Shurato
Hot-Blooded Youth Shura King
A young warrior from the otherworldly realm 'Tenkuukai' and one of the Hachibushuu who dons the Lion God Armor. He has a hot-blooded and moody personality, but is deeply loyal to friendship and risks his life to protect his comrades.
Quotes
- Naumaku Sanmanda Bodanan... Shura Mahapa Fist!
- Friendship is heavier than life!
- I absolutely won't give up!
- I'll keep the promise with everyone!
- I will never abandon my best friend!
Trivia
- Voice actor Takehito Koyasu's debut as a regular in anime.
- Character designer Okuda Mantsuri initially handled image boards but was retained due to high praise for the designs.
- The work heavily incorporates an Eastern worldview based on Esoteric Buddhism and Indian mythology.
- Bandai released articulated plastic models of the god armor, but struggled commercially due to pose limitations and complex gimmicks.
- Since Megumi Hayashibara voices three roles (Renge, Yumiko, Mi), drama CDs and novel versions feature playful directorial touches.
- The OVA 'Souzou e no Antou' was produced as a deeper story sequel.
Alternate names
Shuraou Shuujin
Hidaka Shuujin
Shurato Hidaka
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- October 10
- Birth year
- 1973
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Slightly muscular build at 172cm tall. Black hair (black hair in his boyhood era) and equipped with golden god armor modeled after a lion motif. Eyes are bright in color.
- Height
- Approx. 172cm
- Weight
- 60kg
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Golden god armor modeled after a lion
- Vibrant expression symbolizing his hot-blooded nature
- Friendly and cheerful smile
- Iconic items
-
- Three-Pronged Vajra
- Lion God Armor (Shakti)
- Shura Mahapa Fist techniques
- Mantra: Naumaku Sanmanda Bodanan
- Kendo uniform (human world gi)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Hot-blooded
- Detailed personality
- He has a carefree and moody side, shows childishness at times, and is weak to beautiful women. On the other hand, he possesses strong convictions and loyalty, striving with all his might to uphold friendships and promises, and is a true hot-blooded hero who perseveres in his beliefs for the sake of his comrades.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Kind
- Loyal
- Hot-blooded
- Moody
- Emotional
- Likes beautiful women
- Values friendship
- Childish
- Motto
- Give everything for what you believe in
- Talents
-
- Martial arts talent
- God armor operation ability
- Indomitable spirit
- Light flow (Soma) manipulation ability
- Skills
-
- Shura Mahapa Fist
- Shura Kongou Mahapa Fist
- Shura Ganges Fist
- Swordsmanship
- Robust physical abilities
- Motivation
- To save Tenkuukai and Vishnu, and restore the bond with his best friend Gai
- Habits
- Tends to get flustered upon seeing beautiful women
- Favorite foods
- Green onion ramen, Tokoroten
- Person
- Akina Nakamori, Yoko Minamino
History
- Backstory
- A carefree boy who loves fighting awakens to his identity as the warrior Shura King from the otherworldly Tenkuukai. Alongside his best friend Gai, he faces various trials while heading toward the Tenkuu Tree with the goal of reviving Vishnu. It is a youth ensemble drama encompassing conflicts with his former best friend turned enemy, bonds of friendship with comrades, and the mystery of reincarnation.
- Debut date
- April 6, 1989
- Work title
- Tenkuu Senki Shurato
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1
Reincarnation to Tenkuukai
- Significant event
- Reincarnation to Tenkuukai
- Description
- During a karate match, Shurato and Gai are enveloped in light, reincarnated into Tenkuukai, and learn their fate to don the god armor.
Indra's Rebellion
- Significant event
- Indra's Rebellion
- Description
- Receiving orders to subjugate Indra who turned the harmony god Vishnu to stone, Shurato throws himself into battle while seeking the truth.
Conflict with Best Friend Gai
- Significant event
- Conflict with Best Friend Gai
- Description
- While opposing Gai, who has become ruthless after being consumed by black light flow due to Shiva's curse, he fights wishing to restore their bond.
Friendship of the Hachibushuu
- Significant event
- Friendship of the Hachibushuu
- Description
- He forms strong bonds with comrades like Hyuuga, Ryouma, and Reiga, deepening cooperation as they aim for the Tenkuuden palace.
Relationships
Hidaka Yutaro
Grandfather
Dojo master and grandfather who opened Shurato's path in martial arts. Imparted martial arts teachings and spirit.
Hidaka Hayato
Father
Became a salaryman with little interest in martial arts, but watches over Shurato's growth.
Hidaka Kiriko
Mother
Strong-willed and doting mother. Has a beautiful appearance similar to Shurato.
Hidaka Yumiko
Sibling
Younger sister. Bright and cheeky personality but caring toward her brother.
Gai
Best friend
Childhood friend and best friend even in the other world, but becomes an enemy due to black light flow. The central conflict of the story is the wish to recover their true friendship.
Rakshu
Teammate
First encounter with a Tenkuukai native; develops affection for Shurato and fights alongside him as the heroine figure.
Hyuuga
Best friend
Comrade in the Hachibushuu and serious warrior. Fights together multiple times as best friends.
Ryouma
Best friend
Man hailed as the strongest of the Hachibushuu. Initially an enemy but eventually becomes a best friend.
Reiga
Mentor
Divine general who watches over his friends, realizes the truth, and sides with Shurato.
Hachibushuu
Hachibushuu: leader
Media appearances
Tenkuu Senki Shurato
Anime / Protagonist
1989年4月6日～1990年1月25日 全38話+総集編2話
Tenkuu Senki Shurato: Tenkuukai Memorials
OVA / Protagonist
1989～1990年 6巻
Tenkuu Senki Shurato: Ankoku no Tatakai - Soul
OVA / Protagonist
1991年9月～1992年3月 全6話
Voice cast and creators
Toshihiko Seki
- Voice actor
- Toshihiko Seki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition
- Notes
- Voiced protagonist Shurato; also handled title calls and next episode preview narration
Kyoko Hamura
- Voice actor
- Kyoko Hamura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition (Boyhood)
Takehito Koyasu
- Voice actor
- Takehito Koyasu
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition
- Notes
- Gai role; first regular anime role that launched his career
Megumi Hayashibara
- Voice actor
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition
- Notes
- Multi-role voicing Renge, Yumiko, and Mi
Kazuhiko Inoue
- Voice actor
- Kazuhiko Inoue
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition
- Notes
- Reiga role
Yoshitaka Suzuoki
- Voice actor
- Yoshitaka Suzuoki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition
- Notes
- Indra role
Mihara Gorou
- Creator name
- Mihara Gorou
- Role
- Original author
Okuda Mantsuri
- Creator name
- Okuda Mantsuri
- Role
- Character designer
Takao Koyama
- Creator name
- Takao Koyama
- Role
- Writer
Makoto Sekishima
- Creator name
- Makoto Sekishima
- Role
- Writer
Tatsunoko Pro
- Creator name
- Tatsunoko Pro
- Role
- Animation studio
Hiroya Watanabe
- Creator name
- Hiroya Watanabe
- Role
- musicComposer
TV Tokyo
- Creator name
- TV Tokyo
- Role
- Licensee
Sotsu Agency
- Creator name
- Sotsu Agency
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Shurato God Armor Plastic Model
- Item name
- Shurato God Armor Plastic Model
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Shurato Action Figure
- Item name
- Shurato Action Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Tenkuu Senki Shurato MEMORIAL BOX Blu-ray
- Item name
- Tenkuu Senki Shurato MEMORIAL BOX Blu-ray
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Pre-order