Series synopsis
Blue Reflection Ray is a Japanese animation drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on MBS on April 10, 2021. It ended on September 25, 2021. It stars Manaka Iwami, Haruka Chisuga, Yuka Takakura and Hitomi Ohwada.
Optimistic Hiori can’t turn away anyone in need. Awkward Ruka can’t make friends, even when she tries. But they have one thing in common: they’re magical girls, Reflectors! Now this pair will use powers to help resolve emotional struggles and protect Fragments of people’s hearts.
Premise
Optimistic Hiori can’t turn away anyone in need. Awkward Ruka can’t make friends, even when she tries. But they have one thing in common: they’re magical girls, Reflectors! Now this pair will use powers to help resolve emotional struggles and protect Fragments of people’s hearts.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Manaka Iwami as Hiori Hirahara (voice)
- Haruka Chisuga as Ruka Hanari (voice)
- Yuka Takakura as Momo Tanabe (voice)
- Hitomi Ohwada as Miyako Shirakaba (voice)
- Reina Ueda as Mio Hirahara (voice)
- Nina Tamaki as Nina Yamada (voice)
- Rui Tanabe as Uta Komagawa (voice)
- Shiori Izawa as Shino Mizusaki (voice)
Guest cast
- Yurina Amami as Girl (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 49 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 25 | July 3, 2021 | September 29, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 24 | April 10, 2021 | September 25, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Recap 12.5 Recap of the first 12 episodes. |
July 3, 2021 |
| 2 | Blue Reflex Ray! #1: I Want to Make Friends | April 14, 2021 |
| 3 | Blue Reflex Ray! #2: Our Rules | April 17, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Undying Light Ruka transfers to Tsukinomiya Girls' High School, but has a hard time fitting in with her classmates. She then has an unexpected encounter with her new roommate Hiori, when she climbs through their dorm window. |
April 10, 2021 |
| 2 |
Without a Single Friend Momo tells Hiori and Ruka more about Reflectors and Fragments. Hiori is instantly interested in learning more while Ruka is very hesitant. Meanwhile, even though they were able to save Miyako the day before, trouble befalls her again. |
April 17, 2021 |
| 3 |
Hiding Your True Feelings Hiori and Ruka fight the two Reflectors that are trying to steal Miyako's Fragment. |
April 24, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 10, 2021 |
| Last aired | September 25, 2021 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |