Shakugan no Shana 2005
What is Shakugan no Shana?
"Shakugan no Shana" is a television series that premiered in 2005. The series is a mix of action, adventure, drama, science fiction, fantasy, and comedy genres.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 72
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 6, 2005
- Last aired
- Mar 23, 2012
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- tvk, Tokyo MX, MBS
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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"Shakugan no Shana" is a television series that premiered in 2005. The series is a mix of action, adventure, drama, science fiction, fantasy, and comedy genres. It follows the story of a 15-year-old boy who is murdered by a demonic being and has his life force replaced by a flame. The flame gradually dims each day, and when it dies, no one will remember he was ever alive. The boy meets a warrior with a burning sword, who is guided by the will of a god. The two form a bond as the warrior's accomplice in battles to maintain balance between the ordinary world and the warrior's world.
Should you watch it?
“A teen's life force is replaced by a dying flame, leading him to partner with a fiery warrior.”
- unique supernatural premise with emotional stakes
- dynamic action sequences
- compelling partnership between leads
- slow start may deter some viewers
- complex lore can be overwhelming
you enjoy supernatural action series with emotional depth.
Suitable for teens and up; contains fantasy violence and mature themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The End of Everything, the One Beginning Oct 6, 2005
- E2 Burning Flame Oct 13, 2005
- E3 Torch and Flame Haze Oct 20, 2005
- E4 Flame Haze of Illusion Oct 27, 2005
- E5 Respective Thoughts Nov 3, 2005
- E6 Complication. Invocation. Confrontation Nov 10, 2005
- E7 The Two Flame Hazes Nov 17, 2005
- E8 The Magnificent Goblet Nov 24, 2005
- E9 The Poolside of Love and Desire Dec 1, 2005
- E10 Entwined Feelings Dec 8, 2005
- E11 Yuji, Shana, and a Kiss Dec 15, 2005
- E12 The Flower that Blooms in the Cradle Dec 22, 2005
- E13 Declaration of War Behind the School Building Jan 5, 2006
- E14 A Remarkable Person Jan 12, 2006
- E15 The Day when the Flame was Born Jan 19, 2006
- E16 The Flame-Haired Scorching-Eyed Slayer Jan 26, 2006
- E17 A New Beginning Feb 2, 2006
- E18 A Shattering Wish Feb 9, 2006
- E19 In the Midst of Battle Feb 16, 2006
- E20 Heartless Wilhelmina Feb 23, 2006
- E21 Diverging Feelings Mar 2, 2006
- E22 The Flickering Flame Mar 9, 2006
- E23 Battle at the Dawn Star Temple Mar 16, 2006
- E24 Crimson Thoughts Mar 23, 2006
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Time for the Second Time Oct 5, 2007
- E2 The Prologue of Everything Oct 12, 2007
- E3 The Suspicious Transfer Student Oct 19, 2007
- E4 The Anxious Girls Oct 26, 2007
- E5 Family Dining Nov 2, 2007
- E6 Eve of Trouble Nov 9, 2007
- E7 Ike Hayato : Day of Glory Nov 16, 2007
- E8 The Door to the Past Nov 23, 2007
- E9 The Milestone of Sorrow Nov 30, 2007
- E10 The Man who Returned Dec 7, 2007
- E11 Two People's Promise Dec 14, 2007
- E12 Fall Festival Clearly Begins Dec 21, 2007
- E13 Convergence, Then a Hint Jan 11, 2008
- E14 Eternal Lovers Jan 18, 2008
- E15 Awakening Jan 25, 2008
- E16 Everlasting Love Feb 1, 2008
- E17 Each and Every Person's Path Feb 8, 2008
- E18 Complexed Yuuji Feb 15, 2008
- E19 The Thing I Couldn't Say Feb 22, 2008
- E20 Madder Red Struggle to the Death Feb 29, 2008
- E21 Combined Strength Mar 7, 2008
- E22 Christmas Eve Mar 14, 2008
- E23 Quickening Peril Mar 21, 2008
- E24 The Ones You Must Protect Mar 28, 2008
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Lost Existence Oct 8, 2011
- E2 Things to Come Oct 15, 2011
- E3 To Start the Journey Oct 22, 2011
- E4 Reunions and Chance Meetings Oct 29, 2011
- E5 The Captured Flame Haze Nov 5, 2011
- E6 Inside the Palm of Their Hands Nov 12, 2011
- E7 Shrine Gates Nov 19, 2011
- E8 The War Begins Nov 26, 2011
- E9 To the Palace of Stars Dec 3, 2011
- E10 Crossing Dec 10, 2011
- E11 Feelings Heard Dec 17, 2011
- E12 Words of a Vow Dec 24, 2011
- E13 From Rift to Rift Jan 7, 2012
- E14 Declaration of the Grand Order Jan 14, 2012
- E15 Rout in the Rain Jan 21, 2012
- E16 To Battle, Once More Jan 28, 2012
- E17 For Whose Sake? Feb 4, 2012
- E18 Spiral of Conflict Feb 11, 2012
- E19 What the Wind Calls Feb 18, 2012
- E20 The Egg of the World Feb 25, 2012
- E21 One Reason Mar 3, 2012
- E22 Stranger's Dream Mar 10, 2012
- E23 God's Dream Mar 17, 2012
- E24 The End in the Distance Mar 23, 2012
Frequently asked questions
Is Yuji actually dead?
Yuji is in a unique state between life and death, sustained by a temporary flame.
What is Shana's role?
Shana is a warrior tasked with maintaining balance between two worlds.
Are there romantic elements?
The series focuses more on partnership and survival than romance.
Is the series ongoing?
The story follows a clear arc with Yuji and Shana's evolving relationship.
What makes this series different?
Its blend of existential themes with supernatural action sets it apart.