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===Light novels and books===
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{{main|List of Shakugan no Shana light novels}}
{{main|List of Shakugan no Shana light novels}}
''Shakugan no Shana'' began as a [[light novel]] series written by [[Yashichiro Takahashi]], with illustrations drawn by [[Noizi Ito]]. [[ASCII Media Works]] published 25 volumes between November 9, 2002 and October 10, 2011 under their [[Dengeki Bunko]] [[imprint]];<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0212330|title=灼眼のシャナ|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A1119340|title=灼眼のシャナXXII|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana XXII|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> 22 comprise the main story, while the other three are side story collections.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0511160|title=灼眼のシャナ0|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana 0|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0600950|title=灼眼のシャナS|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana S|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0802380|title=灼眼のシャナSII|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana SII|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> A short story titled {{Nihongo|"Verger"|ヴァージャー}} was published in the November 2008 issue of ASCII Media Works' ''[[Dengeki Bunko Magazine]]''. [[Viz Media]] licensed the novels for English distribution in North America. The first volume was released on April 17, 2007,<ref name="vizapr2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/news/newreleases/index.php?d=200704|title=Shakugan no Shana: The Girl With Fire In Her Eyes (Novel)|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071027104945/http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6531|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|archivedate=October 27, 2007|accessdate=May 7, 2007|}}</ref> followed by volume two on October 16, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071026033735/http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6533|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6533|title=Shakugan no Shana: Fight Day! (Novel)|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|archivedate=October 26, 2007|accessdate=April 3, 2012}}</ref> Viz did not publish any further volumes. The novels are also licensed in [[South Korea]] by [[Daiwon C.I.]], and in [[Taiwan]] and [[Hong Kong]] by [[Kadokawa Shoten|Kadokawa Media]].
''Shakugan no Shana'' began as a [[light novel]] series written by [[Yashichiro Takahashi]], with illustrations drawn by [[Noizi Ito]]. [[ASCII Media Works]] published 25 volumes between November 9, 2002 and October 10, 2011 under their [[Dengeki Bunko]] [[imprint]];<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0212330|title=灼眼のシャナ|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A1119340|title=灼眼のシャナXXII|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana XXII|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> 22 comprise the main story, while the other three are side story collections.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0511160|title=灼眼のシャナ0|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana 0|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0600950|title=灼眼のシャナS|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana S|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0802380|title=灼眼のシャナSII|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana SII|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> A short story titled {{Nihongo|"Verger"|ヴァージャー}} was published in the November 2008 issue of ASCII Media Works' ''[[Dengeki Bunko Magazine]]''.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Verger|journal=[[Dengeki Bunko Magazine]]|issue=November 2008|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|language=Japanese}}</ref> [[Viz Media]] licensed the novels for English distribution in North America. The first volume was released on April 17, 2007,<ref name="vizapr2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/news/newreleases/index.php?d=200704|title=Shakugan no Shana: The Girl With Fire In Her Eyes (Novel)|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071027104945/http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6531|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|archivedate=October 27, 2007|accessdate=May 7, 2007|}}</ref> followed by volume two on October 16, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071026033735/http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6533|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6533|title=Shakugan no Shana: Fight Day! (Novel)|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|archivedate=October 26, 2007|accessdate=April 3, 2012}}</ref> Viz did not publish any further volumes. The novels are also licensed in [[South Korea]] by [[Daewon C.I.]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dwci.co.kr/newtype/nt_view.asp?book_gubn=novel&book_sub_gubn=nt&book_seq=13407&page=1|title=작안의 샤나 1권|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana volume 1|publisher=[[Daewon C.I.]]|accessdate=April 7, 2012|language=Korean}}</ref> and in [[Taiwan]] and [[Hong Kong]] by [[Kadokawa Shoten|Kadokawa Media]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kadokawa.com.tw/details.asp?id=3217|title=灼眼的夏娜 01|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana 01|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten|Kadokawa Media]]|accessdate=April 7, 2012|language=Chinese}}</ref>


A 160-page guide book titled {{Nihongo|''Shakugan no Shana no Subete''|灼眼のシャナノ全テ|All About Shakugan no Shana}} was published on December 10, 2005 by ASCII Media Works.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0500080|title=灼眼のシャナノ全テ|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana no Subete|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 4, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> Two more guide books were published by ASCII Media Works for the anime adaptations: {{Nihongo|''Anime Shakugan no Shana no Subete''|アニメ 『灼眼のシャナ』 ノ全テ}} on October 27, 2006 with 176 pages, and {{Nihongo|''Anime Shakugan no Shana II no Subete''|アニメ 『灼眼のシャナII』 ノ全テ}} on October 19, 2009 with 168 pages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0602270|title=アニメ 『灼眼のシャナ』 ノ全テ|trans_title=Anime Shakugan no Shana no Subete|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 4, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0905090|title=アニメ 『灼眼のシャナII』 ノ全テ|trans_title=Anime Shakugan no Shana II no Subete|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 4, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> Three 128-page Noizi Ito [[art book]]s were published by ASCII Media Works: {{Nihongo|''Guren''|紅蓮}} on February 25, 2005, {{Nihongo|''Kaen''|華焔}} on August 9, 2007, and {{Nihongo|''Sōen''|蒼炎}} on August 10, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0510230|title=いとうのいぢ画集 紅蓮 -ぐれん-|trans_title=Noizi Ito Art Book Guren|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 4, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0702250|title=いとうのいぢ画集II 華焔 -かえん-|trans_title=Noizi Ito Art Book II Kaen|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 4, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0903580|title=いとうのいぢ画集III 蒼炎 -そうえん-|trans_title=Noizi Ito Art Book III Sōen|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 4, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref>
A 160-page guide book titled {{Nihongo|''Shakugan no Shana no Subete''|灼眼のシャナノ全テ|All About Shakugan no Shana}} was published on December 10, 2005 by ASCII Media Works.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0500080|title=灼眼のシャナノ全テ|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana no Subete|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 4, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> Two more guide books were published by ASCII Media Works for the anime adaptations: {{Nihongo|''Anime Shakugan no Shana no Subete''|アニメ 『灼眼のシャナ』 ノ全テ}} on October 27, 2006 with 176 pages, and {{Nihongo|''Anime Shakugan no Shana II no Subete''|アニメ 『灼眼のシャナII』 ノ全テ}} on October 19, 2009 with 168 pages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0602270|title=アニメ 『灼眼のシャナ』 ノ全テ|trans_title=Anime Shakugan no Shana no Subete|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 4, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0905090|title=アニメ 『灼眼のシャナII』 ノ全テ|trans_title=Anime Shakugan no Shana II no Subete|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 4, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> Three 128-page Noizi Ito [[art book]]s were published by ASCII Media Works: {{Nihongo|''Guren''|紅蓮}} on February 25, 2005, {{Nihongo|''Kaen''|華焔}} on August 9, 2007, and {{Nihongo|''Sōen''|蒼炎}} on August 10, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0510230|title=いとうのいぢ画集 紅蓮 -ぐれん-|trans_title=Noizi Ito Art Book Guren|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 4, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0702250|title=いとうのいぢ画集II 華焔 -かえん-|trans_title=Noizi Ito Art Book II Kaen|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 4, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0903580|title=いとうのいぢ画集III 蒼炎 -そうえん-|trans_title=Noizi Ito Art Book III Sōen|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 4, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref>


