Glass Mask (2005) · Episode 3: The Escaped Bird
The Escaped Bird
2005-04-1925 min
Kazehaya asks Sawako to meet him after school to discuss her study habits and for help with his homework. The other students learn she is a great teacher, and she starts helping out her other classmates.
1The Girl Who Has a Thousand Masks2005-04-0525 minLife so far for Kitajima Maya has been rough. One day she gets a small part in a school play and now her life has suddenly turned around.
2Vivi’s Mask2005-04-1225 minTsukikage makes arrangements for Maya to transfer to another school; she also starts training her to become an actress.
3The Escaped Bird2005-04-1925 minKazehaya asks Sawako to meet him after school to discuss her study habits and for help with his homework. The other students learn she is a great teacher, and she starts helping out her other classmates.4The Stairway of Flame2005-04-2625 minMaya asks Tsukikage if she can work her way through acting school. Tsukikage agrees to give her a scholarship to the Tsukikage Acting Troupe.
5The Restrictive Lines2005-05-0325 minMaya takes a job working in the park so that she doesn't have to borrow too much money from Tsukikage. Tsukikage gives the girls a new acting assigment which is to do a play only using four words.
6My Own Beth2005-05-1725 minTsukikage told the class their new play will be "Little Women" and Maya has been cast as the third sister, Beth. Maya now has to live as Beth for a week in order to better understand her role.
7The Violet Rose2005-05-2425 minAll the critics show up to review the Tsukikage's Acting Troupe's first play. Maya receives a bouquet of purple roses from her first fan.
8Walking in the Wind2005-05-3125 minThe investors visit Tsukikage after her release from the hospital and tell her she has to enter the upcoming acting competition in Nagoya.
9The New Midori2005-06-0725 minTsukikage Acting Troupe finds out the Ondine Troupe is also performing Takekurabe and that Ayumi will be Midori. The troupe starts rehearsals and Tsukikage really pushes Maya. This causes Maya to create her role and to make her own Midori.
10Two Midoris of Takekurabe2005-06-1425 minThe Tsukikage Acting Troupe and Ondine Troupe will go head to head in today's competition.
11Spring Storm2005-06-2125 minTsukikage Acting Troupe is again favored to win in the National Acting Competition. The night before their competition someone destroys all of their props and costumes.
12Alone on the Stage2005-06-2125 minSince the cast does not return in time for the competition, Maya volunteers to perform solo.
13Tomorrow’s Grass2005-06-2825 minThe girls ask Tsukikage if she will still teach them acting now that the troupe has been disbanded. Sakurakouji tries to persuade Maya to join is acting troupe.
14The Fated Rivals2005-07-0525 minAyumi vows to take any role possible. The schools' acting troupe is putting on a new production. When the lead actress has to be rushed to the emergency room, Maya volunteers to tackle the role.
15Trap2005-07-1225 minMaya gets a role with another troupe after impressing them with her audition. The girl whose spot Maya took has something up for sleeve for Maya.
16Theater Crasher2005-07-1925 minMiss Harada informs Tsukikage that they will never hire Maya again even though they know she will take the stage by storm one day. Maya auditions for "Wuthering Heights."
17Wuthering Heights2005-07-2625 minAs more people see the play during it's run, the audience is becoming more confused because the younger actors play with much more intensity than their adult actors. Due to this the play receives bad reviews.
18Role of a Doll2005-08-0225 minTsukikage pulls the troupe together to perform the play "The Stone's Smile" with Maya in the role of the doll. On the 10th days of performances they are a sell out.
19The Fallen Mask2005-08-0925 minMaya loses her concentration during the play thus causing her to lose her mask as she is thinking about her Mom she just saw on the street.
20The Switched Script2005-08-1625 minMaya goes on stage when called even though she does not know her lines as someone switched her script.
21Etude of Flames2005-08-2325 minAll the girls auditioning for the role spend the summer rehearsing for their chance to play Helen Keller.
22The Miracle Worker, the Final Audition2005-08-3025 minThe judges pick both Maya and Ayumi to be Helen and they will alternate who plays Helen during the run.
23Show Down! The Two Helens2005-09-0625 minAyumi and Maya both perform their versions of Helen for the Theater Festival; Ayumi is first to perform.
24The Beautiful Maze2005-09-1325 minAfter Maya accepts the award for Best Supporting Actress, Tsukikage comes onstage and offers both Maya and Ayumi the chance to play the lead role in "The Scarlet Angel".
25Heavenly Brilliance2005-09-2025 minMasumi's people have found Maya's Mother but Masumi decides to keep that information to himself. Maya starts to realize how jealous people are of her success.
26The Shadow Who Hunts Maya2005-09-2725 minSomeone is out to sabotage Maya as so far they have spiked her food, removed bolts from set props and made a bucket of water fall on her.
27The Invisible Pitfall2005-10-0425 minMaya's personal assistant, Norie Otobe, is bullied by Miss Mizuki.
28Failure as an Actress2005-10-1125 minMaya believes that Hayami Masumi killed her mother, meanwhile Miss Mizuki is worried about Maya's sudden disappearance.
29Carmilla2005-10-1825 minMasumi Hayami continues to criticize Maya on her acting abilities.
30One Million Rainbows2005-10-2525 minAyumi finds Maya choking on the fake balls of mud from the play.
31One Person Play2005-11-0125 minMaya performs a solo show to her audience.
32A Midsummer Night’s Dream2005-11-0825 minAyumi Himekawa wins an award for her acting ability. Tsukikage declares there that Maya has two years to win the Best Actress Award or the role of the Scarlet Angel goes to Ayumi. The Tsukikage and Ikkakujuu acting troupes decide to put on Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in an outdoor theater with Maya playing the role of the fairy Puck. Can Maya learn to move like Puck in time for the performance?
33The Miracle at the Outdoor Ampitheatre2005-11-1525 minMasumi Hayami lectures a small outdoor theater troupe about their play and gives them crucial advice. The night of the first show has arrived and Maya is ready to ignite the crowd with her version of Puck. Will the play be a success?
34Maya’s Challenge2005-11-2225 minA fundraiser performance by the Tsukikage Acting Troupe and the Ikkakujuu Troupe of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was an instant hit! But Maya was cut from the show... what does Masumi Hayami have in store for her?
35Aldis & Origeld2005-11-2925 minMaya reads a story about two princesses, Aldis and Orgeld.
36Winter Constellations2005-12-0625 minMaya meets an actress who once played Aldis in a play.
37The Two Princesses (First Half)2005-12-1325 minMaya takes the role as Princess Aldis in the play "The Two Princesses".
38The Two Princesses (Second Half)2005-12-2025 minThe play continues as Maya's role of Aldis is challenged.
39A Purple Shadow2005-12-2725 min"The Two Princesses" approaches its final show.
40Wolf Girl Jane2006-01-1025 minMaya's newest play is "The Forgotten Wilderness," in which she plays a girl raised by wolves.
41Wild Heart2006-01-1725 minAn open casting call for "The Forgotten Wilderness" brings in some very inexperienced yet eager actors and actresses.
42The Bet To the Drama Arts Festival2006-01-2425 minGetting into her role, Maya travels in to the mountainous wilderness to further understand her character.
43The Forgotten Wilderness2006-01-3125 min"The Forgotten Wilderness" begins rehearsal.
44Boundless Stage2006-02-0725 minIt's opening night for "The Forgotten Wilderness" and already a huge line has formed!
45Stars of the City2006-02-1425 minThirty years have passed since Chigusa Tsukikage, Maya's mentor, was in the public eye.
46To The Valley of Plums2006-02-2125 minMasumi Hayami runs into Maya on the bullet train station and encourages her to continue pursuing her dream.
47The Blaze of Love2006-02-2825 minIn the countryside, Maya contemplates her life while watching the fire.
48A Dreamy One Night2006-03-0725 minMasumi reads the story of The Scarlet Angel to Maya.
49One Half of a Soul2006-03-1425 minOn her death bed, Ichiren Ozaki recalls her life.
50The Mask of the Goddess2006-03-2125 minWhile crossing an eerie bridge deep in the forest, the bridge suddenly breaks and Maya falls through.
51The Crimson Goddess2006-03-2825 minThe Scarlet Angel finally reveals herself!
