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Glass Mask

Glass Mask
★ 7.2/10•2005•23m•G•Animation•Drama
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Her father passed away very early and her mother lives and works in a crowded Chinese restaurant. Kitajima Maya, a 13-year old girl, has to carry the burden of making ends meet as she fights against her ill fate. However, she is able to overcome the trials and tribulations in her life with her passion and enthusiasm. She happens to encounter the reclusive actress Tsukikage who decides to train and mould her into the foremost actress of her generation.

StatusEnded
Runtime23m
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 5, 2005

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Girl Who Has a Thousand MasksE124m

The Girl Who Has a Thousand Masks

Life so far for Kitajima Maya has been rough. One day she gets a small part in a school play and now her life has suddenly turned around.

Apr 5, 2005

Episode 2 - Vivi's MaskE224m

Vivi's Mask

Tsukikage makes arrangements for Maya to transfer to another school; she also starts training her to become an actress.

Apr 12, 2005

Episode 3 - The Escaped BirdE324m

The Escaped Bird

Kazehaya asks Sawako to meet him after school to discuss her study habits and for help with his homework. The other students learn she is a great teacher, and she starts helping out her other classmates.

Apr 19, 2005

Episode 4 - The Stairway of FlameE424m

The Stairway of Flame

Maya asks Tsukikage if she can work her way through acting school. Tsukikage agrees to give her a scholarship to the Tsukikage Acting Troupe.

Apr 26, 2005

Episode 5 - Restricted LinesE524m

Restricted Lines

Maya takes a job working in the park so that she doesn't have to borrow too much money from Tsukikage. Tsukikage gives the girls a new acting assigment which is to do a play only using four words.

May 3, 2005

Episode 6 - My Own BethE624m

My Own Beth

Tsukikage told the class their new play will be "Little Women" and Maya has been cast as the third sister, Beth. Maya now has to live as Beth for a week in order to better understand her role.

May 17, 2005

Episode 7 - The Violet RoseE724m

The Violet Rose

All the critics show up to review the Tsukikage's Acting Troupe's first play. Maya receives a bouquet of purple roses from her first fan.

May 24, 2005

Episode 8 - Walking in the WindE824m

Walking in the Wind

The investors visit Tsukikage after her release from the hospital and tell her she has to enter the upcoming acting competition in Nagoya.

May 31, 2005

Episode 9 - The New MidoriE924m

The New Midori

Tsukikage Acting Troupe finds out the Ondine Troupe is also performing Takekurabe and that Ayumi will be Midori. The troupe starts rehearsals and Tsukikage really pushes Maya. This causes Maya to create her role and to make her own Midori.

Jun 7, 2005

Episode 10 - Two Midoris of TakekurabeE1024m

Two Midoris of Takekurabe

The Tsukikage Acting Troupe and Ondine Troupe will go head to head in today's competition.

Jun 14, 2005

Episode 11 - Spring StormE1124m

Spring Storm

Tsukikage Acting Troupe is again favored to win in the National Acting Competition. The night before their competition someone destroys all of their props and costumes.

Jun 21, 2005

Episode 12 - Alone on the StageE1224m

Alone on the Stage

Since the cast does not return in time for the competition, Maya volunteers to perform solo.

Jun 21, 2005

Episode 13 - Tomorrow's GrassE1324m

Tomorrow's Grass

The girls ask Tsukikage if she will still teach them acting now that the troupe has been disbanded. Sakurakouji tries to persuade Maya to join is acting troupe.

Jun 28, 2005

Episode 14 - The Fated RivalsE1424m

The Fated Rivals

Ayumi vows to take any role possible. The schools' acting troupe is putting on a new production. When the lead actress has to be rushed to the emergency room, Maya volunteers to tackle the role.

Jul 5, 2005

Episode 15 - TrapE1524m

Trap

Maya gets a role with another troupe after impressing them with her audition. The girl whose spot Maya took has something up for sleeve for Maya.

Jul 12, 2005

Episode 16 - Theater CrasherE1624m

Theater Crasher

Miss Harada informs Tsukikage that they will never hire Maya again even though they know she will take the stage by storm one day. Maya auditions for "Wuthering Heights."

