Glass Mask (2005) is a animation, drama web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Glass Mask online in HD.
Glass Mask — Storyline
Her father passed away very early and her mother lives and works in a crowded Chinese restaurant. Kitajima Maya, a 13-year old girl, has to carry the burden of making ends meet as she fights against her ill fate. However, she is able to overcome the trials and tribulations in her life with her passion and enthusiasm. She happens to encounter the reclusive actress Tsukikage who decides to train and mould her into the foremost actress of her generation.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Sanae Kobayashi, Megumi Toyoguchi, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Toshiko Fujita, Akiko Yajima, Ayumi Kinoshita, Fumiko Orikasa, Iemasa Kayumi
Glass Mask — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2005-04-05 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 51 |
| Genre | Animation, Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | TV Tokyo |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.2/10 (5 votes) |
Glass Mask — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Girl Who Has a Thousand Masks (2005-04-05) — Life so far for Kitajima Maya has been rough. One day she gets a small part in a school play and now her life has suddenly turned around.
- E2: Vivi's Mask (2005-04-12) — Tsukikage makes arrangements for Maya to transfer to another school; she also starts training her to become an actress.
- E3: The Escaped Bird (2005-04-19) — Kazehaya asks Sawako to meet him after school to discuss her study habits and for help with his homework. The other students learn she is a great teacher, and she starts helping o
- E4: The Stairway of Flame (2005-04-26) — Maya asks Tsukikage if she can work her way through acting school. Tsukikage agrees to give her a scholarship to the Tsukikage Acting Troupe.
- E5: Restricted Lines (2005-05-03) — Maya takes a job working in the park so that she doesn't have to borrow too much money from Tsukikage. Tsukikage gives the girls a new acting assigment which is to do a play only u
- E6: My Own Beth (2005-05-17) — Tsukikage told the class their new play will be "Little Women" and Maya has been cast as the third sister, Beth. Maya now has to live as Beth for a week in order to better understa
- E7: The Violet Rose (2005-05-24) — All the critics show up to review the Tsukikage's Acting Troupe's first play. Maya receives a bouquet of purple roses from her first fan.
- E8: Walking in the Wind (2005-05-31) — The investors visit Tsukikage after her release from the hospital and tell her she has to enter the upcoming acting competition in Nagoya.
- E9: The New Midori (2005-06-07) — Tsukikage Acting Troupe finds out the Ondine Troupe is also performing Takekurabe and that Ayumi will be Midori. The troupe starts rehearsals and Tsukikage really pushes Maya. This
- E10: Two Midoris of Takekurabe (2005-06-14) — The Tsukikage Acting Troupe and Ondine Troupe will go head to head in today's competition.
- E11: Spring Storm (2005-06-21) — Tsukikage Acting Troupe is again favored to win in the National Acting Competition. The night before their competition someone destroys all of their props and costumes.
- E12: Alone on the Stage (2005-06-21) — Since the cast does not return in time for the competition, Maya volunteers to perform solo.
- E13: Tomorrow's Grass (2005-06-28) — The girls ask Tsukikage if she will still teach them acting now that the troupe has been disbanded. Sakurakouji tries to persuade Maya to join is acting troupe.
- E14: The Fated Rivals (2005-07-05) — Ayumi vows to take any role possible. The schools' acting troupe is putting on a new production. When the lead actress has to be rushed to the emergency room, Maya volunteers to ta
- E15: Trap (2005-07-12) — Maya gets a role with another troupe after impressing them with her audition. The girl whose spot Maya took has something up for sleeve for Maya.
- E16: Theater Crasher (2005-07-19) — Miss Harada informs Tsukikage that they will never hire Maya again even though they know she will take the stage by storm one day. Maya auditions for "Wuthering Heights."
- E17: Wuthering Heights (2005-07-26) — As more people see the play during it's run, the audience is becoming more confused because the younger actors play with much more intensity than their adult actors. Due to this th
- E18: Role of a Doll (2005-08-02) — Tsukikage pulls the troupe together to perform the play "The Stone's Smile" with Maya in the role of the doll. On the 10th days of performances they are a sell out.
- E19: The Fallen Mask (2005-08-09) — Maya loses her concentration during the play thus causing her to lose her mask as she is thinking about her Mom she just saw on the street.
- E20: The Switched Script (2005-08-16) — Maya goes on stage when called even though she does not know her lines as someone switched her script.
- E21: Etude of Flames (2005-08-23) — All the girls auditioning for the role spend the summer rehearsing for their chance to play Helen Keller.
