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StartedMay 3, 1986
FinishedSep 20, 1986

Hikari no Densetsu English Sub & Dub

Watch Hikari no Densetsu Episode 19 English Sub (latest episode)

光の伝説

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6.4
Rating
TV
Type
24 min
Duration
Finished Airing
Status
SUB 19
DUB 19
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Synopsis

Hikari, is a young school girl who dreams of becoming a great champion in the sport of rhythmic gymnastics like her idol, Diliana Gueorguiva. She works hard despite all her setbacks while performing and soon becomes a member of the rhythmic gymnastics team in her school with the help and support of Takaaki Oiishi, the best male gymnast of her school, and soon she develops feelings for him. But Hikari is not the only one who has feelings for Oiishi, Bazuki Shiina, the best gymast in the entire school also has feelings for him Oiishi. And soon a friendship between Hikari and Shiina develop, but also a rivalry between two soon develop as well for the sport and for the love of Oiishi. Hikari is also torned between her feelings for Oiishi and her conflicting feelings for Mao Natsukawa, an old childhood friend of hers, and the lead singer of the band called Mr. D, who composes the music she uses while performing. And who has been developing feelings for her since childhood. (Source: Anime News Network)

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Information

StatusFinished Airing
Score6.4
TypeTV
Duration24 min
AiredMay 3, 1986 to Sep 20, 1986
StudioTatsunoko Production
Japanese光の伝説
SynonymsLegend of Light, The Story of Hikari, Cynthia ou le Rythme de la Vie, Die Kleinen Superstars, Hilary, La leggenda di Hikari, La leggenda di Hilary
CountryJP
Total Episodes19
FormatTV

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About Hikari no Densetsu

Hikari no Densetsu (光の伝説) arrives as a music anime by Tatsunoko Production (1986), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: Hikari, is a young school girl who dreams of becoming a great champion in the sport of rhythmic gymnastics like her idol, Diliana Gueorguiva. She works hard despite all her setbacks while performing and soon becomes a member of the rhythmic gymnastics team in her school with the help and support of Takaaki Oiishi, the best male gymnast of her school.

Beyond that: Hikari is not the only one who has feelings for Oiishi, Bazuki Shiina, the best gymast in the entire school also has feelings for him Oiishi. Soon a friendship between Hikari and Shiina develop, but also a rivalry between two soon develop as well for the sport and for the love of Oiishi. Hikari is also torned between her feelings for Oiishi and her conflicting feelings for Mao Natsukawa, an old childhood ally of hers, and the lead singer of the band called Mr.

In a music series like this, performance scenes and soundtrack choices are central. Voice work is led by Tsukasa Itou as Hikari Kamijou and Michie Tomizawa as Hazuki Shiina. If you count yourself among viewers who care about music and live performance, put it on your list. At 19 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Tatsunoko Production, so the studio's house style defines how Hikari no Densetsu looks and moves on screen. Within the music category, performance scenes and soundtrack choices are central. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Tsukasa Itou voicing Hikari Kamijou gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1986, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.

Characters & Voice Actors

Hikari Kamijou
Hikari Kamijou
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Tsukasa Itou
Tsukasa Itou
Japanese
Hazuki Shiina
Hazuki Shiina
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Michie Tomizawa
Michie Tomizawa
Japanese
Mao Natsukawa
Mao Natsukawa
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Yoshimasa Inoue
Yoshimasa Inoue
Japanese
Takaaki Ooishi
Takaaki Ooishi
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Nobuo Tobita
Nobuo Tobita
Japanese

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