Tazusa Sakurano
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 9, 2005 – December 25, 2005
- Season
- Fall 2005
- Source
- Light novel
- Director
- Shinji Takamatsu
- Original creator
- Rei Kaibara
- Music
- Kouichirou Kameyama
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
- Also known as
- Rink of Glory, Skating Ring Kaleidoscope, ginban
- Score across sites
- 7.30/10
- Official site
- sonymusic.co.jp/Animation/ginban
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ghost90%Ice Sports87%Dissociative Identities79%Urban Fantasy79%Primarily Teen Cast79%Male Protagonist79%Shoujo60%Female Protagonist53%Aviation33%Conspiracy25%
TVFINISHED2005 FALL6.9 / 10 AniList score
Skating Rink Kaleidoscope
銀盤カレイドスコープ• Ginban Kaleidoscope
Synopsis
With $10 billion worth of beauty (or so she says), Sakurano Tazusa is a contestant for the selection of the Japanese representative at the winter Olympics' figure skating competition. However, her ability is questionable in the eyes of the media and public, as she constantly falls during critical moments in her competitions. During a particular fall, at the same time, a Canadian teen by the name of Pete Pumps perishes as an accident occurs during an air stunt. Before being allowed to pass on into the after life, Pete possess' Tazusa supposedly for a hundred days, living on in her body. Despite the discontent and anger Tazusa faced having her body and privacy invaded by this Canadian ghost, she moves her focus onto improving herself in hopes to be selected for the Olympics.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Skating Rink Kaleidoscope?
Probably, if you enjoy drama, romance and sports, especially stories with ghost, ice sports, dissociative identities.
Reception is positive but mixed: 69/100 on AniList, with 35% of 2.9K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #39 highest-rated anime of 2005.
About 5.5% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Rei Kaibara
- Director
- Shinji Takamatsu
- Series composition
- Akatsuki Yamatoya
- Character design
- Momoko Makiuchi
- Music
- Kouichirou Kameyama
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Dual”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Skating Rink Kaleidoscope FAQ
How many episodes does Skating Rink Kaleidoscope have?
Skating Rink Kaleidoscope has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Skating Rink Kaleidoscope?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Skating Rink Kaleidoscope finished?
Yes. Skating Rink Kaleidoscope has finished airing — the final episode aired December 25, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Skating Rink Kaleidoscope?
No sequel is listed for Skating Rink Kaleidoscope as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Skating Rink Kaleidoscope based on a light novel?
Yes. Skating Rink Kaleidoscope adapts the light novel by Rei Kaibara.
Who sings the opening of Skating Rink Kaleidoscope?
The opening, "Dual", is performed by an uncredited artist.