===Manga===
===Manga===
A [[manga]] adaptation, illustrated by [[Ayato Sasakura]], was serialized in [[ASCII Media Works]]' manga magazine ''[[Dengeki Daioh]]'' between the April 2005 and October 2011 issues. The individual chapters were collected and published in ten ''[[tankōbon]]'' volumes from October 27, 2005 and October 27, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/B0512700|title=灼眼のシャナ(1)|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana (1)|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/B1122270|title=灼眼のシャナ(10)|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana (10)|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> A special limited edition version of volume two was bundled with a booklet titled ''Grimoire'' including contributions from guest artists and writers for various illustrations, manga, and short stories.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0601030|title=灼眼のシャナ(2) with "GRIMOIRE" 初回限定版|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana (2) with "Grimoire" limited edition version|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 6, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> Viz Media licensed the manga for English distribution in North America. Viz released six volumes between April 17, 2007 and September 21, 2010;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421511959/|title=Shakugan No Shana, Vol 1 (Manga)|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421532697/|title=Shakugan no Shana, Vol. 6|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012}}</ref> Viz cancelled the release of the final four volumes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/product?id=8799|title=Shakugan no Shana, Vol. 6: Final Volume!|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012}}</ref> The manga is also licensed in South Korea by Daiwon C.I., and in Taiwan and Hong Kong by Kadokawa Media.
A [[manga]] adaptation, illustrated by [[Ayato Sasakura]], was serialized in [[ASCII Media Works]]' manga magazine ''[[Dengeki Daioh]]'' between the April 2005 and October 2011 issues. The individual chapters were collected and published in ten ''[[tankōbon]]'' volumes from October 27, 2005 and October 27, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/B0512700|title=灼眼のシャナ(1)|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana (1)|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/B1122270|title=灼眼のシャナ(10)|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana (10)|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> A special limited edition version of volume two was bundled with a booklet titled ''Grimoire'' including contributions from guest artists and writers for various illustrations, manga, and short stories.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/A0601030|title=灼眼のシャナ(2) with "GRIMOIRE" 初回限定版|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana (2) with "Grimoire" limited edition version|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 6, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> Viz Media licensed the manga for English distribution in North America. Viz released six volumes between April 17, 2007 and September 21, 2010;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421511959/|title=Shakugan No Shana, Vol 1 (Manga)|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421532697/|title=Shakugan no Shana, Vol. 6|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012}}</ref> Viz cancelled the release of the final four volumes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/product?id=8799|title=Shakugan no Shana, Vol. 6: Final Volume!|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012}}</ref> The manga is also licensed in South Korea by Daewon C.I.,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dwci.co.kr/comic/comic/comics_view.asp?new_gubun=comics&seq=1848&series_seq=1848&book_seq=14114|title=코믹스 작안의 샤나 1|trans_title=Comics: Shakugan no Shana 1|publisher=[[Daewon C.I.]]|accessdate=April 7, 2012|language=Korean}}</ref> and in Taiwan and Hong Kong by Kadokawa Media.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kadokawa.com.tw/details.asp?id=1773|title=灼眼的夏娜 01|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana 01|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten|Kadokawa Media]]|accessdate=April 7, 2012|language=Chinese}}</ref>


