“Schoolgirl Hikari pursues rhythmic gymnastics dreams amid love triangles with Oiishi, Shiina, and childhood friend Mao.”
Hikari no Densetsu
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Synopsis
Schoolgirl Hikari pursues rhythmic gymnastics dreams amid love triangles with Oiishi, Shiina, and childhood friend Mao.
Hikari is a young school girl who dreams of becoming a great champion in the sport of rhythmic gymnastics like her idol, Diliana Gueorguiva. Despite all her setbacks while performing, she works hard and with the help and support of Takaaki Oiishi (the best male gymnast of her school) soon becomes a member of the rhythmic gymnastics team in her school. She develops feelings for Oiishi, but she is not the only one—Hazuki Shiina, the best gymnast in the entire school, also has feelings for Oiishi. Soon a friendship between Hikari and Shiina develops, but also a rivalry as well in the sport and for the love of Oiishi. Hikari is also torn between her feelings for Oiishi and her conflicting feelings for Mao Natsukawa, an old childhood friend, who is also the lead singer of the band called Mr. D. He composes the music she uses while performing, and has been developing feelings for her since childhood. (Source: ANN)
What people say
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What 3 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.89 · split reception
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 1.33
Running avg · Nov 2011 → Nov 2020
- 9 “Hikari no Densetsu masterfully weaves together multiple plot threads while delivering super compelling characters that are easy to fall in love with. The animation exceeds expectations for an 80s...”
- 9 “Hikari no Densetsu is an incredibly sweet and charming series that warms your heart through its simple yet lifelike storytelling, exploring themes of growing up, love, and rivalry while following...”
- 5 “Hikari no Densetsu impresses with mature, supportive heroines, refreshingly low-key melodrama, and well-animated gymnastics routines set to integrated piano pieces, all rare for 1986 shōjo fare....”
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- Format 19 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 7h 36m all episodes
- Aired May 1986 – Sep 1986 Spring 1986
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-2038 catalog
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- Asahi Broadcasting Producer