Day Break Illusion

A deceptively cute magical-girl series that turns psychologically brutal, forcing its young heroes into impossible moral choices.

Genres

Action & adventure, Sci-fi & fantasy, Animation

Starring

Mai Kadowaki, Eri Kitamura, Sora Tokui

Overview

In a world plagued by the Daemonia, creatures that take advantage of the negative emotions of people and transform them into monsters, girls from 22 special bloodlines are chosen to wield the power of the Elemental Tarot and confront them. The story follows Akari Taiyo, a 12-year-girl who becomes the wielder of card "The Sun" and joins the mysterious organization "Sefiro Fiore" to confront the Daemonia along other card wielders. However, it does not take long for Akari to learn that with their duty comes an unbearable guilt, as to defeat the Daemonia, the humans afflicted by them must perish as well.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Guilt, morality, grief, identity

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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