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TV-Y7
2003
1 Season
7.2 (194)

Silverwing is a Canadian animated television series produced by Silverwing TV Inc. and premiered on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 2003. It is a 13-episode adaptation of the novel Silverwing, by Kenneth Oppel, and follows the adventures of a young Silverwing bat named Shade, voiced by Bill Switzer.

The story is set in a dark world of nocturnal creatures where animals come alive after dark. Shade is a curious and adventurous young bat who longs to see the sun. However, his curiosity often gets him into trouble, and when he breaks a taboo of his community, he is banished from his colony. Along with several other bats, Shade embarks on a dangerous journey, full of obstacles and enemies, in order to find a new home.

The cast includes some of the best voice actors in the industry such as Sharon Alexander, Richard Newman, Pam Hyatt, Matt Hill, Ian James Corlett, Richard Ian Cox, Lee Tockar, and Stevie Vallance. The characters are brought to life with their exceptional voice acting and bring depth to their respective characters.

One notable aspect of the show is its gorgeous animation, which is both visually stunning and unique. The animation is done in a style of its own, using a mixture of 2D and 3D animation. The show's creators have masterfully managed to create a dark and atmospheric world where the characters move gracefully through the air. The moments of flight are particularly breathtaking, as the bats soar through the sky with skill and grace.

Another great aspect of the show is its attention to detail. The world is populated with a variety of creatures, each with their own unique abilities and dangers. The writers have clearly done their research and have created a world that feels fully realized and full of life.

The show also has a strong environmental message, which adds a layer of depth and relevance to the story. As the bats journey through different environments, they encounter various human-made hazards such as pollution and deforestation. The show's themes of conservation and protecting the environment are subtly woven into the narrative and help to give the show a deeper purpose.

Overall, Silverwing is a beautifully animated and engaging show that will appeal to viewers of all ages. Its unique animation style, strong voice acting, attention to detail, and powerful environmental message make it an enduring classic. Whether you're a fan of animated TV shows or you're simply looking for good storytelling, Silverwing is worth checking out.

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Seasons

13. Day of Judgement

Shade defends himself in the makeshift court the owls have set-up, but Brutus declares Shade guilty and sentences Shade, Marina and Frieda to death. Before the sentence can be carried out, however, Goth, Throbb and the wolves attack.

12. Hibernaculum

November 30, 2003

Shade, Marina and Orestes reach Hibernaculum and reunite with the Silverwing colony, where Shade warns them of the vampire bats and the war with the beasts. Bathsheba cuts a deal with Brutus, to give up Shade if the bats agree to ally with the owls and arrest Frieda. Goth and Throbb form an alliance with the wolves.

11. Strange Bedfellows

While hiding from Goth and Throbb in the city's sewers, Shade and Marina encounter the weird world of the rats, where with the help of Orestes, they endeavor to restore the true Rat King to the throne. Elsewhere in the city, Throbb and Goth battle the owls, as they search for Shade and Marina.

10. Rats

November 2, 2003

9. I'm With the Band

October 26, 2003

Shade and Marina take refuge in a cabin populated by banded bats. Marina thinks she has found a home and community, while Shade is worried Marina is being recruited by a cult. Meanwhile, Goth and Throbb continue their journey south, but the cold is starting to have an effect. The only visible relief is a cabin in the distance.

8. Deception

October 19, 2003

Shade and Marina are re-captured by Goth and Throbb. Under the guidance of Goth, however, it appears Shade seems to have moved over to the dark side, much to Marina's distress. Meanwhile, the colony arrives at Stonehold, but the males are already gone.

7. Not Black and White

Learning of the war the beasts have declared on bats, Shade and Marina confront Ursa the bear, leader of the beasts, to try to convince her of the bats' innocence. Goth, thought dead after the battle at the Fire Tower, rises and vows to extract his vengeance on Shade.

6. Friends in Deed

October 5, 2003

Shade is sickened that he has given Goth his colony's soundmap. Now, he and Marina race to the "Fire Tower" to save the Silverwing colony, and face battle with Goth and Throbb. Along the way, Shade and Marina make an unlikely ally in Orestes, the owl.

5. Dark Alliance

September 28, 2003

Mistaking Goth for a friend, Shade discloses the sound map containing the path to his colony's new roost, to Goth. Shade soon realizes the evil ways of his friends, however, when he comes across Throbb eating a Brightwing. Together, Shade and Marina plot their escape.

4. Bat in the Belfry

September 21, 2003

Shade and Marina meet Zephyr, a mystical Albino bat who serves as an oracle to the bat world, and gives Shade and Marina a hint of a great "prophecy". Lost in a strange land, Goth decides they need a guide for the unfamiliar skies, and meets up with Shade and Marina, saving the two young bats from an owl attack.

3. Pigeon Court

September 14, 2003

Goth and Throbb celebrate their escape, by dining on pigeon, before making their way south. When Shade and Marina enter the city, they are captured and interrogated by pigeons seeking vengeance over the death of one of their own at the jaws of a bat.

2. No Bat Is an Island

September 7, 2003

Shade meets up with fellow outcast, Marina Brightwing, after becoming separated from the Silverwing colony during a storm. The two decide to try to meet up with the Silverwing colony together. Meanwhile, captured in the jungle of their South American homeland, two vampire bats, Goth and Throbb, awake in a human laboratory. Clever and resourceful, Goth quickly hatches a plan to escape through the ceiling vent.

1. A Glimpse of the Son

September 6, 2003

Shade's position as oft-teased runt causes him to take a major risk, breaking an ancient law that forbids bats from flying in the daylight. As a result of Shade daring to see the sun, the owls anger is roused, and they burn down the bat's roost, forcing the colony to embark on a premature migration.

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