The Reflection[a] is a Japanese anime co-created by writer Stan Lee and director Hiroshi Nagahama.[1][2] Studio Deen and Lee's Pow! Entertainment are credited with project planning, with animation production by Studio Deen.[3][4]
The Reflection | |
Genre | Superhero[1] |
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Created by | Stan Lee Hiroshi Nagahama |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Hiroshi Nagahama |
Written by | Yasuyuki Suzuki |
Music by | Trevor Horn |
Studio | Studio Deen |
Licensed by | |
Original network | NHK General TV |
Original run | July 22, 2017 – October 7, 2017 |
Episodes | 12 |
The series was directed by Nagahama, with character designs by Yoshihiko Magoshi, scripts by Yasuhiro Suzuki and music by Trevor Horn.[3][5] 9nine sing the end titles song and also appear as themselves in the show.[3][6]
The series was broadcast worldwide at the same time, and the 12 episodes aired on TV in Japan from 22 July to 7 October 2017 on NHK General TV.[7][8] In Europe and the United States, the series was licensed and delivered by Crunchyroll, with English dubbing by FUNimation Entertainment.[3][7] In other regions, such as Asia, the series was distributed by other platforms.[7] In Japan, the series was distributed on Amazon Prime Video and Video Pass.[9]
Some years previously, a mysterious event called The Reflection gave superpowers to various individuals.
A 21-track soundtrack album, The Reflection: Wave One – Original Sound Track, by Trevor Horn was released in Japan, the US and UK.[13] A limited edition version in Japan adds three bonus tracks. These are also available as the B-side to a digital single, "Sky Show", released in the US and UK.
The end theme, "SunSunSunrise", is sung by 9nine, produced and co-written by Horn, co-composed by Simon Bloor and Cameron Gower Poole, and with lyrics by Kohei Tsunami.