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Hatena Illusion

Hatena Illusion

TV-142020•24m•7.0/10
AnimationComedyDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

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7.0/10(7)

Years ago, many magical "Artifacts" were stolen and scattered throughout the world. They fell into the hands of people who were not supposed to know of their existence. The Hoshisato family of magicians has special access to the Artifacts, and they take it upon themselves to return them to their rightful place. Despite her inexperience, Kana wishes to aid her parents, doing her best to improve. Meanwhile, her childhood friend Makoto has come to their mansion to study magic under her father's tutelage. Hatena is excited to see her friend again, only to be utterly disappointed when the person she thought to be a girl all these years turns out to be a boy. Before long, Makoto comes to know of the Artifacts. Unfazed, he continues to strive to fulfill his promises and stay true to why he learns magic - to ease the sadness of people around him and, most importantly, to become a person worthy of being Hatena's partner.

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Production

Children's Playground Entertainment

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 9, 2020

Last Aired

June 3, 2020

Networks

MBS, BS Nippon TV

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2020-01-09
Makoto arrives in Tokyo at the start of a new school year to be apprenticed as a magician by the father of childhood friend Kana. However, when Kana learns the truth about Makoto, their relationship drastically changes.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2020-01-16
It is the first day of school, and Kana refuses to have anything to do with Makoto for fear of any rumors about the two of them getting started. Kokomi, one of the Hoshisato's acquaintances, imposes upon them to collect on a promise.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2020-01-23
After Kana and Kokomi are caught in the rain, they decide to warm up with a bath, leading to an uncomfortable situation with Makoto. An item turns up missing from the mansion, and it appears to have been stolen by someone on the inside.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2020-01-30
Yumemi's homeroom teacher and a classmate come by to drop off some homework for her, but Yumemi just runs away. Kana, Kokomi, and Makoto take it upon themselves to figure out what is keeping Yumemi from going to school.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2020-02-06
Tomoko Tominozawa, a local art dealer, delivers an invitation to an upcoming exhibition to Kana. When a bear-like monster is supposedly sighted at Yumemi's school, Kana and Makoto decide to take matters into their own hands.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2020-02-13
Kana strikes a deal with Mariah to steal back an Artifact from Tominozawa in return for Mariah's cooperation in allowing Maeve to return home sooner. Yumemi also makes a deal with Makoto for his assistance in helping her control her magic.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2020-02-27
Mamoru asks Sir Gregory Camelot, the master under whom he apprenticed, to train Makoto in how to perform magic. Kana and Yumemi try new methods for developing their mental focus and magic skills, with varying degrees of success.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2020-03-05
Tensions run high after Mariah orders the girls to leave the mansion, and when Yumemi tries to create Artifacts to come to their aid, the results are not as predicted. Mariah turns her attention to Ema, who must come to a decision of her own.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2020-03-12
Following a grueling workout at the hands of Jeeves, Kana and Makoto are encouraged by Ema to once again undergo Mariah's fitness test. However, for Ema, the stakes are higher than the pair realize, until her dark past is revisited.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2020-03-19
Gregory delivers a message from Morrigan stating that if they recover three Artifacts, Maeve will be allowed to return home. Mamoru and Gregory take the family to Australia in search of one Artifact, while Mariah looks into obtaining another.
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2020-03-26
In Australia, while Mamoru and Gregory perform their show together, Makoto and Kana work to steal the final Artifact. But just as everything seems to be going smoothly, the family finds themselves under fire from a surprise source.
Episode 12
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2020-06-03
As the standoff against Michelle continues, Makoto makes a last-ditch effort to salvage the situation by using his sleight-of-hand skills. A message from the village dictates that one more Artifact must be recovered before Maeve can return.

Cast

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Makoto Shiranui (voice)

Aina Suzuki

Aina Suzuki

Kana Hoshisato (voice)

Miyu Tomita

Miyu Tomita

Yumemi Hoshisato (voice)

Mao Ichimichi

Mao Ichimichi

Emma Sakurai (voice)

Takashi Matsuyama

Takashi Matsuyama

Jeeves Wodehouse (voice)

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Mamoru Hoshisato (voice)

Yoshino Nanjo

Yoshino Nanjo

Mabe Hoshisato (voice)

Satomi Arai

Satomi Arai

Mariah Grene (voice)

Sumire Uesaka

Sumire Uesaka

Kokomi Kikyōin (voice)

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