Shadow Skill

About Shadow Skill

Meet Shadow Skill, an adventure, fantasy and shounen anime by Zero-G Room (1995). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: 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 quest, 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 battle, and fully embracing the skills he needs to learn to defeat his ultimate opponent.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.

Production & Appeal

Zero-G Room is the studio behind Shadow Skill, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 1995, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.