Eigi: SHADOW SKILL English Sub & Dub

About Eigi: SHADOW SKILL

Eigi: SHADOW SKILL (影技 SHADOW SKILL) arrives as an adventure anime by Magic Bus and Zero G Room (1995), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: In this OVA, the story of Gau's history with his adopted sister and the buried truths 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.

More of the story: 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 quest, their family bonds and skill will be tested. Opponents are many, and battles 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. Gau Ban (Akio Matsuoka) and Elle Ragu (Megumi Hayashibara) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

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. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.1/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. 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.