Kaleido Star
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Kaleido Star
“The Kaleido stage shines again!”
⭐ 7.8 TV-PG Season 1 Japanese
Overview
Storyline
Sora, a young girl from Japan, comes to America in search of her dream. She wants, with all her heart, to be a member of the famous Kaleido Stage, a combination of musicals, acrobatics and magical effects. With the help of her friends, she struggles to make this dream come true.
Cast & Media Details
Stars Jason Douglas, Kira Vincent-Davis, Cynthia Martinez, Ryô Hirohashi
Genre Animation, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Release Date 11 May, 2004
Total Seasons 1 Seasons
Runtime 23m
Country Japan
Audio / Language Japanese, English
Production Gonzo Digimation, Kaleido Stage, Production I.G.
IMDb Votes 1,095
SEASON (1)
Hajimete no! Sugoi! Suteji
1. Hajimete no! Sugoi! Suteji ⭐ 5.5
03 Apr, 2003 · 27 votes
Sora dreams of becoming a star of the Kaleido Stage, but when a scumbag steals her luggage and makes her miss the only audition of the year, it will take a miracle - or an accident - for her dream to come true!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 1
Kodokuna sugoi charengi
2. Kodokuna sugoi charengi ⭐ 5.9
17 Apr, 2003 · 23 votes
Sora is given one week to learn the death-defying Golden Phoenix: the signature move of the Kaleido Stage's leading lady. If she fails, she'll be forced to pack up and return home forever!
Director: Yoshimasa Hiraike, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 2
Tôi sugoi sutêgi
3. Tôi sugoi sutêgi ⭐ 5.5
24 Apr, 2003 · 23 votes
The Kaleido Stage is putting on a fabulous production of Cinderella, but instead of performing on stage, Sora is forced to dress up like a clown and hand out toys during intermission. Can she contain her disappointment?
Director: Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 3
Ganbareba sugoi chansu
4. Ganbareba sugoi chansu ⭐ 5.6
01 May, 2003 · 22 votes
Sora gets a second chance to appear in the upcoming production of Cinderella, but she'll need to master a daring, three-person technique known as the Triple Illusion to earn a spot on stage.
Director: Nobuharu Kamanaka, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 4
Itsumo sugoi tôi kazoku
5. Itsumo sugoi tôi kazoku ⭐ 5.8
05 May, 2003 · 23 votes
Sora and her friends are stung by their failures on stage and a nasty review in the local paper. As if things couldn't get any worse, Sora's dad is about to pay her a visit, and he's no fan of her Kaleido Stage shenanigans.
Director: Akihiko Nishiyama, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 5
Chiisakute sugoi ottosei
6. Chiisakute sugoi ottosei ⭐ 5.8
08 May, 2003 · 24 votes
Sora finds a baby seal stranded on the beach and attempts to juggle practice, performances and a part time job in order to keep him.
Director: Jun Fukuda, Mitsuhiro Karato, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 6
Warawanai sugoi shôjo
7. Warawanai sugoi shôjo ⭐ 5.6
15 May, 2003 · 22 votes
Fast forward to the future! Rosetta is on the verge of becoming a Kaleido Star, but when she loses the ability to see Fool, she fears that her dreams of sharing the spotlight with Sora may never come true!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Takaaki Wada
Watch Episode 7
Tsurakutemo sugoi sutaa
8. Tsurakutemo sugoi sutaa ⭐ 5.8
22 May, 2003 · 22 votes
Layla appears to have everything a girl could want. She's rich, she's gorgeous, and she's the biggest star in the Kaleido Stage universe! But when her dad misses her birthday, it'll take Sora to cheer her up!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Daisuke Tsukushi
Watch Episode 8
Shuyaku he no sugoi chôsen
9. Shuyaku he no sugoi chôsen ⭐ 5
29 May, 2003 · 20 votes
When Sora suffers a devastating fall during an audition for the new, mermaid-themed production, she'll need the help of a close friend and a martial arts expert to regain her competitive edge!
