual, so they find a job at the inn called "Green Octop
  5. S01E05Shadow Skill S01E05Proud BattlefieldJuly 30, 1998Now that the Phantom's been wiped out, and Kyuo is the only survivor, she's responsible for all the unfinished jobs that are still in contra
  6. S01E06Shadow Skill S01E06White and Black FlashAugust 6, 1998King of Kuruda, Iba Sutra tells Lohengreen (Lo) that there's a young man who'll be worthy of the Sevalle's title one day.
  7. S01E07Shadow Skill S01E07Destined ConfrontationAugust 13, 1998Folli and Elle seem to be very close, and even others think they're just like real sisters. But there's a dark past behind their friendship.
  8. S01E08Shadow Skill S01E08Dangerous Human Weapon. To the NorthAugust 20, 1998Elle and Gau are on the way to the Holy City of Julianess so Elle can attend the Ceremony of the Four Devas. Elle tells Gau she's contemplat
  9. S01E09Shadow Skill S01E09Violent Bombing of the Holy CityAugust 27, 1998The temptation to fight erupts at the opening ceremony when a girl dressed in a cat outfit starts trouble. Confrontation is strictly prohibi
  10. S01E10Shadow Skill S01E10Clash of White and BlackSeptember 3, 1998Lo visits Green Octopus Leg Inn, where Elle and the others help Feolina, However, hanging out at the bar isn't the reason for his appearance
  11. S01E11Shadow Skill S01E11InvasionSeptember 10, 1998The war between Solfan and Kuruda has begun. There are countless enemies, and the platoon captain sends an urgent message to Kuruda, request
  12. S01E12Shadow Skill S01E12Black HowlingSeptember 17, 1998Elle rushes to Jura Forest to save those who've been attacked by Sofan soldiers. She defeats all the enemies, but Gana Gig appears and begin
  13. S01E13Shadow Skill S01E13With the Heart of a FriendSeptember 24, 1998As Lo is recovering from the battle, but cannot manage to get over the fact that he might not have given everything.
  14. S01E14Shadow Skill S01E14The Temple of MoonlightOctober 1, 1998Princess Lilbelt receives the blessing of the power of Soma. Her health condition has worsened, and Volcetice and Glad suspect that it has s
  15. S01E15Shadow Skill S01E15GhostOctober 8, 1998People in town begin to recognize Gau as "Black Howling". Gau Ban and his reputation grow since he defeated Lo.
  16. S01E16Shadow Skill S01E16An Attacker From the PastOctober 15, 1998Lao, Bau and Guiss meet up with a mysterious man named Len Fuma. Lao tells him that he can't reveal their identities.
  17. S01E17Shadow Skill S01E17CrimsonOctober 22, 1998"G" Kaian Plalanx is behind the plot to bring Kuruda under the water by placing the bags of Dorialk sand around the pillars and the guard st
  18. S01E18Shadow Skill S01E18The Seventh DawnOctober 29, 1998As expected, "G" Kain Phalanx made his way into the royal palace to execute his plan to kill King Iba Sutra.
  19. S01E19Shadow Skill S01E19Fang, 2nd GenerationNovember 5, 1998Elle receives a letter challenging her to a duel. The sender is Sai Oh, the follower of Zal Zachary.
  20. S01E20Shadow Skill S01E20Darkness and DeathNovember 12, 1998Darkness tricks Gau into believing that he's made an appointment with Diaz. When Gau arrives, he finds Darkness and realizes he was set up.
  21. S01E21Shadow Skill S01E21CannonNovember 19, 1998After receiving massive attacks from Darkness, Gau lays half-dead. Diaz rushes to the scene and promises Gau that he's going to take care of
  22. S01E22Shadow Skill S01E22Older Sister, Younger BrotherNovember 26, 1998Once Diaz is gone, Gau finds no purpose to fight. Only to remember he couldn't become the shield to protect Diaz during the battle with Dark
  23. S01E23Shadow Skill S01E23Prepare YourselfDecember 3, 1998A huge army of Solfan started launching attacks against Kuruda. Kuruda is surrounded by mountains, and going through the castle gate is the
  24. S01E24Shadow Skill S01E24Fist of GodDecember 10, 1998The battle has begun but there's no sign of Gau. Meanwhile, Gau is heading to the castle gate, carrying wounded Lynn Garukitos. Suddenly an
  25. S01E25Shadow Skill S01E25Ying-style DemonDecember 17, 1998Gau appears out of nowhere as Elle and Len Fuma are ready to settle things with fists. Elle instructs Gau to defeat Len Fuma while she takes
  26. S01E26Shadow Skill S01E26Path of a SevaarDecember 24, 1998Gau is on the ground, beaten by Lo Fuma. Elle tries to rescue him but fails.

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