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Glass no Kamen

Glass no Kamen

Synopsis: Kitajima Maya, a 13 -year -old girl with a talent to act, was discovered by sheltered actress Tsukikage. The story follows Maya's intense and intense training, overcoming challenges and evolving to the main actress of her generation (she's about 20 years old so far). Maya's biggest rival is Himekawa Ayumi, the beautiful daughter of a famous movie couple. They finally disputed the most sought after role - the "Goddess Carmesim." A equally important relationship of the Maya subplot with the beautiful and cruel magnate of entertainment Hayami Masumi, who secretly became his number one fan, but misunderstandings and bad weather obstructed his novel ...

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Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related

Information

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Glass no Kamen
  • Anime Name in Japanese: ガラスの仮面
  • Anime Name in English: Desconhecido
  • Other names: Glass Mask

Production information

  • Producers: Studio Jack
  • Licensors: Maiden Japan
  • Studios: Eiken

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 23
  • Date: April 9, 1984 - September 24, 1984
  • Genres: Drama romance
  • Subjects: Performic Arts
  • Target: Shoujo

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Anime Reviews

  • Rating: 7.331
  • Popularity: 2491

Video Trailer/Opening

Curiosities

  • Glass in Kamen is based on a manga of the same name, created by Suzue Miuchi, which was first published in 1976 and is still underway.
  • The anime was produced in 1984 and had a total of 23 episodes.
  • The story revolves around a young girl named Maya Kitajima, who dreams of becoming a theater actress. She faces many challenges along the way, including rivalry with another talented actress named Ayumi Himekawa.
  • The anime was a big hit in Japan and helped popularize the shoujo school drama genre.
  • The name "Glass no Kamen" means "Glass Mask" in Japanese, a reference to the mask Maya wears in her theatrical performances.
  • The series is known for its exciting soundtrack and the voice performances of its main characters, which are played by some of Japan's main voice actors.
Glass in Kamen
Imagem de: Glass no Kamen

Main Characters

  • Maya Kitajima (Marcia Regina) - A poor young woman who dreams of becoming a famous actress.
  • Ayumi Himekawa (Tânia Gaidarji) - A talented and rival actress of Maya.
  • MASUMI HAYAMI (Wendel Bezerra) - A mysterious businessman who helps Maya in her career.
  • King Aoki (Fábio Lucindo) - A famous actor and friend of Maya.
  • Sakurakouji (Carlos Silveira) - The director of the theater school where Maya studies.
  • Tsukikage Chigua (Cassius Romero) - A famous retired actress who becomes Maya's mentor.

Summary and events

  1. Maya Kitajima is a poor young woman who dreams of becoming a theater actress.
  2. She is discovered by Chigusa Tsukikage, a famous retired actress who helps her enter the Tsukikage performing arts school.
  3. Maya faces difficulties at school, but is encouraged by Tsukikage to continue fighting for her dreams.
  4. She begins to stand out in the school pieces and catches the attention of Masumi Hayami, a rich businessman who becomes her sponsor.
  5. Maya and Hayami develop a complicated relationship, with Hayami trying to control Maya's career and she struggling to maintain her independence.
  6. Maya participates in various theatrical productions, including the play "Glass Mask", which becomes a great success.
  7. She faces rivals at school and in the theater world, including Ayumi Himekawa, a talented actress who envies Maya's success.
  8. Maya discovers that Tsukikage is her biological mother and struggles to accept the truth and overcome the resentment she feels for being abandoned.
  9. She continues to pursue her dreams and becomes one of the greatest actresses in Japan, despite the obstacles she faces.

What happens in the end?

Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Glass no KamenWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

Glass's manga in the kamen is still in progress, so there is no definitive ending for the story. However, the plot revolves around the aspiring actress Maya Kitajima and her rival, Ayumi Himekawa, while they compete for the lead role in the play Glass Mask. History addresses topics such as friendship, rivalry, love and ambition, while Maya struggles to become a great actress and overcome the challenges that arise in her way. To date, the manga has more than 50 volumes and continues to be published.

Meaning of Glass no Kamen

Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

ガラスの仮面
  • ガラス (garasu) - glass
  • の (no) - possession particle
  • 仮面 (kamen) - mask
The name of the anime "Garasu no Kamen" means "glass mask" in Japanese. The story revolves around Maya Kitajima, a young woman who dreams of becoming a theater actress. She is inspired by famous actress Ayumi Himekawa, who wears a glass mask on stage. Maya begins to wear the mask as well, as a way to honor her idol and hide from her own fears and insecurities. The series follows Maya's journey to become a great actress while facing challenges and rivalries in the theater world.

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