- E22: The Miracle Worker, the Final Audition (2005-08-30) — The judges pick both Maya and Ayumi to be Helen and they will alternate who plays Helen during the run.
- E23: Show Down! The Two Helens (2005-09-06) — Ayumi and Maya both perform their versions of Helen for the Theater Festival; Ayumi is first to perform.
- E24: The Beautiful Maze (2005-09-13) — After Maya accepts the award for Best Supporting Actress, Tsukikage comes onstage and offers both Maya and Ayumi the chance to play the lead role in "The Scarlet Angel".
- E25: Heavenly Brilliance (2005-09-20) — Masumi's people have found Maya's Mother but Masumi decides to keep that information to himself. Maya starts to realize how jealous people are of her success.
- E26: The Shadow Who Hunts Maya (2005-09-27) — Someone is out to sabotage Maya as so far they have spiked her food, removed bolts from set props and made a bucket of water fall on her.
- E27: The Invisible Pitfall (2005-10-04) — Maya's personal assistant, Norie Otobe, is bullied by Miss Mizuki.
- E28: Failure as an Actress (2005-10-11) — Maya believes that Hayami Masumi killed her mother, meanwhile Miss Mizuki is worried about Maya's sudden disappearance.
- E29: Carmilla (2005-10-18) — Masumi Hayami continues to criticize Maya on her acting abilities.
- E30: One Million Rainbows (2005-10-25) — Ayumi finds Maya choking on the fake balls of mud from the play.
- E31: One Person Play (2005-11-01) — Maya performs a solo show to her audience.
- E32: A Midsummer Night's Dream (2005-11-08) — Ayumi Himekawa wins an award for her acting ability. Tsukikage declares there that Maya has two years to win the Best Actress Award or the role of the Scarlet Angel goes to Ayumi.
- E33: The Miracle at the Outdoor Ampitheatre (2005-11-15) — Masumi Hayami lectures a small outdoor theater troupe about their play and gives them crucial advice. The night of the first show has arrived and Maya is ready to ignite the crowd
- E34: Maya's Challenge (2005-11-22) — A fundraiser performance by the Tsukikage Acting Troupe and the Ikkakujuu Troupe of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was an instant hit! But Maya was cut from the show… what does Masu
- E35: Aldis & Origeld (2005-11-29) — Maya reads a story about two princesses, Aldis and Orgeld.
- E36: Winter Constellations (2005-12-06) — Maya meets an actress who once played Aldis in a play.
- E37: The Two Princesses: Act One (2005-12-13) — Maya takes the role as Princess Aldis in the play "The Two Princesses".
- E38: The Two Princesses: Act Two (2005-12-20) — The play continues as Maya's role of Aldis is challenged.
- E39: A Purple Shadow (2005-12-27) — "The Two Princesses" approaches its final show.
- E40: Wolf Girl Jane (2006-01-10) — Maya's newest play is "The Forgotten Wilderness," in which she plays a girl raised by wolves.
- E41: Wild Heart (2006-01-17) — An open casting call for "The Forgotten Wilderness" brings in some very inexperienced yet eager actors and actresses.
- E42: The Bet to the Drama Arts Festival (2006-01-24) — Getting into her role, Maya travels in to the mountainous wilderness to further understand her character.
- E43: The Forgotten Wilderness (2006-01-31) — "The Forgotten Wilderness" begins rehearsal.
- E44: Boundless Stage (2006-02-07) — It's opening night for "The Forgotten Wilderness" and already a huge line has formed!
- E45: Stars of the City (2006-02-14) — Thirty years have passed since Chigusa Tsukikage, Maya's mentor, was in the public eye.
- E46: To the Valley of Plums (2006-02-21) — Masumi Hayami runs into Maya on the bullet train station and encourages her to continue pursuing her dream.
- E47: The Blaze of Love (2006-02-28) — In the countryside, Maya contemplates her life while watching the fire.
- E48: A Dreamy One Night (2006-03-07) — Masumi reads the story of The Scarlet Angel to Maya.
- E49: One Half of a Soul (2006-03-14) — On her death bed, Ichiren Ozaki recalls her life.
- E50: The Mask of the Goddess (2006-03-21) — While crossing an eerie bridge deep in the forest, the bridge suddenly breaks and Maya falls through.
- E51: The Crimson Goddess (2006-03-28) — The Scarlet Angel finally reveals herself!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Glass Mask have? 1 season(s) with 51 episodes.
Where can I watch Glass Mask? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.