Jul 19, 2005

Episode 17 - Wuthering HeightsE1724m

Wuthering Heights

As more people see the play during it's run, the audience is becoming more confused because the younger actors play with much more intensity than their adult actors. Due to this the play receives bad reviews.

Jul 26, 2005

Episode 18 - Role of a DollE1824m

Role of a Doll

Tsukikage pulls the troupe together to perform the play "The Stone's Smile" with Maya in the role of the doll. On the 10th days of performances they are a sell out.

Aug 2, 2005

Episode 19 - The Fallen MaskE1924m

The Fallen Mask

Maya loses her concentration during the play thus causing her to lose her mask as she is thinking about her Mom she just saw on the street.

Aug 9, 2005

Episode 20 - The Switched ScriptE2024m

The Switched Script

Maya goes on stage when called even though she does not know her lines as someone switched her script.

Aug 16, 2005

Episode 21 - Etude of FlamesE2124m

Etude of Flames

All the girls auditioning for the role spend the summer rehearsing for their chance to play Helen Keller.

Aug 23, 2005

Episode 22 - The Miracle Worker, the Final AuditionE2224m

The Miracle Worker, the Final Audition

The judges pick both Maya and Ayumi to be Helen and they will alternate who plays Helen during the run.

Aug 30, 2005

Episode 23 - Show Down! The Two HelensE2324m

Show Down! The Two Helens

Ayumi and Maya both perform their versions of Helen for the Theater Festival; Ayumi is first to perform.

Sep 6, 2005

Episode 24 - The Beautiful MazeE2424m

The Beautiful Maze

After Maya accepts the award for Best Supporting Actress, Tsukikage comes onstage and offers both Maya and Ayumi the chance to play the lead role in "The Scarlet Angel".

Sep 13, 2005

Episode 25 - Heavenly BrillianceE2524m

Heavenly Brilliance

Masumi's people have found Maya's Mother but Masumi decides to keep that information to himself. Maya starts to realize how jealous people are of her success.

Sep 20, 2005

Episode 26 - The Shadow Who Hunts MayaE2624m

The Shadow Who Hunts Maya

Someone is out to sabotage Maya as so far they have spiked her food, removed bolts from set props and made a bucket of water fall on her.

Sep 27, 2005

Episode 27 - The Invisible PitfallE2724m

The Invisible Pitfall

Maya's personal assistant, Norie Otobe, is bullied by Miss Mizuki.

Oct 4, 2005

Episode 28 - Failure as an ActressE2824m

Failure as an Actress

Maya believes that Hayami Masumi killed her mother, meanwhile Miss Mizuki is worried about Maya's sudden disappearance.

Oct 11, 2005

Episode 29 - CarmillaE2924m

Carmilla

Masumi Hayami continues to criticize Maya on her acting abilities.

Oct 18, 2005

Episode 30 - One Million RainbowsE3024m

One Million Rainbows

Ayumi finds Maya choking on the fake balls of mud from the play.

Oct 25, 2005

Episode 31 - One Person PlayE3124m

One Person Play

Maya performs a solo show to her audience.

Nov 1, 2005

Episode 32 - A Midsummer Night's DreamE3224m

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Ayumi Himekawa wins an award for her acting ability. Tsukikage declares there that Maya has two years to win the Best Actress Award or the role of the Scarlet Angel goes to Ayumi. The Tsukikage and Ikkakujuu acting troupes decide to put on Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in an outdoor theater with Maya playing the role of the fairy Puck. Can Maya learn to move like Puck in time for the performance?

Nov 8, 2005

Episode 33 - The Miracle at the Outdoor AmpitheatreE3324m

The Miracle at the Outdoor Ampitheatre

Masumi Hayami lectures a small outdoor theater troupe about their play and gives them crucial advice. The night of the first show has arrived and Maya is ready to ignite the crowd with her version of Puck. Will the play be a success?

Nov 15, 2005

Episode 34 - Maya's ChallengeE3424m

Maya's Challenge

A fundraiser performance by the Tsukikage Acting Troupe and the Ikkakujuu Troupe of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was an instant hit! But Maya was cut from the show... what does Masumi Hayami have in store for her?

