“Japanese girl reunites with English friend Alice, now living with her and attending high school together.”
KINMOZA!
きんいろモザイク
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Synopsis
Japanese girl reunites with English friend Alice, now living with her and attending high school together.
Shinobu Oomiya once left Japan to participate in a homestay in England. During her time there, she became close friends with Alice Cartelet, the daughter of the family she was living with. However, when it was time for Shinobu to return to Japan, the two were able to express their sorrow despite the language barrier between them. Five years later, now a first year student in high school, Shinobu receives a letter by air mail in a language she does not understand. This letter is penned by none other than Alice, detailing her own homestay in Japan. In fact, Alice will be attending Shinobu's high school and living with her! Alongside their friends Youko Inokuma, Aya Komichi, and Karen Kujou, the five girls attend school together and learn about what their different cultures have to offer, day after day.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 32 sampled reviews
What 32 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.97 · split reception
4.9 pts
Recommenders 8.1 · others 3.3
↑ 2.16
Running avg · Sep 2013 → Dec 2025
- 10 “Kiniro Mosaic delivers a superior friendship story backed by a perfect OST and endless “AYAYA” moments that make existence feel worthwhile. With zero criticisms, it stands as an absolute game and...”
- 7 “Kiniro Mosaic wins you over with its charming cross-cultural premise, entertaining character designs, and a cozy mix of wordplay comedy and wholesome friendship moments, all backed by consistently...”
- 8 “This anime about chibi high school girls is hilarious, cute, and pure, serving up A-grade meme fuel throughout. The show's take on UK culture is particularly amusing, imagining British homes filled...”
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2013 – Sep 2013 Summer 2013
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-7483 catalog
Produced by
- Genco Producer
- Media Factory Producer
- Movic Producer
- AT-X Producer
- flying DOG Producer
- Showgate Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor