Shakugan no Shana: Season I
Shakugan no Shana is an anime television series that first aired in Japan on October 6, 2005, and concluded its initial run on March 23, 2006. The series was broadcast on TV Kanagawa and consists of 24 episodes. The production was handled by J.C.Staff, with direction by Takashi Watanabe and a screenplay written by Yasuko Kobayashi. Mai Otsuka served as the chief animator, basing the character designs on the original
Season overview
Shakugan no Shana is an anime television series that first aired in Japan on October 6, 2005, and concluded its initial run on March 23, 2006. The series was broadcast on TV Kanagawa and consists of 24 episodes. The production was handled by J.C.Staff, with direction by Takashi Watanabe and a screenplay written by Yasuko Kobayashi. Mai Otsuka served as the chief animator, basing the character designs on the original source material.
The narrative follows 15-year-old Yuji Sakai, who is murdered by a demonic being. Following this event, his life force is replaced by a flame that gradually dims. Once this flame expires, Yuji faces the prospect of being forgotten by everyone. During this time, he encounters Shana, a warrior who wields a burning sword and is guided by the will of a god. As the story progresses, Yuji and Shana form a bond, and he becomes her accomplice in battles intended to maintain the balance between the ordinary world and the realm inhabited by Shana. The series is categorized under the genres of action and adventure, animation, drama, science fiction and fantasy, and comedy.
Episodes
The End of Everything, the One Beginning
Oct 6, 2005 · 25 min
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
Burning Flame
Oct 13, 2005 · 25 min
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
Torch and Flame Haze
Oct 20, 2005 · 25 min
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 disapp
Flame Haze of Illusion
Oct 27, 2005 · 25 min
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
Respective Thoughts
Nov 3, 2005 · 25 min
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,
Complication. Invocation. Confrontation
Nov 10, 2005 · 25 min
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, Fria
The Two Flame Hazes
Nov 17, 2005 · 25 min
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
The Magnificent Goblet
Nov 24, 2005 · 25 min
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?
The Poolside of Love and Desire
Dec 1, 2005 · 25 min
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 u
Entwined Feelings
Dec 8, 2005 · 25 min
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 all
Yuji, Shana, and a Kiss
Dec 15, 2005 · 25 min
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.
The Flower that Blooms in the Cradle
Dec 22, 2005 · 25 min
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 si
Declaration of War Behind the School Building
Jan 5, 2006 · 25 min
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.
A Remarkable Person
Jan 12, 2006 · 25 min
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 attac
The Day when the Flame was Born
Jan 19, 2006 · 25 min
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 firs
The Flame-Haired Scorching-Eyed Slayer
Jan 26, 2006 · 25 min
Now that she's become a Flame Haze, Shana must defeat Tenmoku Ikko and take his sword - Nietono no Shana.
A New Beginning
Feb 2, 2006 · 25 min
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.
A Shattering Wish
Feb 9, 2006 · 25 min
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, Kaz
In the Midst of Battle
Feb 16, 2006 · 25 min
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.
Heartless Wilhelmina
Feb 23, 2006 · 25 min
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
Diverging Feelings
Mar 2, 2006 · 25 min
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
The Flickering Flame
Mar 9, 2006 · 25 min
After getting heavily injured, Shana must recover in the care of Wilhelmina. Meanwhile, Hecate begins to synchronize with the Reiji Maigo residing within Yuji.
Battle at the Dawn Star Temple
Mar 16, 2006 · 25 min
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 no
Crimson Thoughts
Mar 23, 2006 · 25 min
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.