Mai Kadowaki
Akari Taiyou (voice)
Day Break Illusion (2013)
Season 1
In a world plagued by the Daemonia, creatures that take advantage of the negative emotions of people and transform them into monsters, girls from 22 special bloodlines are chosen to wield the power of the Elemental Tarot and confront them. The story follows Akari Taiyo, a 12-year-girl who becomes the wielder of card "The Sun" and joins the mysterious organization "Sefiro Fiore" to confront the Daemonia along other card wielders. However, it does not take long for Akari to learn that with their duty comes an unbearable guilt, as to defeat the Daemonia, the humans afflicted by them must perish as well.
Released July 6, 2013
Episode 24 min
10+
Genres: Action, Animation, Anime, Anime: Psychological, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Keywords: tmdb.anime, tmdb.psychological, imdb.lolicon, imdb.magical-girl, imdb.moe
Production Companies: Anime International Company, Aniplex, ANIMA, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Bushiroad + 2 more, Good Smile Company, Nihon Ad Systems
Network: Tokyo MX
S1E1 - Dark Spot of the Sun
Akari Taiyo, a 12-year-old fortuneteller, is attacked by a flaming monster, but is rescued by three magical girls who kill the monster and bring her out of a burning house.
July 6, 2013, midnight
S1E2 - The Blood-Soaked Future
Akari is brought to Sephiro Fiore and she joins fellow newcomers Seira, Ginka and Luna as they head off to fight the Daemonias.
July 13, 2013, midnight
S1E3 - Voices of Condolence
Saying she can't fight anymore, Akari runs away from the organization and stops Meltina and Priscilla from attacking a Daemonia.
July 20, 2013, midnight
S1E4 - Is This a Painting?
After Akari finds out that she can hear the voices of the Daemonia, she decides to participate in the fight so she can find her own answers.
July 27, 2013, midnight
S1E5 - Ah, Money, Money! How Many Sad Things Must Occur in This World Due to Money?
Ginka's father, who helps fund Sefiro Fiore's operations, has come to visit and invites the girls to a fancy party; Ginka and Yataro reunite with someone they know.
Aug. 3, 2013, midnight
S1E6 - To the Ends with the Star
Seira helps Priscilla and Meltina fight a pair of Daemonia; Seira asks to join Priscilla's team, but is convinced to give Akari's team one more chance.
Aug. 10, 2013, midnight
S1E7 - A Lovely Holiday
Not wanting to concern the girls with a new development, Etia gives them a day off which the use to tour the city; the girls meet Akari's old fortune-telling mentors.
Aug. 17, 2013, midnight
S1E8 - The Overflowing Water
Etia reveals her findings and begs the girls to flee should they encounter their counterpart; the girls fight against a Daemonia and they come face to face with Ginka's counterpart card.
Aug. 24, 2013, midnight
S1E9 - The Moon's Light, The Sun's Shadow
As everyone in Sefiro Fiore becomes saddened and frightened by Ginka's disappearance, Luna recalls how her twin sister, Serena, disappeared and contemplates her feelings for Akari.
Aug. 31, 2013, midnight
S1E10 - Like Burning Away
Controlled by Cerebrum, Luna heads to Sefiro Fiore where Akari and Seira are unsure how to counter her attacks; the counterpart cards for The Fool and The Magician appear in front of Priscilla and Meltina.
Sept. 7, 2013, midnight
S1E11 - Your Path
Forced out of Sefiro Fiore, Akari and the others head to Nagasaki's mansion seeking help; Seira continues her lone search for Luna; Akari finds out about her birth.
Sept. 14, 2013, midnight
S1E12 - Choosing Your Destiny
Seira is deeply hurt that she is forced to fight her friend; Akari learns the truth about herself and goes to Cerebrum to ask what he really wants.
Sept. 21, 2013, midnight
S1E13 - The Sun's Smile
Akari keeps reliving the anniversary of her mother's death and tries to choose her own fate; Seira, Luna and Ginka go into the final battle.
Sept. 28, 2013, midnight
Network: Tokyo MX
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 312 min.
Released: July 6, 2013
Last Air Date: Sept. 28, 2013, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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