Director: Nobuharu Kamanaka, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 9
Shuyaku no sugoi kabe
10. Shuyaku no sugoi kabe ⭐ 5.1
05 Jun, 2003 · 20 votes
Sora finally landed the part that could make her wildest dreams come true, but if she can't figure out a way to breathe new life into the role of a broken-hearted mermaid, her days as a leading lady will be numbered!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Kaoru Suzuki
Watch Episode 10
Anna no sugokunai otôsan
11. Anna no sugokunai otôsan ⭐ 5.1
12 Jun, 2003 · 21 votes
Painful memories from Anna's childhood resurface when her dad - a struggling standup comedian - performs at a local comedy club. Can this father-daughter duo find a way to laugh at the past?
Director: Akihiko Nishiyama, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 11
Atsui sugoi shinsaku
12. Atsui sugoi shinsaku ⭐ 5.1
19 Jun, 2003 · 21 votes
Sora has always idolized Layla, and now, she's got a chance to star alongside her hero in the newest Kaleido Stage production. There's just one thing standing in her way: a flaming tightrope of doom!
Director: Jun Fukuda, Mitsuhiro Karato, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 12
Arashi wo yobu sugoi kyôen
13. Arashi wo yobu sugoi kyôen ⭐ 6.3
26 Jun, 2003 · 24 votes
Layla moves in with Sora so the two leading ladies can learn to perform as one. When conventional training proves useless, the girls take their routine to the high seas and put on a show in the middle of a storm!
Director: Yoshimasa Hiraike, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 13
Ayashii sugoi sâkasu
14. Ayashii sugoi sâkasu ⭐ 5
03 Jul, 2003 · 21 votes
When Sora is sent on a special assignment to perform with a travelling circus, she learns a valuable lesson about making the audience happy - no matter what role you have to play.
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Takaaki Wada
Watch Episode 14
Utahime sugoi ai
15. Utahime sugoi ai ⭐ 4.7
10 Jul, 2003 · 20 votes
Sarah is courted by a music producer who wants to make her a star, but Sora can't understand why she'd want to leave Kaleido Stage - or how Kalos could let her go.
Director: Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 15
Kuroi sugoi uwasa
16. Kuroi sugoi uwasa ⭐ 4.6
17 Jul, 2003 · 19 votes
A bossy friend from Japan makes Sora nervous when she pays the Kaleido Star a surprise visit. Meanwhile, rumors about a possible Kaleido closing put the cast on edge.
Director: Kyuma Ohshita, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 16
Moero! Sugoi mia
17. Moero! Sugoi mia ⭐ 4.9
24 Jul, 2003 · 20 votes
Mia is given one week to write the show that will save Kaleido Stage, and Yuri finally tells Sora the painful motive behind his attempt to sabotage the man who made him a star.
Director: Jun Fukuda, Mitsuhiro Karato, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 17
Yuri no sugoi wana
18. Yuri no sugoi wana ⭐ 4.8
31 Jul, 2003 · 19 votes
Mia's new show is a hit with the audience, but Kaleido Stage isn't out of the woods, yet. Now that Yuri's in charge, Sora and her friends must prepare for what could be their last performance ever.
Director: Yoshimasa Hiraike, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 18
Kazoku no sugoi kizuna
19. Kazoku no sugoi kizuna ⭐ 4.5
07 Aug, 2003 · 19 votes
Sora's search for a new place to live is interrupted by big news from Japan: her parents are going to have a baby! Will this new addition to her family put an end to the leading lady's performing career?
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Kiyoko Sayama
Watch Episode 19
Zero kara no sugoi start
20. Zero kara no sugoi start ⭐ 4.1
14 Aug, 2003 · 21 votes
Miss Sarah lands the girls a gig at an amusement park, and Sora reassembles the old gang for one more shot at stardom! When the show finally starts, a masked performer swoops in and steals the spotlight!
