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Name: Angelic Layer
Genre: Anime
Released: 2001-04-01
Cast: Ayako KawasumiChiemi ChibaKikuko InoueHouko KuwashimaJun Fukuyama

TV-PG
2001
1 Season
6.9 (350)

Angelic Layer is a 26-episode Japanese anime television series produced by studio Bones and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori. The show is based on the shonen manga series of the same name by Clamp. The story revolves around a young girl named Misaki Suzuhara who moves to Tokyo to live with her aunt. While exploring the city, she stumbles upon a mysterious arena where people control small, doll-like robots called Angels through a mental connection known as "Angelic Layer". Fascinated by the game, Misaki decides to try her hand at it, and quickly becomes one of the top players.

As Misaki navigates the competitive world of Angelic Layer, she makes new friends and rivals, and uncovers a dark conspiracy involving the creator of the game and his mysterious organization known as "The Icchan Foundation". Along the way, she also learns valuable life lessons about friendship, courage, and self-discovery.

The cast of Angelic Layer is led by Ayako Kawasumi as Misaki Suzuhara, the plucky and determined protagonist who dreams of becoming the best Angelic Layer player in Japan. Other notable members include Chiemi Chiba as Hatoko Kobayashi, Misaki's best friend and fellow player; Kikuko Inoue as Shuko Suzuhara, Misaki's aunt and a renowned computer scientist; and Houko Kuwashima as Tamayo Kizaki, a former Angelic Layer champion who becomes Misaki's mentor.

The show also features a number of memorable supporting characters, such as Jun Fukuyama as Koutarou Kobayashi, Hatoko's older brother and a skilled hacker; Masaya Onosaka as Kotarou Kobayashi, a famous Angelic Layer commentator who provides comic relief; Yuri Shiratori as Kaede Saito, Misaki's main rival and a cunning strategist; and Yui Horie as Suzuka Misaki, a mysterious girl with ties to The Icchan Foundation.

Throughout the series, viewers are treated to stunning animation and exhilarating action sequences as the Angels battle it out in the arena. The show also explores deeper themes, such as the nature of consciousness and the ethics of artificial intelligence.

Overall, Angelic Layer is a must-watch anime for anyone who loves engaging characters, thrilling action, and heartwarming stories. With its blend of sci-fi, sports, and drama, it's a show that appeals to a wide range of audiences and has something for everyone.

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Seasons

26. Angels Wings! Pull Me and Hikaru Together

September 23, 2001

The final match is between Athena and Hikaru. This should prove to be an eventful game.

25. Fateful Reunion - An Angel Soaked with Tears

September 16, 2001

Misaki and Shuuko faces each other for the first time in seven years.

24. Reach Out to Misaki! This Feeling is Over the Rainbow

September 9, 2001

The last match before the championship round has started and it`s between Jounouchi Sai and the champion Shuuko.

23. Break into the Magical Wall! Misaki vs Ohjirou

September 2, 2001

The national semis are here and it's Hikaru vs. Wizard, Oujiro's Angel. His Magic Guard seems impenetrable and Hikaru can't get a hit in edgewise. It's going to take all of Misaki's skill to get her angel out of this one as Oujiro struggles with his own feelings about Misaki and his first love: her mother.

22. Suddenly Alone Together - The Secret Double Date

August 26, 2001

After looking over Wizard's data, Misaki finds herself meeting up with Oujiro, who spends time with her that day in what appears to be a date. At the same time, Tamayo and Kotaro find themselves trapped in an elevator together. Can they sort out their feelings? Or is this a friendship lost?

21. The Summer Sea! Someone is in Love with Someone

August 19, 2001

Summer break lands Misaki and company at the beach where they run into Icchan and friends. Misaki and Oujiro are spending time together as Tamayo finally admits her true feelings to Kotaro.

20. The Enemy is Icchan? The Stuttering Second Match

August 12, 2001

An exhibition game for a new angel model is launched during the tournament and Hikaru is the one who must fight her. But with Hatoko falling ill, Oujiro steps in to take over, but the shocks don't end there as Misaki discovers Icchan's true identity. Can she focus in time to win the match? Or is Hikaru no match for the new model's sharper movements?

19. System Down? A Battle Onboatd a Boat Amidst a Storm

August 5, 2001

For Misaki and Hikaru's first match, they must battle against Chitose Tanaka and her angel Elain. A storm brews outside and, coupled with Elain's space-warping Hexigonal Revision technique, threatens to short out the Layer right from under both angels!

18. Lots of Formidable Opponents! The Much Anticipated National Tournamen

July 29, 2001

The nationals are here and Misaki and Hatoko get a chance to see Athena, the white angel that inspired Misaki to play Angelic Layer. With this bit of inspiration under her belt, both girls are ready to take on the national tournament by storm.

17. I Choose You! Misaki's Chosen Person

July 22, 2001

With the nationals coming her way, Misaki feels nervous, but a surprise visit from her friends changes all that. Oujiro's gift to her makes Kotaro jealous as Misaki's Mother struggles to bring herself to visit her daughter. On top of all that, Misaki learns that she must choose a Second to participate with her in the Nationals. Hatoko wishes to be that person badly, but does she have a chance with so many people asking Misaki?

16. The Final Match! Hikaru's Last Attack

July 15, 2001

The regional finals are here and Misaki is out to fulfill her promise to Hatoko. Hikaru's attacks have no effect and the simplest of hits she takes from Shirahime takes chunks out of her HP. Misaki isn't the only one with a promise, Sai wanting to become stronger in memory of her sister, but which ambition will win out in the end?

