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Adapted from the popular light novels written by Yashichiro Takahashi and illustrated by Noizi Ito, the broadcast series Shakugan no Shana (2005) combines a high school romantic triangle with a supernatural adventure. Yuji Sakai believes he's a normal teenager--until a mysterious girl announces that he's actually dead and is just running on leftover energy. The inhabitants of the parallel dimension of the Crimson World have been devouring human Power of Existence to fuel their realm. Once their resources have been sapped, the humans continue to exist for a brief time as Torches, then disappear, with no one remembering they ever existed. As a Flame Haze, the girl whom Yuji names "Shana" is dedicated to battling the alien beings and restoring the balance of Misaki City. But Yuji doesn't disappear: within him is the mysterious entity known as the Lost Child of Midnight, which magically restores all the energy he's lost each day. Ball Masque, a sinister cabal within the Crimson World, desires this power: their agents pursue Yuji, unleashing a string of battles with rising stakes. Yuji's kind heart wins over the icy Shana and their bond becomes all-important to her. When Kazumi, Yuji's timorous classmate, falls for him, a standard set of complications ensues. Shakugan no Shana involves a lot of stock anime elements, from the ordinary guy whose good nature conceals unsuspected reserves of strength to the vast, ill-defined plot that threatens his home town. But the storytelling is often problematic. The filmmakers spend too much time pitting the main characters against straw men, leaving the main storyline underdeveloped. There are flashbacks within flashbacks, and tiresome expository speeches. Despite these flaws, Shakugan no Shana proved popular, spawning manga, sequels, spinoffs, and a theatrical feature. (Rated TV 14: violence, violence against women, brief nudity, risqué humor, grotesque imagery, alcohol use, suggested incest) --Charles Solomon
(1. The End of Everything, A Beginning, 2. Burning Flame, 3. Torch and Flame Haze, 4. Flame Haze of Illusion, 5. Respective Thoughts, 6. Complication.Activation.Confrontation, 7. The Two Flame Hazes, 8. Magnificent Goblet, 9. Love and Desires Poolside, 10. Entwined Feelings, 11. Yuji, Shana and a Kiss, 12. The Flower That Blooms in the Cradle, 13. Declaration of War Behind the School, 14. A Great Person, 15. The Day the Flame Was Born, 16. The Flame-Haired, Burning-Eyed Hunter, 17. New Prologue, 18. Crushing Hopes, 19. In the Midst of Battle, 20. Heartless Wilhelmina, 21. Fading Thoughts, 22. Flickering Flame, 23. Battle in the Seirei-den, 24. Crimson Thoughts)
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From the studio behind Toradora! and ?kami-san and her Seven Companions comes the iconic series centered around the heated bond and supernatural battles of two friends from two very different worlds. Wielding a blazing sword, Shana is a fiery huntress whose sole purpose is to fight demon-like beings that consume human lives. To reduce the impact on the human realm, Shana turns the slain into shadows of their former selves. Once a flame that represents their remaining life goes out, they fade from existence. This should be Yuji's fate, but when he discovers he holds a special power that ignites a newfound strength in Shana, they join forces in her ongoing mission to maintain the balance between the ordinary world and the supernatural.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
(3.5 stars) A fun, action-packed anime series with a teenage love story!
December 1, 2012
Format:Blu-ray
In 2002, Yashichiro Takahashi and illustrator Noizi Ito created the Japanese light novel series "Shana".
Published by ASCII Media Works from 2002 through 2011, the light novel series would receive two manga adaptations serialized in "Dengeki Daioh" and "Dengeki Maioh" and in 2005-2006, a PS2 and Nintendo DS video game and would also receive an anime series adaptation by J.C. Staff. A second season titled "Shakugan no Shana Second" was aired in 2007-2008, followed by a four-episode OVA in 2009-2010 and most recently, a third season titled "Shakugan no Shana Final" airing in 2011-2012.
