The Reflection (TV series) explained

The Reflection
Genre:Superhero[1]
Creator:Stan Lee
Hiroshi Nagahama
Type:tv series
Director:Hiroshi Nagahama
Music:Trevor Horn
Studio:Studio Deen
Network:NHK General TV
Episodes:12

The Reflection is a Japanese anime 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 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 licensed and delivered by Crunchyroll, with English dubbing 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]

A Blu-ray disc was released in 2018.[10]

Plot

Some years previously, a mysterious event called The Reflection gave superpowers to various individuals.

Characters

X-On
  • X-On has the ability to absorb powers from Reflected, but is not one himself.
    I-Guy (Ian Izette)
  • 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
  • Eleanor is a journalist who can teleport over short distances.
    Lisa Livingston
  • A wheelchair-using teenager, Lisa is able to transform into a giant robot powered by her imagination.
    Michael Holden
  • Blinded by the event, able only to see other Reflected.
    Vy Le
  • Michael's wife, transformed into a Darkness Reflected.
    Wraith/Ethan Evans
  • Leader of the Darkness Reflected. Has the ability to project into Eleanor's mind so only she can see him.
    Steel Ruler
  • Able to manipulate metal.
    Mr. Mystic
  • The creator appears in his own story as a villain.
    Flaming Fury
  • A Darkness Reflected who can manipulate fire.
    Volt Vortex
  • A Darkness Reflected who can manipulate electricity.
    Dead Wing
  • A Darkness Reflected who has the appearance and abilities of a bat.
    Con Man
  • A Darkness Reflected with the power to cause others to hallucinate.
    Thru
  • A Darkness Reflected with the power to pass herself and others through solid objects.
    Deborah
  • A government agent investigating the Reflected.
    Jim
  • A friend of X-On with a scarred face.
    Clarence
  • A military officer investigating the Reflected.
    Aaron
  • Ian's long time friend and leader of I-Guy's support crew.
    Jay, Tim, and Enrico
  • I-Guy's support crew.
    Ninth Wonder/9nine
  • A quartet of Japanese schoolgirls Reflected.

    Soundtrack

    A 21-track soundtrack album, The Reflection: Wave One – Original Sound Track, by Trevor Horn was released in Japan, the US and UK.[11] 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

    References

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. News: New Animated Series 'The Reflection' From Marvel's Stan Lee to Debut in Japan. Japan. Variety. 3 July 2017. Variety. 23 September 2017 .
    2. Web site: 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 . 6 July 2017. ja. Web The Television . . 12 February 2024 .
    3. News: Funimation Reveals The Reflection Anime's English Simuldub Cast. 22 July 2017. Ressler . Karen . . 23 September 2017.
    4. Web site: 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 . 11 November 2015. ja. eiga.com . 12 February 2024 .
    5. Web site: 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. 13 November 2016. ja. eiga.com . 12 February 2024 .
    6. Web site: 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 . 6 July 2017 . ja. . Natasha . 12 February 2024 .
    7. Web site: Anime "THE REFLECTION" Noguchi Producer & Director Hiroshi Nagahama interview, wanting to create a universe with Stan Lee . Gigazine. OSA. 21 July 2017 . 12 February 2024 .
    8. Web site: 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". 22 July 2017 . ja. MANTANWEB . 12 February 2024 .
    9. Web site: 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'. . 5 July 2017 . ja. . Natasha . 12 February 2024 .
    10. Web site: 'The Reflection' Latest News: 12-Part Series to Be Released on Blu-ray in 2018. www.christianpost.com. 16 August 2017 . en. 23 September 2017.
    11. Web site: Trevor Horn / The Reflection / 2LP vinyl. Super Deluxe Edition. Sinclair. Paul. 22 August 2018. 26 November 2023.

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