A second manga illustrated by Shii Kiya, titled {{Nihongo|''Shakugan no Shana X Eternal song: Harukanaru Uta''|灼眼のシャナX Eternal song -遙かなる歌-}}, is based on the events of the tenth novel and began serialization in ASCII Media Works' manga magazine ''[[Dengeki Black Maoh]]'' on September 19, 2007. The manga was later transferred to ''[[Dengeki Maoh]]'' starting with the December 2009 issue. The first volume was released on January 27, 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/B0807070|title=灼眼のシャナX Eternal song -遙かなる歌-(1)|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana X Eternal song: Harukanaru Uta (1)|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> and three volumes have been released as of October 27, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/B1118760|title=灼眼のシャナX Eternal song -遙かなる歌-(3)|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana X Eternal song: Harukanaru Uta (3)|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref>
A second manga illustrated by Shii Kiya, titled {{Nihongo|''Shakugan no Shana X Eternal song: Harukanaru Uta''|灼眼のシャナX Eternal song -遙かなる歌-}}, is based on the events of the tenth novel and began serialization in ASCII Media Works' manga magazine ''[[Dengeki Black Maoh]]'' on September 19, 2007. The manga was later transferred to ''[[Dengeki Maoh]]'' starting with the December 2009 issue. The first volume was released on January 27, 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/B0807070|title=灼眼のシャナX Eternal song -遙かなる歌-(1)|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana X Eternal song: Harukanaru Uta (1)|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> and three volumes have been released as of October 27, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asciimw.jp/search/mode/item/cd/B1118760|title=灼眼のシャナX Eternal song -遙かなる歌-(3)|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana X Eternal song: Harukanaru Uta (3)|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> The manga is licensed in South Korea by Daewon C.I.,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dwci.co.kr/comic/comic/comics_view.asp?new_gubun=comics&seq=2354&series_seq=2354&book_seq=17082|title=작안의 샤나 X Eternal song-영원한 노래- 1|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana X Eternal song: Harukanaru Uta 1|publisher=[[Daewon C.I.]]|accessdate=April 7, 2012|language=Korean}}</ref> and in Taiwan and Hong Kong by Kadokawa Media.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kadokawa.com.tw/details.asp?id=4716|title=灼眼的夏娜 Eternal song─永恆之歌─I|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana X Eternal song: Harukanaru Uta I|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten|Kadokawa Media]]|accessdate=April 7, 2012|language=Chinese}}</ref>


===Anime=== <!-- section linked from [[Blaze (song)]] -->
===Anime=== <!-- section linked from [[Blaze (song)]] -->
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Three volumes of albums titled ''Shakugan no Shana Assorted Shana'' containing [[image song]]s, [[audio drama]]s and [[background music]] track were released between February and April 2006.<ref name="assorted-v01">{{cite web|url=http://www.shakugan.com/contents/hp0022/index00920000.html|title=灼眼のシャナ Assorted Shana Vol.I|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana Assorted Shana Vol.I|publisher=Shakugan no Shana Production Committee|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakugan.com/contents/hp0022/index00940000.html|title=灼眼のシャナ Assorted Shana Vol.II|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana Assorted Shana Vol.II|publisher=Shakugan no Shana Production Committee|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakugan.com/contents/hp0022/index00950000.html|title=灼眼のシャナ Assorted Shana Vol.III|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana Assorted Shana Vol.III|publisher=Shakugan no Shana Production Committee|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> Three volumes of albums titled ''Shakugan no Shana II Splendide Shana'' containing images songs and audio dramas were released between February and May 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakugan.com/contents/hp0022/index01010000.html|title=灼眼のシャナII SPLENDIDE SHANA Vol.1|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana II Splendide Shana Vol.1|publisher=Shakugan no Shana Production Committee|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakugan.com/contents/hp0022/index01030000.html|title=灼眼のシャナII SPLENDIDE SHANA Vol.2|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana II Splendide Shana Vol.2|publisher=Shakugan no Shana Production Committee|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakugan.com/contents/hp0022/index01040000.html|title==灼眼のシャナII SPLENDIDE SHANA Vol.3|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana II Splendide Shana Vol.3|publisher=Shakugan no Shana Production Committee|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> The first volume of albums titled ''Shakugan no Shana F Superiority Shana'' containing audio dramas, background music tracks, and short versions of theme songs from ''Shakugan no Shana Final'' was released in February 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B006NYC3Z2/|title=灼眼のシャナF SUPERIORITY SHANAIII vol.1|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana F Superiority Shana III vol.1|publisher=[[Amazon.com|Amazon.co.jp]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> Volume two will follow in April 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B006ZY2A8U/|title=灼眼のシャナF SUPERIORITY SHANAIII vol.2|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana F Superiority Shana III vol.2|publisher=[[Amazon.com|Amazon.co.jp]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref>
Three volumes of albums titled ''Shakugan no Shana Assorted Shana'' containing [[image song]]s, [[audio drama]]s and [[background music]] track were released between February and April 2006.<ref name="assorted-v01">{{cite web|url=http://www.shakugan.com/contents/hp0022/index00920000.html|title=灼眼のシャナ Assorted Shana Vol.I|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana Assorted Shana Vol.I|publisher=Shakugan no Shana Production Committee|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakugan.com/contents/hp0022/index00940000.html|title=灼眼のシャナ Assorted Shana Vol.II|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana Assorted Shana Vol.II|publisher=Shakugan no Shana Production Committee|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakugan.com/contents/hp0022/index00950000.html|title=灼眼のシャナ Assorted Shana Vol.III|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana Assorted Shana Vol.III|publisher=Shakugan no Shana Production Committee|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> Three volumes of albums titled ''Shakugan no Shana II Splendide Shana'' containing images songs and audio dramas were released between February and May 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakugan.com/contents/hp0022/index01010000.html|title=灼眼のシャナII SPLENDIDE SHANA Vol.1|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana II Splendide Shana Vol.1|publisher=Shakugan no Shana Production Committee|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakugan.com/contents/hp0022/index01030000.html|title=灼眼のシャナII SPLENDIDE SHANA Vol.2|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana II Splendide Shana Vol.2|publisher=Shakugan no Shana Production Committee|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakugan.com/contents/hp0022/index01040000.html|title==灼眼のシャナII SPLENDIDE SHANA Vol.3|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana II Splendide Shana Vol.3|publisher=Shakugan no Shana Production Committee|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> The first volume of albums titled ''Shakugan no Shana F Superiority Shana'' containing audio dramas, background music tracks, and short versions of theme songs from ''Shakugan no Shana Final'' was released in February 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B006NYC3Z2/|title=灼眼のシャナF SUPERIORITY SHANAIII vol.1|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana F Superiority Shana III vol.1|publisher=[[Amazon.com|Amazon.co.jp]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> Volume two will follow in April 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B006ZY2A8U/|title=灼眼のシャナF SUPERIORITY SHANAIII vol.2|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana F Superiority Shana III vol.2|publisher=[[Amazon.com|Amazon.co.jp]]|accessdate=April 3, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref>