Director: Akihiko Nishiyama, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 20
Nazo no sugoi kamen star
21. Nazo no sugoi kamen star ⭐ 5.1
21 Aug, 2003 · 21 votes
Thanks to the masked acrobat, Sora and her friends are offered a contract at the amusement park. There's just one problem: the park owner wants the mysterious performer center stage, but no one knows who she is!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Daisuke Tsukushi
Watch Episode 21
Kamen no shita no sugoi kakugo
22. Kamen no shita no sugoi kakugo ⭐ 4.8
28 Aug, 2003 · 19 votes
Yuri sabotages the Freedom Lights performance company, forcing them to travel to Canada for a fresh start. Layla wants to be there for her friends, but will she risk disappointing her father?
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Takaaki Wada
Watch Episode 22
Maboroshi no sugoi ôwaza
23. Maboroshi no sugoi ôwaza ⭐ 4.8
04 Sep, 2003 · 19 votes
With a little help from The Fool, Layla and Sora hatch a plan to beat Yuri at his own game. If they can learn the Legendary Great Maneuver in one month, Kalos will regain control of Kaledio Stage!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Yasuke Yamamoto
Watch Episode 23
Mada tsuzuku sugoi tokkun
24. Mada tsuzuku sugoi tokkun ⭐ 5.3
11 Sep, 2003 · 21 votes
Layla and Sora continue their super-intensive training as they prepare to attempt the death-defying Legendary Great Maneuver, but when Sora's confidence is shaken, it could spell the end for them both!
Director: Jun Fukuda, Mitsuhiro Karato, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 24
Futari no sugoi kizuna
25. Futari no sugoi kizuna ⭐ 5.4
18 Sep, 2003 · 21 votes
The girls return to Kaledio Stage to continue rehearsing for the Legendary Great Maneuver, but after a heated argument with Yuri, Layla is no longer able to hide her devastating injury!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Tatsufumi Tamagawa
Watch Episode 25
Kizudarake no sugoi fukkatsu
26. Kizudarake no sugoi fukkatsu ⭐ 6.4
25 Sep, 2003 · 25 votes
Despite her very serious injury, Layla is determined to give the greatest performance of her life! All she needs is Sora by her side - and a little help from the mischievous Fool!
Director: Jun Fukuda, Mitsuhiro Karato, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 26
Star he no sugoi prologue part 1
27. Star he no sugoi prologue part 1 ⭐ 3.2
04 Oct, 2003 · 18 votes
Fool, the mysterious spirit of the theater, narrates this stirring recap of Sora's initiation into the high-flying world of Kaleido Stage!
Director: Hiroaki Moriyama, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 27
Star he no sugoi prologue part 2
28. Star he no sugoi prologue part 2 ⭐ 3.2
11 Oct, 2003 · 18 votes
Fool continues the recap of Sora's early days with Kaleido Stage, including her partnership with Layla and her daring performance of the Legendary Great Maneuver.
Director: Hiroaki Moriyama, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 28
Atarashi sugoi rival
29. Atarashi sugoi rival ⭐ 4.5
18 Oct, 2003 · 19 votes
After Layla retires, Sora feels added pressure to perform under the spotlight, and it doesn't help that Kaleido Stage's newest leading man is giving her the cold shoulder!
Director: Yoshimasa Hiraike, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 29
Mo hitori no sugoi shinjin
30. Mo hitori no sugoi shinjin ⭐ 4.4
25 Oct, 2003 · 19 votes
Layla's plans to win over Leon - and her fiery new rival - by throwing a welcome party are interrupted by a surprise visit from the young diablo champion, Rosetta!