VIDEO:
It's important to note that "Shakugan no Shana" season one is an anime series made back in 2005-2006. So, this is essentially an upconverted anime series. While watching on DVD, for most people, picture quality would look good but on Blu-ray, while the anime series is colorful and vibrant at times, it's also a bit soft and has banding issues. It's not the best looking upconverted anime series on Blu-ray but I am glad that "Shakugan no Shana" was released on Blu-ray because I want the other newer series to be released on Blu-ray as well.
But animation was good, but not as fully-detailed. Art backgrounds are good but not great. If anything, what I did enjoy about the series is the many locations incorporated in this TV series. A good balance of animation and CG, it's just that for people with high expectations of anime series on Blu-ray, this is not a series to have high hopes for. It's more or less an upconvert of an entertaining anime series that gets better overtime and will lead to two more seasons which do look better, especially "Shakugan no Shana Final" which aired in Japan in 2011-2012.
AUDIO:
Similar to what I mentioned about the series being older, it's a series that is presented in Dolby TrueHD 2.0 (English and Japanese). There is no difference in the lossless soundtrack and for those wondering why there isn't an English 5.1 lossless track, it's because this is from the original Universal Geneon recording and not a new soundtrack from FUNimation. Still, voice acting is well-done on both soundtracks and dialogue and effects are clear from the front channels. But for this older anime TV series, one should not expect a lot out of this soundtrack.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
"Shakugan no Shana: Season One Box Set" comes with the following special features:
Naza Nani Shana - (31:10) Featuring eight "Why? What? Shana! Ask Anything Question Box!" omake segments (shown at the ending of each episode). Presented in Japanese or English with English subtitles.
Shakugan no Shana-Tan - (3:22) A short anime titled "Shakugan no Shana-Tan" featuring an anything goes kind of style (even a bit perverted at times).
Shakugan no Shana-Tan Returns - (6:08) A short anime for "Shakugan no Shana-Tan Returns".
Textless Opening Song "Scarlet Color Sky"
Textless Opening Song "Being"
Textless Closing Song "A Girl Will Be Born at Dawn"
Textless Closing Song "Crimson Calmness"
Textless Closing Song "Scarlet Color Sky"
Trailers - Featuring FUNimation trailers.
JUDGMENT CALL:
An anime series with a lot of action but also a lot of heart, "Shakugan no Shana" is an anime series I enjoyed for its characters.
There is a typical banality when it comes to human and a being from either another planet, dimension or world but those tend to be comedies (and sometimes those released in the U.S. seem to be perverted comedies), but "Shakugan no Shana" is quite intriguing because its protagonist seem so opposite, but yet overtime, these opposites start to become attracted towards each other.
So, in some way, the series is a love story about girl loves boy but is not sure how to understand her emotions because she has never had this feeling before. But aside from that banal storyline, instead of being overplayed and overdone because other anime series have done that, "Shaugan no Shana" brings in this sci-fi and fantasy element as Shana is a fighter, a darn good fighter from another world. the
At first, you wonder why she is so smug, blunt and mean. But overtime, you start to warm up to her because you learn that she has been taught to think a certain way and act a certain way because of her job and what is expected of her. But on Earth and staying with humans, she starts to learn about kindness, love and other human emotions that lead to kissing. And for this warrior, she is not exactly sure what kissing means or what love is but she knows that she gets flustered when Yuji is not near her, especially when she sees another girl who is in love with Yuji and wants to declare her love for him.
And while this series does have a lot of action and Shana engaged in major battles, for those who want fan service, get a little of that through the character of Margery Daw, your typical well-endowed woman. But suffice to say, this is is one wild character that otaku's will enjoy watching.
As for the Blu-ray, it's an older anime series, so I knew the upconvert was not going to showcase great video quality and the fact that it was original created by Universal Geneon, that FUNimation would not be redubbing it, thus not giving it a 5.1 lossless soundtrack. So, for those who have high hopes for this series to look or sound incredible on Blu-ray, don't have too high of hopes because it's not all that great when it comes to PQ or AQ. But it does look much better on Blu-ray compared to its DVD counterpart but it does have its fair share of softness and banding.
But once again, I don't mind that this anime series was released in the U.S. because there are two more seasons that will look much better on Blu-ray and glad that FUNimation went back in giving this first season an HD release, in preparation of the release of the next two seasons on Blu-ray and DVD. There are several special features included as well.
