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1998
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Shadow Skill is an anime television series based on the manga of the same name by Megumu Okada. The show premiered on April 3, 1998, and ran for 26 episodes, ending on September 25, 1998. The series is set in a medieval world where warriors known as Sevalle fought alongside mages, using their incredible combat skills to defend their kingdom.

The story follows Elle Ragu, the skilled warrior known as Shadow Skill, who competes in the fighting tournament held in the city of Kuruda. Elle is the heir to the Sevalle clan Ragu and has spent her entire life training to become the strongest warrior in her family. Together with her adopted brother Gau Ban, who is also a skilled warrior, the two travel the world to fight in various competitions and to protect their kingdom.

Shadow Skill is a series that combines action, adventure, and comedy elements. The show has a unique visual style with well-choreographed fight scenes that are both visually appealing and exciting to watch. The characters are well developed and have distinct personalities, which make them stand out from one another.

Elle Ragu is the main character of the series, and she is a force to be reckoned with. Elle is a confident and powerful warrior who is always eager to take on new challenges. She is skilled in hand-to-hand combat and is never afraid to use her skills to defend her friends and family. However, she also has a softer side and cares deeply for those she loves.

Gau Ban, Elle's adopted brother, is also a skilled warrior and a major character in the series. Gau is the last surviving member of the Ban clan and is taken in by Elle's family when he was a child. Gau is a bit more reserved than Elle but is still a fierce fighter. The two have a strong bond and work well as a team both in and out of battle.

The supporting cast of Shadow Skill is also well-developed and contributes to the overall story. There is the mage Faurink, who has a friendly rivalry with Elle and Gau, and the mysterious Scarface, who is a feared warrior and an important figure in the storyline. There are also several villains that Elle and Gau must face, each with their unique abilities and personalities.

Overall, Shadow Skill is a fantastic series that blends action and comedy in a unique way. The show has memorable characters and a captivating storyline that will keep viewers engaged until the very end. While the series may not be as well-known as other anime franchises, it is certainly worth checking out for fans of the genre.

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Seasons

26. Path of a Sevaar

December 24, 1998

Gau is on the ground, beaten by Lo Fuma. Elle tries to rescue him but fails. Just as Gau thinks he's worthless without Elle's help, he begins hearing the voice of Darkness in his head.

25. Ying-style Demon

December 17, 1998

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. A fierce battle of Shadow Skill and Ying-style techniques takes place. Despite of Elle's efforts, the bedrock crashes onto Kuruda.

24. Fist of God

December 10, 1998

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.

23. Prepare Yourself

December 3, 1998

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. The Solfan army is right by the gate, however Elle stands in their way. They must defeat her first to get inside of Kuruda.

22. Older Sister, Younger Brother

November 26, 1998

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. Back in Julianess, Princess Lilbelt calls for an emergency meeting and announces that she's going to award the Sword of Ashilianna to a Kurudan soldier.

21. Cannon

November 19, 1998

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. Eventually Diaz gets beaten up by Darkness. Elle steps in and tries to protect Diaz, but realizes Gau is on the ground, not moving.

20. Darkness and Death

November 12, 1998

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.

19. Fang, 2nd Generation

November 5, 1998

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

18. The Seventh Dawn

October 29, 1998

As expected, "G" Kain Phalanx made his way into the royal palace to execute his plan to kill King Iba Sutra. Gau steps into the scene and asks King Iba Sutra to give him an opportunity to fight G although Gau is aware that G is a tough opponent.

17. Crimson

October 22, 1998

"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 look for the bags. However, all of the bags found are nothing more than decoys.

16. An Attacker From the Past

October 15, 1998

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

15. Ghost

October 8, 1998

People in town begin to recognize Gau as "Black Howling". Gau Ban and his reputation grow since he defeated Lo. Kyuo is happy to see Gau getting stronger.

14. The Temple of Moonlight

October 1, 1998

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 of Soma.

13. With the Heart of a Friend

September 24, 1998

As Lo is recovering from the battle, but cannot manage to get over the fact that he might not have given everything. Gau isn't happy with the outcome. Scarface tells Gau to move on.