Director: Jun Fukuda, Mitsuhiro Karato, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 30
Jonetsu no sugoi rival
31. Jonetsu no sugoi rival ⭐ 4.4
01 Nov, 2003 · 19 votes
Sora and May both want to star alongside Leon in the new vampire-themed production, but there's only room for one leading lady. Whoever can master the deadly screw spin first will win the role of a lifetime!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Daisuke Tsukushi
Watch Episode 31
Kori no ye no sugoi taiketsu
32. Kori no ye no sugoi taiketsu ⭐ 4.6
08 Nov, 2003 · 19 votes
The fierce competition between Sora and May shifts from the high wire to the skating rink as the determined performers vie for the right to play Leon's love interest in the new show!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Tatsufumi Tamagawa
Watch Episode 32
Ase to namida no sugoi rosetta
33. Ase to namida no sugoi rosetta ⭐ 4.4
15 Nov, 2003 · 19 votes
Rosetta has three days to become a high-flying trapeze artist, or she'll have to quit Kaleido Stage. Lucky for her, she's got Sora for a teacher!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Takaaki Wada
Watch Episode 33
Yappari sugoi Layla-san
34. Yappari sugoi Layla-san ⭐ 4.6
22 Nov, 2003 · 18 votes
Sora's all set for an off-Broadway reunion with the great Layla Hamilton, but May bursts onto the scene with intentions to steal the show. Can Sora recover her competitive edge in time to shine on stage?
Director: Nobuharu Kamanaka, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 34
Marion no sugoi debut
35. Marion no sugoi debut ⭐ 4.7
29 Nov, 2003 · 19 votes
Sora and her friends are determined to build an amazing stage just for kids, but first they must convince Marion to return to the high-flying life of a trampoline artist!
Director: Jun Fukuda, Mitsuhiro Karato, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 35
Leon to no sugoi tokkun
36. Leon to no sugoi tokkun ⭐ 4.2
06 Dec, 2003 · 18 votes
May and Sora compete for the honor of performing alongside Leon at the International Circus Festival, but the surly trapeze artist's special training could destroy them both!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Daisuke Tsukushi
Watch Episode 36
Futari no sugoi akuma
37. Futari no sugoi akuma ⭐ 4.5
13 Dec, 2003 · 19 votes
A moment's hesitation threatens to ruin Sora's chances of performing at the International Circus Festival, and May tries to get back in the game by inventing a devilish new maneuver!
Director: Yasuo Ejima, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 37
Tenshi no sugoi hengeki
38. Tenshi no sugoi hengeki ⭐ 4.5
20 Dec, 2003 · 19 votes
Sora is crushed when Leon chooses May as his partner, but her dreams of competing in the International Circus Festival may not be dead yet. A handsome face from her past has the power to fix everything!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Tatsufumi Tamagawa
Watch Episode 38
Zankoku na sugoi saiten
39. Zankoku na sugoi saiten ⭐ 4.3
27 Dec, 2003 · 18 votes
Yuri and Sora are working hard to get ready for the performance of a lifetime, but will Sora's lack of fundamentals - and a pair of cutthroat competitors - spoil their chances at victory?
Director: Jun Fukuda, Mitsuhiro Karato, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 39
Zetsubô no sugoi kikoku
40. Zetsubô no sugoi kikoku ⭐ 4.2
10 Jan, 2004 · 18 votes
After her embarrassing performance at the International Circus Festival, Sora runs away from Kaleido Stage and moves back in with her parents. Can a heart-to-heart chat with an old friend convince her not to give up on her dreams?
Director: Yoshimasa Hiraike, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 40
Sai shuppatsu no sugoi ketsui
41. Sai shuppatsu no sugoi ketsui ⭐ 4.3
17 Jan, 2004 · 18 votes
Sora returns to Kaleido Stage with a new dream: creating a competition-free show that everyone can enjoy! Unfortunately, May and Leon have other plans for the former leading lady.