Overall, "Shakugan no Shana" was a fun anime series. And I enjoyed how a love story and action anime series was combined and balanced for those who enjoy either genres. If you are looking for a not-so-serious sci-fi , action anime series but also a series that has a teenage love story, then definitely give "Shakugan no Shana: Season One Box Set" a try. I'm looking forward to season two and three!
Published by ASCII Media Works from 2002 through 2011, the light novel series would receive two manga adaptations serialized in "Dengeki Daioh" and "Dengeki Maioh" and in 2005-2006, a PS2 and Nintendo DS video game and would also receive an anime series adaptation by J.C. Staff. A second season titled "Shakugan no Shana Second" was aired in 2007-2008, followed by a four-episode OVA in 2009-2010 and most recently, a third season titled "Shakugan no Shana Final" airing in 2011-2012.
VIDEO:
It's important to note that "Shakugan no Shana" season one is an anime series made back in 2005-2006. So, this is essentially an upconverted anime series. While watching on DVD, for most people, picture quality would look good but on Blu-ray, while the anime series is colorful and vibrant at times, it's also a bit soft and has banding issues. It's not the best looking upconverted anime series on Blu-ray but I am glad that "Shakugan no Shana" was released on Blu-ray because I want the other newer series to be released on Blu-ray as well.
But animation was good, but not as fully-detailed. Art backgrounds are good but not great. If anything, what I did enjoy about the series is the many locations incorporated in this TV series. A good balance of animation and CG, it's just that for people with high expectations of anime series on Blu-ray, this is not a series to have high hopes for. It's more or less an upconvert of an entertaining anime series that gets better overtime and will lead to two more seasons which do look better, especially "Shakugan no Shana Final" which aired in Japan in 2011-2012.
AUDIO:
Similar to what I mentioned about the series being older, it's a series that is presented in Dolby TrueHD 2.0 (English and Japanese). There is no difference in the lossless soundtrack and for those wondering why there isn't an English 5.1 lossless track, it's because this is from the original Universal Geneon recording and not a new soundtrack from FUNimation. Still, voice acting is well-done on both soundtracks and dialogue and effects are clear from the front channels. But for this older anime TV series, one should not expect a lot out of this soundtrack.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
"Shakugan no Shana: Season One Box Set" comes with the following special features:
Naza Nani Shana - (31:10) Featuring eight "Why? What? Shana! Ask Anything Question Box!" omake segments (shown at the ending of each episode). Presented in Japanese or English with English subtitles.
Shakugan no Shana-Tan - (3:22) A short anime titled "Shakugan no Shana-Tan" featuring an anything goes kind of style (even a bit perverted at times).
Shakugan no Shana-Tan Returns - (6:08) A short anime for "Shakugan no Shana-Tan Returns".
Textless Opening Song "Scarlet Color Sky"
Textless Opening Song "Being"
Textless Closing Song "A Girl Will Be Born at Dawn"
Textless Closing Song "Crimson Calmness"
Textless Closing Song "Scarlet Color Sky"
Trailers - Featuring FUNimation trailers.
JUDGMENT CALL:
An anime series with a lot of action but also a lot of heart, "Shakugan no Shana" is an anime series I enjoyed for its characters.
There is a typical banality when it comes to human and a being from either another planet, dimension or world but those tend to be comedies (and sometimes those released in the U.S. seem to be perverted comedies), but "Shakugan no Shana" is quite intriguing because its protagonist seem so opposite, but yet overtime, these opposites start to become attracted towards each other.
So, in some way, the series is a love story about girl loves boy but is not sure how to understand her emotions because she has never had this feeling before. But aside from that banal storyline, instead of being overplayed and overdone because other anime series have done that, "Shaugan no Shana" brings in this sci-fi and fantasy element as Shana is a fighter, a darn good fighter from another world. the
At first, you wonder why she is so smug, blunt and mean. But overtime, you start to warm up to her because you learn that she has been taught to think a certain way and act a certain way because of her job and what is expected of her. But on Earth and staying with humans, she starts to learn about kindness, love and other human emotions that lead to kissing. And for this warrior, she is not exactly sure what kissing means or what love is but she knows that she gets flustered when Yuji is not near her, especially when she sees another girl who is in love with Yuji and wants to declare her love for him.
