Wish Upon the Pleiades

Wish Upon the Pleiades (2015)

EndedAnimation showComedy, Adventure, Anime, Fantasy

Originally a collaboration project between Japanese car manufacturer Subaru and animation studio Gainax of Evangelion fame, Wish Upon the Pleiades, known in Japan as Houkago no Pleiades, features a cast of magical girls who are helping an alien to recover fragments so that it can return home to the Pleiades.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12At the Water's EdgeJun 24, 2015
S01E11The Final Light and His NameJun 17, 2015
S01E10Shining NightJun 10, 2015
S01E09Planetarium RendezvousJun 3, 2015
S01E08Nanako 13May 27, 2015
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Wish Upon the Pleiades' premiere?

'Wish Upon the Pleiades' premiered on April 9, 2015.

Who created 'Wish Upon the Pleiades'?

'Wish Upon the Pleiades' was created by Naokatsu Tsuda.

What genre does 'Wish Upon the Pleiades' belong to?

'Wish Upon the Pleiades' belongs to the magical girl and science fiction genres.

Where is the setting of 'Wish Upon the Pleiades'?

'Wish Upon the Pleiades' is set in a high school.

Who are the main characters in 'Wish Upon the Pleiades'?

The main characters in 'Wish Upon the Pleiades' are Subaru, Aoi, Minato, Itsuki, Nanako, and Hikaru.

What is the basic premise of 'Wish Upon the Pleiades'?

'Wish Upon the Pleiades' follows a group of girls who become magical girls in order to collect fragments of an alien spaceship in exchange for their wishes.

What is the significance of the Pleiades in 'Wish Upon the Pleiades'?

The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, play a crucial role in 'Wish Upon the Pleiades' as they are the source of the girls' magical powers.

How many episodes are there in 'Wish Upon the Pleiades'?

'Wish Upon the Pleiades' consists of 12 episodes.

What is the art style of 'Wish Upon the Pleiades'?

'Wish Upon the Pleiades' features vibrant and colorful animation, with a focus on magical transformations and action sequences.

Who composed the music for 'Wish Upon the Pleiades'?

The music for 'Wish Upon the Pleiades' was composed by Shiro Hamaguchi.

Is 'Wish Upon the Pleiades' based on a manga or a novel?

No, 'Wish Upon the Pleiades' is an original anime series and is not based on any pre-existing manga or novel.

What is unique about the magical powers in 'Wish Upon the Pleiades'?

In 'Wish Upon the Pleiades', the magical powers of the girls are based on astronomy and celestial objects, such as stars and constellations.

Are there any romantic relationships in 'Wish Upon the Pleiades'?

'Wish Upon the Pleiades' focuses more on the friendship and bonds between the characters rather than romantic relationships.

Are there any recurring villains in 'Wish Upon the Pleiades'?

Yes, 'Wish Upon the Pleiades' features recurring villains who try to hinder the girls' mission to collect the spaceship fragments.

Does 'Wish Upon the Pleiades' explore any deeper themes or messages?

Yes, 'Wish Upon the Pleiades' explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the importance of pursuing one's dreams and aspirations.

Did 'Wish Upon the Pleiades' receive any awards or nominations?

While there is no information available about any awards or nominations specifically for 'Wish Upon the Pleiades', the series garnered positive reviews from viewers and critics alike.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Also known as

  • Houkago no Pleiades (Japan)

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Survivor
Running

Survivor

Eighteen to twenty castaways will compete against each other on Survivor. All castaways will compete to outwit, outplay, outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor.

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Running

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

After surviving Godzilla's attack on San Francisco, Cate is shaken yet again by a shocking secret. Amid monstrous threats, she embarks on a globetrotting adventure to learn the truth about her family—and the mysterious organization known as Monarch.

Expedition Files
Running

Expedition Files

In the all-new series Expedition Files, adventurer Josh Gates travels through history on a search to uncover new evidence and answers to the world's most captivating and unexplained mysteries.  Each episode of Expedition Files explores compelling true stories that defy explanation, offering stunning revelations and surprising new insights.

The Trades
Running

The Trades

Set in a blue-collar community where the high stress of working in a refinery is balanced by the comedic high-wire antics of its plant workers, The Trades centres around Todd, a pipefitter, and his sister and roommate, Audrey, who follows in her big brother's footsteps pursuing a career in the trades as a carpenter, just like their father Rod. 

GenreComedy
Big Mood
Running

Big Mood

Best friends Maggie and Eddie have lived in each other's pockets for ten years, through thick, thin, and multiple challenging eyebrow trends. But with the rest of their lives looming, careers hanging in the balance, and Maggie's bipolar disorder making an unwelcome return to form, Eddie begins to question whether this friendship is really in their best interests.

It's a pivotal point in both their lives, bringing to the surface those all-important questions – could sleeping with your former History teacher be the key to happiness? Is a basement Rat Hotel a functional alternative to pest control? How do you stop your new psychiatrist giving you worry dolls? With their twenties behind them, Maggie and Eddie's relationship faces the future – can it survive?

GenreComedy