Ginban Kaleidoscope

(Skating Rink Kaleidoscope)

Type

TV

Episodes

12

Status

finished

Rating

PG

Aired

2005-10-09

Season

Winter 2005

Description:

With $10 billion worth of beauty (or so she says), Sakurano Tazusa is a contestant for the selection of the Japanese representative at the winter Olympics' figure skating competition. However, her ability is questionable in the eyes of the media and public, as she constantly falls during critical moments in her competitions. During a particular fall, at the same time, a Canadian teen by the name of Pete Pumps perishes as an accident occurs during an air stunt. Before being allowed to pass on into the after life, Pete possess' Tazusa supposedly for a hundred days, living on in her body. Despite the discontent and anger Tazusa faced having her body and privacy invaded by this Canadian ghost, she moves her focus onto improving herself in hopes to be selected for the Olympics.

Alternative Titles:

銀盤カレイドスコープ, Ginban Kaleidoscope

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(Searching for the Full Moon)

7.69

Description:

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Type

TV

Episodes

52

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

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(Yuri!!! On ICE)

8.19

Description:

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Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

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(Kaleido Star)

7.85

Description:

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Type

TV

Episodes

51

Ep.Length

26 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

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(Hikaru no Go)

8.01

Description:

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Type

TV

Episodes

75

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

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(Natsuyuki Rendezvous)

7.37

Description:

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TV

Episodes

11

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

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