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. 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.

Also worth knowing: 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 journey, 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 fight, and fully embracing the skills he must learn to defeat his ultimate opponent.

As an adventure title, 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. 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. Within the adventure category, 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. Released in 1995, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.