Shadow Skill
Shadow Skill
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Shadow Skill

8.0 / 10
1998
1 season
26 episodes
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

Sevalle, an elite breed whose mastery of martial arts has made them legendary. But for the 59th Sevalle, Elle Ragu, a.k.a. Shadow Skill, being a legend is shaping up to be something of a drag. After all, adventure alone doesn't pay the rent, and living check to check takes its toll on even the fiercest warrior. Strong as an ox and stubborn as a mule she may be, but it's drinking like a fish that usually gets Elle in trouble. And as she travels alongside her brother Gau, leaving property damage and unpaid bar-tabs in their wake, a new threat looms on the horizon: spies from the kingdom of Solfan have entered the picture, and Kuruda seems to be headed for war...

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Seasons

  • The Power of My Blow has No Equal!

    1.The Power of My Blow has No Equal!

    02-07-199825m

    Elle and Gau were in the mountain heading towards Kuruda when they saved the caravan camp from bandits.

  • Duelists

    2.Duelists

    09-07-199825m

    The fighting competition is held in Kuruda, and Elle participates in the fight. People know her only as Elle Ragu but not as the 59th Sevalle.

  • Phantom's Keepsake

    3.Phantom's Keepsake

    16-07-199825m

    The members of the Demon Hunting Unit Phantom get wiped out by a ferocious Demon Beast called "King of the Moon."

  • What My Father Left Me

    4.What My Father Left Me

    23-07-199825m

    Because of Elle's drinking habit, Elle and the others are broke and deep in debt as usual, so they find a job at the inn called "Green Octopus Leg" managed by a little girl named F...

  • Proud Battlefield

    5.Proud Battlefield

    30-07-199825m

    Now that the Phantom's been wiped out, and Kyuo is the only survivor, she's responsible for all the unfinished jobs that are still in contract.

  • White and Black Flash

    6.White and Black Flash

    06-08-199825m

    King of Kuruda, Iba Sutra tells Lohengreen (Lo) that there's a young man who'll be worthy of the Sevalle's title one day.

  • Destined Confrontation

    7.Destined Confrontation

    13-08-199825m

    Folli and Elle seem to be very close, and even others think they're just like real sisters. But there's a dark past behind their friendship.

  • Dangerous Human Weapon. To the North

    8.Dangerous Human Weapon. To the North

    20-08-199825m

    Elle and Gau are on the way to the Holy City of Julianess so Elle can attend the Ceremony of the Four Devas. Elle tells Gau she's contemplating a side trip before they get to Julia...

  • Violent Bombing of the Holy City

    9.Violent Bombing of the Holy City

    27-08-199825m

    The temptation to fight erupts at the opening ceremony when a girl dressed in a cat outfit starts trouble. Confrontation is strictly prohibited and but tempers rise and trouble beg...

  • Clash of White and Black

    10.Clash of White and Black

    03-09-199825m

    Lo visits Green Octopus Leg Inn, where Elle and the others help Feolina, However, hanging out at the bar isn't the reason for his appearance.

  • Invasion

    11.Invasion

    10-09-199825m

    The war between Solfan and Kuruda has begun. There are countless enemies, and the platoon captain sends an urgent message to Kuruda, requesting Elle Ragu's backup.

  • Black Howling

    12.Black Howling

    17-09-199825m

    Elle rushes to Jura Forest to save those who've been attacked by Sofan soldiers. She defeats all the enemies, but Gana Gig appears and begins attacking Elle.

  • With the Heart of a Friend

    13.With the Heart of a Friend

    24-09-199825m

    As Lo is recovering from the battle, but cannot manage to get over the fact that he might not have given everything.

  • The Temple of Moonlight

    14.The Temple of Moonlight

    01-10-199825m

    Princess Lilbelt receives the blessing of the power of Soma. Her health condition has worsened, and Volcetice and Glad suspect that it has something to do with the declining power...

  • Ghost

    15.Ghost

    08-10-199825m

    People in town begin to recognize Gau as "Black Howling". Gau Ban and his reputation grow since he defeated Lo.

  • An Attacker From the Past

    16.An Attacker From the Past

    15-10-199825m

    Lao, Bau and Guiss meet up with a mysterious man named Len Fuma. Lao tells him that he can't reveal their identities.

  • Crimson

    17.Crimson

    22-10-199825m

    "G" Kaian Plalanx is behind the plot to bring Kuruda under the water by placing the bags of Dorialk sand around the pillars and the guard station. Elle and the others split up and...

  • The Seventh Dawn

    18.The Seventh Dawn

    29-10-199825m

    As expected, "G" Kain Phalanx made his way into the royal palace to execute his plan to kill King Iba Sutra.

  • Fang, 2nd Generation

    19.Fang, 2nd Generation

    05-11-199825m

    Elle receives a letter challenging her to a duel. The sender is Sai Oh, the follower of Zal Zachary.

  • Darkness and Death

    20.Darkness and Death

    12-11-199825m

    Darkness tricks Gau into believing that he's made an appointment with Diaz. When Gau arrives, he finds Darkness and realizes he was set up.

  • Cannon

    21.Cannon

    19-11-199825m

    After receiving massive attacks from Darkness, Gau lays half-dead. Diaz rushes to the scene and promises Gau that he's going to take care of Darkness.

  • Older Sister, Younger Brother

    22.Older Sister, Younger Brother

    26-11-199825m

    Once Diaz is gone, Gau finds no purpose to fight. Only to remember he couldn't become the shield to protect Diaz during the battle with Darkness.

  • Prepare Yourself

    23.Prepare Yourself

    03-12-199825m

    A huge army of Solfan started launching attacks against Kuruda. Kuruda is surrounded by mountains, and going through the castle gate is the only way into the Kuruda city.

  • Fist of God

    24.Fist of God

    10-12-199825m

    The battle has begun but there's no sign of Gau. Meanwhile, Gau is heading to the castle gate, carrying wounded Lynn Garukitos. Suddenly an injured man appears at the battlefield.

  • Ying-style Demon

    25.Ying-style Demon

    17-12-199825m

    Gau appears out of nowhere as Elle and Len Fuma are ready to settle things with fists. Elle instructs Gau to defeat Len Fuma while she takes care of the falling bedrock.

  • Path of a Sevaar

    26.Path of a Sevaar

    24-12-199825m

    Gau is on the ground, beaten by Lo Fuma. Elle tries to rescue him but fails.

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