Nov 22, 2005

Episode 35 - Aldis & OrigeldE3524m

Aldis & Origeld

Maya reads a story about two princesses, Aldis and Orgeld.

Nov 29, 2005

Episode 36 - Winter ConstellationsE3624m

Winter Constellations

Maya meets an actress who once played Aldis in a play.

Dec 6, 2005

Episode 37 - The Two Princesses: Act OneE3724m

The Two Princesses: Act One

Maya takes the role as Princess Aldis in the play "The Two Princesses".

Dec 13, 2005

Episode 38 - The Two Princesses: Act TwoE3824m

The Two Princesses: Act Two

The play continues as Maya's role of Aldis is challenged.

Dec 20, 2005

Episode 39 - A Purple ShadowE3924m

A Purple Shadow

"The Two Princesses" approaches its final show.

Dec 27, 2005

Episode 40 - Wolf Girl JaneE4024m

Wolf Girl Jane

Maya's newest play is "The Forgotten Wilderness," in which she plays a girl raised by wolves.

Jan 10, 2006

Episode 41 - Wild HeartE4124m

Wild Heart

An open casting call for "The Forgotten Wilderness" brings in some very inexperienced yet eager actors and actresses.

Jan 17, 2006

Episode 42 - The Bet to the Drama Arts FestivalE4224m

The Bet to the Drama Arts Festival

Getting into her role, Maya travels in to the mountainous wilderness to further understand her character.

Jan 24, 2006

Episode 43 - The Forgotten WildernessE4324m

The Forgotten Wilderness

"The Forgotten Wilderness" begins rehearsal.

Jan 31, 2006

Episode 44 - Boundless StageE4424m

Boundless Stage

It's opening night for "The Forgotten Wilderness" and already a huge line has formed!

Feb 7, 2006

Episode 45 - Stars of the CityE4524m

Stars of the City

Thirty years have passed since Chigusa Tsukikage, Maya's mentor, was in the public eye.

Feb 14, 2006

Episode 46 - To the Valley of PlumsE4624m

To the Valley of Plums

Masumi Hayami runs into Maya on the bullet train station and encourages her to continue pursuing her dream.

Feb 21, 2006

Episode 47 - The Blaze of LoveE4724m

The Blaze of Love

In the countryside, Maya contemplates her life while watching the fire.

Feb 28, 2006

Episode 48 - A Dreamy One NightE4824m

A Dreamy One Night

Masumi reads the story of The Scarlet Angel to Maya.

Mar 7, 2006

Episode 49 - One Half of a SoulE4924m

One Half of a Soul

On her death bed, Ichiren Ozaki recalls her life.

Mar 14, 2006

Episode 50 - The Mask of the GoddessE5024m

The Mask of the Goddess

While crossing an eerie bridge deep in the forest, the bridge suddenly breaks and Maya falls through.

Mar 21, 2006

Episode 51 - The Crimson GoddessE5124m

The Crimson Goddess

The Scarlet Angel finally reveals herself!

Mar 28, 2006

Actors

Sanae Kobayashi

Sanae Kobayashi

Maya Kitajima (voice)

Megumi Toyoguchi

Megumi Toyoguchi

Taiko Kasuga (voice)

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Masumi Hayami (voice)

Toshiko Fujita

Toshiko Fujita

Chigusa Tsukikage (voice)

Akiko Yajima

Akiko Yajima

Ayumi Himekawa (voice)

Ayumi Kinoshita

Ayumi Kinoshita

Rei Aoki (voice)

Fumiko Orikasa

Fumiko Orikasa

Sayaka Minazuki (voice)

Iemasa Kayumi

Iemasa Kayumi

Eisuke Hayami (voice)

Jun Fukuyama

Jun Fukuyama

Yuu Sakurakouji (voice)

Masako Katsuki

Masako Katsuki

Utako Himekawa (voice)

Tomoko Munakata

Haru Kitajima (voice)

Yoko Honna

Yoko Honna

Mina Sawatari (voice)

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