Maya Kitajima
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 23
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 9, 1984 – September 24, 1984
- Season
- Spring 1984
- Source
- Manga
- Original creator
- Suzue Miuchi
- Music
- Kazuo Ootani
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
9h 12m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Acting100%Shoujo85%Female Protagonist83%Work76%Urban70%Ojou-sama53%Coming of Age50%Love Triangle50%Classic Literature45%Heterosexual26%
overview details
Synopsis
Kitajima Maya, a 13-year old girl with a talent for acting, was discovered by the reclusive actress Tsukikage. The story follows Maya's growing up, intense training, overcoming challenges, and evolving into the foremost actress of her generation (she is about 20 so far). Maya's greatest rival is Himekawa Ayumi, the beautiful daughter of a famous movie couple. They ultimately vied for the most sought-after role - the "Crimson Goddess". An equally important subplot Maya's relationship with the handsome and ruthless entertainment mogul Hayami Masumi, who secretly became her number one fan, but misunderstandings and bad-timing obstructed their romance... (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Glass Mask?
Probably, if you enjoy drama and romance, especially stories with acting, shoujo, female protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 70/100 on AniList, with 51% of 782 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
About 9.2% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 9 h 12 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
23 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Suzue Miuchi
- Director
- Gisaburou Sugii
- Director
- Toshitaka Tsunoda
- Director
- Yuusaku Sakamoto
- Character design
- Makoto Kuniyasu
- Music
- Kazuo Ootani
Where it fits in the series
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Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
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Glass Mask FAQ
How many episodes does Glass Mask have?
Glass Mask has 23 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Glass Mask?
About 9 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Glass Mask finished?
Yes. Glass Mask has finished airing — the final episode aired September 24, 1984.
Is there a season 2 of Glass Mask?
No sequel is listed for Glass Mask as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Glass Mask based on a manga?
Yes. Glass Mask adapts the manga by Suzue Miuchi.
Who sings the opening of Glass Mask?
The opening, "Glass no Kamen", is performed by an uncredited artist.