Shadowverse (2020)
A Japanese anime adaptation of the hit digital card game, where one student's journey through fierce battles and unbreakable bonds begins with a single mysterious smartphone.
Shadowverse - Series Information
- Original Title: シャドウバース
- First Air Year: 2020
- Last Air Year: 2024
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 146
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 7, 2020 (United States - TV-14), April 7, 2020 (Canada - 14+)
- Networks: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
- Alternative Titles: Shadowverse Flame (US), シャドウバースF（フレイム） (JP), 影之诗 (CN)
- Production Companies: ZEXCS, TV Tokyo
- Production Countries: Japan
Shadowverse - Plot
The hottest battle is about to begin! While attending Tensei Academy, Hiro Ryugasaki ends up acquiring a mysterious smartphone. It comes installed with the popular card game, Shadowverse! Meeting new rivals, facing major tournaments, forging bonds with friends... Shadowverse leads Hiro to all sorts of new experiences, all that serve to "evolve" him...
Shadowverse - Trailer
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Shadowverse - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yuto Uemura
- Hibiku Yamamura
- Kazuki Ura
- Shiori Izawa
- Showtaro Morikubo
- Larissa Tago Takeda
- Miyu Tomita
- Yuki Sakakihara
- Ryota Osaka
- Hana Tamegai
Writers
- Rintaro Isaki
- Deko Akao
- Keiichiro Kawaguchi
- Takayo Ikami
Executive Producers
- Nobuhiro Takenaka
- Tadahito Kimura
- Shigenobu Sato
Shadowverse - FAQs
Where can you stream Shadowverse online?
Shadowverse is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Both options offer a subscription-based flat-rate streaming plan, making the series accessible to anime fans across supported regions.
Is Shadowverse based on a real card game?
Yes, Shadowverse is directly based on the digital collectible card game of the same name developed and published by Cygames. The anime adapts the game's competitive card-battling mechanics and some of its characters into an original shounen narrative centered on tournaments and personal growth.
How many seasons and episodes does Shadowverse have?
Shadowverse has 2 main seasons and a specials collection, totaling 146 episodes. Season 1 (Shadowverse) contains 48 episodes, Season 2 (Shadowverse Flame) contains 98 episodes, and there are 8 special episodes grouped under Season 0.
What is Shadowverse the anime about?
Shadowverse follows Hiro Ryugasaki, a student at Tensei Academy who discovers a mysterious smartphone loaded with the card game Shadowverse. Through fierce tournaments, new rivalries, and deepening friendships, Hiro undergoes personal growth — or "evolution" — driven by the battles he faces.
Who are the main voice actors in Shadowverse?
The principal voice cast includes Yuto Uemura as Light Tenryu, Hibiku Yamamura as Itsuki Mitsutagawa, Kazuki Ura as Subaru Makabe, Shiori Izawa as Dragnir, Showtaro Morikubo as Gentleman, Larissa Tago Takeda as Ren Kazamatsuri, and Miyu Tomita as Tsubasa Takanashi, among others.
Is Shadowverse suitable for younger viewers?
Shadowverse carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States and a 14+ rating in Canada, indicating it is intended for viewers aged 14 and older. The series features competitive card-game battles, tournament drama, and action sequences typical of the shounen anime genre.
When did Shadowverse first air and has it ended?
Shadowverse premiered on April 7, 2020, on TV Tokyo in Japan. The series has since concluded, with its run ending in 2024 after two full seasons and a set of special episodes, making it a completed anime adaptation of the Cygames card game.
What anime series are similar to Shadowverse?
Fans of Shadowverse may enjoy other game-inspired or fantasy anime such as FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST, Princess Connect! Re:Dive, Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki, I'm in Love with the Villainess, and Unnamed Memory, all of which share themes of competition, fantasy worlds, or character-driven growth.
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