Synopsis

High school student Takeru Takemoto works part time as a (motor)bike courier. During one of his deliveries, he saw a mysterious light passing him and fell into a forest. What he had found was a beautiful girl coming out from a glowing cocoon, calling herself "Hikari." While Takeru was quite embarrassed because of Hikari's nudity, a strange monster suddenly showed up and immediately attacked the two. Both Takeru and Hikari demonstrated the power of their other selves before Takeru had a clue of what's going on. (Source: ANN)

Episodes

12 episodes
  1. 12 The Song of My Heart Waga Kokoro no Uta (我が心の歌) 18 Jun 2004
  2. 11 Flowing with Time Toki no Sugi Yuku Mama (時の過ぎ行くまま) 11 Jun 2004
  3. 10 Heart of Lies Itsuwari no Kokoro (偽りの心) 4 Jun 2004
  4. 9 Wishing Upon a Star Hoshi ni Negai wo (星に願いを) 28 May 2004
  5. 8 This Wonderful World Kono Subarashiki Sekai (この素晴らしき世界) 21 May 2004
  6. 7 Prelude to a Kiss Kiss e no Prelude (キスへのプレリュード) 14 May 2004
  7. 6 Standing by the Waterside Mizube ni Tatazumi (水辺にたたずみ) 7 May 2004
  8. 5 School Days School Days (スクールデイズ) 30 Apr 2004
  9. 4 Life from This Point On Kore kara no Jinsei (これからの人生) 23 Apr 2004
  10. 3 The Two Silhouettes Futari no Kokage (二人の木陰) 16 Apr 2004
  11. 2 You Are My First Anata ga Hajimete (あなたが初めて) 9 Apr 2004
  12. 1 Dawn Is the Separation Between Light and Darkness Akatsuki wa Hikari to Yami no Wakare Me (暁は光と闇のわかれめ) 2 Apr 2004

Characters & Staff

Information

Japanese この醜くも美しい世界
Studios Gainax, Shaft
Source Original
Licensors ADV Films
Rating 6.7
Broadcast Fridays at 00:30 (JST)
Aired 02 Apr 2004 – 18 Jun 2004

Last updated: 24 Aug 2026