The Epic of Zektbach 第一章 シャムシールの舞
The Epic of Zektbach
The story begins when the kingdom of Noigllado suddenly invades the small country of Azuelgatt and brings it to the brink of destruction. General Adnowell leads Noigllado's troops against Azuelgatt's final, remaining line of defense: the fortress Doroah, led by a skilled female warrior named Shamshir. (Source: Anime News Network)
Names
| Original | The Epic of Zektbach 第一章 シャムシールの舞 (japanese) |
|---|---|
| Romaji | The Epic of Zektbach |
| English | — |
| Chinese | 夏姆谢尔之舞 (simplified · via bangumi) |
| Also known as | The Epic Of ZektBach: Daiisshou: Shamshir no Mai · The Epic Of ZektBach: Chapter 1: Shamshir Dance |
Facts
| Format | OVA (home video) · 1 ep · 30 min · 1h total |
|---|---|
| Aired | 2011-03-21 (Spring 2011) |
| Status | FINISHED |
| Studio | AIC |
| Source | Other |
| Origin | Japan (Anime) |
| Genres | ActionFantasySupernatural |
| Themes | Female ProtagonistPrimarily Adult CastWarForeign |
Reception
| Community score | 5.17 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Bayesian score | 7.00 / 10 |
| Composite | 43.2 |
| On lists | 1,154 |
| Favourited | 5 (0.4%) |
| Completion | 91.6% |
| Drop rate | 3.8% |
| In backlog | 35.7% |
| Score spread σ | 1.97 |
Score distribution
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Where it places
| Cohort | Value | Tier | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AIC | D | 53 of 69 |
| Broadcast season | Spring 2011 | D | 67 of 86 |
| Source material | Other | D | 117 of 182 |
| Year | 2011 | D | 227 of 305 |
| Format | OVA (home video) | E | 758 of 944 |
| Genre | Supernatural | E | 1,016 of 1,234 |
| Length | OVA / Special | E | 1,056 of 1,260 |
| Era | Early 2010s | D | 1,209 of 1,627 |
| Season (all years) | Spring | E | 1,497 of 1,868 |
| Genre | Fantasy | E | 1,749 of 2,142 |
| Genre | Action | E | 2,248 of 2,765 |
| Origin | Japan | D | 5,639 of 7,157 |
Key staff
| Director | Mizuho Nishikubo |
|---|---|
| Character design | Hideki Furukawa |
AniList id 10545 · MAL id 10545 · Bangumi 14964 · record updated 2026-08-26