Shadow Skill: Secret of the Kurudan Style
Shadow Skill: Secret of the Kurudan Style

Shadow Skill: Secret of the Kurudan Style

2003Movie60 minJapanese

The story takes place in warrior kingdom where a deadly martial art called Shadow Skill is practiced to defend the continued existence of the kingdom. Dreaming of becoming an invincible warrior one day, like the legendary warrior named Scar Face who has defeated 2,000 opponents, the boy named Cau Ban trains hard with his older adopted sister Elle who has mastered Shadow Skill. A deadly combat breaks out when a rouge pack of intruders suddenly assaults the castle to steal a box that contains a secret...

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Katsuyoshi YatabeGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In the land of Kayna, the Kurudan style of martial arts is feared for its deadly effectiveness. Elsha, a princess and skilled practitioner, must uncover the secrets behind her father's assassination and a conspiracy threatening her kingdom. Alongside her loyal guardian, Gurun, she battles formidable opponents and delves into forbidden techniques to protect her people and avenge her father.

Critical Reception

Shadow Skill: Secret of the Kurudan Style was generally well-received by anime fans for its action sequences and character designs. While not a mainstream blockbuster, it garnered a dedicated following for its compelling story and the unique martial arts depicted. Critical reviews often highlighted its engaging plot and animation quality for its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting and well-animated fight scenes.
  • Appreciated for its intriguing plot involving political intrigue and martial arts mastery.
  • Felt to be a solid entry in the action-adventure anime genre, though not widely reviewed by major critics.

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Fun Fact

The anime is based on a manga series of the same name created by Masamune Shirow, who is also known for 'Ghost in the Shell'.

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