A weekly [[Radio drama in Japan|radio drama]] of ''Shakugan no Shana'' aired four episodes between November 29 and December 20, 2003 on ''[[Dengeki Taishō]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dengekibunko.dengeki.com/bootleg/mihon_29.php|title=電撃文庫メルマガ|trans_title=Dengeki Bunko Mail Magazine|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 6, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> The scenario was an original side-story written by Yashichiro Takahashi, and takes place between the first and second light novel volumes.<ref name="drama-disc">{{cite web|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20050314232227/http://www.mediaworks.co.jp/users_s/d_hp/webshop/shana.html|url=http://www.mediaworks.co.jp/users_s/d_hp/webshop/shana.html|title=『灼眼のシャナ』ドラマディスク 特別通販!!|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana Drama Disc Special Mail Order!!|publisher=[[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]|archivedate=March 14, 2005|accessdate=April 6, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> The cast for the radio drama was different than with the anime adaptations. A CD compilation of the radio drama titled ''Shakugan no Shana Drama Disc'', including an additional audio drama, was eligible for mail orders up to March 31, 2004.<ref name="drama-disc"/> Another drama CD was released with the April 2008 issue of [[Tokuma Shoten]]'s ''[[Animage]]'' magazine; the cast is the same as with the anime versions.
A weekly [[Radio drama in Japan|radio drama]] of ''Shakugan no Shana'' aired four episodes between November 29 and December 20, 2003 on ''[[Dengeki Taishō]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dengekibunko.dengeki.com/bootleg/mihon_29.php|title=電撃文庫メルマガ|trans_title=Dengeki Bunko Mail Magazine|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 6, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> The scenario was an original side-story written by Yashichiro Takahashi, and takes place between the first and second light novel volumes.<ref name="drama-disc">{{cite web|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20050314232227/http://www.mediaworks.co.jp/users_s/d_hp/webshop/shana.html|url=http://www.mediaworks.co.jp/users_s/d_hp/webshop/shana.html|title=『灼眼のシャナ』ドラマディスク 特別通販!!|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana Drama Disc Special Mail Order!!|publisher=[[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]|archivedate=March 14, 2005|accessdate=April 6, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> The cast for the radio drama was different than with the anime adaptations. A CD compilation of the radio drama titled ''Shakugan no Shana Drama Disc'', including an additional audio drama, was eligible for mail orders up to March 31, 2004.<ref name="drama-disc"/> Another drama CD was released with the April 2008 issue of [[Tokuma Shoten]]'s ''[[Animage]]'' magazine; the cast is the same as with the anime versions.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Special Drama CD|journal=[[Animage]]|issue=April 2008|publisher=[[Tokuma Shoten]]|language=Japanese}}</ref>


===Video games===
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The game follows a [[Nonlinear gameplay#Branching storylines|branching plot line]] through eight chapters with five possible endings, and depending on the decisions that the player makes during the game, the plot will progress in a specific direction.<ref name="system"/> Every so often, the player will come to a point where he or she is given the chance to choose from multiple options. Text progression pauses at these points until a choice is made. To view all plot lines in their entirety, the player will have to replay the game multiple times and choose different choices to further the plot to an alternate direction. Sometimes during text progression, an "active countdown" [[minigame]] appears, which requires the player to press the game buttons in a specific order in a set time limit. Success or failure in these minigames influence which endings are viewed.<ref name="system"/> During the [[turn-based]] battle sequences, the player assumes the role of Shana. The player uses a combination of fire, powers of unrestraint, and treasure tools to battle Crimson Denizens; and Shana is also able to use a special attack and defend.<ref name="system"/>
The game follows a [[Nonlinear gameplay#Branching storylines|branching plot line]] through eight chapters with five possible endings, and depending on the decisions that the player makes during the game, the plot will progress in a specific direction.<ref name="system"/> Every so often, the player will come to a point where he or she is given the chance to choose from multiple options. Text progression pauses at these points until a choice is made. To view all plot lines in their entirety, the player will have to replay the game multiple times and choose different choices to further the plot to an alternate direction. Sometimes during text progression, an "active countdown" [[minigame]] appears, which requires the player to press the game buttons in a specific order in a set time limit. Success or failure in these minigames influence which endings are viewed.<ref name="system"/> During the [[turn-based]] battle sequences, the player assumes the role of Shana. The player uses a combination of fire, powers of unrestraint, and treasure tools to battle Crimson Denizens; and Shana is also able to use a special attack and defend.<ref name="system"/>


