Stigma of the Wind (2007)
A banished heir returns with the power of wind in this action-packed Japanese fantasy anime from GONZO.
Stigma of the Wind - Series Information
- Original Title: 風のスティグマ
- First Air Year: 2007
- Last Air Year: 2007
- Created by: Yamato Takahiro
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 13, 2007 (United States - TV-14), April 13, 2007 (Canada - 14+), April 13, 2007 (Germany - 16), April 13, 2007 (Australia - M), April 13, 2007 (Mexico - B-15), April 13, 2007 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: Kaze no Stigma (US), Kaze no Stigma (JP)
- Production Companies: GONZO, Funimation Global Group
- Production Countries: Japan
Stigma of the Wind - Plot
Four years ago, Kazuma Kannagi was defeated by his cousin Ayano Kannagi for the right to be the successor of Enraiha, a sword passed down in the Kannagi family. His defeat, along with his lack of talent for En-Jutsu, the fire arts, the Kannagis' specialty, resulted in his banishment from the family. Now, Kazuma returns as Kazuma Yagami, a skilled master of Fū-Jutsu, the wind arts.
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Stigma of the Wind - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Yamato Takahiro
Main Cast
- Ayumi Fujimura
- Daisuke Ono
- Kanako Sakai
- Kenyu Horiuchi
- Chiaki Takahashi
- Masaki Terasoma
- Sayaka Ohara
- Mami Kosuge
- Yui Makino
- Eri Miyajima
Writers
- Mayori Sekijima
- Tatsuhiko Urahata
Stigma of the Wind - FAQs
Where can you stream Stigma of the Wind?
Stigma of the Wind is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series can also be purchased on Amazon Video. Crunchyroll remains the most accessible option for anime fans looking to watch it online.
Is Stigma of the Wind based on a light novel?
The series is adapted from a light novel series written by Takahiro Yamato and illustrated by Hanamaru Nanto. The novels were published in Japan under the Fujimi Fantasia Bunko label. The anime adaptation by GONZO covers a portion of the source material across its 24-episode run.
Who voices Kazuma Yagami in the Japanese cast?
Kazuma Yagami, the brooding wind-arts protagonist, is voiced by Daisuke Ono in the Japanese version. Ono is a prolific voice actor widely recognized for roles such as Sebastian Michaelis in Black Butler and Shintaro Midorima in Kuroko's Basketball.
How many episodes does Stigma of the Wind have?
The main series consists of 24 episodes across one season, which aired in 2007. There are also 6 special episodes collected under Season 0. Each episode runs approximately 25 minutes, making the full series a fairly compact watch at around ten hours total.
What genres does Stigma of the Wind belong to?
Stigma of the Wind blends action, adventure, fantasy, and animation into a seinen-flavored anime experience. The series draws heavily on elemental magic systems and family rivalry, giving it a tone that sits somewhere between supernatural battle anime and character-driven drama.
Did Stigma of the Wind get a second season?
No second season was ever produced. The anime concluded in 2007 after its single 24-episode run and the series status is listed as Ended. The light novel source material continued beyond what the anime adapted, leaving some storylines unresolved on screen.
What is Stigma of the Wind about?
Kazuma Kannagi was cast out of his powerful fire-wielding clan after losing a duel to his cousin Ayano. He returns years later as Kazuma Yagami, now a formidable master of wind magic. The story follows his complicated reunion with the Kannagi family amid escalating supernatural conflicts.
What are shows similar to Stigma of the Wind?
Fans of Stigma of the Wind often enjoy Darker than Black, which shares a similar supernatural action atmosphere, as well as Witch Craft Works and A Certain Scientific Railgun for their blend of magic and character dynamics. Twin Star Exorcists and Claymore are also worth exploring for fans of elemental combat anime.
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