Shadowverse (2020)

Original title

シャドウバース

Directed by

Keiichiro Kawaguchi

Genre

animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy

Country

Japan

Length

2 seasons, 146 episodes

Rated

TV-14

Rating

5.3 of 10 from 7 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Kids play a card game where they summon creatures and cast spells to battle each other. The show follows a boy who gets drawn into the world of competitive dueling.

energeticfast-pacedcompetitiveplayfulyouthfullighthearted

What happens

Shadowverse is a Japanese anime television series adaptation of its namesake video game. The series is animated by Zexcs and directed by Keiichiro Kawaguchi, with Rintaro Isaki and Deko Akao handling series composition, Hiroki Harada designing the characters, and Yoshihiro Ike composing the series' music. The series aired from April 7, 2020, to March 23, 2021, on TV Tokyo and has been simulcast internationally on Crunchyroll. The band Penguin Research performed the first opening theme, "Kirifuda" (lit. Trump Card), while Yui Ogura performed the first ending theme, "Happiness Sensation". The second opening theme, "Shinsekai" (New World), was performed by FLOW, while the second ending theme, "Kokoro Darenimo" (Heart to Everyone), was performed by the Game Jikkyōsha Wakuwaku Band. A second anime series, Shadowverse Flame, aired from April 2, 2022, to September 28, 2024. The main staff members return to reprise their roles. The first opening theme is "Shingan" (The Mind's Eye) by Lanndo featuring Keina Suda, while the 1st ending theme is "My Turn" by Yui Ogura. The second opening theme is "Tomoshibi" by Half time Old, while the 2nd ending theme is "Shekenale" by Ocha Norma. The third opening theme is "Do or Die" by Nano, while the third ending theme is "Heavy Gamer" by LIL LEAGUE. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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