A [[Nintendo DS]] [[Porting|port]] of the game titled ''Shakugan no Shana DS'', developed by Vridge and published by MediaWorks, was released on March 29, 2007.<ref name="Vridge"/> Those who pre-ordered the game received a calendar spanning April 2007 to March 2008, and an art book of rough sketches by Ito titled {{nihongo|''Tōka''|灯火}} was available for a limited time with the purchase of the game.<ref name="shanaDS">{{cite web|url=http://archive.asciimw.jp/mediamix/shana/nds/index.php|title=灼眼のシャナ DS|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana DS|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 5, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> New story for the DS version was written by Takahashi. The game also contains an image gallery that allows the player to see what Shana and Yoshida Kazumi look like in different clothes, and a battle mode that lets the player fight against the computer with a character other than Shana.<ref name="dgf-200705">{{cite journal| title = Dengeki G's Festival|volume=8|date=May 2007| publisher = [[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]] | pages = 47–48 | language = Japanese | isbn = 4-9101-6366-0576}}</ref> While the PS2 version had full voice acting, the DS version contained only partial voice acting.
A [[Nintendo DS]] [[Porting|port]] of the game titled ''Shakugan no Shana DS'', developed by Vridge and published by MediaWorks, was released on March 29, 2007.<ref name="Vridge"/> Those who pre-ordered the game received a calendar spanning April 2007 to March 2008, and an art book of rough sketches by Ito titled {{nihongo|''Tōka''|灯火}} was available for a limited time with the purchase of the game.<ref name="shanaDS">{{cite web|url=http://archive.asciimw.jp/mediamix/shana/nds/index.php|title=灼眼のシャナ DS|trans_title=Shakugan no Shana DS|publisher=[[ASCII Media Works]]|accessdate=April 5, 2012|language=Japanese}}</ref> New story for the DS version was written by Takahashi. The game also contains an image gallery that allows the player to see what Shana and Yoshida Kazumi look like in different clothes, and a battle mode that lets the player fight against the computer with a character other than Shana.<ref>{{cite journal|journal=[[Dengeki G's Festival!]]|volume=8|issue=May 2007|publisher=[[MediaWorks (publisher)|MediaWorks]]|pages=47–48|language=Japanese|isbn=4-9101-6366-0576}}</ref> While the PS2 version had full voice acting, the DS version contained only partial voice acting.


Shana appears as a playable character in the crossover RPG ''[[Dengeki Gakuen RPG: Cross of Venus]]'' for Nintendo DS, and as a cameo costume for the main character to wear in ''[[Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger VS Darkdeath Evilman]]'' for the [[PlayStation Portable]] complete with her signature sword, Nietono no Shana, as a weapon.
Shana appears as a playable character in the crossover RPG ''[[Dengeki Gakuen RPG: Cross of Venus]]'' for Nintendo DS, and as a cameo costume for the main character to wear in ''[[Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger VS Darkdeath Evilman]]'' for the [[PlayStation Portable]] complete with her signature sword, Nietono no Shana, as a weapon.

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Shakugan no Shana
Shakugan no Shana light novel volume 1
灼眼のシャナ
GenreAction, Fantasy, Romance
Light novel
Written byYashichiro Takahashi
Illustrated byNoizi Ito
Published byASCII Media Works
English publisherUnited States Viz Media
DemographicMale
Original runNovember 9, 2002October 10, 2011
Volumes25 (List of volumes)
Manga
Written byYashichiro Takahashi
Illustrated byAyato Sasakura
Published byASCII Media Works
English publisherUnited States Viz Media
MagazineDengeki Daioh
DemographicShōnen
Original runApril 2005October 2011
Volumes10
Anime television series
Directed byTakashi Watanabe
Written byYasuko Kobayashi
Music byKow Otani
StudioJ.C.Staff
Original networkAnimax, MBS, TVA, Teletama, Chiba TV, TV Kanagawa
Original run October 6, 2005 March 23, 2006
Episodes24 (List of episodes)
Video game
DeveloperVridge
PublisherMediaWorks
GenreAction RPG, Visual novel
PlatformPlayStation 2, Nintendo DS
ReleasedMarch 23, 2006 (PS2)
March 29, 2007 (DS)
Original video animation
Shakugan no Shana SP
Directed byTakashi Watanabe
Written byYasuko Kobayashi
Music byKow Otani
StudioJ.C.Staff
ReleasedDecember 8, 2006
Runtime24 minutes
Anime film
Directed byTakashi Watanabe
Written byYasuko Kobayashi
Music byKow Otani
StudioJ.C.Staff
ReleasedApril 21, 2007
Runtime65 minutes (Original)
90 minutes (Director's Cut)
Manga
Shakugan no Shana X Eternal song: Harukanaru Uta
Written byYashichiro Takahashi
Illustrated byShii Kiya
Published byASCII Media Works
MagazineDengeki Black Maoh
Dengeki Maoh
DemographicSeinen
Original runSeptember 19, 2007 – present
Volumes3
Anime television series
Shakugan no Shana Second
Directed byTakashi Watanabe
Written byYasuko Kobayashi
Music byKow Otani
StudioJ.C.Staff
Original networkMBS, TBS, CBC, Animax
English networkIndia Malaysia Pakistan Philippines Singapore Animax
Original run October 5, 2007 March 28, 2008
Episodes24 (List of episodes)
Original video animation
Shakugan no Shana S
Directed byTakashi Watanabe
Written byYasuko Kobayashi
Music byKow Otani
StudioJ.C.Staff
Released October 23, 2009 September 29, 2010
Runtime24 minutes each
Episodes4 (List of episodes)
Anime television series
Shakugan no Shana Final
Directed byTakashi Watanabe
Written byYasuko Kobayashi
Music byKow Otani
StudioJ.C.Staff
Original networkTokyo MX, Chiba TV, TV Kanagawa, MBS, CBC, AT-X, and BS11
Original run October 8, 2011 March 24, 2012
Episodes24 (List of episodes)

Shakugan no Shana (灼眼のシャナ, lit. Burning-Eyed Shana), also known simply as Shana, is a Japanese light novel series written by Yashichiro Takahashi, with illustrations by Noizi Ito. ASCII Media Works published 25 novels from November 2002 to October 2011 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. The story focuses on Yuji Sakai, a high school boy who inadvertently becomes involved in an age-old conflict between forces of balance and imbalance in existence. In the process, he befriends a fighter for the balancing force and names her "Shana". The series incorporates fantasy and slice of life elements into its tale.

