Series synopsis
YOHANE THE PARHELION -SUNSHINE in the MIRROR, also known as 幻日のヨハネ -SUNSHINE in the MIRROR- is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on July 2, 2023. It ended on September 24, 2023. It stars Aika Kobayashi, Yoko Hikasa, Kanako Takatsuki and Arisa Komiya.
The story reimagines Yoshiko Tsushima, the school idol afflicted with chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur), as a magical girl. The story is set in Numazu, a scenic harbor town surrounded by the sea and mountains. Ever since she was little, the girl Yohane has never fit in, and has always felt apart from everyone in town. Her aspirations and true place in this world lie elsewhere. The story follows this girl who can't follow rules as she journeys into the mysterious world.
Premise
The story reimagines Yoshiko Tsushima, the school idol afflicted with chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur), as a magical girl. The story is set in Numazu, a scenic harbor town surrounded by the sea and mountains. Ever since she was little, the girl Yohane has never fit in, and has always felt apart from everyone in town. Her aspirations and true place in this world lie elsewhere. The story follows this girl who can't follow rules as she journeys into the mysterious world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Aika Kobayashi as Yohane (voice)
- Yoko Hikasa as Lailaps (voice)
- Kanako Takatsuki as Hanamaru (voice)
- Arisa Komiya as Dia (voice)
- Ai Furihata as Ruby (voice)
- Anju Inami as Chika (voice)
- Shuka Saito as You (voice)
- Nanaka Suwa as Kanan (voice)
Supporting cast
- Rikako Aida as Riko (voice)
- Aina Suzuki as Mari (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 11 | June 21, 2023 | December 25, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 13 | July 2, 2023 | September 24, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genjitsu no Rimuru: Sunshine in the Slime 1 | June 21, 2023 |
| 2 | Genjitsu no Rimuru: Sunshine in the Slime 2 | July 18, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 31, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Song of Beginnings Two years after moving to the city to make it big, Yohane fails another audition. Her mother tells her she's going to stop sending her money and that she should come home to find something only she can do, so Yohane returns to Numazu. |
July 2, 2023 |
| 2 |
My Job Desperate to return to the big city, Yohane attempts to find the thing only she can do. She tries her hand at fortune telling, and gets the chance to see where her other childhood friends have found their purpose. |
July 9, 2023 |
| 3 |
Solidarity: Are you ready? Yohane finds herself drawn further into the strange happenings interrupting life in Numazu, and learns she has a deeper connection to the soul of the town than she ever realised. |
July 16, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 2, 2023 |
| Last aired | September 24, 2023 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:30:00 |