Myriad Colors Phantom World (2016)
A Kyoto Animation supernatural comedy anime where students with unique powers battle phantoms in a near-future Japan.
Myriad Colors Phantom World - Series Information
- Original Title: 無彩限のファントム・ワールド
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2016
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 7, 2016 (United States - TV-14), January 7, 2016 (Canada - 14+), January 7, 2016 (France - 12), January 7, 2016 (Australia - M), January 7, 2016 (Brazil - 14), January 7, 2016 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Production Companies: Kyoto Animation, Pony Canyon, Lantis, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Musaigen no Phantom World (JP), ปีศาจในโลกหลากสี (TH), Musaigen no Phantom World (US), Myriad Colors: O Mundo dos Phantoms (BR), 무채한의 팬텀 월드 (KR), Musaigen no Phantom World (FR), Musaigen no Phantom World (MX), Musaigen no Phantom World (ES)
Myriad Colors Phantom World - Plot
In the near future, in a world born of human imagination, what humans would call ghosts or monsters appear, and they come to be called "phantoms." Haruhiko Ichijō, is a first year at Hosea Academy along with his upperclassman Mai Kawakami, who fights phantoms with the ability "Spirit of Five Elements," Reina Izumi, who has the ability "Phantom Eater," and Koito Minase, who fights phantoms in solitude. They experience the ups and downs of high school life before a certain incident leads them to the truth of this world.
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Myriad Colors Phantom World - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Hiro Shimono
- Sumire Uesaka
- Saori Hayami
- Azusa Tadokoro
- Maaya Uchida
- Misaki Kuno
- Kikuko Inoue
- Daisuke Sakaguchi
- Omi Minami
- Kouichi Souma
Writers
- Fumihiko Shimo
- Yuka Yamada
- Reiko Yoshida
- Masashi Nishikawa
Executive Producers
- Yoko Hatta
- Yoko Kogawa
- Shunji Inoue
- Susumu Okinaka
Myriad Colors Phantom World - FAQs
Is Myriad Colors Phantom World based on a light novel?
The series is adapted from a light novel series by Soichiro Hatano, illustrated by Shirabi. Published under KA Esuma Bunko, the novels began in 2013. Kyoto Animation produced the anime adaptation, which aired in January 2016 and covers the early arcs of the source material.
What is Myriad Colors Phantom World about?
Set in a near-future Japan where a viral outbreak has caused humans to perceive supernatural beings called phantoms, the show follows Haruhiko Ichijo and his teammates at Hosea Academy. Each student wields a unique power to seal or combat these phantoms while juggling the everyday chaos of high school life.
Where can you stream Myriad Colors Phantom World?
The series streams on Crunchyroll, including via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel for subscribers who prefer that route. If you'd rather own it, episodes are available for purchase on the Apple TV Store. Availability may vary by region, so check your local options.
Who are the main voice actors in Myriad Colors Phantom World?
The principal cast features Hiro Shimono as Haruhiko Ichijo, Sumire Uesaka as Mai Kawakami, Saori Hayami as Reina Izumi, Maaya Uchida as Koito Minase, and Azusa Tadokoro as the fairy companion Ruru. Misaki Kuno and Kikuko Inoue round out the core ensemble with memorable supporting roles.
How was Myriad Colors Phantom World received by critics?
Critical reception was mixed. Reviewers praised Kyoto Animation's typically gorgeous visuals and fluid animation, but many felt the story leaned too heavily on fan-service and episodic comedy at the expense of deeper narrative. Fans of lighthearted supernatural anime generally found it an enjoyable, if undemanding, watch.
Does Myriad Colors Phantom World have any special episodes?
Beyond its 13-episode main run, the series includes a Season 0 collection of 8 special episodes. These shorts offer additional comedic and slice-of-life content featuring the main cast, expanding on character moments that the main series touches on only briefly.
What makes Myriad Colors Phantom World stand out among anime?
Kyoto Animation's production quality is the show's most distinctive asset — the animation is exceptionally fluid and visually inventive, even by the studio's high standards. The blend of supernatural action, harem comedy, and slice-of-life warmth gives it a breezy charm that sets it apart from grittier phantom-battle anime.
What anime are similar to Myriad Colors Phantom World?
If you enjoy the mix of supernatural powers and school comedy, try When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace, Date A Live, or Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! For something with a similar harem-and-fantasy blend, The World God Only Knows and The 'Hentai' Prince and the Stony Cat are solid picks.
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