| Shadowverse | |
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| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Keiichiro Kawaguchi |
|---|---|
| Written by | Rintaro Isaki Deko Akao |
| Music by | Yoshihiro Ike |
| Studio | Zexcs |
| Original network | TV Tokyo |
| Original run | April 7, 2020 – March 23, 2021 |
| Episodes | 48 |
| Anime television series | |
| Shadowverse Flame | |
| Directed by | Keiichiro Kawaguchi |
| Written by | Rintaro Isaki Deko Akao |
| Music by | Yoshihiro Ike |
| Studio | Zexcs |
| Original network | TV Tokyo |
| Original run | April 2, 2022 – present |
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Shadowverse is an 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.[1] 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".[2][3] 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.[4]
A second anime series, titled Shadowverse Flame, has been announced. The main staff members are returning to reprise their roles.[5] The series premiered on April 2, 2022.[6] The opening theme is "Shingan" (The Mind's Eye) by Lanndo featuring Keina Suda, while the ending theme is "My Turn" by Yui Ogura.[7]
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 7, 2019). "Shadowverse Card Battle Smartphone Game Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 27, 2019). "Shadowverse TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals April 2020 Premiere, Main Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 15, 2020). "Shadowverse TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Penguin Research's Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 13, 2020). "FLOW, Game Jikkyōsha Wakuwaku Band Perform New Theme Songs for Shadowverse Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (October 7, 2021). "Shadowverse Gets 2nd Anime With New Protagonist". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (January 11, 2022). "Shadowverse Flame Anime's Video Reveals Cast, April 2 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (March 8, 2022). "Shadowverse Flame Anime's 2nd Video Reveals Theme Songs, More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 8, 2022.