The Reflection[a] is a Japanese anime television series co-created by writer Stan Lee and director Hiroshi Nagahama.[1][2] Studio Deen and Lee's Pow! Entertainment are credited with project planning, with animation production by Studio Deen.[3][4]
| The Reflection | |
 Key Visual | |
| Genre | Superhero[1] |
|---|---|
| Created by | Stan Lee Hiroshi Nagahama |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Hiroshi Nagahama |
| Written by | Yasuyuki Suzuki |
| Music by | Trevor Horn |
| Studio | Studio Deen |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
| Original network | NHK General TV |
| Original run | July 22, 2017 – October 7, 2017 |
| Episodes | 12 |
The series was directed by Nagahama, with character designs by Yoshihiko Magoshi, scripts by Yasuhiro Suzuki and music by Trevor Horn.[3][5] 9nine sing the end titles song and also appear as themselves in the show.[3][6]
The series was broadcast worldwide at the same time, and the 12 episodes aired on TV in Japan from 22 July to 7 October 2017 on NHK General TV.[7][8] In Europe and the United States, the series was co-produced and streamed by Crunchyroll, with English dubbing previously licensed by FUNimation Entertainment.[3][7] In other regions, such as Asia, the series was distributed by other platforms.[7] In Japan, the series was distributed on Amazon Prime Video and Video Pass.[9]
Plot
editSome years previously, a mysterious event called The Reflection gave superpowers to various individuals.
Characters
edit- X-On
- Voiced by: Shinichiro Miki[11] (Japanese); Vic Mignogna[12] (English)
- X-On has the ability to absorb powers from Reflected, but is not one himself.
- I-Guy (Ian Izette)
- Voiced by: Satoshi Mikami[11] (Japanese); James Kirby[12] (English)
- Izette had a hit with the song "Sky Show" and the Reflection has now given him a superpowered voice that he combines with a supersuit.
- Eleanor Evans
- Voiced by: Mariya Ise[11] (Japanese); Aviva Pressman[12] (English)
- Eleanor is a journalist who can teleport over short distances.
- Lisa Livingston
- Voiced by: Satomi Hanamura[11] (Japanese); Talya Sindel[12] (English)
- A wheelchair-using teenager, Lisa is able to transform into a giant robot powered by her imagination.
- Michael Holden
- Voiced by: Toshihiko Seki (Japanese); Arthur Romeo (English)
- Blinded by the event, able only to see other Reflected.
- Vy Le
- Voiced by: Ryoka Yuzuki (Japanese); Saki Miata[12] (English)
- Michael's wife, transformed into a Darkness Reflected.
- Wraith/Ethan Evans
- Voiced by: Kōki Miyata (Japanese); Demetrius Conley-Williams (Wraith), Zachary Rice (Ethan) (English)
- Leader of the Darkness Reflected. Has the ability to project into Eleanor's mind so only she can see him.
- Steel Ruler
- Voiced by: Yōko Hikasa (Japanese); Yasmina Shaw[12] (English)
- Able to manipulate metal.
- Mr. Mystic
- Voiced by: Tomomichi Nishimura (Japanese); Stan Lee[12] (English)
- The creator appears in his own story as a villain.
- Flaming Fury
- Voiced by: Yūko Sanpei (Japanese); Laila Berzins[12] (English)
- A Darkness Reflected who can manipulate fire.
- Volt Vortex
- Voiced by: Kensho Ono (Japanese); Michael Orenstein[12] (English)
- A Darkness Reflected who can manipulate electricity.
- Dead Wing
- Voiced by: Shōto Kashii (Japanese); Aron Fromm[12] (English)
- A Darkness Reflected who has the appearance and abilities of a bat.
- Con Man
- Voiced by: (Japanese); Zachary Rice (English)
- A Darkness Reflected with the power to cause others to hallucinate.
- Thru
- Voiced by: (Japanese); Matthew McCallum[12] (English)
- A Darkness Reflected with the power to pass herself and others through solid objects.