Two manga adaptations were produced and published by ASCII Media Works: one serialized in Dengeki Daioh between the April 2005 and October 2011 issues, and the other in Dengeki Maoh starting in September 2007. A 24-episode anime series adapted by J.C.Staff aired between October 2005 and March 2006. An original video animation (OVA) episode and animated film were also produced in December 2006 and April 2007, respectively. A second 24-episode anime series titled Shakugan no Shana Second aired between October 2007 and March 2008. A four-episode OVA series entitled Shakugan no Shana S was released between October 2009 and September 2010. A third anime series, Shakugan no Shana Final, aired between October 2011 and March 2012. A PlayStation 2 video game was released in March 2006, and it was ported to the Nintendo DS in March 2007.

Viz Media licensed the novels and the first manga series for release in North America, but stopped publishing both prematurely. Additionally, Geneon licensed the first anime TV series in North America, but after Geneon withdrew from the North American market, Funimation took up the distribution rights for the first season, and later licensed the second and third seasons, the film, and the OVA series.

Plot and characters

Shakugan no Shana details an age-old conflict between those who inhabit the Crimson Realm (紅世, Guze), a parallel universe to the human world. The Crimson Realm is populated by Crimson Denizens (紅世の徒, Guze no Tomogara) who are able to manipulate Power of Existence (存在の力, Sonzai no Chikara), a fundamental power within any biological entity and functions as "fuel" for one's existence. Denizens whose power stands out among their peers are known as Lords of the Crimson Realm (紅世の王, Guze no Ō), and Lords that are even more powerful are known as Gods (, Kami). Denizens who do not care about the balance between the Crimson Realm and the human world collect Power of Existence from humans to use for their own purposes. Some Lords contract with humans to become a Flame Haze (フレイムヘイズ, Fureimu Heizu), whose duty is to maintain the two world's balance by destroying any Denizens disrupting it. Denizens and Flame Haze fight with the use of powerful magic spells called Powers of Unrestraint (自在法, Jizaihō), also known as Unrestricted Spells or Unrestricted Methods. One such spell is the Seal (封絶, Fūzetsu), which creates a space where the Crimson Realm and the human world intermingle and time stops.

The story largely takes place in Misaki City in Japan and begins when high school student Yuji Sakai is thrown into the middle of this conflict and encounters a Flame Haze girl with flaming red eyes and hair dressed in all black wielding a katana. The girl informs him that the real Yuji died some time ago, and that he is a Torch (トーチ, Tōchi), a temporary replacement entity for a human whose Power of Existence has been significantly depleted. In addition, Yuji is a special kind of Torch who can move within Seals known as a Mystes (ミステス Misutesu) who contains a Treasure Tool (宝具, Hōgu), a magical object created by Denizens that can provide special abilities or even Powers of Unrestraint. Unfazed by his apparent death, Yuji befriends the girl and names her "Shana" after her sword. They later discover that the Treasure Tool within Yuji is the Reiji Maigo (零時迷子), which restores his Power of Existence every night at midnight.

As time goes on, Shana and Yuji encounter several more Flame Haze, such as Margery Daw and Wilhelmina Carmel, and Denizens in Misaki City. An organization of Denizens called Bal Masqué discovers that Yuji possess the Reiji Maigo and attempt to use the Treasure Tool on two separate occasions. Bal Masqué is led by three Lords called the Trinity: Hecate, Sydonay, and Bel Peol. They serve under a Crimson God known as the Snake of the Festival (祭礼の蛇, Sairei no Hebi), who resides within Reiji Maigo. Yuji formulates an elaborate plan with this God to create a parallel world called Xanadu, which will serve as a paradise for Denizens with unlimited Power of Existence. Shana, and all of the other Flame Haze around the world, oppose the creation of Xanadu, which would eventually cause a large-scale disruption in the human world, the Crimson Realm and Xanadu itself.

Shana formulates a countermeasure and is ultimately successful in adding a single law to Xanadu where the Denziens are not allowed to eat humans anymore. With Xanadu created, the Denizens depart to the new world, soon followed by about 1,200 Flame Haze. Yuji intends to go to Xanadu alone and make sure humans and Denizens can eventually learn to coexist, but Shana refuses to be left behind. In the end, Yuji accepts Shana's feelings and the two kiss, which activates a spell left to Yuji by Crimson Lord Lamia that restores his existence, so Yuji is no longer a Torch. With the help of another spell from Lamia, Yuji successfully restores all humans in Misaki City whose existence was absorbed by the Denizens before he and Shana depart for Xanadu together.

Media

Light novels and books

Shakugan no Shana began as a light novel series written by Yashichiro Takahashi, with illustrations drawn by Noizi Ito. ASCII Media Works published 25 volumes between November 9, 2002 and October 10, 2011 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint;[1][2] 22 comprise the main story, while the other three are side story collections.[3][4][5] A short story titled "Verger" (ヴァージャー) was published in the November 2008 issue of ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko Magazine.[6] Viz Media licensed the novels for English distribution in North America. The first volume was released on April 17, 2007,[7] followed by volume two on October 16, 2007.[8] Viz did not publish any further volumes. The novels are also licensed in South Korea by Daewon C.I.,[9] and in Taiwan and Hong Kong by Kadokawa Media.[10]

A 160-page guide book titled Shakugan no Shana no Subete (灼眼のシャナノ全テ, All About Shakugan no Shana) was published on December 10, 2005 by ASCII Media Works.[11] Two more guide books were published by ASCII Media Works for the anime adaptations: Anime Shakugan no Shana no Subete (アニメ 『灼眼のシャナ』 ノ全テ) on October 27, 2006 with 176 pages, and Anime Shakugan no Shana II no Subete (アニメ 『灼眼のシャナII』 ノ全テ) on October 19, 2009 with 168 pages.[12][13] Three 128-page Noizi Ito art books were published by ASCII Media Works: Guren (紅蓮) on February 25, 2005, Kaen (華焔) on August 9, 2007, and Sōen (蒼炎) on August 10, 2009.[14][15][16]

