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Tears of a Swan

1989·Show
25Episodes in1Season
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Sports, growing up, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Mika, a prodigy ballerina, gave up her ballet career when she tore her Achilles tendon. Later, at the suggestion of Shoko, an acquaintance of her father's, Mika joins a swimming club where Shoko teaches synchronized swimming, but Mika is traumatized by an incident in her childhood and has a phobia of water. She is also bullied by Ryoko, the daughter of the owner and a top synchronized swimmer, and by her classmates out of jealousy. However, under Shoko's strict but enthusiastic guidance, Mika eventually overcomes her fear of water and her talent blossoms...
80s AnimeSports DramaOvercoming AdversityComing-of-AgeSynchronized SwimmingBullying & ResilienceInspirational JourneyCharacter-DrivenAthletic Endeavor

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How many seasons does Tears of a Swan have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 25 episodes.

When did Tears of a Swan air?

It ran from 1989 to 1989 and has ended.

What language is Tears of a Swan in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.