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Shakugan no Shana

Shakugan no Shana
★ 7.4/10•2005•25m•TV-14•Action & Adventure•Animation•Drama
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Murdered by a demonic being, 15-year-old Yuji Sakai has his life force replaced by a flame that dims with each day. When the flame dies, no one will remember he was ever alive. This is how he meets Shana: a warrior with a burning sword, and the will of a god as her guide. The two form a bond as Yuji becomes Shana’s accomplice in her battles to keep the balance between the ordinary world and hers.

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 6, 2005

Episodes

Episode 1 - The End of Everything, the One BeginningE125m

The End of Everything, the One Beginning

It was a normal day in the life of Sakai Yūji, a 15 year-old highschool student, but then all of a sudden his life changed. When a Monster called "Guze no Tomogara" attacks him and everyone around him, turning them into blue flames and consuming them, Yūji's life gets saved by the Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Hunter. A girl in a black coat, flaming red hair and a long sword, whom he would later name Shana. Confused and seeking answers Yūji follows the girl and finds out the harsh truth about everything around him.

Oct 6, 2005

Episode 2 - Burning FlameE225m

Burning Flame

The girl with flaming hair uncovers the truth about the world that Yuuji is living in. He learns that he is already dead, and is only lasting until his flame burns out. As he watch his classmate's flame about to burn out, Yuuji felt useless for doing nothing and wants to help. He tries his best in making an effort of giving her a good time before she leaves...

Oct 13, 2005

Episode 3 - The Torch and The Flame HazeE325m

The Torch and The Flame Haze

Yuuji gave the "Flaming-hair" girl a name, and that name is "Shana". The next day, Yuuji went to school looking all depressed. He heard his friend talked about the girl that disappear yesterday and became excited because his friend remembers her. Everything changed when the classroom was attack by a Tomogara. Suddenly, Shana came out of nowhere. In order to save the people around him, he must sacrifice some of his torch power to turn everything back to normal. But will Yuuji do so?

Oct 20, 2005

Episode 4 - Flame Haze of IllusionE425m

Flame Haze of Illusion

Yuuji and Shana seem to be getting along well and she unexpectedly sleeps over, in his room. The problem is that Shana starts to feel differently about this Torch (Yuuji) than any other, could she be developing feelings for him? Meanwhile, another Flame Haze arrives in the city. What is this person's motive?

Oct 27, 2005

Episode 5 - Respective ThoughtsE525m

Respective Thoughts

Shana manages to return all beat-up from her previous battle with Margery Daw, and she's way too angry to receive help from the concerned Yuuji. Because there's nothing he can do, Yuuji goes to school, only to be greeted by a girl, Kazumi who asks him out on a date. However, on their date, Yuuji runs into a mysterious man who's been erasing Torches.

Nov 3, 2005

Episode 6 - Complication. Invocation. ConfrontationE625m

Complication. Invocation. Confrontation

Shana has come to the conclusion that Yuuji is restricting her role as a Flame Haze and is forced to make terrible decisions. Just when she is about to carry out her decision, Friagne begins to make his move on his City-Devouring plans. Can he be stopped in time?

Nov 10, 2005

Episode 7 - The Two Flame HazesE725m

The Two Flame Hazes

Margery Daw and Marchosias continue to search for Rammie, with Shana and Yuuji right behind them. As they continue to chase Margery, Shana and Yuuji hope to give Rammie a chance to get out of Misaki and to allow him to travel some place farther. Yuuji also wants to fight alongside with Shana. With that, Shana begins to train him for future battles.

Nov 17, 2005

Episode 8 - The Magnificent GobletE825m

The Magnificent Goblet

The battle between Margery Daw and Shana has finally begun while the fate of the entire city rests in the balance. What can Yuuji do to help Shana victor the battle?

Nov 24, 2005

Episode 9 - The Poolside of Love and DesireE925m

The Poolside of Love and Desire

Due to it being so hot outside, Hayato Ike hands out tickets to a water park and ultimately it's decided that Yuuji and his friends go there after school. Once there, Margery Daw unexpectedly shows up, though Shana can't sense any intent to kill.

Dec 1, 2005

Episode 10 - Entwined FeelingsE1025m

Entwined Feelings

Yuuji's training is not going so well so Shana wants to increase the level by creating a Fuzetsu one day after school. However, school business with the student council doesn't allow him to do this, so Shana gets angry at him. Also, another Rinne appears.

Dec 8, 2005

Episode 11 - Yuji, Shana, and a KissE1125m

Yuji, Shana, and a Kiss

Shana's feelings towards Yuuji are growing stronger and now Shana asks Yuuji's mother for advice about the meaning of a kiss. Also, two more Denizen are on a search for Shana.

Dec 15, 2005

Episode 12 - The Flower that Blooms in the CradleE1225m

The Flower that Blooms in the Cradle

After seeing Yuuji and Shana together at the river one night, her feelings for Yuuji are hitting the breaking point until she finally confronts Yuuji about it. Suddenly, the two sibling Denizen show themselves and Shana rushes into battle.

Dec 22, 2005

Episode 13 - Declaration of War Behind the School BuildingE1325m

Declaration of War Behind the School Building

Shana finds a way to somehow get out of the clutches of the two incestuous Denizen during their battle. Meanwhile, Yuuji gets help from Margery Daw to help destroy them as well.

Jan 5, 2006

Episode 14 - A Remarkable PersonE1425m

A Remarkable Person

Back before Shana became a Flame Haze, she was living in a large castle-like structure floating in the sky along with Alastor and a maid who cares for her. One day, a Denizen attacks the maid, whose name is Wilhelmina Carmel, who also happens to be a Flame Haze.

Jan 12, 2006

Episode 15 - The Day when the Flame was BornE1525m

The Day when the Flame was Born

With Tendo-kyu, the castle Alastor and Shana resided in, destroyed, the time has now come for Shana to finally become the Flame-Haired Scorching-Eyed Slayer. However, she must first enlist the help of Tenmoku Ikko, a very powerful Mystes.

Jan 19, 2006

Episode 16 - The Flame-Haired Scorching-Eyed SlayerE1625m

The Flame-Haired Scorching-Eyed Slayer

Now that she's become a Flame Haze, Shana must defeat Tenmoku Ikko and take his sword - Nietono no Shana.

Jan 26, 2006

Episode 17 - A New BeginningE1725m

A New Beginning

The Misago Festival is coming soon and Kazumi has made up her mind to confess her feelings there. However, she meets a new Flame Haze who tells her the truth about the world.

Feb 2, 2006

Episode 18 - A Shattering WishE1825m

A Shattering Wish

When Yuji doesn't come home after school on the day of the festival, his mother and Shana go to the festival to look for him but before long another Denizen shows itself. Also, Kazumi discovers the truth that Yuji is indeed a Torch.

Feb 9, 2006

Episode 19 - In the Midst of BattleE1925m

In the Midst of Battle

The Seeking Research Denizen has already started his plan to open up a gate to another dimension and now all three Flame Haze must work together to defeat him.

Feb 16, 2006

Episode 20 - Heartless WilhelminaE2025m

Heartless Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina arrives in Misaki and meets up with Shana again. Meanwhile, Margery Daw finally leaves Misaki without saying goodbye to either Eita or Keisaku. Also, Wilhelmina comes to the conclusion that Yuji must be destroyed in order to protect the balance of the world.

Feb 23, 2006

Episode 21 - Diverging FeelingsE2125m

Diverging Feelings

Shana is able to persuade Wilhelmina, at least for now, to not destroy Yuji, who has finally decided to leave Misaki in order to protect it. Later at the bonfire which burned much of the decorations from the festival, a spell is activated.

Mar 2, 2006

Episode 22 - The Flickering FlameE2225m

The Flickering Flame

After getting heavily injured, Shana must recover in the care of Wilhelmina. Meanwhile, Hecate begins to synchronize with the Reiji Maigo residing within Yuji.

Mar 9, 2006

Episode 23 - Battle at the Dawn Star TempleE2325m

Battle at the Dawn Star Temple

While fighting within the Seirei-den, a spell is cast which drains their power of existence for a time, however, Margery Daw comes back and destroys the spell. Ultimately, it is now up to Shana to decide the fate of Yuji.

Mar 16, 2006

Episode 24 - Crimson ThoughtsE2425m

Crimson Thoughts

After managing to defeat Hecate, the city is about to be destroyed regardless. However, there is one final plan, though Shana's life may be on the line if it succeeds.

Mar 23, 2006

Actors

Satoshi Hino

Satoshi Hino

Sakai Yūji

Rie Kugimiya

Rie Kugimiya

Shana

Masashi Ebara

Masashi Ebara

Alastor

Hitomi Nabatame

Hitomi Nabatame

Margery Daw

Mitsuo Iwata

Mitsuo Iwata

Marcocias

Mamiko Noto

Mamiko Noto

Hecate

Kenta Miyake

Kenta Miyake

Sydonay

Junko Minagawa

Junko Minagawa

Khamsin Nbh`w

Shizuka Itoh

Shizuka Itoh

Wilhelmina Carmel

Ayako Kawasumi

Ayako Kawasumi

Kazumi Yoshida

Tomo Sakurai

Tomo Sakurai

Sakai Chigusa

Hirofumi Nojima

Hirofumi Nojima

Ike Hayato

Kenji Nojima

Kenji Nojima

Satou Keisaku

Masumi Asano

Masumi Asano

Hirai Yukari

Yumiko Kobayashi

Yumiko Kobayashi

Ogata Matake

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