▪	RELEASED BY:		ADV FILMS UK
		▪	ASPECT RATIO:		4:3 FULL SCREEN
		▪	AUDIO:		ENGLISH AND JAPANESE DD.2.0
		▪	RUNNING TIME:		100
		▪	RATING:		12
		▪	RELEASE DATE:		06/18/2007
		▪	REVIEW DATE:		08/15/2007
		▪	REVIEWED BY:		SANDRA SCHOLES

A shadow is there at the person’s birth. It is their inner strength, a mirror of them in battle as they grow as a fighter, a Sevalle, a master of war.

Elle travels with her brother Gau as they journey into the kingdom of Kuruda, coming across a Sevalle caravan under attack by rival warriors. The 59th Sevalle warrior has been chosen according to one of the warriors but for what and who is she?

To make matters worse where they are, Elle is being stalked by a warrior woman who eludes her every step as she senses all is not right about her stay in Kuruda. The king of Kuruda has deadly plans to annihilate the Holy Nation, Ashlian and even Kuruda itself.

The story line is a throwback to the Roman era in time where battles are fought in Coliseums and statues of the warriors are erected in their honour. Though for the 59th Sevalle there is no statue to commemorate them, and the other warriors are left waiting for her arrival.

Elle has some dangerous moves in this all out action anime, coupled with those well-matched humorous moments, the action and fun is endless!

From the creator of Tenchi Muyo, this has startling graphics that border on the strange and ghostly. The demons are let loose to the viewer making sure that action and drama in this anime work magnificently.

EXTRAS:
Preview for Volume 2 and ADV previews for other DVD’s.

IN SUMMARY:
Shadow Skill has boundless energy, the fights are multiple and downright dirty while the comedy flows where it should in this fast accelerating anime  rips through at a fast pace. This is well recommended to those who love fast action titles.