TV-Series
Description
"Uta∽Kata" is a 12-episode anime series that blends elements of magical girl storytelling with psychological and dramatic undertones. The narrative centers on Ichika Tachibana, a reserved and introspective high school student who discovers a mysterious antique mirror in her school's storage room. Within the mirror resides a spirit named Manatsu, who grants Ichika the ability to summon and control four elemental Djinn: Sora (sky), Mizu (water), Shijima (stillness), and Daichi (earth). Each Djinn grants Ichika a unique power, but using them comes at a cost—her own emotional and psychological well-being.

As Ichika begins to use the Djinn's powers to help her friends and resolve personal conflicts, she gradually realizes that the consequences of her actions are far more complex than she initially understood. The Djinn's powers amplify her emotions, often leading to unintended and destructive outcomes. Her relationships with her classmates, particularly her close friend Michiru, become strained as her reliance on the Djinn grows. The series explores themes of responsibility, the consequences of power, and the fragility of human emotions.

The story takes a darker turn as Ichika's use of the Djinn's powers begins to unravel her sense of self. The line between reality and illusion blurs, and she is forced to confront the darker aspects of her own psyche. The series delves into the psychological toll of wielding power without fully understanding its implications, culminating in a climactic confrontation that challenges Ichika to make a profound choice about her future.

The main characters include Ichika Tachibana, the protagonist whose journey forms the core of the narrative; Manatsu, the enigmatic spirit who serves as both guide and antagonist; and Michiru, Ichika's best friend, whose relationship with Ichika becomes increasingly complicated as the story progresses. The series balances its magical elements with a grounded exploration of its characters' emotional struggles, creating a narrative that is both fantastical and deeply personal.
Information
Uta∽Kata
詩∽片
Type: TV-Series
Anime episodes: 12
Movie/episode length: 24 min.
Date: 10/03/2004 – 12/18/2004
Official Website:Uta-Kata Official Website
Categories
Genre
Drama
Tags
Magic
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Early Summer of Chance Meeting
2Night Sky of Near Approach
3Sandy Beach of Scorched Heat
4Lake Shore of Sudden Shower
5Flowering Buds of Shed Tears
6Slight Fever of Wet Skin
7Jealous Envy of Tree Tops
8Impulsive Urge of Scattered Petals
9Painful Itch of Romantic Love
10Second Encounter of Life and Death
11Surging Wave of Parting and Separation
12Poem Verse of Fragmented Pieces
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Keiji Gotō
  • Episode Director
    Keiji Gotō
    Makoto Sokuza
    Tatsufumi Tamagawa
    Satoshi Saga
    Kōta Okuno
    Daisuke Tsukushi
    Takashi Yamana
    Kazuo Sakai
  • Character Design
    Megumi Kadonosono
  • Chief Animation Director
    Megumi Kadonosono
  • Art design
    Tokumitsu Kobayashi
  • Cgi Director
    Atsushi Takeyama
  • Producer
    Katsunori Haruta
    Atsushi Yukawa
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Keiji Gotō
    Tatsufumi Tamagawa
    Kiyoko Sayama
    Shinichi Tōkairin
  • Music
    Megumi Ōhashi
  • Art Director
    Hisaharu Iijima
  • Animation Director
    Yukari Watanabe
    Katsunobu Ito
    Akiko Nagashima
    Megumi Kadonosono
    Eiko Saitō
    Yasutoshi Niwa
    Kouji Akitaka
    Toshiyuki Arai
    Yasuko Higuchi
    Junji Koga
    Takayuki Hanyū
    Koichiro Ueda
    Kōsuke Murayama
  • Sound Director
    Jin Aketagawa
  • Director of Photography
    Tomoyuki Sakurada
Production
  • Production
    Bandai Visual
    Hal Film Maker
  • Animation Production
    Hal Film Maker
Music
Ending
“Kanadeta Omoi”
Insert songs
Ep. 3
“Kono Natsu wo Kakaete”
Ep. 3
“Zutto Kono Machi de”