Shakugan no Shana Timeline ( Real )

publication
November 9, 2002

Original Light Novel Series Begins

The original 'Shakugan no Shana' light novel series, written by Yashichiro Takahashi and illustrated by Noizi Ito, began publication.

anime
October 6, 2005

First Anime Adaptation Airs

The first season of the 'Shakugan no Shana' anime adaptation aired, boosting the franchise's popularity.

anime
October 5, 2007

Second Season of Anime Airs

The second season of the 'Shakugan no Shana' anime series, titled 'Shakugan no Shana Second,' aired on television.

anime
October 8, 2011

Third Season of Anime Airs

The third and final season of the anime, titled 'Shakugan no Shana Final,' was broadcast.

publication
November 10, 2012

Original Light Novel Series Concludes

The 'Shakugan no Shana' light novel series concluded with its 22nd volume, wrapping up the original story.

publication
February 10, 2005

Shakugan no Shana Manga Serialization

The manga adaptation of 'Shakugan no Shana' was serialized, extending the franchise's reach in print media.

Shakugan no Shana Timeline ( Fictional )

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Era Before Human History

Creation of Crimson Realm and Denizens

The formation of the Crimson Realm and emergence of Crimson Denizens, including the initial concept of Flame Hazes and Bal Masqué.

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Ancient Times

Establishment of the Balance with the Human Realm

The ongoing balance between the Crimson Realm and the Human World is established, with Flame Hazes appointed to maintain equilibrium by consuming the existence of Denizens who feed on human 'powers of existence'.

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March 27, 1986 (Human Realm Calendar)

Birth of Yuji Sakai

Yuji Sakai is born, destined to become the 'Mystes' whose existence is central to the plot as a Torch and a key to the balance between realms.

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October 21, 2005

Yuji Sakai's Encounter with Alastor

Yuji encounters Alastor, the Flame of Heaven, who burns Yuji's existence and marks him as a Torch, setting the events of the series into motion.

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October 22, 2005

Meeting of Yuji Sakai and Shana

Shana, a Flame Haze contracted to protect the human world from Denizens, meets Yuji to guard over his life and deals with Alastor’s connection to him.

conflict
October 23-24, 2005

Battle at Misaki Town

Shana and Yuji combat Denizens invading the human world in Misaki Town, introducing the central conflict of Denizens feeding on humans' powers of existence leading to flame haze intervention.

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Late 2005

Unveiling of the Bal Masqué's plot

The secretive organization Bal Masqué's deeper involvement in manipulating world events and powers of existence, including their leader Margery Daw's agenda, is revealed.

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2006

Yuji's struggle with Torch identity

Yuji confronts the existential crisis of being a Torch, having lost his true existence but continuing life as a 'mystes' tied to Alastor, which challenges his humanity and relationships.

climax
Early 2006

Final confrontation with Hecate and Bal Masqué

The decisive battle involving Shana, Yuji, and allies against the Bal Masqué's conspirators such as Hecate, determining the fate of the human world and Crimson Realm.

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2006 and beyond

Resolution and new balance established

After the battles, a new equilibrium is achieved between the worlds, with Shana and Yuji continuing their lives while preserving the fragile peace.