Shakugan no Shana: The Movie (2007)
Original title: 劇場版 灼眼のシャナ
Shakugan no Shana: The Movie is a 2007 Japanese-language animation movie directed by Takashi Watanabe, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Satoshi Hino, Ayako Kawasumi and Junichi Suwabe.
The movie is more or less a retelling of the first few episodes of the series that is not much more than a slightly padded director's cut. You do learn some interesting details such as where Yugi's dad is, a look at the flame haze who was in the city before Shana, and even a couple of new powers for the Reiji Maigo. The story is certainly fleshed out quite a bit more and the final 15 minutes of the film comprise a surprisingly powerful conclusion (worth the price of admission on its own), but I would have liked a more original story rather then a highly polished version of one that I've already enjoyed. In the end, spectacular visuals, great new music, and well thought out additions to the core story leave you feeling glad to have seen the film. On the other hand, the fact that anything new that was added obviously doesn't change the events that come later in the series means that established fans will likely leave the experience less than satisfied.
Quick answers
What is Shakugan no Shana: The Movie about?
The movie is more or less a retelling of the first few episodes of the series that is not much more than a slightly padded director's cut. You do learn some interesting details such as where Yugi's dad is, a look at the flame haze who was in the city before Shana, and even a couple of new powers for the Reiji Maigo. The story is certainly fleshed out quite a bit more and the final 15 minutes of the film comprise a surprisingly powerful conclusion (worth the price of admission on its own), but I would have liked a more original story rather then a highly polished version of one that I've already enjoyed. In the end, spectacular visuals, great new music, and well thought out additions to the core story leave you feeling glad to have seen the film. On the other hand, the fact that anything new that was added obviously doesn't change the events that come later in the series means that established fans will likely leave the experience less than satisfied.
When was Shakugan no Shana: The Movie released?
Shakugan no Shana: The Movie was released on 21 April 2007.
How long is Shakugan no Shana: The Movie?
Shakugan no Shana: The Movie runs 1h 36m.
Who made Shakugan no Shana: The Movie?
Shakugan no Shana: The Movie was directed by Takashi Watanabe.
Where can I watch Shakugan no Shana: The Movie?
Shakugan no Shana: The Movie is available on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
Where to watch Shakugan no Shana: The Movie
Stream: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Cast
- Satoshi Hino as Yuuji Sakai
- Ayako Kawasumi as Kazumi Yoshida
- Junichi Suwabe as Friagne
- Mitsuo Iwata as Marchosias (voice)
- Tomo Sakurai as Chigusa Sakai (voice)
- Kimiko Koyama as Marianne (voice)
- Hirofumi Nojima as Hayato Ike (voice)
- Rie Kugimiya as Shana (voice)
- Hitomi Nabatame as Margey Daw (voice)
- Masashi Ebara as Alastor (voice)