This Ugly Yet Beautiful World (2004) is a Animation series that keeps its premise clear and easy to follow from the start. The tone stays accessible and upbeat, with character moments and visuals doing most of the work. The cast, featuring Fujiko Takimoto, Ayako Kawasumi, and Takahiro Mizushima, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 4.9/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
This Ugly Yet Beautiful World (2004)
Also known as: 这个丑陋又美丽的世界, Kono Minikuku Mo Utsukushii Sekai, KonoMini, Kono Minikuku mo Utsukushii Sekai, Kono Minikuku Mo Utsukushii Sekai, 丑陋美世界, Kono Minikuku mo Utsukushii Sekai, This Ugly Yet Beautiful World, Kono Minikuku Mo Utsukushii Sekai
First aired: April 1, 2004
Runtime: 25 min
Networks: TBS
Cast: Fujiko Takimoto, Ayako Kawasumi, Takahiro Mizushima, Ai Shimizu, Asami Sanada, Atsushi Kisaichi
High school student Takeru works part time as a motorbike courier. During one of his deliveries, he sees a mysterious light passing him and fall into a forest. What he had found was a girl coming out from a glowing cocoon, calling herself "Hikari." A strange monster suddenly appears attacking them, but Takeru quickly discovers he can transform into a powerful superhero.
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