Day Break Illusion

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  • 2013
  • 1 Season
  • 6.1  (37)

"Day Break Illusion" is a Japanese anime television series produced by Aniplex and directed by Keizō Kusakawa. The show revolved around a young girl named Akari Taiyō, who discovers that she is a special type of magical girl known as a "Tarot User." Along with her friends, she fights against evil creatures called Daemonia.

The show was first premiered on July 6, 2013, and aired for a total of 13 episodes until September 28, 2013. It garnered a good response from the audience and received mixed reviews from the critics. The anime was also adapted into a manga series, which was illustrated by Akira Kasukabe.

The storyline of the anime revolved around Akari Taiyō, a cheerful and optimistic girl who loves her family and friends. One day, while performing her usual routine, she meets a mysterious man who presents her with a tarot card. This event changes Akari's life forever as it awakens her to her true calling as a "Tarot User" and the responsibility that comes with it.

As a Tarot User, Akari is granted magical powers that allow her to fight against the Daemonia, creatures that are born from the negative feelings of humans. The Daemonia are responsible for causing tragedy and sadness in the world, and it's the Tarot Users' job to stop them.

Akari soon discovers that she is not the only Tarot User as she meets other girls who have the same powers as her. She befriends Seira Hoshikawa, Luna Tsukuyomi, and Ginka Shirokane, who are fellow Tarot Users, and together they form the group "Sefiro Fiore."

As the story progresses, Akari and her friends encounter various challenges and face off against powerful Daemonia. The show also explores the girls' personal lives as they struggle to balance their duties as Tarot Users and their school life.

The characters in "Day Break Illusion" are well developed and have distinct personalities, making them interesting to watch. Akari, the main character, is a happy-go-lucky girl who is always positive and determined. Seira, on the other hand, is more reserved and serious, and Luna is a sweet and caring girl who often worries about her friends. Ginka is the wild and fun-loving member of the group, who always adds a comedic element to the show with her antics.

The anime also features impressive animation and art style, which adds to the show's immersive elements. The use of bright colors and intricate details brings the magical world of the Tarot Users to life, and the action scenes are well choreographed.

The show's soundtrack also deserves a special mention as it's composed by popular musicians like Yasuharu Takanashi and Taku Iwasaki. The opening theme "Trigger" is sung by the Japanese pop group KOTOKO, and the ending theme "Les Soirees" is performed by the voice actresses of the four main characters.

In conclusion, "Day Break Illusion" is a must-watch anime for fans of the magical girl genre. The show offers an engaging story, memorable characters, impressive visuals, and a great soundtrack. It's a perfect blend of action, drama, and comedy that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

Day Break Illusion
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Seasons
E 13
13. E 13
September 28, 2013
Within the Clessidra, Akari keeps reliving the 2nd anniversary of her mother's death. Akari keeps trying to find answers from Fuyuna, who she ended up killing and to choose her own fate. Also, Seira, Luna, and Ginka try to save their friend, Akari as they all go into the final battle.
E 12
12. E 12
September 21, 2013
Seira is deeply hurt about the fact that she is forced to fight her friend, but will not let go of the dagger. Akari learns the truth about herself and goes to Cerebrum to ask what it is that he really wants. In return, Cerebrum offers Akari a deal where she could save Seira and Luna...
E 11
11. E 11
September 14, 2013
Being forced out of Sefiro Fiore, Akari and the others head to the Mansion of Fortune-telling seeking help. Feeling lost and helpless, Seira continues to search for Luna alone and eventually finds her, but... Meanwhile, Akari finds out about her birth from Etia and is shocked...
E 10
10. E 10
September 7, 2013
Controlled by Cerebrum because of the Daemonia he infected her with, Luna, in the form of a wolf, heads to Sefiro Fiore. Akari and Seira are unsure how to counter Luna's attacks. Meanwhile, the counterpart cards for "The Fool" and "The Magician" appear in front of Priscilla and Meltina. Cerebrum's evil takes another step toward the girls...
E 9
9. E 9
August 31, 2013
After fighting with her "counterpart card", Ginka was annihilated. Sefiro Fiore has become silent, as if it's now an empty void. Due to fright and shock, Luna locks herself in her room. Because of that, Etia allows her to go back home to her family's villa. Being back where she is comfortable, she starts to remember her older sister Serena and...
E 8
8. E 8
August 24, 2013
Akari and the others are summoned to the meeting room and are informed that if they fight someone with the same card power as they have, that causes an phenomenon called annihilation and causes the power and existence of the other card holder to disappear. The new recruits are shaken by this fact, and talk about how they should face their counterparts. Finally, the mysterious man makes a move with a certain card in his hand...
E 7
7. E 7
August 17, 2013
Etia and Ariel recieve a report stating that the user of "The Lovers" card has disappeared. While they look further into the matter, Etia gives the girls a day off. Not knowing everything that's going on, the four girls enjoy their day off to the fullest. Meanwhile, at Sefiro Fiore, they were about to discover a new fact regarding the Daemonia...
E 6
6. E 6
August 10, 2013
After fighting alongside Priscilla and Meltina, Seira feels even stronger about it being useless for Akari to hear the voices of the Daemonia. Meanwhile, Seira and Ginka go out shopping and coincidentally meet two girls. The girls are total opposites from each other, but they are the best of friends. Seeing them reminds Seira of her best friend Manami...
E 5
5. E 5
August 3, 2013
Ginka's father, Yataro, has come to visit Sefiro Fiore. His discount store chain, "Sancho Panza" is a hit and so he invites Ginka and the other newbies to a party. There, Ginka and Yataro reunite with someone they know. They find out that their benefactor, Honda, is about to file for bankruptcy. The two worry about Honda and...
E 4
4. E 4
July 27, 2013
After Akari finds out that she can hear the voices of the Daemonia, she decides that she will participate in the fight so she can find her own answer. Meanwhile, a girl name Kiyone who goes to the Nagataki Art College was getting ready for the upcoming exhibition.
E 3
3. E 3
July 20, 2013
With her memories returned, Akari runs away from the organization, saying she can't fight anymore. Admist all of that, a Daemonia appears. Despite having no other choice but to fight, Akari tries to run away from the fight. Just as she is in danger, Meltina and Priscilla show up to save her, but for some reason, Akari stops them from attacking the Daemonia...
E 2
2. E 2
July 13, 2013
Akari, who has been brought to Sephiro Fiore, finds out about the organization from Etia as well as the fact that she is a user of the "Elemental Tarot." Akari was confused and unsure of what to do with all of this new information, until she had found out that her mother, Hinata, had the same powers. That fact helped Akari with her resolve and she joins her fellow newcomers, Seira, Ginka, and Luna as they head off to fight the Daemonias.
E 1
1. E 1
July 6, 2013
Akari lives with her aunt and uncle and her cousin, Fuyuna. She looks up to her mother, Hinata, who had passed away a few years back. Her mother was a fortune teller and Akari has been obsessed with Tarot cards lately to be just like her. Suddenly, unfortunate things start happening around Akari. One night, a terrifying monster attacks Akari as she sleeps. It was then that the Tarot card, "The Sun" started shining and...
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  • Premiere Date
    July 6, 2013
  • IMDB Rating
    6.1  (37)