Uta~Kata

8.2

2004•24m

Before you make a deal with a girl in a mirror, reflect seriously on the source of the offer. Ichika fails to heed this advice when she attempts to retrieve a lost charm, and suddenly finds herself with the powers of a Djinn at her command. At first things seem wondrous; but as her abilities grow, Ichika’s situation quickly goes from magical to nightmarish. Soon Ichika finds herself drawn into an ever-expanding web of deceptions, lies, and increasingly dangerous situations.

Seasons

12 Episodes • Premiered 2004

1. Early Summer's Encounter

On the day before summer holiday, Ichika meets a girl in a mirror.

2. The Neighboring Night Sky

An old friend's former boyfriend causes some trouble for Ichika and Manatsu.

3. The Heat of the Sandy Beach

While rescuing a former classmate at the beach, Ichika loses her father's very valuable watch.

4. Sudden Storm by the Lake Shore

During a camping trip, a girl in Ichika's cabin becomes stranded while attempting to meet a boy.

5. The Flowering of Tears

Satsuki develops a crush on a boy she meets on the day of the fireworks festival.

6. The Flush of Damp Skin

Ichika sees Sei-san with her neighbor Saya-san and as she runs away she breaks her pearl necklace.

7. The Jealousy of a Twig

Ichika discovers that she is changing unusually. After a gust of wind scatters Kai's homework report, Ichika resolves to recover it.

8. The Impulse of a Falling Flower

As part of a volunteer activity, Ichika gives a wreath of dried flowers to a mentally unstable hospital patient.

9. The Pain of Love

A trip with friends to a shrine dedicated to lovers causes Keiko and Satsuki to reflect on unpleasant memories.

10. Reunion Beyond the Grave

Ichika finds that she cannot cast away the magic charm. The Tachibana family visits the graves of their ancestors, and Ichika has a reunion of her own.