The Shadow Comes Forth
A boy named Shu is obsessed with knight masters learns that one has appeared in his village. Shu gets excited at this possibility and goes in search of him. His village gets attacked after finding the "knight master". Shu unleashes his true power after finding his friends are in trouble.
Aired 07/04/2007EP 1 - The Shadow Comes Forth
2007
Blue Dragon
As Shu's village was being attacked by an unknown enemy, he and his friends, Jiro and Kluke decide to defend their home. They soon meet warrior Zola and receive the powers of Shadow, an ability that let's them transform their shadow into a powerful monster. Shu receives one of the most powerful monsters, Blue Dragon, and they all set out to defeat their enemy.
(Source: Anime News Network)