15. Shirahime vs Suzuka! The Ice Machine's Secret

July 8, 2001

The next battle pits Sai and Hatoko's angels in a duel of veterans. After a tense showdown Shirahime is declared the winner. Heartbroken that she failed to keep her end of the promise and experiencing true loss for the very first time, Hatoko cries on Misaki's shoulder.

14. Never Give Up! And Then an Angel was Born

July 1, 2001

Blanche's hyper mode gives her more strength and speed than any other angel Misaki has come across; and she's not giving Hikaru much of a chance. Just when it seems that all hope is lost, Misaki realizes that, not only are her friends and fans counting on her, but Hikaru is too. Will it be enough to help her win the match?

13. The Pure White Buranshe - Kaede's Smile

June 24, 2001

The semis have arrived and so has the creation of the Environmental Layers, Layers that simulate terrain for more challenging battle opportunities. As Misaki and Kaede's angels square off, it soon becomes obvious that Misaki's concentration is off; her mother promised to come, but she's nowhere in sight. Turns out that Shuuko was too scared to face her daughter and refused to come, leaving Misaki in a pickle as she discovers Blanche's secret.

12. Misaki and Kotaru - The Two's Exciting Date

June 17, 2001

In order to help Misaki prepare for the semis, Kotaro offers to take her to his dojo to show her some moves. However, as Tamayo crashes the party, it soon becomes obvious that the dirty blond may be hiding her true feelings from her childhood friend.

11. The Match! Hikaru and Mao's Real Fight

June 10, 2001

As she aids Hikaru in fighting off the effects of Arisu's cheat device, Misaki shows Madoka and Mao that Angelic Layer isn't about competing or holding grudges, but about having fun. Oujiro comes to the rescue on the side and Hikaru wins, securing a slot in the semis, but fellow Deus and finalist Sai Jounouchi claims to have figured out Hikaru's weakness.

10. The Mean Sisters! And the Targeted Hikaru

June 3, 2001

The Fujisaki sisters are pretty popular in the Layer, but they have a personal grudge against Hatoko and Suzuka; each vowing not to lose at any cost until they face her again in the Layer. Nervous about Hikaru's progression, Arisu plants a device on Hikaru that cuts her off from Misaki now and again, causing her to freeze up and falter on the Layer.

9. Sing Misaki! The Deus is an Idol

May 27, 2001

The regional tournament has started and Misaki learns that, not only is she fighting against pop singer Ringo Seto, but she can't afford to lose just once or she'll be out of the tournament for good. To make things worse, Ringo's Angel Ranga has a special attack, the Dance of Death, that threatens to blow Hikaru right out of the Layer!

8. Misaki vs Misaki? The Dangerous Classmate

May 20, 2001

Misaki has qualified for the regional tournament and couldn't be more excited; but a fellow classmate that shares her first name doesn't believe that she's so hot at her game and challenges her to a three-round match. Feeling unsure of herself still in terms of whether or not she can make it in the regional tournament, Misaki finds comfort in Ringo Seto's words and finally feels ready for the regionals.

7. Fight to the Limit... Misaki's Last Chance

May 13, 2001

Her devastating loss against Suzuka has left Misaki afraid to enter the heat of battle again, fearing for Hikaru's safety. However, while fighting against Maria, a girl who believes that her Angel Tsubaki is all that she has in life, Misaki realizes that Hatoko meant no harm at all and that Angelic Layer is meant to be fun.

6. The Light-Speed Suzuka! Hotoko's Declaration of Rivalry

May 6, 2001

Misaki and Hikaru are on a winning streak, impressing many at her school, but Hatoko tells her that she won't get any farther if she continues to fight the way that she is. When Misaki and Hatoko square off in the Layer, Suzuka is out to test Hikaru's true worth as well as Misaki's.

5. I Don't Want to Lose! Please Believe in Hikaru

April 29, 2001

Misaki enjoys playing Angelic Layer and she loves Hikaru with all her heart, but when she goes up against Vasquez, her confidence and self-esteem falters and has Hikaru engage in the 'hit and run' technique during battle, winning by a sheer stroke of luck. This angers Hatoko, who claims that Misaki has stopped believing in Hikaru and in herself.

4. The Day the Angel Descended

April 22, 2001

Misaki's first official tournament begins as she faces off with Angel Katalina, an Angel that uses ice skates in her special attacks. We also get to see Hatoko's famous Angel, Lightspeed Suzuka, in action.

3. Who Are You? Misaki's Heart-Pounding Lesson

April 15, 2001

Misaki receives more instructions from Icchan on how to control Hikari; she also practices with Ohjiro Mihara. Engaged in an unfair pick up battle soon afterwards, she applies those lessons and earns, not only an Angel Card, but a place in the tournament this year.

2. Let's Try Our Best Hikaru! The First Fight

April 8, 2001

Misaki learns more about Angelic Layer and even partakes in a competition battle herself, though by accident. She also meets fellow classmates Kotaro Kobayashi and Tamayo Kizaki as well as the famous Deus Hatoko Kobayashi.

1. Hello! My Very Own Angel

April 1, 2001

Twelve-year old Misaki Suzuhara arrives in Tokyo. She becomes interested in Angelic Layer after seeing a battle on screen and meeting Ichiro Mihara (Icchan). She creates her Angel, Hikaru, when she arrives at her Aunt's apartment later that night.

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