TV-Series
Description
"Tenkū Senki Shurato" is a 38-episode anime series that blends elements of mythology, fantasy, and action. The story centers on Shurato, a high school student and martial artist who is unexpectedly transported from modern-day Japan to the celestial realm of Heaven's Realm, or Tenkai. In this otherworldly dimension, Shurato discovers that he is the reincarnation of Vishnu, one of the eight guardians known as the Ashura Gods, who are tasked with protecting the realm.

Upon arriving in Tenkai, Shurato is joined by his childhood friend, Gai, who is revealed to be the reincarnation of another Ashura God, Ryoma. The two are drawn into a conflict involving the ruling deity Indra, who seeks to consolidate power and control over Heaven's Realm. Indra's forces, led by the ruthless Ashura God Sasha, oppose Shurato and his allies, leading to a series of battles that test their strength, loyalty, and resolve.

As the story progresses, Shurato and Gai gather other reincarnated Ashura Gods, including Lakshu, Renge, and Karura-ou, each possessing unique abilities tied to their divine heritage. Together, they form a resistance against Indra's tyranny, uncovering secrets about their past lives and the true nature of Heaven's Realm. The narrative explores themes of destiny, friendship, and the struggle between good and evil, as Shurato grapples with his role as a protector and the weight of his divine responsibilities.

The series is structured around episodic battles and character development, with each Ashura God confronting personal challenges and moral dilemmas. Shurato's journey is marked by his growth from an ordinary teenager to a determined leader, driven by a desire to restore balance and justice to Tenkai. The climax of the story involves a final confrontation with Indra, revealing the deeper motivations behind his actions and the consequences of his rule.

"Tenkū Senki Shurato" incorporates elements of Hindu and Buddhist mythology, reimagining deities and celestial beings within a fantastical framework. The series balances action-packed sequences with moments of introspection, as characters navigate their dual identities as both humans and gods. The narrative concludes with a resolution that ties together the fates of the Ashura Gods and the future of Heaven's Realm, leaving a lasting impact on its characters and the world they inhabit.
Information
Tenkū Senki Shurato
天空戦記シュラト
Shurato
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 38
Movie/Episode length: 25 min.
Date: 04/06/1989 – 01/18/1990
Categories
Genre
Action
Settings
Fantasy
Tags
Kami
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Om Shura Sowaka!
2The Great Conspiracy
3Ryu-Oh Ryouma's Challenge
4An Explosion!? Awake, Sohma!
5Feathers, Tell me the Truth!
6The Fight of Love and Sadness
7Break the Trap of Moonlight Cavern!
8Hurry! The Road to Tenkuuju
9Battle! Awaken the Holy Light!
10Gai's Fierce Attack! The Unending Fight to the Death
11Renge, Tragic Warrior of Love
12Fierce Battle! A Friend Found Among Tears
13Sudden Change! The Beast King Mandala
14At the Limits of Love and Hatred
15The Terrible Juuga Sanninshu
16A Desperate Cry! Come back, Lakshu!
17A Sorceress! The Terror of the Red Flowers
18Find the Lost Time!
19A Tearful Resolution! Goodbye, Earth!
20Stolen Techniques
21Terror! The Combination Shakti
22Ryoma's Final Attack
23A Storm at Tenkuuden
24Farewell, Raitei Indrah
25A Sad Destiny! Shurato vs. Gai
26A New Enemy, the Asura Army!
27Find the Ultimate Shakti!
28Dark Destiny! Gai Returns
29Reiga's Desperate Counterattack!
30The Loneliness of the Chosen One
31Burn! Sohma of Friendship
32The Brahma Shakti is Discovered!
33Good or Evil!? The Creation God Brahma's Choice
34The Final Battle! The Fist of Hatred
35The Future! Through the Deep Darkness
36An Urgent Message! The Last Battle!
37Smash the Charm-Water, the Shadow that Attacks Tenkuukai!
38Be Forever, Shura-Oh!
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Series Director
    Toshihiko Nishikubo
  • Script
    Takao Koyama
    Mayori Sekijima
    Nobuaki Kishima
    Seiko Watanabe
    Akinori Endō
  • Episode Director
    Takao Kato
    Koji Masunari
    Mizuho Nishikubo
    Homeo Kato
    Yoshihisa Matsumoto
    Hideki Tonokazu
    Kazuhiro Mori
    Nobuji Takahashi
    Nobuyoshi Andou
    Yoshinori Nakamura
    Satoshi Okada
    Sei Murayama
    Naoki Yamaguchi
    Seizo Tsuyuda
    Mitsuru Suzuki
    Naoki Aika
    Naoyoshi Kusaka
    Nobuetsu Andō
    Yoshizō Tsuda
    Shinji Takahashi
    Takeshi Kabumoto
    Keisuke Tateishi
    Tadayuki Uda
    Yuji Nakata
    Masaru Yaguchi
    Kiyoshi Murayama
    Yasuji Watanabe
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Torao Arai
  • Animation Director
    Kazuchika Kise
    Masashi Hirota
    Masami Suda
    Nobuyoshi Habara
    Masaki Kudō
    Yutaka Kawasuji
    Akio Takami
    Mitsuru Suzuki
    Michitaka Kikuchi
    Eiji Suganuma
    Satoshi Horisawa
    Kanji Nishida
    Katsuji Matsumoto
    Nobuetsu Andō
    Miyuki Nonaka
    Masaki Nakao
    Seiji Yui
    Juzo Kaminaka
    Naomi Kubota
    Machio Nishiyakura
    Kotobuki Ebi
    Kenichi Hamazaki
  • Sound Director
  • Executive producer
  • Series Composition
    Takao Koyama
    Mayori Sekijima
  • Storyboard
    Hidehito Ueda
    Mizuho Nishikubo
    Yoshihisa Matsumoto
    Kazuhiro Mori
    Naoki Yamaguchi
    Yoriyasu Kogawa
    Naoyoshi Kusaka
    Nobuetsu Andō
    Keisuke Tateishi
    Yuji Nakata
    Tsurukazu Oda
    Masaru Yaguchi
    Jutarō Ōba
  • Music
    Hiroya Watanabe
  • Character Design
    Matsuri Okuda
  • Mechanical design
    Shin Matsuo
  • Director of Photography
    Takeshi Fukuda
  • Producer
    Motoki Ueda
    Hyota Ezu
    Masakatsu Kozuru
Production
  • Production
    Sotsu Co., Ltd.
    Tatsunoko Production
    TV Tokyo
    Music
    Opening
    “Shining Soul”
    “Truth”
    Ending
    “Sajin no meizu”
    “KYARABAN (Caravan)”