2Vivi’s Mask2005-04-1225 minTsukikage makes arrangements for Maya to transfer to another school; she also starts training her to become an actress.3The Escaped Bird2005-04-1925 minKazehaya asks Sawako to meet him after school to discuss her study habits and for help with his homework. The other students learn she is a great teacher, and she starts helping out her other classmates.4The Stairway of Flame2005-04-2625 minMaya asks Tsukikage if she can work her way through acting school. Tsukikage agrees to give her a scholarship to the Tsukikage Acting Troupe.5The Restrictive Lines2005-05-0325 minMaya takes a job working in the park so that she doesn't have to borrow too much money from Tsukikage. Tsukikage gives the girls a new acting assigment which is to do a play only using four words.6My Own Beth2005-05-1725 minTsukikage told the class their new play will be "Little Women" and Maya has been cast as the third sister, Beth. Maya now has to live as Beth for a week in order to better understand her role.7The Violet Rose2005-05-2425 minAll the critics show up to review the Tsukikage's Acting Troupe's first play. Maya receives a bouquet of purple roses from her first fan.8Walking in the Wind2005-05-3125 minThe investors visit Tsukikage after her release from the hospital and tell her she has to enter the upcoming acting competition in Nagoya.9The New Midori2005-06-0725 minTsukikage Acting Troupe finds out the Ondine Troupe is also performing Takekurabe and that Ayumi will be Midori. The troupe starts rehearsals and Tsukikage really pushes Maya. This causes Maya to create her role and to make her own Midori.10Two Midoris of Takekurabe2005-06-1425 minThe Tsukikage Acting Troupe and Ondine Troupe will go head to head in today's competition.11Spring Storm2005-06-2125 minTsukikage Acting Troupe is again favored to win in the National Acting Competition. The night before their competition someone destroys all of their props and costumes.12Alone on the Stage2005-06-2125 minSince the cast does not return in time for the competition, Maya volunteers to perform solo.13Tomorrow’s Grass2005-06-2825 minThe girls ask Tsukikage if she will still teach them acting now that the troupe has been disbanded. Sakurakouji tries to persuade Maya to join is acting troupe.14The Fated Rivals2005-07-0525 minAyumi vows to take any role possible. The schools' acting troupe is putting on a new production. When the lead actress has to be rushed to the emergency room, Maya volunteers to tackle the role.15Trap2005-07-1225 minMaya gets a role with another troupe after impressing them with her audition. The girl whose spot Maya took has something up for sleeve for Maya.16Theater Crasher2005-07-1925 minMiss Harada informs Tsukikage that they will never hire Maya again even though they know she will take the stage by storm one day. Maya auditions for "Wuthering Heights."17Wuthering Heights2005-07-2625 minAs more people see the play during it's run, the audience is becoming more confused because the younger actors play with much more intensity than their adult actors. Due to this the play receives bad reviews.18Role of a Doll2005-08-0225 minTsukikage pulls the troupe together to perform the play "The Stone's Smile" with Maya in the role of the doll. On the 10th days of performances they are a sell out.19The Fallen Mask2005-08-0925 minMaya loses her concentration during the play thus causing her to lose her mask as she is thinking about her Mom she just saw on the street.20The Switched Script2005-08-1625 minMaya goes on stage when called even though she does not know her lines as someone switched her script.21Etude of Flames2005-08-2325 minAll the girls auditioning for the role spend the summer rehearsing for their chance to play Helen Keller.22The Miracle Worker, the Final Audition2005-08-3025 minThe judges pick both Maya and Ayumi to be Helen and they will alternate who plays Helen during the run.23Show Down! The Two Helens2005-09-0625 minAyumi and Maya both perform their versions of Helen for the Theater Festival; Ayumi is first to perform.24The Beautiful Maze2005-09-1325 minAfter Maya accepts the award for Best Supporting Actress, Tsukikage comes onstage and offers both Maya and Ayumi the chance to play the lead role in "The Scarlet Angel".25Heavenly Brilliance2005-09-2025 minMasumi's people have found Maya's Mother but Masumi decides to keep that information to himself. Maya starts to realize how jealous people are of her success.26The Shadow Who Hunts Maya2005-09-2725 minSomeone is out to sabotage Maya as so far they have spiked her food, removed bolts from set props and made a bucket of water fall on her.27The Invisible Pitfall2005-10-0425 minMaya's personal assistant, Norie Otobe, is bullied by Miss Mizuki.28Failure as an Actress2005-10-1125 minMaya believes that Hayami Masumi killed her mother, meanwhile Miss Mizuki is worried about Maya's sudden disappearance.29Carmilla2005-10-1825 minMasumi Hayami continues to criticize Maya on her acting abilities.30One Million Rainbows2005-10-2525 minAyumi finds Maya choking on the fake balls of mud from the play.31One Person