TV-Series
Description
"St. Luminous Mission High School" centers on a group of students attending a prestigious Catholic high school, where the narrative intertwines themes of faith, friendship, and personal growth. The story begins with the arrival of a new student, Aoi Sakuraba, who transfers to St. Luminous after a traumatic event in her past. Aoi struggles to adapt to the strict environment of the school, which emphasizes discipline and spiritual values, but she gradually forms bonds with her classmates, particularly the kind-hearted and devout Maria Takashiro.

The plot explores the lives of the students as they navigate the challenges of adolescence, balancing their personal struggles with the expectations of their faith and school. Aoi’s journey is central, as she grapples with guilt and self-doubt while seeking redemption. Her interactions with Maria and other classmates, such as the rebellious but loyal Yuki Minazuki and the studious yet introverted Rika Fujisawa, reveal the complexities of their relationships and individual growth.

The series delves into various subplots, including a mysterious incident involving the school’s chapel, which becomes a focal point for uncovering hidden truths about the students and their connections to one another. Themes of forgiveness, sacrifice, and the search for meaning are woven throughout the narrative, as the characters confront their pasts and strive to build a brighter future. The school itself serves as a symbolic backdrop, representing both the constraints of tradition and the potential for transformation.

As the story progresses, the students face moral dilemmas and emotional trials, testing their faith and resilience. The climax involves a pivotal event that forces them to confront their deepest fears and insecurities, ultimately leading to a resolution that emphasizes the power of unity and hope. The series concludes with a sense of closure, as the characters reflect on their growth and the bonds they have forged, leaving a lasting impression of their shared journey at St. Luminous Mission High School.
Information
St. Luminous Mission High School
聖ルミナス女学院
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 25 min.
Date: 10/05/1998 – 12/30/1998
Categories
Genre
Ghost Stories
Settings
Mystery
Tags
Psychologically
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Where am I heading to?
2Why am I here?
3To a place no one knows...
4If there is freedom...
5Even love has disappeared?
6Pursuing the white shadow...
7Into the forest...
8What is the wind carrying?
9Why is the thought..
10Something is changing...
11If someone is there...
12The things that have remained amidst the disappearance
13Why am I here
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Script
    Katsuhiko Koide
  • Episode Director
    Susumu Kudo
    Hiroko Tokita
    Takafumi Hoshikawa
    Naoto Hashimoto
    Tomio Yamauchi
    Shinichi Tōkairin
    Rau Kuroki
    Kenichirō Watanabe
  • Original story
  • Art Director
    Kazuo Nagai
  • Producer
    Kazuaki Morijiri
    Shōjirō Abe
    Nobuhiro Ōsawa
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Hiroko Tokita
    Takafumi Hoshikawa
    Haruo Sagara
    Nicola Hayes
    Tetsuya Endō
  • Music
    Mikiya Katakura
  • Character Design
    Hisashi Kagawa
  • Animation Director
    Hisashi Kagawa
    Tadashi Shida
    Kimiaki Nagumo
    Kaori Hisakawa
    Kiyoshi Yamamoto
    Daijirō Sakamoto
    Yūichirō Miyake
    Yūki Kinoshita
  • Sound Director
    Yōta Tsuruoka
Production
  • Production
    GENCO
    Pioneer LDC
  • Animation Production
    Triangle Staff