12. Black Howling

September 17, 1998

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. The platoon captain and the sergeant instruct her to find her brother in Blorahan and assure her that they will take care of the rest. Reluctantly Elle leaves the forest and heads to Blorahan. Meanwhile, Gau, Kyuo and Folli are at Blorahan with Diaz, surrounded by the enemy.

11. Invasion

September 10, 1998

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. Elle manages to defeat Solfan soldiers but Gana Gig appears out of nowhere. Gana Gig reports that Elle's beloved brother is in danger.

10. Clash of White and Black

September 3, 1998

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. He arrives with a summons issued by King Iba Sutra., requesting the 59th Sevalle, Elle Ragu to report to the royal palace at once. There have been rumors that Solfan is ready to assault Kuruda, and King Iba Sutra wishes to have all Sevalles standby at the palace. Elle immediately heads for the palace, but Gau can't understand why Elle takes this summons so seriously.

9. Violent Bombing of the Holy City

August 27, 1998

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 begins.

8. Dangerous Human Weapon. To the North

August 20, 1998

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 Julian. The reason for the stop is to see her older brother Diaz Ragu. He lives there alone, making weapons. According to Elle, he was trained to be a Sevalle.

7. Destined Confrontation

August 13, 1998

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. Death and betrayal threaten the relationship and force the two to face the future along with the mysterious past.

6. White and Black Flash

August 6, 1998

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. If Lohengreen is known as "White Lightning", this young man should be known as "Black Flash"... One day, Lo accidentally bumps into Kyuo while he's strolling around the town. Compared to those female Valles who aspire to be tough like Shadow Skill, Elle Ragu, Kyuo appeared to be what a maiden is all about in his eyes. He falls in love with Kyuo instantly.

5. Proud Battlefield

July 30, 1998

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. She has to come up with 1800 silver coins to cancel the contracts by the next week. She needs the money quick so Elle and the others decide to help her out by taking a good-paying job. Their job is to deliver food and water to a Kurudan squadron that's been stationed in Jura Forest, and they will pay 2000 silver coins. But the place they're heading to is the war zone between Solfan and Kurudan, and is very dangerous. While Elle is having a good time with old Kurudan soldiers, a Hulem launches an attack. They try to spot him but he's nowhere to be found. Elle asks Kyuo for help.

4. What My Father Left Me

July 23, 1998

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 Feolina. Feolina has been running the place all by herself ever since her father passed away. One night Elle witnesses the land-price hiker threatening Feolina to give up the inn but Feolina refused his offer. On the same night, someone broke into Feolina's room, but the suspect didn't steal anything. It seems like someone is after what her father left behind.

3. Phantom's Keepsake

July 16, 1998

The members of the Demon Hunting Unit Phantom get wiped out by a ferocious Demon Beast called "King of the Moon." A young girl named Kyuo Lyu is the only survivor of the unit, and she's also the grand daughter of Commander of the Phantom. She comes to Kuruda, seeking for men who are strong enough to defeat "The King of the Moon", but she gets in trouble with a bunch of men at a bar. Elle saves Kyuo and promises her to defeat the Demon Beast only if she pays her.

2. Duelists

July 9, 1998

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. A mysterious man named Kor Icks promises Elle that he's going to take her life at the finals and became the 60th Sevalle. He plays dirty by taking Elle's adopted brother Gau as a hostage and threatens Elle that Gau will be killed if she doesn't let him win. She tries to beat Kor Ics but she's unable to fight they way she wants to because she hurt herself in the previous battle. While Elle struggles against Kor Icks in the match, a man named Scarface approaches Gau, who's under Kor Icks' evil spell.

1. The Power of My Blow has No Equal!

July 2, 1998

Elle and Gau were in the mountain heading towards Kuruda when they saved the caravan camp from bandits who're after the food that they feed to Demon Beasts used in the fighting competition of Kuruda. After the course of events, Elle and Gau go to Kuruda along with the camp. But what they don't know is that a spy from Solfan, who's after the 59th Sevalle's life is traveling with them.

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