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Hikari to Mizu no Daphne

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6.77
Rating
TV
Type
24 min
Duration
Finished Airing
Status
SUB 24
DUB 24
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Synopsis

In the future, water has covered much of the Earth due to the effects of global warming. The orphaned Maia Mizuki, 15, just graduated from middle school and has already applied for employment in the elite paramilitary Ocean Agency, part of the futuristic world government. Only the best, most intelligent, and physically fit students are eligible for admission. Maia, the series' protagonist, is set to become one of the few. But her ideal life quickly falls apart. To her disappointment, Maia unexpectedly fails her entrance exams. Making matters worse, she promptly gets evicted from her house, pick pocketed, taken hostage, then shot. She is "saved" by two women (Rena and Shizuka) that are part of an unorthodox help-for-hire organization called Nereids (inspired by the Greek mythological Nereids ). With nowhere to go, Maia joins up with Nereids, taking jobs from capturing wanted criminals to chasing stray cats, often with unexpected results. Gloria and Yu later join up with Nereids. "Daphne" in the title refers to a subplot that starts midway into the series and eventually become important to Maia. "Brilliant Blue" refers to the fact that this is a world covered by water with almost no land. The world consists of vast oceans, a few islands, and floating cities.

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Information

StatusFinished Airing
Score6.77
TypeTV
Duration24 min
AiredJan 16, 2004
StudioJ.C.Staff
JapaneseHikari to Mizu no Daphne
CountryJP
ProducerLantis, Sentai Filmworks, J.C.Staff, Genco, Geneon Entertainment USA, Toshiba Entertainment
Total Episodes24
FormatTV

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About Daphne in the Brilliant Blue

Here is what Daphne in the Brilliant Blue (Hikari to Mizu no Daphne) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, sci-fi and mystery anime by J.C.Staff (2004). The setup: In the future, water has covered much of the Earth due to the effects of global warming. The orphaned Maia Mizuki, 15, just graduated from middle school and has already applied for employment in the elite paramilitary Ocean Agency, part of the futuristic world government.

Beyond that: Only the best, most intelligent, and physically fit students are eligible for admission. Maia, the series' protagonist, is set to become one of the few. Her ideal life quickly falls apart.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by J.C.Staff, so the studio's house style defines how Daphne in the Brilliant Blue looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2004, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.

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