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Takaaki Wada
Watch Episode 41
Kutsujoku no sugoi kyouen
42. Kutsujoku no sugoi kyouen ⭐ 4.5
24 Jan, 2004 · 18 votes
Leon's strange behavior continues as he mistakes Sora for a mysterious woman from his past. When he drags her into the spotlight mid-performance, a tragic accident shocks the audience!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Daisuke Tsukushi
Watch Episode 42
Porisu no sugoi puropozu
43. Porisu no sugoi puropozu ⭐ 4.4
31 Jan, 2004 · 18 votes
Ken finally finds the courage to ask Sora out on a date, but his plan to win her heart is interrupted by a lovesick police man and the world's most unlucky bank robber!
Director: Shintarô Inokawa, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 43
Egao no sugoi hasshin
44. Egao no sugoi hasshin ⭐ 4.5
07 Feb, 2004 · 19 votes
A performance at a car dealership gets Sora back on stage, May learns the importance of a smile, and Rosetta makes her long-awaited trapeze debut!
Director: Jun Fukuda, Takaomi Kanasaki, Mitsuhiro Karato
Watch Episode 44
Leon no sugoi kako
45. Leon no sugoi kako ⭐ 4.4
14 Feb, 2004 · 18 votes
The Kaleido Stage crew travels to Paris, and Rosetta begins working with a mysterious trapeze teacher. When the aging master reveals the truth about Leon's past, Sora becomes determined to perfect the Angel's Manuever!
Director: Yasuo Ejima, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 45
Shukumei no sugoi ketto
46. Shukumei no sugoi ketto ⭐ 4.6
21 Feb, 2004 · 18 votes
Sora lands the starring role in Kaleido Stage's new production of Swan Lake, but her leading man has yet to be determined. Yuri and Leon draw swords and take to the air as they battle for the right to fly alongside her!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Tatsufumi Tamagawa, Tadashi Hiramatsu
Watch Episode 46
Mai orita sugoi tenshi
47. Mai orita sugoi tenshi ⭐ 4.6
28 Feb, 2004 · 20 votes
Sora's doubts about her ability to perfect the Angel's Maneuver are put to rest by a chance meeting with a special seeing-eye dog and a former Kaleido Star!
Director: Jun'ichi Satō, Daisuke Tsukushi, Tadashi Hiramatsu
Watch Episode 47
Kizutsuita sugoi hakuchou
48. Kizutsuita sugoi hakuchou ⭐ 4.9
06 Mar, 2004 · 20 votes
A lack of balance threatens to derail Sora's attempt to perfect the Angel's Maneuver, and Leon is ready to throw in the towel. Will the leading lady give up on her dream - or push her body to the breaking point?
Director: Takaomi Kanasaki, Mitsuhiro Karato, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 48
Hitori hitori no sugoi ashita
49. Hitori hitori no sugoi ashita ⭐ 4.8
13 Mar, 2004 · 19 votes
While Sora and Leon continue their special training, May and Rosetta form an unlikely partnership. Meanwhile, a face from the past emerges from the shadows to steal Sora's spotlight.
Director: Jun Fukuda, Kôta Okuno, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 49
Sakerarenai monosugoi ikkiuchi
50. Sakerarenai monosugoi ikkiuchi ⭐ 5.1
20 Mar, 2004 · 19 votes
The great Layla Hamilton returns to the stage to challenge Sora for the privilege of performing the Angel's Maneuver in the upcoming production of Swan Lake!
Director: Yoshimasa Hiraike, Jun'ichi Satō, Tadashi Hiramatsu
Watch Episode 50
Yakusoku no sugoi basho he
51. Yakusoku no sugoi basho he ⭐ 5.8
27 Mar, 2004 · 21 votes
Opening night has arrived, and Sora takes the stage on a mission to make her wildest dreams come true. If she successfully performs the Angel's Maneuver, she'll finally be a true Kaleido Star!
Director: Jun Fukuda, Mitsuhiro Karato, Jun'ichi Satō
Watch Episode 51
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