Hatena Illusion English Sub & Dub

About Hatena Illusion

Looking for background on Hatena Illusion (はてな☆イリュージョン)? This comedy, romance and supernatural series by Children's Playground Entertainment (2020) starts out like this. What the story covers: The series centers on Makoto Shiranui, a boy who travels to Tokyo seeking to become the apprentice of Mamoru Hoshisato, a realm-famous magician and ally of his parents. Ever since he had watched a show by Mamoru and his wife Maive, he had dreamed of being a magician.

Further in, their daughter Kana (nicknamed Hatena) has been Makoto's ally since childhood. Even though Tokyo has had a rash of burglaries by a beautiful woman thief, Makoto can rest easy as long as Hatena is there. When he arrives at the Hoshisato residence, a haunted mansion, the family butler Jeeves and the maid Emma greet him, and he is reunited with Hatena, only to find out that they don't really get along now.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Makoto Shiranui (Yoshitsugu Matsuoka) and Emma Sakurai (Mao Ichimichi) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Children's Playground Entertainment, so the studio's house style defines how Hatena Illusion looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 5.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Makoto Shiranui, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2020, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.