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Ranked #1400
Glass Mask

Glass Mask

Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Glass no Kamen
Japanese: ガラスの仮面

Information

Type: TV
Episodes: 23
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Apr 9, 1984 to Sep 24, 1984
Producers: None found, add some.
Genres: Drama, Romance, Shoujo
Duration: 24 min. per episode
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
L represents licensing company

Statistics

Score: 7.311 (scored by 209 users)
Ranked: #14002
Popularity: #2341
Members: 642
Favorites: 2
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Synopsis

Kitajima Maya, a 13-year old girl with a talent for acting, was discovered by the reclusive actress Tsukikage. The story follows Maya's growing up, intense training, overcoming challenges, and evolving into the foremost actress of her generation (she is about 20 so far). Maya's greatest rival is Himekawa Ayumi, the beautiful daughter of a famous movie couple. They ultimately vied for the most sought-after role - the "Crimson Goddess". An equally important subplot Maya's relationship with the handsome and ruthless entertainment mogul Hayami Masumi, who secretly became her number one fan, but misunderstandings and bad-timing obstructed their romance..... (Source: ANN)

Related Anime

Adaptation: Glass Mask
Alternative version: Glass Mask (2005)
Sequel: Glass Mask: The Girl of a Thousand Masks

Characters & Voice Actors

Hayami, Masumi
Hayami, Masumi
Main
 
Himekawa, Ayumi
Himekawa, Ayumi
Main
 
Kitajima, Maya
Kitajima, Maya
Main
Latini, Ilaria
Italian
Latini, Ilaria
Katsuki, Masako
Japanese
Katsuki, Masako
Aoki, Rei
Aoki, Rei
Supporting
 

Staff

Sugii, Gisaburou
Director, Episode Director
Konparu, Tomoko
Script
Kase, Mitsuko
Storyboard
Araki, Shingo
Animation Director


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Sep 27, 2008
Whoomp
Glass Mask is an interesting piece of animation. It all begins with Mayas will to fulfill her dreams but quickly turns so a story filled with angst and hurt feelings. This is the kind of series you watch when you are tired of the old "everything will turn out ok"-stereotype.

The story is quite good and the pacing is excellent. It is basically about Maya who would like to be an actor someday. One day she is promised to get a chance to se a play if she delivers all the orders for a resturant she works at before midnight. Her entusiasm is discovered by the read more
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In the same way, the main characters kind of stumble into their dream--that THING that they're actually good at and can devote themselves too. They start at the bottom, each finding a rival who is far above their reach and fighting until they're on equal ground with that person. A boy, a ghost, and the world of Go.
It's the 2005 remake and it's a lot better

Opening Theme

"Glass no Kamen (ガラスの仮面)" by Mariko Ashibe

Ending Theme

#1: "Purple Light (パープル・ライト)" by Mariko Ashibe (eps 01-13)
#2: "Natsu no Biyaku (夏の媚薬)" by Sister Q

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