Manga

A manga adaptation, illustrated by Ayato Sasakura, was serialized in ASCII Media Works' manga magazine Dengeki Daioh between the April 2005 and October 2011 issues. The individual chapters were collected and published in ten tankōbon volumes from October 27, 2005 and October 27, 2011.[17][18] A special limited edition version of volume two was bundled with a booklet titled Grimoire including contributions from guest artists and writers for various illustrations, manga, and short stories.[19] Viz Media licensed the manga for English distribution in North America. Viz released six volumes between April 17, 2007 and September 21, 2010;[20][21] Viz cancelled the release of the final four volumes.[22] The manga is also licensed in South Korea by Daewon C.I.,[23] and in Taiwan and Hong Kong by Kadokawa Media.[24]

A second manga illustrated by Shii Kiya, titled Shakugan no Shana X Eternal song: Harukanaru Uta (灼眼のシャナX Eternal song -遙かなる歌-), is based on the events of the tenth novel and began serialization in ASCII Media Works' manga magazine Dengeki Black Maoh on September 19, 2007. The manga was later transferred to Dengeki Maoh starting with the December 2009 issue. The first volume was released on January 27, 2009,[25] and three volumes have been released as of October 27, 2011.[26] The manga is licensed in South Korea by Daewon C.I.,[27] and in Taiwan and Hong Kong by Kadokawa Media.[28]

Anime

A 24-episode anime TV series adaptation of Shakugan no Shana aired in Japan between October 6, 2005 and March 23, 2006 on TV Kanagawa. Produced by J.C.Staff and directed by Takashi Watanabe, the screenplay was written by Yasuko Kobayashi, and chief animator Mai Otsuka based the character design used in the anime on Noizi Ito's original designs.[29] The sound director is Jin Aketagawa, and the soundtrack is composed by Kow Otani.[29] The series was later released by Geneon to eight DVD compilation volumes from January to August 2006.[30][31] Later, an original video animation (OVA) episode titled Shakugan no Shana SP, which takes place after the events of episode 13, was released on December 8, 2006.[32] Geneon licensed the series for North American distribution,[33] but after Geneon withdrew from the North American market, Funimation Entertainment took up the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution rights, though Geneon still retains the license.[34] A DVD box set was released by Funimation in September 2008, and was re-released in September 2009 under Funimation's "Viridian Collection".[35][36]

An anime film based on the first novel that was released in Japanese theaters on April 21, 2007 as one three films released at Dengeki Bunko's Movie Festival.[37][38] The staff who produced the anime series returned to produce the film.[39] The version shown in theaters was 65 minutes in length. Those who saw the film in theaters could buy a short book titled Shakugan no Shana M containing two short stories written by Yashichiro Takahashi published by ASCII Media Works under the imprint Dengeki Gekijō Bunko; the book did not have an ISBN. The film was released on DVD in Japan on September 21, 2007 in regular and special editions, which featured the full length 90-minute director's cut version.[40][41] It was later released on Blu-ray Disc (BD) in Japan on July 27, 2011.[42] The film is licensed by Funimation in North America.[43]

Shana's production staff would again return to produce two additional TV series[44][45] and an OVA series.[46] The 24-episode second season, titled Shakugan no Shana Second (灼眼のシャナⅡ), aired between October 5, 2007 and March 28, 2008 on MBS. The series was later released by Geneon to eight DVD compilation volumes from January to August 2008.[47][48] A four-episode OVA series titled Shakugan no Shana S was released on BD/DVD from October 23, 2009 to September 29, 2010.[49][50][51] The 24-episode third season, titled Shakugan no Shana Final (灼眼のシャナIII -Final-),[52][53] aired between October 8, 2011 and March 24, 2012 on Tokyo MX. The series is being released by Geneon to eight BD/DVD compilation volumes from December 2011 to July 2012.[54][55] Funimation licensed the second and third seasons, and the OVA series.[43][56]

A series of 14 bonus shorts depicting Shana super deformed under the collective title Shakugan no Shana-tan were also released, as were a series of 20 animated shorts featuring Friagne and Marianne called Friagne & Marianne no Naze Nani Shana! Nandemo Shitsumon-bako! (フリアグネ&マリアンヌのなぜなにシャナ!なんでも質問箱!).

Audio CDs

For the first Shakugan no Shana anime series, four theme song singles were released for two opening and two ending themes. The first opening theme "Hishoku no Sora" (緋色の空) by Mami Kawada was released in November 2005, and the second opening theme "Being" by Kotoko was released in March 2006.[57][58] The first ending theme "Yoake Umarekuru Shōjo" (夜明け生まれ来る少女) by Yoko Takahashi was released in October 2005, and the second ending theme "Aka no Seijaku" (紅の静寂) by Yoko Ishida was released in February 2006.[59][60] The original soundtrack for the first anime series was released in January 2006.[61] For the Shakugan no Shana film, two theme song singes were released: the ending theme "Tenjō o Kakeru Monotachi" (天壌を翔る者たち) by Love Planet Five—made up of Kotoko, Kawada, Eiko Shimamiya, Mell, and Kaori Utatsuki—was released in April 2007; and the insert song "Akai Namida" (赤い涙) by Kawada was released in May 2007.[62][63] The film's original soundtrack was released in September 2007.[64]

