Eigi: SHADOW SKILL English Sub & Dub

About Eigi: SHADOW SKILL

Meet Eigi: SHADOW SKILL (影技 SHADOW SKILL), an adventure, drama and fantasy anime by Magic Bus and Zero G Room (1995). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: In this OVA, the story of Gau's history with his adopted sister and the secrets that make up the shadow skill unfold. The pair make their annual return to the gravesite of Gau's parents, where his growth and progress as a warrior can be exhibited for them.

Another thread: Gau has come along way in his training as a Sevalle under Elle's mentorship, but there are those who wish to find a way of eliminating them, just waiting for the right opportunity to mount a deadly attack. As the travellers make their adventure, their family bonds and skill will be tested. Opponents are many, and fights are fierce, but Gau's training also entails taking on his sister in clash, and fully embracing the skills he needs to learn to defeat his ultimate opponent.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Akio Matsuoka as Gau Ban and Megumi Hayashibara as Elle Ragu. If you count yourself among anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling, put it on your list. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Magic Bus and Zero G Room, which means the visual identity of Eigi: SHADOW SKILL follows that studio's craft. The adventure focus matters here: exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Akio Matsuoka voicing Gau Ban gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1995, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.