Shakugan no Shana: The Movie English Sub & Dub

About Shakugan no Shana: The Movie

If you are hunting for a new action series, Shakugan no Shana: The Movie (劇場版 灼眼のシャナ) deserves a look (2007). The setup goes like this. In short: The movie is not a sequel to the anime, but is an adaptation of all the events in the first novel and contains events that were not in the anime series.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Rie Kugimiya as Shana and Masashi Ebara as Alastor.

It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

J.C.STAFF is the studio behind Shakugan no Shana: The Movie, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Rie Kugimiya voicing Shana gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2007, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.