Play2005-11-0125 minMaya performs a solo show to her audience.32A Midsummer Night’s Dream2005-11-0825 minAyumi Himekawa wins an award for her acting ability. Tsukikage declares there that Maya has two years to win the Best Actress Award or the role of the Scarlet Angel goes to Ayumi. The Tsukikage and Ikkakujuu acting troupes decide to put on Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in an outdoor theater with Maya playing the role of the fairy Puck. Can Maya learn to move like Puck in time for the performance?33The Miracle at the Outdoor Ampitheatre2005-11-1525 minMasumi Hayami lectures a small outdoor theater troupe about their play and gives them crucial advice. The night of the first show has arrived and Maya is ready to ignite the crowd with her version of Puck. Will the play be a success?34Maya’s Challenge2005-11-2225 minA fundraiser performance by the Tsukikage Acting Troupe and the Ikkakujuu Troupe of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was an instant hit! But Maya was cut from the show... what does Masumi Hayami have in store for her?35Aldis & Origeld2005-11-2925 minMaya reads a story about two princesses, Aldis and Orgeld.36Winter Constellations2005-12-0625 minMaya meets an actress who once played Aldis in a play.37The Two Princesses (First Half)2005-12-1325 minMaya takes the role as Princess Aldis in the play "The Two Princesses".38The Two Princesses (Second Half)2005-12-2025 minThe play continues as Maya's role of Aldis is challenged.39A Purple Shadow2005-12-2725 min"The Two Princesses" approaches its final show.40Wolf Girl Jane2006-01-1025 minMaya's newest play is "The Forgotten Wilderness," in which she plays a girl raised by wolves.41Wild Heart2006-01-1725 minAn open casting call for "The Forgotten Wilderness" brings in some very inexperienced yet eager actors and actresses.42The Bet To the Drama Arts Festival2006-01-2425 minGetting into her role, Maya travels in to the mountainous wilderness to further understand her character.43The Forgotten Wilderness2006-01-3125 min"The Forgotten Wilderness" begins rehearsal.44Boundless Stage2006-02-0725 minIt's opening night for "The Forgotten Wilderness" and already a huge line has formed!45Stars of the City2006-02-1425 minThirty years have passed since Chigusa Tsukikage, Maya's mentor, was in the public eye.46To The Valley of Plums2006-02-2125 minMasumi Hayami runs into Maya on the bullet train station and encourages her to continue pursuing her dream.47The Blaze of Love2006-02-2825 minIn the countryside, Maya contemplates her life while watching the fire.48A Dreamy One Night2006-03-0725 minMasumi reads the story of The Scarlet Angel to Maya.49One Half of a Soul2006-03-1425 minOn her death bed, Ichiren Ozaki recalls her life.50The Mask of the Goddess2006-03-2125 minWhile crossing an eerie bridge deep in the forest, the bridge suddenly breaks and Maya falls through.51The Crimson Goddess2006-03-2825 minThe Scarlet Angel finally reveals herself!
Glass Mask (2005)★ 77%Synopsis
Two Girls. One Dream. And the entire world for a stage. At 13 years old, Maya Kitajima seems destined to spend the rest of her life toiling in a crowded restaurant alongside her bitter and unstable mother. But when her incredible acting talent is discovered by the legendary diva Chigusa Tsukikage, Maya finds a new future filled with both golden opportunities and terrifying risks. For Ayumi Himekawa, success has always been assured, yet she longs to be recognized for her own talents and skills, not her famous parents' connections. For both, the ultimate prize is the role of The Crimson Goddess in the play of the same name, a part created by Chigusa. To achieve this goal, both Maya and Ayumi must seek out and conquer every acting challenge, pushing the limits of their talent and endurance to the utmost, until they are worthy of the part… But for one to win, the other must fail! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Characters & Voice Actors
Masumi HayamiMain
Toshiyuki MorikawaJP
Ayumi HimekawaMain
Akiko YajimaJP
Maya KitajimaMain
Sanae KobayashiJP
Sayaka MinazukiSupporting
Fumiko OrikasaJP
Mina SawatariSupporting
Youko HonnaJP
Rei AokiSupporting
Ayumi KinoshitaJP
Shigeru SatomiSupporting
Shinichirou MikiJP
Yuki AsaeSupporting
Risa HayamizuJP
Ryuuzou KuronumaSupporting
Kiyoyuki YanadaJP
Genzou KobayashiSupporting
Shinji NakaeJP
Yuu SakurakoujiSupporting
Jun FukuyamaJP
Mitsugu HimekawaSupporting
Ryuusei NakaoJP
Staff
Suzue MiuchiOriginal Creator
John LedfordExecutive Producer (English)
Shigeki TakagiStoryboard (eps 21, 41, 44, 48, 51)
Shigeki TakagiEpisode Director (eps 10, 33, 41, 44, 51)
Shigeki TakagiKey Animation (ep 51)
Tooru NakanoSound Director
Kenichi UmemotoKey Animation (eps 6, 11, 17, 25, 31, 37, 40, 44, 48)
Tamiya TerashimaMusic
Kageki Shojo!!
Skip Beat!
Kaleido Star
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Looking for the Full Moon
Princess Tutu
Oshi No Ko
Millennium Actress
Dear Brother
Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream
Dance Dance Danseur
Stella of the Theater: World Dai Star
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