Minori Amamiya
main character
TV_SHORT
4.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 10 min
- Total watch time
- 2 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 12, 2017 – September 27, 2017
- Season
- Summer 2017
- Source
- Other source
- Director
- Naoya Ishikawa
- Original creator
- Natural-Rain
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 48/100
Estimated watch time
2h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Bullying80%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2017 SUMMER4.8 / 10 AniList score
Lights of the Clione
クリオネの灯り• Clione no Akari
Synopsis
The story centers around an illness-stricken, constantly bullied orphan girl named Minori. After one rainy day, she doesn't turn up at school, having been admitted into a hospital in a distant town. Two months pass, and the girl's two school friends, Takashi and Kyōko, receive a mysterious email with no sender listed. The email reveals a summer festival taking place at a nearby town. (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
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Should you watch Lights of the Clione?
Only if you enjoy drama and slice of life, especially stories with bullying.
Reception is lukewarm: 48/100 on AniList, with 8% of 1.3K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #18 most popular anime of 2017.
30.4% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 2 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Natural-Rain
- Director
- Naoya Ishikawa
- Character design
- Natural-Rain
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Lights of the Clione FAQ
How many episodes does Lights of the Clione have?
Lights of the Clione has 12 episodes of about 10 minutes each, roughly 2 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Lights of the Clione?
About 2 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 2 days.
Is Lights of the Clione finished?
Yes. Lights of the Clione has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 2017.
Is there a season 2 of Lights of the Clione?
No sequel is listed for Lights of the Clione as of October 2026.
Is Lights of the Clione based on a other source?
Yes. Lights of the Clione adapts the other source by Natural-Rain.
Who sings the opening of Lights of the Clione?
The opening, "Clione no Akari", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Lights of the Clione?
Lights of the Clione is listed on Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.