And while this series does have a lot of action and Shana engaged in major battles, for those who want fan service, get a little of that through the character of Margery Daw, your typical well-endowed woman. But suffice to say, this is is one wild character that otaku's will enjoy watching.
As for the Blu-ray, it's an older anime series, so I knew the upconvert was not going to showcase great video quality and the fact that it was original created by Universal Geneon, that FUNimation would not be redubbing it, thus not giving it a 5.1 lossless soundtrack. So, for those who have high hopes for this series to look or sound incredible on Blu-ray, don't have too high of hopes because it's not all that great when it comes to PQ or AQ. But it does look much better on Blu-ray compared to its DVD counterpart but it does have its fair share of softness and banding.
But once again, I don't mind that this anime series was released in the U.S. because there are two more seasons that will look much better on Blu-ray and glad that FUNimation went back in giving this first season an HD release, in preparation of the release of the next two seasons on Blu-ray and DVD. There are several special features included as well.
Overall, "Shakugan no Shana" was a fun anime series. And I enjoyed how a love story and action anime series was combined and balanced for those who enjoy either genres. If you are looking for a not-so-serious sci-fi , action anime series but also a series that has a teenage love story, then definitely give "Shakugan no Shana: Season One Box Set" a try. I'm looking forward to season two and three!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By KevinB
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The story line has been done before. High school boy meets a girl with special powers. Even though this theme has been rehashed over and over; this series is surprisingly good. Yuji is a normal guy who happens to run into the flame haze, Shana. Shana fights a never ending battle with beings from a parallel dimension that eat human souls. The story is about the bond of their friendship and their fight to save the world. There are a lot of things about this anime to like. The animation is really good, the voice acting is good and the characters are interesting. Each episode keeps you wanting to keep watching more. As the relationships between the characters grows stronger the show becomes more captivating. I haven't watched the DVD version, but the Blu-ray version is good; not the best Blu-ray quality I've seen; but the picture is clear and the colors are vivid. The worst part about the show is that I have to wait to see the 2nd season. I really liked Shakugan no Shana and I'm looking forward to the 2nd season. It's not a new idea but it's still a really enjoyable anime. Give it a shot why don't ya.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Okay, first of all, the anime is great and at $30, a complete first season with both BluRay AND DVDs should be a no brainer... But be realistic when you buy this.
I've seen a lot of people complain about the vudeo quality on the BluRays. First of all, this anime did come out in 2006, the artistry is what it is. Recall that was back when BluRays were still new and rather rare. Pretty much all anime at the time was released on DVD because that's what was most common. That being said, don't be a spoiled brat when comsidering this product. It IS an upconvert, meaning they painstakingly took the time and effort to upconvert this to HD. What that means, however, is that in some scenes you will still get the blurs that we used to have with even some anime on DVD. However, I can personally say after watching most of the season that they have done a GREAT job putting this into a BluRay release. The video most often is crisp and the blurs (at least for me) only occur in some of the darker and faster paced scenes.
Anyway, what I am saying is, at $30, this BluRay/DVD combo of season 1 is WELL worth the investment and I am certainly proud to add it to my anime collection!
I've seen a lot of people complain about the vudeo quality on the BluRays. First of all, this anime did come out in 2006, the artistry is what it is. Recall that was back when BluRays were still new and rather rare. Pretty much all anime at the time was released on DVD because that's what was most common. That being said, don't be a spoiled brat when comsidering this product. It IS an upconvert, meaning they painstakingly took the time and effort to upconvert this to HD. What that means, however, is that in some scenes you will still get the blurs that we used to have with even some anime on DVD. However, I can personally say after watching most of the season that they have done a GREAT job putting this into a BluRay release. The video most often is crisp and the blurs (at least for me) only occur in some of the darker and faster paced scenes.
Anyway, what I am saying is, at $30, this BluRay/DVD combo of season 1 is WELL worth the investment and I am certainly proud to add it to my anime collection!
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