- Deborah
- Voiced by: Mika Doi (Japanese); Jill Cott[12] (English)
- A government agent investigating the Reflected.
- Jim
- Voiced by: Ryūsei Nakao (Japanese); Kyle Chapple[12] (English)
- A friend of X-On with a scarred face.
- Clarence
- Voiced by: (Japanese); D.J. Rivers (English)
- A military officer investigating the Reflected.
- Aaron
- Voiced by: Tesshō Genda (Japanese); Michael Orenstein[12] (English)
- Ian's long time friend and leader of I-Guy's support crew.
- Jay, Tim, and Enrico
- Voiced by: Yukito Sōma, Hiroo Sasaki, and Yūta Odagaki (Japanese); Isaac Simons, Aron Fromm, and Matt Murray[12] (English)
- I-Guy's support crew.
- Ninth Wonder/9nine
- Voiced by: Themselves
- A quartet of Japanese schoolgirls Reflected.
Soundtrack
editA 21-track soundtrack album, The Reflection: Wave One – Original Sound Track, by Trevor Horn was released in Japan, the US and UK.[13] A limited edition version in Japan adds three bonus tracks. These are also available as the B-side to a digital single, "Sky Show", released in the US and UK.
The end theme, "SunSunSunrise", is sung by 9nine, produced and co-written by Horn, co-composed by Simon Bloor and Cameron Gower Poole, and with lyrics by Kohei Tsunami.
Notes and references
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Japan, Variety (July 3, 2017). "New Animated Series 'The Reflection' From Marvel's Stan Lee to Debut in Japan". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ "長濱博史の夢がかなう! NHK新アニメ「ザ・リフレクション」は新しい映像体験" [Hiroshi Nagahama's dream comes true! NHK's new animation The Reflection is a new visual experience]. Web The Television (in Japanese). Kadokawa Shoten. July 6, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Ressler, Karen (July 22, 2017). "Funimation Reveals The Reflection Anime's English Simuldub Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ "アメコミ界の巨匠スタン・リー&「蟲師」長濱博史の共同原作アニメ「THE REFLECTION」制作決定" [Production of THE REFLECTION, an animation co-created by American comic master Stan Lee & Hiroshi Nagahama of 'Mushishi', is confirmed]. eiga.com (in Japanese). November 11, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "スタン・リー×長濱博史のタッグ作、本格始動 UK音楽の巨匠トレバー・ホーンも参加" [Stan Lee and Hiroshi Nagahama's tag-team anime is in full swing, with UK music maestro Trevor Horn also taking part]. eiga.com (in Japanese). November 13, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "9nine、本人役で出演のスタン・リー総指揮アニメに「涙が止まらなかった」" [9nine member says 'I had tearful eyes' at the Stan Lee executive-produced animation in which they play themselves]. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha. July 6, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Anime "THE REFLECTION" Noguchi Producer & Director Hiroshi Nagahama interview, wanting to create a universe with Stan Lee". Gigazine. OSA. July 21, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "ザ・リフレクション：アメコミを「そのままアニメに」 長濱監督が語る映像表現 スタン・リーへの思い" [The Reflection: Director Nagahama talks about his thoughts on Stan Lee, "straight from the American comics into animation"]. MANTANWEB (in Japanese). July 22, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "アニメ「THE REFLECTION」PV公開、スタン・リーが「今すぐ帰って観たい」" [Anime THE REFLECTION PV released, Stan Lee says 'I want to go home and watch it now'.]. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha. July 5, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "'The Reflection' Latest News: 12-Part Series to Be Released on Blu-ray in 2018". www.christianpost.com. August 16, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Meet the Superhuman Cast of "THE REFLECTION"". Crunchyroll. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "The Reflection (TV)". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ Sinclair, Paul (August 22, 2018). "Trevor Horn / The Reflection / 2LP vinyl". Super Deluxe Edition. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
External links
edit- Official Site (in Japanese)
- The Reflection (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- The Reflection at IMDb