For Shakugan no Shana Second, two theme song singles were released for two opening and two ending themes. The first opening theme "Joint" by Kawada was released in October 2007, and the second opening theme "Blaze" by Kotoko was released in March 2008.[65][66] The first ending theme is "Triangle" by Kawada and was released on the single for "Joint", and the second ending theme "Sociometry" by Kotoko was released on the single for "Blaze".[65][66] The song "Sense" by Kawada was used as the final ending theme for episode 24, and was released on Kawada's album Savia in March 2008.[67] The original soundtrack for Shakugan no Shana Second was released in January 2008.[68] For Shakugan no Shana S, the single for the opening theme "Prophecy" by Kawada was released in November 2009, and the ending theme "All in Good Time" by Kawada was released on her album Linkage in March 2010.[69][70] The song "Portamento" by Kawada was used as an insert song in episode 4, and was released on Savia.[67]

For Shakugan no Shana Final, four theme song singles were released for two opening and two ending themes. The first opening theme "Light My Fire" by Kotoko was released in November 2011, and the second opening theme "Serment" by Kawada was released in February 2012.[71][72] The first ending theme "I'll Believe" by Altima was released in December 2011, and the second ending theme "One" by Altima was released in February 2012.[73][74] The song "Kōbō" (光芒, Beam of Light) by Kawada was used as the final ending theme for episode 24. Three insert songs by Kawada were also used in Shakugan no Shana Final: "u/n" in episode 15 released on the single for "Serment", "Akai Namida" in episode 19, and "Hishoku no Sora" in episode 24.

Three volumes of albums titled Shakugan no Shana Assorted Shana containing image songs, audio dramas and background music track were released between February and April 2006.[75][76][77] Three volumes of albums titled Shakugan no Shana II Splendide Shana containing images songs and audio dramas were released between February and May 2008.[78][79][80] The first volume of albums titled Shakugan no Shana F Superiority Shana containing audio dramas, background music tracks, and short versions of theme songs from Shakugan no Shana Final was released in February 2012.[81] Volume two will follow in April 2012.[82]

A weekly radio drama of Shakugan no Shana aired four episodes between November 29 and December 20, 2003 on Dengeki Taishō.[83] The scenario was an original side-story written by Yashichiro Takahashi, and takes place between the first and second light novel volumes.[84] The cast for the radio drama was different than with the anime adaptations. A CD compilation of the radio drama titled Shakugan no Shana Drama Disc, including an additional audio drama, was eligible for mail orders up to March 31, 2004.[84] Another drama CD was released with the April 2008 issue of Tokuma Shoten's Animage magazine; the cast is the same as with the anime versions.[85]

Video games

An action RPG visual novel titled Shakugan no Shana, developed by Vridge and published by MediaWorks, was released on March 23, 2006 for the PlayStation 2 (PS2).[86] A 36-page A4-sized art book titled Honō () featuring illustrations by Ito was available to those who pre-ordered the game.[87] The game was re-released as a "Best" version on February 7, 2008.[88] The story was written by Yashichiro Takahashi, and features character designs by Noizi Ito. The opening theme song is "Exist" by Rie Kugimiya, which was released on volume one of the Assorted Shana albums.[75] The player assumes the role of Yuji Sakai during the visual novel aspect, where much of the game's duration is spent on reading the text that appears on the screen, which represents the story's narrative and dialogue.[89]

The game follows a branching plot line through eight chapters with five possible endings, and depending on the decisions that the player makes during the game, the plot will progress in a specific direction.[89] Every so often, the player will come to a point where he or she is given the chance to choose from multiple options. Text progression pauses at these points until a choice is made. To view all plot lines in their entirety, the player will have to replay the game multiple times and choose different choices to further the plot to an alternate direction. Sometimes during text progression, an "active countdown" minigame appears, which requires the player to press the game buttons in a specific order in a set time limit. Success or failure in these minigames influence which endings are viewed.[89] During the turn-based battle sequences, the player assumes the role of Shana. The player uses a combination of fire, powers of unrestraint, and treasure tools to battle Crimson Denizens; and Shana is also able to use a special attack and defend.[89]

A Nintendo DS port of the game titled Shakugan no Shana DS, developed by Vridge and published by MediaWorks, was released on March 29, 2007.[86] Those who pre-ordered the game received a calendar spanning April 2007 to March 2008, and an art book of rough sketches by Ito titled Tōka (灯火) was available for a limited time with the purchase of the game.[90] New story for the DS version was written by Takahashi. The game also contains an image gallery that allows the player to see what Shana and Yoshida Kazumi look like in different clothes, and a battle mode that lets the player fight against the computer with a character other than Shana.[91] While the PS2 version had full voice acting, the DS version contained only partial voice acting.

Shana appears as a playable character in the crossover RPG Dengeki Gakuen RPG: Cross of Venus for Nintendo DS, and as a cameo costume for the main character to wear in Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger VS Darkdeath Evilman for the PlayStation Portable complete with her signature sword, Nietono no Shana, as a weapon.

Reception

The Mainichi Shimbun reported in October 2011 that the novels have sold over 8.5 million copies.[92] As reported on the obi strip on volume 4 of the Shakugan no Shana manga released in January 2008, 1.2 million copies of the manga had been sold.[93] Theron Martin from Anime News Network reviewed the manga and called it "inferior" to the anime, and notes the anime develops characters better than the manga.[94] Martin also critiques the art, saying the background art has little detail, and while the action scenes are handled well enough, they are still sub-par compared to the same scenes in the anime. Martin concludes the review by warning the readers that "[if] this is your first exposure to the franchise, look to the anime version to see it done right."[94]

When reviewing the anime, Martin thought Shakugan no Shana always manages to slightly exceed expectations, and while its story elements may be typical, its execution is not.[95][96] Martin noted that Shana's Flame Haze transformation is a visual highlight of the series, and other details are shown equal care.[97] Reviewer Chris Beveridge of Mania.com felt uncomfortable about the morbid nature of the series.[98] While Beveridge did not think the series is "groundbreaking",[99] it proves to be a "solid title" that continuously gets better.[100] The pacing in the middle of the first season was criticized for quickly ending an arc before "going into a storyline that feels out of character for the show."[101]

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