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Glass Mask

1997·Show
23Episodes in2Seasons
73
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and growing up

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth10
  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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The Glass Mask drama is based on a very popular manga of the same name by Suzue Miuchi, about a young girl named Maya whose dream is to be an actress. A legendary former stage actress, Tsukikage Chigusa, watches Maya as she reenacts drama episodes she's seen on TV. She approaches Maya and has her join her acting company, Tsukikage Theater. Tsukikage holds the production rights to a legendary masterpiece called "The Crimson Goddess," in which she had played the title role until a terrible accident burnt her face beyond surgical repair. She's been searching all of these years for someone to play the role which only the most talented actress could play, and maybe she's found that someone in Maya... --synopsis by awrittensin
Showbiz DramaComing-of-Age StoryAspiring ActressMentorshipIntense RivalryMelodramaticEmotionalClassic Manga Adaptation

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Is Glass Mask worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Glass Mask have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 23 episodes.

When did Glass Mask air?

It ran from 1997 to 1998 and has ended.

What language is Glass Mask in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese.